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NZ small businesses bracing for global fuel shock
A new survey reveals most SME operators are already taking action as Middle East tensions push fuel costs...
Record entries as NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalists revealed
Over 300 entries mark another milestone year for the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, with the Gala Dinner set for May in...
Bringing a tangible connection: Marvel Experiences reimagines experiential marketing
As brands compete for attention in a crowded market, Marvel Experiences is helping businesses reconnect through thoughtful, high-impact...
NZBusiness Digital Issue – March 2026
Read the March issue of NZBusiness, focused on intentional growth — with practical insights, expert perspectives, and real-world...
Oil shocks don’t just hurt drivers; they disrupt entire economies
When petrol prices surge, the national conversation usually focuses on motorists. But the real economic risk isn’t the family car, it’s...
Canterbury closes out 2025 on top as Auckland rebounds and Wellington struggles
Canterbury has claimed the title of New Zealand's strongest-performing region for the second quarter running according to ASB...
More than half of Kiwi businesses using AI, but meaningful implementation still elusive
New data from small business platform Thryv reveals that while AI adoption among New Zealand SMEs is now mainstream, the majority are still...
The hidden vulnerability inside many successful SMEs
Many successful SMEs rely heavily on their founders, leaving businesses vulnerable if key decisions suddenly can’t be made. Clear...
What to do when your business loses money – lessons from Ārepa’s $2M comeback
From hyper-growth to near-collapse, Ārepa co-founder Angus Brown shares the hard lessons, tough calls and strategic pivots that helped...
From army officer to money maker, a journey of building wealth
Joseph Darby is reshaping investment management and financial advice for goal-driven Kiwis, here's what he believes it takes to achieve...
Preparing for the coming payroll changes
Payroll changes from 1 April 2026 will affect wages, KiwiSaver contributions, and ACC levies. Shannon Goodwin and Brendan Clough of Baker...
How Stuart Savage is redefining Gen Z entrepreneurship with Tuare
Gen Z entrepreneurship isn’t just about tech start-ups or chasing scale. For young Kiwis like Stuart Savage, it’s about creativity,...
Auckland agency launches to help brands compete in AI-driven discovery
As AI changes how customers research and choose brands, traditional marketing is being upended. Auckland’s The Optimisers highlights the...
EMA backs Employment Leave Bill as step towards fixing Holidays Act
EMS says the introduction of the Employment Leave Bill to Parliament marks a long-awaited step toward resolving ongoing issues with New...
Credibility is New Zealand’s next growth engine for SMEs
While New Zealand SMEs are up on confidence, Elise Balsillie says this alone is not enough to secure growth, and that credibility is...
MTF Finance Chair Mark Darrow to retire in 2026
MTF Finance Board Chair Mark Darrow will retire at the end of his current term in mid-2026, bringing to a close a six-year tenure at the...
How to build trust through authentic sustainability communication
Discover practical tips to build trust through authentic sustainability communication, and examples of businesses leading the...
Strongest small business sales growth in three years recorded in December
Small business sales in New Zealand climbed to a three-year high at the end of 2025 according to the latest data from...
AI expert Nyssa Waters on closing the gap in SME adoption
Nyssa Waters explains where SMEs are missing out on AI gains, and how to turn funding support into measurable business...
Why getting the foundations right matters for franchise success
Expert says designing franchise systems around head office convenience rather than franchisee success is a...
Fraud losses surge as Kiwi businesses struggle to keep pace with AI-driven attacks
New research commissioned by Experian reveals that 58 percent of New Zealand organisations have experienced a year-on-year increase in...
Simon Squibb on why anything is possible, and small businesses matter more than ever
When Simon Squibb visited New Zealand earlier this year, he helped turn a local café worker’s dream into reality – and shared why...
Amazon, Temu and Shein Tighten Their Grip on ANZ’s Marketplace Sector
Pattern’s 2026 Marketplace Consumer Report reveals the sector is entering a new phase – and it’s one increasingly defined by global...
Big choices, long horizons: Insights from the NZ Economics Forum 2026
New Zealand’s economic direction takes centre stage at the New Zealand Economics Forum 2026, themed Big Choices for a Small...
Feeling the EOFY pressure? You’re not alone according to new report
New report speaks to the “emotional tax” end of financial years has on entrepreneurs across the...
Health and safety law changes ‘confusing’ and a ‘missed opportunity’, says work safety group
Health and safety experts have criticised the Government’s proposed changes to workplace safety law, warning they will not improve safety...
Angel investment rebounds as deal activity surges and portfolios diversify
New Zealand’s angel investment market is showing signs of renewed momentum, according to a new...
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...
Where craft meets commerce
From international advertising to architectural interiors, Susannah Matheson, a Founder of Island Interiors, has built a name at the top...