2018

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In blockchain we trust

Businesses of all sizes and sectors will benefit from blockchain technology. While some people may still struggle to understand how it works, blockchain is enabling a steady revolution in trade

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Making work-life work

Wairarapa-based financial advisory business RIVAL Wealth uses workplace flexibility as its primary growth strategy. Not only is it quickly driving success, it’s also winning them awards. It’s fair to say

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FROM THE EDITOR

It was the intention of Justin Flitter, the organiser of the Blockworks event on October 12th..

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Breathing new life into brands

Auckland-based VOICE is a specialist agency not afraid to get into the regions to assist companies with branding. Principal Jonathan Sagar uses a case study to highlight the dos and

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It’s personal and highly popular

New Zealand’s MBA sector is currently booming, with new courses tailored to the work and lifestyle needs of today’s students. NZBusiness has been reviewing the options.  Far from being the oft-rumoured  ‘yesterday’s qualification’ the MBA and its derivatives are booming in New Zealand, with a new campus for Waikato University in Tauranga and all the institutions we surveyed adapting to the changing business environment and the personal circumstances of students.  The words ‘flexibility’, ‘customer-centric’, ‘agile’, ‘disruptive’, ‘collaborative’, ‘thriving’, ‘teamwork’, ‘high-performance’, ‘individualising’, ‘emotional intelligence’, ‘cross-cultural awareness’ and ‘creativity’ all abound in discussions with those directing MBA studies in this country.   Our local MBAs largely feature well above expectations internationally.  AUT’s director of MBA and Professional Masters programmes, Ken Lee is

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AI built on teamwork

Josh Comrie’s business Ambit had an unorthodox start in life, at least in New Zealand start-up terms. Today it’s well on the way to becoming a leader in chatbot technology.

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The fervent pharmacist

Christchurch pharmacist Mark Webster has been pioneering a more integrative medicine business model since 2001. His passion and hard work has now been recognised.

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Five Reasons To Book Accommodation Direct

While the TV adverts may say they have the best accommodation deals in New Zealand, there is a high chance that the hotel’s own website will be offering a better deal for you. Here are five reasons to book your accommodation direct with the hotel.