NZ business optimism hits six-year high, 2degrees survey finds
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New hi-tech seaweed product could make Paeroa world famous
AgriSea and Scion are launching a seaweed biorefinery near Paeroa to produce sustainable nanocellulose. The team behind the project share...
Episode 18: Crafting luxury with purpose, the Deadly Ponies story
In this season finale, Lilah McDonald sits down with Liam Bowden, the creative force behind New Zealand’s iconic leather accessories...
Small clothes, big story
When Jane McAllister began sewing baby clothes for her 10 children, she never imagined she was laying the foundation for her business...
A start-up journey from hip-hop to RTDs
Ho Lee and Mark Callan are reinventing Korea’s iconic soju with Jagiya Soju, a carbonated RTD that sold out its first batch in...
Episode 17: Turning the mic to Lilah McDonald
In this special bonus episode, we turn the tables on Sustainably Ever After host Lilah McDonald, and hear her story as a young...
From Nelson to the world
Operating out of Nelson, Jonny Hendriksen has grown Shuttlerock into a global leader in creative advertising solutions, championing...
Why small business contracts are under the microscope
Franchise and commercial law expert Stewart Germann outlines what SMEs need to know about recent changes to the Fair Trading...
SYOS Aerospace tops stellar 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards line-up
Mount Maunganui-based SYOS Aerospace has been named the PwC Hi-Tech Company of the Year at the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech...
Budget 2025 reaction: Business applauds investment incentives, concern over KiwiSaver changes
Budget 2025 - aka the no BS budget - has been welcomed by sections of the business community as a credible and growth-focused response to...
Budget 2025: SMEs seek tax cuts, less red tape as confidence wavers
SMEs say they want real action on tax relief and regulatory reform from Budget...
The big AI learning curve: Here’s where business owners can start
For those business owners stepping into the world of GenAI, there’s a plethora of training and micro-credential courses available, both...
Episode 16: Bryce Marsden on sustainable impact through education, youth and environment
In this episode of Sustainably Ever After, Lilah McDonald sits down with Bryce Marsden, Chief Executive of the Milford...
The high cost of leadership neglect
Discover why investing in leadership development is essential for SMEs and gain practical tips to kickstart the...
Is AI making us happier? Why some Kiwi leaders would trade coffee for Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping how Kiwis work – lifting productivity, reducing burnout, and bringing joy back to the job, according to...
Step back to move forward – how Kiwi business owners can unlock growth
Stepping back from the daily grind isn’t a luxury - it’s a growth strategy. With the right tech, Kiwi business owners can reclaim time,...
A business journey from surgeon to CEO
Dr Michael Chu speaks to challenges of being an independent surgeon, his experience in gaining entrepreneurial independence as a doctor,...
The new concrete flooring system that won’t end up in landfill
Two Auckland entrepreneurs have invested millions of dollars over 10 years developing a building product that is effectively invisible. And...
The business of saving lives
After 13 years of growth, Heart Saver’s Helen and Mike Mander are scaling new heights in 2025 - expanding into training, mental health...
Breaking the mould
From building one of New Zealand’s top recruitment firms to championing women entrepreneurs, Marisa Fong’s journey is a masterclass in...
Totally in with the crowd
Since equity crowdfunding was given the green light in New Zealand in 2013, PledgeMe’s ‘chief bubble blower’ Anna Guenther has been...
The state of our environment as a call to adventure
The Ministry for the Environment has just released Our environment 2025 Tō tātou taiao. It makes grim...
Entries now open for The David Awards 2025
The David Awards 2025 are now officially open for entries, offering small and home-based business owners across Aotearoa the chance to gain...
Episode 15: Brianne West is back to change the world again
In this powerhouse episode, Lilah McDonald sits down with Brianne West, celebrated Founder of Ethique and now the brains behind...
Final speaker lineup announced for Ignite ‘25 Growth Summit
More than 400 business leaders from across New Zealand are set to converge at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland next week for the...
Nailing sustainable design
From bold beginnings to sustainable leadership, Lizzi Whaley’s journey with Spaceworks is one of resilience, purpose-driven design, and...
Six insights for business from the Better Futures 2025 report
The Better Futures report is a barometer of New Zealanders’ attitudes to sustainability, and essential reading for businesses that want...
Teenage social entrepreneur on a mission to install 100 drinking fountains
When 14-year-old Lilah McDonald set her sights on changing the world, she started with something simple, but vital – drinking...
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...
Forward thinking Smart Marine is in growth mode, soon to open fifth store
Smart Marine GM Javana Schiphorst shares from experience what makes for a resilient business, and how to keep on a growth...