Queenstown hotel drives social change
Queenstown’s newest hotel, Mi-pad Queenstown, is driving social change for New Zealand’s hotel industry with its mix of technology and...
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Zero carbon accelerator launched in Wellington
The Zero Carbon Challenge aims to build businesses working to reduce carbon emissions in the areas of Housing and Building, Energy, Waste,...
NZBusiness May 2019
INSPIRATION Making ground Deafness no barrier FEATURES Trucking to a new standard What AI is doing for business Nerds on noodles Exporting...
2019 Shared Value Summit APAC
This year’s Summit will explore the theme ‘Business on Purpose’ which underscores the potential power and role of business as a key...
Diversity and adversity
Welcome to our May issue – one that deserves to be branded the ‘diversity issue’ because we really do have a diverse selection of...
Live well, work hard
Fiona Clark shares some useful strategies for hard-working business owners who’re struggling to juggle their business and family...
Trucking to a new standard
Taking on New Zealand’s transport and logistics industry creatively and efficiently is all about doing things one percent better every...
What AI is doing for business
On the eve of AI-DAY, New Zealand’s ‘Premier Artificial Intelligence Conference’, NZBusiness met with AI Forum executive director...
Deafness no barrier
Tim Lewin and his wife Sam have not let deafness get in the way of building a successful business. However, for them, business ownership...
Making ground
Ben Grant and Josh Kempton are on a mission to win the war on plastic waste with their fully home compostable packaging products – and...
Free gateway to Kiwi innovation now live
Scale-Up NZ is now live - a pool of over 500 profiles of innovative, ambitious businesses, and growing -...
Feedback: Government backs down on CGT
The government has announced a total rejection of any Capital Gains Tax – citing a lack of mandate, or consensus, for its adoption....
Tech ecosystem maturing fast
New Zealand’s tech and innovation ecosystem is expanding superbly, says NZTech Graeme Muller says, summarising where our technology...
Northland launches new business connectivity service
Northland businesses will be able to ‘join the dots’ through a new, free business connectivity service launched by Northland Inc this...
Taking Charge of Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying
Claims of harassment, discrimination and bullying in the workplace have never been so loud and prevalent, and there are many voices that...
Fresh People Breakfast: Redeveloping Communication & Culture
Many hands make light work. So how do you get your people engaged and interested, driving a whole-of-business approach. Get your team...
Icehouse Ventures a huge leap forward for entrepreneurs
Icehouse Ventures, a new company to be launched 1 May, is expected to accelerate the growth and development of Kiwi entrepreneurs with...
Positively pure
The story behind the PURITI manuka honey brand is one based around genuine, authentic purity. In the export honey market, it is a welcome...
In seafood heaven
Sanford recently completed a total makeover of its iconic Auckland Fish Market. Now it's a destination to rival other great fish...
Real estate’s disruptive influencer
New Zealand’s traditional commission-based real estate sales model has been challenged in recent years by Tall Poppy - a popular...
WorkSafe Insights: Well-being is the reason we go to work
Responsible investing, from both an economic and social perspective, is much more closely linked to health and safety than a lot of people...
Hungry for success
Always add value, and go above and beyond what’s generally expected – that’s the mantra that helped get Wellington's Element...
The trap being set worldwide
Inefficient and out-dated rodent control methods drove Robbie van Dam and Craig Bond to develop a more humane and effective trap....
A higher minimum wage is good economics
How will the increase in the minimum wage impact your business? Ashley Balls has done the research. When the increase in the minimum wage...
What’s your retention risk?
Mat Wylie highlights the importance of retaining your customers in this tighter business climate, and how you can avoid ‘retention...
It’s time to be vigilant to cyberattacks
Peter Bailey reveals the main cyber security trends for businesses in 2019 and highlights the basics of a sound information...
Taking Charge of Rogue Employees
THE BLAME GAME DOESN’T HAVE A PLACE AT WORK! The pressure is mounting and it affects everyone in the team. Productivity, culture and...
Breakthrough business cyber-risk solution launched
A new cyber-protection and insurance solution for businesses has been launched by Delta Insurance and global security company...
Who’s afraid of the big, bad bot?
AI is a chance for businesses to increase competitiveness, grow profitability and reduce operating costs. Its time to...
DIGI_X: Digital Decisions
LEAD A DIGITAL FIRST MINDSET AT THE CORE OF YOUR BUSINESS In today’s hyper-connected business world, listening first is synonymous...