Kagi celebrates 10 year anniversary with Champagne Bubbles
This August Kagi Jewellery celebrate their 10th anniversary, which is no mean feat for a New Zealand fashion brand, especially one who...
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Retailer harnesses the power of Pokemon Go
Within minutes of adding lures to Pokéstops in and around their stores, fans of Nintendo augmented reality game Pokémon Go were rushing...
Of ventures and voyages
Simon McDonald is a self-confessed ‘serial inventor’, now building his second dental-related dynasty while positively impacting young...
Applications now open for AMP Scholarships
This year, AMP are searching for talented New Zealanders of all ages who have the courage to pursue their dreams with the help of AMP...
Ride-sharing app drives positive change
A car ride-sharing service which brings together people who are travelling the same way, is easy to use, ensures passenger safety and ticks...
Wellington hotels awarded for excellence and commitment
CQ Hotels Wellington has taken home the Team Gold award at the Wellington Gold Awards held on 30 June, in recognition of its...
Is your digital experience working for you or against you?
A brand’s digital experience can evoke powerful feelings amongst its customers – but what are the actual consequences of not getting it...
A passion for life, coffee and adventure
Wellington brand and advertising guru Dave Bassett has reinvented himself in an expanding coffee franchise business in Western Australia,...
Focus to receive Callaghan grant
South Island-based technology and software company, Focus, has received approval for a significant project grant by Callaghan Innovation....
Calling paddock to plate start-ups
Sprout is scouting the country to find the next agritech superstar to take part in the second serving of its accelerator programme. The...
Quest for innovative best ends this month
New Zealand Innovation Award organisers are searching for the best Kiwi companies that are breaking new ground, producing world first...
Aussie election uncertainty could impact NZ
Continued political uncertainty in Australia could have a negative impact on New Zealand businesses says leading online accounting software...
The real cost of business in Auckland’s housing crisis
Decreased productivity, increased sickness and an inability to fill roles are just some of the effects being felt by businesses from...
How to keep millennials engaged
Rob van Es identifies seven steps to keeping millennials more engaged at work, potentially reducing staff turnover. Millennials make up an...
Nominations open for 10th National Pacific Business Trust Awards
The National Pacific Business Trust Awards return on Friday, 28 October, and nominations close 31 August. Run by the Pacific Business Trust...
Suburban office boom predicted
Worsening traffic congestion and rising house prices will see more Auckland businesses set up offices in the suburbs, a workspace...
NZ business outlook stable over next six months
Most businesses expect overall business conditions to remain stable over the next six months, according to employers surveyed by the EMA....
Watch this space
Will smartwatches ever become as ubiquitous as the smartphone for business owners? The app developers are doing their best to make it...
Your 5-step IT security parachute
Bill Bennett went to five IT security experts to determine the five easiest, most affordable, steps you can take right now to secure your...
Brexit: What you may not know
Regular NZBusiness columnist Ashley Balls filed this Brexit update on June 28th, following the UK referendum. “Brexit is unfolding...
Market momentum
Rachelle and Chris Duffy launched The Little Big Markets, a Mount Maunganui based artisan market, in 2009 with a vision of bringing...
Seeing is believing
What can be achieved with 3D printing has to be seen to be believed; but for Janah Kingi and Rowan O’Brien, the problem is getting...
Innovation wins at Fine Food NZ
The brightest stars in the food industry have been recognised at a biennial bonanza in Auckland. Fine Food New Zealand, the international...
NZ economy in for a bumpy ride following Brexit
The Brexit decision is a body-blow to the global outlook and New Zealand is decidedly vulnerable to the ensuing global turmoil, a leading...
New networking group supports local businesses
There’s a new networking group in Auckland that, according to its local director Neil Berryman, will be unique and on a scale, format and...
Sir Ralph Norris wins Kea World Class New Zealand Award
Kiwi business icon Sir Ralph Norris has been honoured for his stellar career with the Supreme Award at Kea’s 2016 World Class New...
Buckley Systems lays down apprentice challenge
Buckley Systems, the manufacturer of precision electromagnets, is challenging New Zealand’s manufacturing industry to support larger...
Rural businesses target growth strategies
Despite the challenging effects of the dairy downturn, businesses in rural New Zealand remain focused on growth strategies, with strong...
Women targeted to ease infrastructure skill shortage
New Zealand's infrastructure industry is short of skilled staff and women are being targeted to fill the...
Government launches small business roadshow
Small Business Minister Craig Foss has launched a small business roadshow series to help business owners engage with government agencies...