Retailer harnesses the power of Pokemon Go
Within minutes of adding lures to Pokéstops in and around their stores, fans of Nintendo augmented reality game Pokémon Go were rushing...
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Applications now open for AMP Scholarships
This year, AMP are searching for talented New Zealanders of all ages who have the courage to pursue their dreams with the help of AMP...
Ride-sharing app drives positive change
A car ride-sharing service which brings together people who are travelling the same way, is easy to use, ensures passenger safety and ticks...
Wellington hotels awarded for excellence and commitment
CQ Hotels Wellington has taken home the Team Gold award at the Wellington Gold Awards held on 30 June, in recognition of its...
Focus to receive Callaghan grant
South Island-based technology and software company, Focus, has received approval for a significant project grant by Callaghan Innovation....
Calling paddock to plate start-ups
Sprout is scouting the country to find the next agritech superstar to take part in the second serving of its accelerator programme. The...
Quest for innovative best ends this month
New Zealand Innovation Award organisers are searching for the best Kiwi companies that are breaking new ground, producing world first...
Aussie election uncertainty could impact NZ
Continued political uncertainty in Australia could have a negative impact on New Zealand businesses says leading online accounting software...
The real cost of business in Auckland’s housing crisis
Decreased productivity, increased sickness and an inability to fill roles are just some of the effects being felt by businesses from...
Nominations open for 10th National Pacific Business Trust Awards
The National Pacific Business Trust Awards return on Friday, 28 October, and nominations close 31 August. Run by the Pacific Business Trust...
Suburban office boom predicted
Worsening traffic congestion and rising house prices will see more Auckland businesses set up offices in the suburbs, a workspace...
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...