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...
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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...
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...