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Optimism returns as NZ businesses plan bigger tech investments for 2026
NZ business leaders are heading into 2026 with renewed confidence, and that optimism is translating into increased investment in technology...
Who you gonna call for car insurance when you need special help?
Denise Bellingham launched Go Cover in 1998 after recognising a major gap in the market. Here's her...
Prestige car rental offering adds to Nelson’s reputation as top destination for car lovers Â
NZ Rent A Car (Nelson) has now added several prestige vehicles to its rental fleet, just in time for summer adventures in the region and...
SMEs gear up early as optimism rises for holiday trading
New Zealand’s SMEs are heading into the holiday season with renewed confidence according to new data from...
A small shift in spending could deliver an $11B boost for small retailers this Black Friday
Shifting just 10 percent of household spending from big retailers to small businesses could inject an additional $11 billion into New...
Small business sales show early signs of recovery, but jobs remain tight
New Zealand’s small business sector is showing its first glimmers of recovery in sales after a prolonged period of stagnation according...
Westpac NZ announces $100m commitment to support small business owners
Westpac NZ is making a $100 million commitment to lend to start-up businesses, the bank says providing a helping hand to small business...
Investor confidence tumbles amid global uncertainty
Investor confidence has fallen to its weakest level since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic according to ASB's Investor Confidence...
Wallace Cotton celebrates 20 years of comfort and style
What began as a business founded around a kitchen table, Wallace Cotton this year marks its 20th...
Voyager founder Seeby Woodhouse returns as CEO
Voyager Internet has announced that its founder, Seeby Woodhouse, will return as Chief Executive Officer effective 1 October...
AWS launches New Zealand cloud region with $7.5b investment
Amazon Web Services has launched its NZ$7.5b AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, a move set to create 1,000 jobs, boost GDP by nearly...
AI ambition outpaces infrastructure
Two reports released today paint a mixed picture for AI adoption within businesses which are capitalising on the benefits but finding...
Business for sale website NZBizBuySell acquired by Bizstats
After a quarter-century helping New Zealanders buy and sell businesses, Christchurch-based NZBizBuySell has been sold to...
Kiwis rank among world’s most entrepreneurial minds, study
A new global study from digital financial services provider Remitly has ranked the world’s most entrepreneurially-minded nations, and New...
The next wave of Kiwi innovators rises on the back of global momentum
A new report reveals New Zealand’s climate-tech sector is brimming with promise but battling a lack of funding, policy support, and...
Surcharge ban to shake up payment practices for SMEs and retailers
Small retailers are preparing for a major shift in how they manage electronic payment costs, following the Government’s announcement of a...
Mental health awareness grows among NZ SMEs – but support still lacking
New research from Peninsula Group has revealed a growing awareness among New Zealand SMEs of the importance of mental health in the...
AI opportunity slipping past many Kiwi SMEs despite tech ROI gains
New research from MYOB’s 2025 Business Monitor shows a sharp rise in AI adoption among New Zealand’s SMEs, but also highlights a...
NZ business optimism hits six-year high, 2degrees survey finds
Businesses are bullish on growth, productivity and tech-driven transformation despite cost pressures according to 2degrees Shaping Business...
Budget 2025 reaction: Business applauds investment incentives, concern over KiwiSaver changes
Budget 2025 - aka the no BS budget - has been welcomed by sections of the business community as a credible and growth-focused response to...
Budget 2025: SMEs seek tax cuts, less red tape as confidence wavers
SMEs say they want real action on tax relief and regulatory reform from Budget...
Final speaker lineup announced for Ignite ‘25 Growth Summit
More than 400 business leaders from across New Zealand are set to converge at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland next week for the...
New data reveals why Kiwi SMEs are borrowing
New data shows that New Zealand’s small businesses are increasingly turning to lending to manage cashflow and fund...
Teenage social entrepreneur on a mission to install 100 drinking fountains
When 14-year-old Lilah McDonald set her sights on changing the world, she started with something simple, but vital – drinking...
SME confidence climbs as economic outlook turns positive, survey
For the first time in five years, optimism among New Zealand SMEs is leading economic sentiment, according to a new...
Retailers lead business optimism amid soft demand
NZIER’s April 2025 Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows continued lift in business...
Skipperi NZ becomes fully Kiwi-owned following acquisition
Boat subscription service, Skipperi NZ, is now fully New Zealand-owned following its acquisition by local investment firm Windscreamer...
Consumer spending remains sluggish despite falling interest rates
Consumer spending remained weak in March despite recent interest rate cuts, according to new data from Worldline...
Health and safety reforms set to cut red tape for small businesses
The Government has announced significant reforms to New Zealand’s health and safety laws hoping to ease red tape for small...