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Worsening traffic congestion and rising house prices will see more Auckland businesses set up offices in the suburbs, a workspace...
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NZ business outlook stable over next six months
Most businesses expect overall business conditions to remain stable over the next six months, according to employers surveyed by the EMA....
Brexit: What you may not know
Regular NZBusiness columnist Ashley Balls filed this Brexit update on June 28th, following the UK referendum. “Brexit is unfolding...
Innovation wins at Fine Food NZ
The brightest stars in the food industry have been recognised at a biennial bonanza in Auckland. Fine Food New Zealand, the international...
NZ economy in for a bumpy ride following Brexit
The Brexit decision is a body-blow to the global outlook and New Zealand is decidedly vulnerable to the ensuing global turmoil, a leading...
New networking group supports local businesses
There’s a new networking group in Auckland that, according to its local director Neil Berryman, will be unique and on a scale, format and...
Sir Ralph Norris wins Kea World Class New Zealand Award
Kiwi business icon Sir Ralph Norris has been honoured for his stellar career with the Supreme Award at Kea’s 2016 World Class New...
Buckley Systems lays down apprentice challenge
Buckley Systems, the manufacturer of precision electromagnets, is challenging New Zealand’s manufacturing industry to support larger...
Rural businesses target growth strategies
Despite the challenging effects of the dairy downturn, businesses in rural New Zealand remain focused on growth strategies, with strong...
Women targeted to ease infrastructure skill shortage
New Zealand's infrastructure industry is short of skilled staff and women are being targeted to fill the...
Government launches small business roadshow
Small Business Minister Craig Foss has launched a small business roadshow series to help business owners engage with government agencies...
Touchtech opens new business in Australia
Wellington software innovator Touchtech New Zealand has expanded to Australia with a new rapid prototyping business...
Rules loophole increases health and safety risks to company vehicles
A loophole in the way that company vehicles are managed and serviced means that thousands of New Zealand company bosses could be in danger...
Document automation set to impact legal profession
Legal documentation automation is set to transform the legal profession in New Zealand as Xero has for...
Entries open for sustainability awards
Entries are now open for New Zealand’s longest-running and pre-eminent sustainability...
Jake Millar interviews his hero Richard Branson
New Zealand’s most connected young businessman, 20-year old entrepreneur Jake Millar, has finally met his business hero, Sir Richard...
Fast traction for digital startups
Ten promising digital startups recently presented their company pitches at Icehouse’s renowned Demo Day...
New Zealand keeps mature workers in jobs for longer
PwC’s Golden Age Index reveals that New Zealand is one of the best-performing OECD countries when it comes to harnessing the economic...
Big names step up for franchise conference
The annual Franchise Conference in August is a ‘don’t miss’ for anyone looking at franchising their...
Online company reviews by former employees influence jobseekers
More than 80% of New Zealand jobseekers say the online comments of former employees influence their decision to apply for a job or work for...
Celebrating 50 years of business icons
Entries have opened for the 2016 New Zealand International Business Awards, which celebrate the success of New Zealand businesses on the...
Flick Electric announced NZ’s most innovative service
Innovative electricity retailer, Flick Electric Co. has claimed top honours in the 2016 Hi-Tech Awards, announced in Auckland...
Know the facts for safer drinking habits
After four years of trial and development, Lion’s Alcohol&Me programme will be made available to New Zealand...
Christchurch workers more likely to have jobs and earn more
Since devastating earthquakes struck over five years ago, workers in the Greater Christchurch region have bounced back from short-term job...
Kiwi pair seek funds for travel gear business
Two young New Zealanders have launched an online start-up, Elephant Stripes, selling a range of colourful travel gear - after a...
KidsCan National Mufti Day returns
Businesses throughout New Zealand are being encouraged to change their office dress code and join the many other businesses in brightening...
Employee share plans popular in angel startups
New Zealand startups are enthusiastic about implementing Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), according to a survey undertaken by the...
Maori business leaders recognised
The winners of the Aotearoa NZ Māori Business Leaders Awards 2016 testify to a mature and burgeoning Māori...
Is insurance being used to paper off cracks in workplace compliance?
Nobody wants to end up a test case for the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 but, just in case, company owners, tradesmen, managers and...
Wellington’s largest serviced office space opens
The Chow Brothers have just opened the doors to the largest serviced office business in...