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...
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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...
2025 Hi-Tech Awards finalists named
The finalists for the 2025 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with a record number of more than 300 companies entering this...
We’ve officially joined forces: NZBusiness x Coffees and Content
Coffees and Content has officially teamed up with NZBusiness, a partnership that’s been a long time...
‘Tech bro’ culture stifling New Zealand’s start-up sector
The hypermasculine ‘tech bro’ culture often associated with Silicon Valley is alive and well in New Zealand’s start-up scene,...
St Andrews Limes acquires Six Barrel Soda, strengthening NZ’s artisan beverage industry
Hawke’s Bay-based St Andrews Limes has acquired iconic Wellington craft soda company, Six Barrel...
Business outlook survey shows business confidence climbing amid mixed economic signals
New Zealand business confidence continued its upward trajectory in February, with the latest ANZ Business Outlook report revealing a...
LSKD expands NZ footprint with new Christchurch store
Australasian activewear brand LSKD is set to launch its first store in Christchurch on Saturday, 1 March...
NZ SMEs enter 2025 with improved sales outlook
New research shows nearly a third of SMEs are starting 2025 with stronger-than-expected sales pipelines for...
Takapuna outpaces Auckland with strong economic growth in 2024
Takapuna has outpaced both the Auckland city and the country in economic growth for 2024, according to the latest report from...
Easing inflation offers hope for small business growth in 2025
Easing inflation and falling cost pressures bring cautious optimism for small businesses in 2025, though challenges like a weak dollar...
Economy, AI, and exports dominate 2025 business outlook
Amid economic uncertainty, New Zealand businesses are turning to productivity, AI, and export opportunities to drive...
AI adoption on the rise among SMEs but governance and skills lag behind
Kiwi SMEs are outpacing many global counterparts in their adoption of AI, reaping significant benefits to revenue and productivity, but...
Following a Black Friday boost SMEs look to summer for continued gains
As Christmas approaches, New Zealand retailers are riding a wave of positive momentum from a robust Black Friday...