Bringing Cathedral Square’s grand old lady back to life
A Christchurch team have launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring the old Chief Post Office in Cathedral Square, established in 1879, back...
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Triumph over adversity
Hamilton’s CBD businesses had to endure Covid’s stranglehold throughout 2021, but it didn’t stop almost 80 entries competing for...
For the love of family and food
Love for both family and food have proved to be the winning combination for Nelson business Salvito’s Pizza Bar. Nelson business...
Lighting up the world for special needs employees
Downlights NZ is a social enterprise providing meaningful employment for people with Down syndrome and other cognitive disabilities. Anne...
Slow and steady wins the business
Being open to mentoring and learning has helped ‘cat crazy’ start-up owner Caroline Moore successfully grow her ecommerce...
Nailing the jobs market
Cat and Jonny Peters describe the growth of their trades recruitment business as formidable, and they’re only just getting...
The new language of wine tasting
‘Wine-olojists’ Maciej Zimny, Josh Pointon and Jessica Wood created a start-up to help wine drinkers gain further enjoyment of wine by...
It’s personal
For Whanganui’s Angela Hewson, business has been a roller-coaster – thankfully with many more ups than downs. She shares her story in...
Business Diary: Community the key to surviving Covid
Liv Wakem, founder of Kingsland-based Kensal Flowers, shares her business story and explains how the community can help businesses...
Vivace Espresso chalks up 25 years
Earthquakes, the GFC, an accidentally bulldozed café, and the current worldwide pandemic haven’t been enough to stop one of the few...
Skin in the game
Marie August’s skincare business is a classic Kiwi success story of hard work, persistence and a desire to shine in a crowded...
Riding High
Nelson-based Hybrid Bikes received the Supreme accolade at the 2021 David Awards. For owner manager Frank Witowski it’s further proof his...
What Simon says, Simon does
Taranaki’s Simon Moore never lets any hurdle get in the way of an innovative business idea. And he’s just teed off what could be his...
Putting the ‘Art” into Artisan brewing
Like many artisan brewing ventures, Gail Matthew’s Kc Kombucha brand was born in the pantry. Now three years after launching, she’s...
Christchurch family business rides wave of global success
Passion, innovation, adaptability and an absolute commitment to life outside of work – all are key components of the success...
Hands across the water
Aussie businessman Craig Schweighoffer has a soft-spot for New Zealand and its entrepreneurial DNA. His latest business venture BOOST LAB...
SheEO names its ‘2021 New Zealand Ventures’
Five of Aotearoa’s rising woman-led businesses have been named the successful 2021 SheEO Ventures earning huge support to amplifying...
Kapiti Coast business brings Christmas cheer to children
A small business based in Te Horo, Kapiti Coast has developed an innovative and creative way of bringing some Christmas cheer to...
Small goods, big dreams
The success of Rob Beard’s Hawke's Bay-based salami and smallgoods business pushed him to the edge. But now he has transformed his...
Margo’s celebrates first birthday in Queenstown
It’s fiesta time in Queenstown as quirky Mexican-inspired restaurant Margo’s celebrates its first birthday. It’s been an eventful 12...
From supermarkets to skincare: a unique franchise journey
The grocery business is one of the most lucrative sectors in New Zealand, not least in pandemic times. Read why Tauranga's Ross McAinch...
Cabin fever
While New Zealand’s pressure-cooker housing market struggles under a myriad of supply and demand restraints, Silverdale-based Coastal...
Zigging in a zag-like world
Chemistry is an innovative creative ad agency that’s constantly punching above its weight in a fiercely competitive industry. Founders...
Future-focused Nelson business wins The David Awards
The judges have high praise for Frank Witowski, owner of Nelson-based Hybrid Bikes and the 2021 Supreme Winner of The David Awards, New...
Queenstown’s first Gin Garden set to open
Multi-award-winning distillery Broken Heart Spirits is about to launch Queenstown’s first ever boutique gin tasting...
The quest for love & fulfilment
Rebekah Campbell’s story is both inspirational and captivating. She turned her dreams of building a successful business and marriage into...
The evolution of consulting
Doing the right thing by its clients, staff and the business is the mantra of Wellington firm TwentyTwo. Annie Gray has their story. Being...
Painting the town green
Fresh from a successful capital raise, eco-friendly paint brand Natural Paint Co is poised for serious expansion. Co-founders James Mount...
Leveraging (and loving) that village vibe
When Covid-19 came calling in 2020, Birkenhead Village retailers relied on the vibrant community spirit to triumph over the lockdowns and...
Devonport Chocolates celebrates 30 years of business
Devonport Chocolates, a locally owned and operated handcrafted chocolate producer based in Devonport , has launched a special Anniversary...