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Claiming your 4 superpowers
Kelly Samson explains how claiming your four core ‘superpowers’ leads to greater control of your life, and there’s no better time to...
A fairer deal to access deals
Rebekah Carter's website startup Try Local has been live for a couple of months. Encouraged by the amount of interest in the concept, she's...
$1M seed capital for agtech, foodtech startups
Business accelerator Sprout is back for 2021, looking for cutting edge start-ups in the agtech and foodtech sectors to register for...
Tackling the ticking time bomb
NZBusiness caught up with CarbonClick CEO and entrepreneur Dave Rouse recently for his take on the current business climate, and to share...
Chucky’s in love with his new studio
Christchurch-based videographer Chucky Najman has grown his business after securing a new studio and says having time to evaluate his...
Expansion underway for Reefton Distilling Co
Reefton Distilling Co. has welcomed a Provincial Growth Fund loan to assist with its expansion and help create jobs in the small West...
Heli Glenorchy builds on brand with acquisition
Heli Glenorchy, owned by Action Helicopters and one of the Southern Lakes’ top scenic helicopter companies, has announced the...
Kono adds craft brewery to kete of brands
Kono, the Māori family-owned food and beverage business, will be adding craft beer to its kete of brands when boutique beer brewery, Hop...
Impact Fund invests in mussel farm
An estimated 230 new jobs will be created in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and future employees’ social and educational needs will be a top...
Lockdown fuels cryptocurrency investment
Kiwis’ enthusiasm for brushing up on their financial and shares knowledge during lockdown extended to a newfound love of...
Winning Gov’t contracts through bids and tenders
Identifying and winning a government contract can be a great way to expand your business and secure revenue and certainty, writes Jason...
How you undermine yourself daily, and how to change it
One simple little word that you use day after day in your life could be undermining and devaluing your performance in life and...
How to get your business moving again
Now, more than ever, it’s vital to create a compelling future for your business. Cillín Hearns has a proven strategy to help...
How to win new business in the ‘new normal’
The post-lockdown period could be the best time to win new business, writes Ben Paul. All it takes is the right approach, service...
Industry-leading talent advises Christchurch startup
Following a soft launch in Australia earlier this year, Christchurch-based mobile voicemail specialist Vxt has now attracted top business...
Stolen Bike Catering opens Rotorua restaurant
Stolen Bike Catering has announced the opening of its new restaurant, ‘Matai’, based at the 5-star Regal Palms Resort in Rotorua. ...
Reefton Distilling Co. plans for expansion
Just 15 months after opening, Reefton Distilling Co.has unveiled its plans for expansion as they prepare to meet growing demand...
Quest New Zealand celebrates 21 years
Quest NZ is celebrating 21 years of business in New Zealand and has a record number of new apartment hotels scheduled to open in the...
Startup Bootcamp applications open
Soda Inc. is once again gearing up for their biggest event of the year, the NZ Startup Bootcamp, and has lined up some exceptional judges,...
Queenstown tourism operator targets premium market
A well-established Queenstown tour operator is taking a new direction in response to changes in overseas markets and dynamics. Alpine...
New brew garden by world-renowned Cantabrians
Canterbury wine producers, the Giesen brothers, have joined forces with local hospitality personality Campbell Parker and brewing legend...
NZ’s Paintvine launches in the UK
New Zealand’s favourite painting and wine nights are launching in the UK. Self-funded from day one, Kiwi business Paintvine...
Reflections on a job well done
At the end of April 2020 Andy Hamilton will transition from CEO of The Icehouse onto the Board of Icehouse Ventures as an executive...
Tekapo Springs celebrates 12 years in business
Not many New Zealand tourism businesses could lay claim to 12 years of consistent ground-breaking new products and innovation. But Tekapo...
The Little Bone Broth Company wins supreme David Award
A business which started selling home-made bone broth at weekend markets just 18 months ago has taken out the top spot in The David Awards...
Beverage start-up opens manufacturing facility
After two successful years in business, local beverage start-up Vista has opened its own manufacturing facility, funded by a major...
Online fitness hub quickly thrives
An online fitness business created by two Christchurch friends makes it easy and affordable for people throughout New Zealand and...
The accidental entrepreneurs
For Northland couple Trevor and Danielle Beatson, a personal weight-loss journey led to an idea for a coaching app, which led to a mid-life...
Working to a different beat
Making flexible working acceptable in every New Zealand workplace by 2025 – that’s the audacious goal of Freerange Works’ founders...