
Where craft meets commerce
From international advertising to architectural interiors, Susannah Matheson, a Founder of Island Interiors, has built a name at the top end of New Zealand’s design scene.

From international advertising to architectural interiors, Susannah Matheson, a Founder of Island Interiors, has built a name at the top end of New Zealand’s design scene.

Denise Bellingham launched Go Cover in 1998 after recognising a major gap in the market. Here’s her story.

When Jane McAllister began sewing baby clothes for her 10 children, she never imagined she was laying the foundation for her business legacy, Dimples.

Not every great business story starts with a grand plan. Some, such as Henry McCambridge’s Glass by Design story, begin with redundancy and a leap of faith.

Two Auckland entrepreneurs have invested millions of dollars over 10 years developing a building product that is effectively invisible. And that’s got some big names in construction excited.

Jacobsen is stepping into the future guided by a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Legacy brand Auto Trader is making a bold return to New Zealand’s online car market, thanks to a strategic rebrand backed by Japanese group Optimus and Auckland creative agency 4AM.

A 30-year-old New Zealand business with unique credentials in global fashion is one step away from phasing out textile waste from its operations.
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