The business behind New Zealand’s best burger
How a small food truck in The Catlins won big at Burger Nation 2025, and the husband-and-wife duo behind the thriving...
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Episode 11: Transforming plastic waste into sustainable building materials with Rui Peng
In conversation with Rui Peng, co-founder and Chief Executive of Critical., a clean-tech company turning plastic waste into durable...
St Andrews Limes acquires Six Barrel Soda, strengthening NZ’s artisan beverage industry
Hawke’s Bay-based St Andrews Limes has acquired iconic Wellington craft soda company, Six Barrel...
How to speak the right language of appreciation so your praise doesn’t miss the mark
Knowing how to deliver appreciation is a skill all business owners and managers have to master says expert on resilience, wellbeing, and...
Nominations open for 2025 New Zealand Leadership Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 New Zealand Leadership...
AI: Supporting organisations to be more human-centred
Recruiting firm: AI can be used to aggregate large sets of data, to support people to be able to be more...
Lodestone Energy – powering on to the future
Lodestone Energy’s glimmering solar farms give a glimpse of a more sustainable future for Aotearoa New...
Business outlook survey shows business confidence climbing amid mixed economic signals
New Zealand business confidence continued its upward trajectory in February, with the latest ANZ Business Outlook report revealing a...
Crafting customer experiences that stand the test of time
In conversation with the Walker & Hall marketing team about how they’re balancing tradition with innovation in an ever-changing retail...
Behind the business of gift giving
Farmer turned e-commerce entrepreneur Jeremy Pitts shares how he’s embracing digital and up-skilling himself in the...
A cut above the rest
Hair Art & Beauty has established itself as a cornerstone of Christchurch’s beauty landscape for over 25...
Loan risks every small business owner should know
Understanding the risks involved in borrowing to help manage business expenses and...
From tech start-up to AI leader
Discover how Auckland-based Xtracta, founded by Jonathan Spence, is transforming global industries with AI-driven document data...
Episode 10: Rethinking throwaway culture with BLUNT’s Greig Brebner
Discover how Greig Brebner, Founder of BLUNT Umbrellas, is transforming the way we think about everyday products with innovative,...
Meet the Kiwi start-up looking to change the way we commute using innovative tech
The creator of new innovative app Carpoolin, Saveun Man, takes us on his tech start-up founder...
Are you saving enough? How to build a cash reserve for your business
Why a well-managed cash reserve can be the difference between surviving unforeseen challenges and facing a financial...
The art of mastering difficult conversations at work
Pete Burdon shares practical strategies to manage emotions, prepare effectively, and turn tense discussions into opportunities for...
Sprint Fit finds its competitive edge in its e-commerce offering
We sit down with Sprint Fit Founder Leon Petraska to discuss the company's growth and get his advice for businesses looking to supercharge...
Three ways SMEs can use AI to improve their CX
Why embracing AI technologies in CX isn’t just a competitive advantage, it’s a necessity in today’s customer-centric...
Balancing business demands with relationship reality
Co-Founder of relationship management app, Cupla, Erika Palmer on the often elusive work-life balance, inspired by her own business journey...
Sustainability, competitive and collaborative advantage
Andy Kenworthy explains why embracing sustainability is essential for businesses to adapt, thrive, and stay resilient in an increasingly...
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...
How to raise Capital: Investment tips from those who have been there, done that
We ask successful raisers of capital for their insights to help other business owners seeking...
Better business productivity
In conversation with Justin Flitter, founder of...
AI powered personal tax deductions
Tapping into the power of large language learning models and Open Banking, AI start-up Prosaic is looking to revolutionise the way small...
Driving business digitisation
With AI making its presence felt in 2024, it’s time for business owners to understand and realise the true cost-benefit return from...
How to grow market share in a competitive environment
Mark Callander, the CEO of 2degrees, gives insight on how to grow in the face of strong...