From nearly bankrupt to $20M: What property investor Ilse Wolfe learned about building real wealth
Ilse Wolfe shares how moving in with family after nearly going bankrupt became the foundation of a $20M+ property investment portfolio and...
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Where craft meets commerce
From international advertising to architectural interiors, Susannah Matheson, a Founder of Island Interiors, has built a name at the top...
Government eInvoicing and prompt payment rules take effect
New government procurement rules designed to improve business cash flow came into force this...
Confidence lifts, but caution lingers as New Zealand businesses head into 2026
New Zealand businesses are entering 2026 with a renewed sense of optimism, but not without...
The ROI of leadership development
As SMEs navigate tight margins and rapid change, investing in leadership development is proving to be one of the most reliable drivers of...
Connecting business goals and team effectiveness with enterprise learning strategy
What really drives business growth, and why do so many well-planned strategies fall...
Waikato MBA is designed for aspiring and seasoned managers
The world-class Waikato MBA is designed for aspiring and seasoned managers who are ready to excel in senior leadership...
In uncertain times you need your leaders to step up
Leadership training comes in all shapes and sizes but the University of Canterbury’s MBA programme has doubled down on leadership...
AI without the hype: How smart tech helps small businesses win
Cut through the AI hype and discover how smart technology can truly transform small businesses. From freeing up time to unlocking data...
Why service and trade businesses should consider a loyalty programme
Customer loyalty programmes are not just for retail and hospitality. Here’s why your service or trade businesses should consider it....
When your new hire brings their own AI: The next governance frontier
Trish Oakley and Kirsten (KP) Patterson explore what BYO-AI means for productivity, risk, culture and the future of...
Government launches AI advisory pilot for small businesses
A new Government-backed pilot aims to help small businesses overcome barriers to adopting...
Why decision velocity will define New Zealand’s next wave of growth
Elise Balsillie explains why cultivating “decision velocity” is becoming the defining edge for growth, responsiveness and customer...
Optimism returns as NZ businesses plan bigger tech investments for 2026
NZ business leaders are heading into 2026 with renewed confidence, and that optimism is translating into increased investment in technology...
New packaging product that grows in the dark
An Auckland-based start-up is literally growing a new form of sustainable packaging that could one day replace...
Who you gonna call for car insurance when you need special help?
Denise Bellingham launched Go Cover in 1998 after recognising a major gap in the market. Here's her...
Prestige car rental offering adds to Nelson’s reputation as top destination for car lovers
NZ Rent A Car (Nelson) has now added several prestige vehicles to its rental fleet, just in time for summer adventures in the region and...
NZBusiness Digital Issue – December 2025
The December issue of NZBusiness dives into the leadership skills that matter most for business leaders in 2026 and...
Raising the roof: KiwiSpan’s growth in the commercial shed sector
As more Kiwi businesses gear up for expansion, KiwiSpan is delivering future-ready commercial builds that go far beyond basic...
Backing Kiwi businesses: How 2degrees is powering the next phase of growth
CEO Mark Callander shares how 2degrees is supporting SMEs around New Zealand with reliable, cost-effective telco...
Building a better future with wool
A bold pivot to NZ wool has led Autex Acoustics to create Embrace - a regenerative, carbon-negative acoustic wall system reshaping...
Striking gold: Christchurch garage start-up turned into bullion powerhouse
Kiwi entrepreneur Greg Chapman has transformed a personal passion project into one of New Zealand’s most trusted bullion...
Are coalition loyalty programmes a trap?
Coalition loyalty schemes promise scale and savings, but in reality they erode brand identity, dilute data advantages and lock retailers...
SMEs gear up early as optimism rises for holiday trading
New Zealand’s SMEs are heading into the holiday season with renewed confidence according to new data from...
A small shift in spending could deliver an $11B boost for small retailers this Black Friday
Shifting just 10 percent of household spending from big retailers to small businesses could inject an additional $11 billion into New...
WasteCo NZ finds strength in the cloud
As WasteCo scales nationwide, a rapid NetSuite rollout has revolutionised its finance operations, streamlining consolidation, accelerating...
The Kiwi innovators driving transformational change across the business landscape
New Zealand’s boldest innovators and sustainability leaders have been celebrated at the 2025 Sustainable Business...
You get to decide: What’s Next?
Aotearoa’s sustainability pioneers are already reshaping our future, and now we need to back them writes Rachel...
Kami Co-founders named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025
Kami co-founders Alliv Samson and Hengjie Wang have been named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year New Zealand...
The new rules of SME growth
As the economy shifts, three leading thinkers will share with SMEs how to build clarity, protect value and accelerate growth. Don’t miss...