The David Awards finalists revealed as entries surge amid tough trading conditions
Finalists are in, and with entries up nearly 50 percent on two years ago, The David Awards judges have never had a harder job.
Finalists are in, and with entries up nearly 50 percent on two years ago, The David Awards judges have never had a harder job.
Eric Clark, CEO of Manhattan Associates, believes complexity is becoming a permanent part of the operating environment. Clark discusses why that can create opportunity, what other industries can learn from retail, and how technology and AI can help businesses manage it.
More than 60 exhibitors, 75 speakers, leading franchise brands and 1,600 attendees are expected at Due Drop Events Centre this September.
Where are they now? Brolly Sheets Founder Diane Hurford on 20 years of bed-wetting, bandanas and building a business that stuck.
New Zealand’s leaders are shrinking their own ambitions in isolation. Revved Co-founder Rochelle Moffitt wants to put them in a room together instead.
More than 80 percent of people don’t independently verify AI-generated information. As AI becomes the first place customers go for answers, that trust is creating a new challenge for New Zealand businesses.
MTF Finance is putting people back at the heart of lending. With a growing national network and a strong focus on SMEs, the New Zealand-owned lender is proving that local knowledge and personal relationships still make all the difference.
On the back of the 2025 Shaping Business Survey by 2degrees, CEO Mark Callander shares how small businesses can turn positive sentiment into real business gains.
The founder of Got A Gap, a brand-new online platform aimed at filling last-minute appointment gaps for small businesses, shares her vision for a helping businesses with limited marketing budgets.
Whether you’re a business leader, marketer or sustainability professional, crafting clear and credible messages is key to engaging people and growing your business.
A steward ownership initiative has the potential to create a multi-million-dollar boost for New Zealand charities.
ROXBOX, the pioneering creator of educational crystal mining buckets, is making waves in the toy industry with its exceptional growth and unique product offerings.
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The David Awards 2026 winners are revealed live at GridAKL on 8 October, followed by a panel on building small businesses that punch above their weight. Finalist or not, get your free ticket to this informative and celebratory event.
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