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New Zealand business, small business, startups, hospitality and the local economy.
The Government's Budget 2026 investment in trades training has been welcomed by employers looking for stronger pipelines into construction, mechanical, electrical, agricultural and other practical careers.
Thu, 28 May 2026
The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 percent, but its message to households and businesses was clear: inflation pressure has not gone away.
Wed, 27 May 2026
Mainfreight has reported a lower full-year net profit, highlighting how freight and logistics companies are still working through uneven demand and higher operating costs.
Wed, 27 May 2026
Christchurch founder Kate Radcliffe-Reid built Backkr to close the marketing gap between expensive agencies and overwhelmed small business owners.
Thu, 21 May 2026
Christchurch pharmacist Kerryn Stokes is responding to big-box retail pressure by building her pharmacies into local health hubs rather than competing on price.
Tue, 19 May 2026
Auckland manufacturer Acron Plastics is showing how a traditional small business can modernise without losing the specialist service that made it successful in the first place.
Mon, 18 May 2026
Auckland womenswear label Harris Tapper is proving a New Zealand brand does not need to shout to be noticed overseas, with a formal launch into the United States.
Thu, 14 May 2026
Air New Zealand is bracing for a full-year loss before tax in the hundreds of millions as volatile jet fuel prices and international instability continue to weigh on the national carrier.
Wed, 13 May 2026
A Canterbury seafood company was penalised after supplying hundreds of thousands of live green-lipped mussels harvested from a biosecurity-restricted zone to an export operation.
Tue, 12 May 2026
New Zealand-founded Healthtex is taking a sensitive healthcare product into the United States market, after years of customer feedback, pharmacy experience and product development.
Mon, 11 May 2026
At just 21, Josh Stretch has gone from delivering pizzas after school to owning his own HELL Pizza store in Kāpiti.
Wed, 6 May 2026
A 60-hectare industrial land development in Christchurch's northwest has received fast-track consent, unlocking up to 84 industrial lots and an expected $451 million economic contribution from construction alone.
Thu, 30 April 2026
Auckland-based Marvel Experiences is building a business around something many brands are trying to rediscover: real-life connection.
Sun, 29 March 2026
For 23-year-old Stuart Savage, TUARE is not just a creative business. It is a way to carry language, culture and memory through physical work.
Wed, 11 March 2026
Possibl AI co-founder Nyssa Waters says many New Zealand small businesses are closer to using artificial intelligence than they realise.
Tue, 24 February 2026
TMPlus principal Tereza Murray says too many franchise systems are designed around what is easiest for head office, rather than what helps franchisees succeed day to day.
Tue, 24 February 2026
Before building a property portfolio worth more than $20 million and founding Wolfe Property Coaching, Ilse Wolfe came close to bankruptcy.
Sun, 1 February 2026
Island Interiors founder Susannah Matheson has built a boutique design business around one of Auckland's most distinctive property markets.
Wed, 28 January 2026
Businesses are reviewing staffing needs as planning shifts into action across the region.
Wed, 21 January 2026
Cafés, restaurants and independent retailers are hoping warm weather and visitors translate into reliable revenue.
Sat, 17 January 2026
Operators are watching customer spending, costs and confidence as 2026 trading gets underway.
Wed, 14 January 2026
Operators across hospitality, retail and tourism say steady demand is supporting plans for a busy few months ahead.
Thu, 1 January 1970
Recruitment activity has remained steady across trades, technology and professional services.
Tue, 30 December 1969
Shop owners say weekend trade has been encouraging as the central city continues to draw crowds.
Mon, 29 December 1969
Independent operators say flexibility has been key to staying ahead.
Fri, 26 December 1969
Cafés, bars and restaurants are gearing up for one of the busiest periods of the year.
Fri, 26 December 1969
A growing community of entrepreneurs say Christchurch is an attractive base.
Thu, 25 December 1969