Stepping up
Why good governance goes a long way in developing SME directors in a rapidly changing business environment.
Why good governance goes a long way in developing SME directors in a rapidly changing business environment.
The thriving Māori economy and workforce are shaping New Zealand’s future, with professional development, leadership, and Māori values driving transformative opportunities across industries.
A recent survey of EMA members showed that 100 percent of responding employers with vacancies were struggling to fill them.
New AUT research reveals that half of Kiwi employees are suffering at least a moderate level of anxiety about returning to the workplace. If the headlines are to be believed, most of us are ready to ditch the masks, return to the office, and get on with life and work in Covid times. Indeed, Tesla boss Elon Musk recently challenged his employees to get back to the office or resign. Other leaders might be more tempered in their call for staff to work onsite, saying they want to rebuild a workplace culture that has crumbled during the pandemic. But new AUT research shows in New Zealand, half of Kiwi employees are suffering at least a moderate level of anxiety about
Grant Thornton New Zealand’s latest NFP research paints a picture of an agile industry, but also indicates a breaking point is on the horizon for many organisations. Barry Baker, Partner and Co-Leader of Not for Profit services at Grant Thornton says, “The report clearly demonstrates the great work the sector has done over the last few years in creating more robust and financially secure organisations, but it also uncovers some major gaps that will ultimately prevent many from delivering on their purpose”. Not for Profit organisations have seen a raft of legislative changes in recent years, with more to come. “Engagement with, and understanding of certain legislative changes has been unexpectedly low,” says Baker. “For example, nearly a quarter of
A culture of compliance does not necessarily make a safety culture, as evidenced by the ongoing problem of workplace accidents – a local workplace health and safety provider is warning. Jason Braithwaite, the General Manager of New Zealand health and safety training provider Besafe Training, says permits and signs do not protect workers, but actual health and safety measures are often forgotten in the rush to complete the paperwor “We have a culture of paper health and safety, but proper measures like assessing risk, putting in place appropriate controls and ensuring they are enforced does not get the attention it deserves.” Braithwaite says that in 2022 there is a lot of data and information to help improve how work is performed and
Grant McIvor explains why New Zealand’s tech sector has the potential to be transformational, but is being hindered by a lack of experienced people. The tech sector in Aotearoa New Zealand has the potential to be transformational. But while the industry is booming – with annual earnings of nearly $14 billion – it is also being constrained, not by a lack of ambition, but by one of the most important factors in its growth: a lack of people. Throughout my career in technology, the skills shortage has been a constant, but somewhat manageable, reality. Exacerbated by the impact of the pandemic and the resulting closed borders, coupled with rapid growth in the sector, this challenge has now grown to undermine the
Senior and diverse Christchurch female leaders will ‘walk and talk’ with aspiring female leaders when Mentor Walks launches its first New Zealand event in Christchurch on Thursday 19 May. Mentor Walks is a simple idea designed to have a big impact on women’s careers – a one hour walk and conversation with an exceptional female leader – to help women get clarity on career and business challenges and opportunities and build networks. Christchurch is the first city to launch a Mentor Walks programme in New Zealand, with the support and partnership of Christchurch-headquartered global software company Seequent. “When one of our team members reached out about Mentor Walks, we jumped at the opportunity to partner with them,” says Lisa Wall, Chief
Upcoming event
Thursday 30 July 2026 | 7:00am – 9:00am
📍 Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
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Practical AI insights, Kiwi tech innovators, and the tools helping Kiwi SMEs compete on a global stage. It’s all packed into this special tech issue of NZBusiness.
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