From redundancy to resilience
Not every great business story starts with a grand plan. Some, such as Henry McCambridge's Glass by Design story, begin with redundancy and...
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A business built to last
Jacobsen is stepping into the future guided by a commitment to sustainability and...
NZ fashion label aims to cut out textile waste by 100 percent
A 30-year-old New Zealand business with unique credentials in global fashion is one step away from phasing out textile waste from its...
From rugby to rubber: How a Kiwi athlete built a global automotive products business
After a career-ending rugby injury, Brock Mustard launched RubberTree - now Australasia’s top vehicle protection brand. He shares how a...
The growth story behind The ProGroup
From a single specialised service to a nationwide franchise, The ProGroup's Alan Williams and Duane Moul reveal how they built a...
Scaling an import business side hustle
Founder of Hercules Store Ray Feng shares how he turned a side hustle into a thriving import business that he hopes to grow...
Innovating in business and sanitary solutions
Founder of SaniPod Trish Butler on her entrepreneurship journey, the establishment of the company’s US entity in 2024, and ongoing...
From Wall Street to solving sleep woes with Betta Sleep
Investment banker turned entrepreneur Richard Norris has turned personal frustrations into global business solutions. His latest venture,...
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...
Digging for success: Vertu Group’s speedy road to the top
Discover how entrepreneur Jonathon Griffiths seized an opportunity others overlooked, co-founding Vertu Equipment and reshaping New...
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...
Georgia Patten and bored.george – Empowering confidence through eyewear
Georgia Patten, visionary founder behind bored.george, reflects on her entrepreneurship journey and the evolution of a passion project...
Reshaping Australasia’s office spaces from the chair up
Buro has revolutionised office spaces across Australasia. NZBusiness caught up with General Manager Tim Howard to discuss the brand’s...
Redefining beauty from within: Tracel’s innovative approach to skincare
Tracel celebrates the richness of New Zealand’s resources through its health and beauty oral...
Is it time to ditch the skip on construction sites?
Thanks to a new initiative, Hamilton company saveBOARD can now recycle 90 percent of soft plastic wastes on-site back into reusable...
North Shore business supports war-ravaged Ukraine
Kc Kombucha founder Gail Matthew has a friend living through the Ukraine war. A dollar from every bottle of her new flavour sold will...
Collaboration saves synthetics from landfill
Amanda Dorset was “sick to death” of crafting natural woollen products for conscientious consumers but having to stuff...
Kiwi business redesigns, redefines diabetes experience
Bridget Scanlan’s Wellington-based start-up business is out to turn the daily diabetes experience on its head with...
Orba gains B-Corp accreditation In record time
Kiwi eco footwear start-up Orba, creator of a world-first biodegradable sneaker, has become a Certified B Corporation,...
Simon Gault pivots to cocktails
Award-winning chef Simon Gault, known for his passion for food and flavour, has released a range of premium at-home cocktails...
Capital-based startup launches electric motorbike
Wellington International Airport is home to a unique moped-class electric motorcycle, with its very own FTN Motion Streetdog taking centre...
A revolution in the making
Bruna Rodrigues and her Mint.Global team is out to create a revolution around period care with an affordable range of reusable period and...
Distillery ramps up sustainable initiatives
Award-winning liqueur and spirit-maker Koakoa is doubling down on its groundbreaking spirit crates system as it ramps up its commitment to...
New deals site set to disrupt market
On a mission to disrupt New Zealand’s deals industry in a positive and sustainable way, Deal Champ is rolling out a...
Tipple truck taps into trend
While some drinks and hospitality businesses have been struggling, there is a corner of the industry that is flourishing. Meet entrepreneur...
Kiwi invention a big step for sustainability
This year’s national winner of the James Dyson Award, Voronoi Runners, addresses the global issue of waste from the footwear industry....
Entrepreneur sells 50 limited edition masks per hour
A Kiwi fashion label which was established just last week has already sold out of its limited-edition stock lines and had orders from the...
New free skill-matching website
A Taranaki software company has launched a free job matching site that gives contractors and employees greater access to work and smooths...
Pete’s Natural adds hand sanitiser to production
Motueka business Pete’s Natural has stepped up to the plate for its community by converting its manufacturing plant to produce hand...
Creating a working-from-home space
The idea of working from home has taken on a new meaning during the Covid-19 lockdown and Nelson business SheShed has experienced high...