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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...
The Icehouse expands board to bolster NZ business growth
The Icehouse has welcomed three influential business figures to its board including Duncan McFarlane, Rewa Willis, and Mark...
Trailblazers recognised at the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards
A new generation of Kiwi innovators has been unveiled at Sustainable Business Awards...
Mama&nana: A New Zealand icon redefining healthy beauty
As the health supplement market flourishes, Kiwi brand Mama&nana has carved out a unique space drawing on New Zealand's natural...
Lighting up local: A chance for you to win big for your small business
Buy NZ Made and LUMO are giving away a media package to the value of $5,000 to six lucky New Zealand-owned small...
KPMG unveils digital platform to empower New Zealand SMEs
KPMG launches new tool for SMEs aimed at making sense of siloed and complex business...
Centre for Sustainable Finance launches practical sustainability guide for SMEs
The Centre for Sustainable Finance has launched a new resource aimed at helping New Zealand SMEs navigate the complexities of...
Kiwi trailblazers in sustainability recognised in new list of green shoots of the future
New Zealand's sustainability champions have been recognised in the inaugural Next 95 list published by the Sustainable Business...
Dialogue with CCTV at CIIE: Tracel showcases New Zealand’s natural beauty philosophy
Tracel has introduced its flagship line of natural, health-focused beauty supplements to the Chinese...
Jonny Hendriksen named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
Nelson-based entrepreneur and founder of Shuttlerock, Jonny Hendriksen, has been awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year for New Zealand in...
SMEs get Onside with launch of new recruitment service
A new recruitment service called Onside aims to "transform" the hiring landscape for New Zealand's small and medium...
Economic confidence soars among New Zealand’s mid-market businesses
New Zealand’s mid-market businesses are experiencing a surge in economic confidence, reaching a three-year high, according to a new...
Forty Thieves Nut Butters crowned Supreme winner at The David Awards 2024
The David Awards 2024 has revealed its category winners and the prestigious Supreme...
Tuia 2024: Celebrating Māori success in the service sector
The countdown to Tuia 2024 is underway, with Māori leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators set to converge in Hamilton next...
Auckland crowned best city for entrepreneurs in New Zealand
Auckland has been named the best city in New Zealand for entrepreneurs, according to new research from...
NZBusiness launches new podcast focused on sustainability in entrepreneurship
NZBusiness magazine this week launches its new podcast, Sustainably Ever After talking about sustainability and...
2degrees reigns supreme as Canstar Blue’s Top Small Business Telco for the fourth consecutive year
2degrees has been honoured with Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customers | Telecommunications Award for the fourth year in a...
EY unveils 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year category winners
Ernst & Young New Zealand has named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 category...
SME scorecard: Coalition Government faces mixed reviews in latest poll
New poll reveals a mixed bag of sentiments among NZ SMEs regarding the performance of the coalition...
NZ fintech in process of launching first bank designed for Open Banking and AI
Local fintech company Debut is preparing to become the first locally-owned bank specifically designed for an open banking environment and...
New Zealand companies embrace AI amid governance gaps and data challenges
The way in which AI is used in New Zealand businesses is evolving rapidly, with a significant rise in adoption over the past...
Levi Fawcett named overall winner at inaugural New Zealand Leadership Awards
Levi Fawcett, CEO of Partly, has been honoured as the overall winner at the inaugural New Zealand Leadership...
Katherine Rich appointed new Chief Executive of BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has announced the appointment of Katherine Rich as its new Chief Executive, effective...
Unemployment woes loom as New Zealand’s economy faces dual challenges
In a period marked by complex economic dynamics, recent analyses from ASB and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) highlight a nuanced...
SME health and wellbeing impacted by business pressures, new research
The latest RFI Global research reveals that seven in ten New Zealand SMEs are feeling stressed and burnt...
Innovating for a better future prominent amongst the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 finalists
Ernst & Young New Zealand has unveiled its list of finalists for this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year...
New report highlights Auckland’s economic resilience
Auckland has staged a strong economic comeback in 2022 and 2023 after pandemic-related setbacks according to a new report into the...
Finalists announced for the New Zealand Leadership Awards
The inaugural New Zealand Leadership Awards have named thirty-six finalists across various business and community...