Two Waihī Beach businesses devastated by flooding closures
“I’ve already taken about 940kg of food waste to the dump. It couldn’t even be given to the…
Homelessness in Tauranga CBD: Rising complaints, safety fears for shops
‘They have taken over’ The Bay of Plenty Times spoke with numerous CBD businesses, and many reported experiencing…
Trade Minister Todd McClay tells NZ officials in US to monitor situation after Donald Trump’s Iran tariff warning for businesses
Trade Minister Todd McClay has told officials to monitor the situation. Photo / Marty Melville New Zealand last…
Ryman Healthcare one of many companies snagged by $237m holiday pay problem
The work of that team, and the wider inspectorate, resulted in more than $237m in remediation payments being…
Is it time for Kiwi businesses to seriously consider shorter work weeks?
“I see lots of wins.” Haar said businesses had nothing to lose by trialling a four-day work week.…
Iwi and Māori businesses drive rapid growth across new sectors
“The Māori economy is starting to play a major part in New Zealand’s economy,” Harrison said. “It’s sitting…
Auckland Nakhle family in $17m court battle; judge clears way for liquidation case
A High Court decision from November sets out the history of the financial fracas, which is linked to…
Local firms eye 2026 growth but fear rising costs and inflation
“As local businesses prepare to put another challenging year behind them, it’s encouraging to see optimism coming through…
Thinking of starting a business? Key advice from small company founders
Anya and Frank Walkington, founders of Shamarra Alpacas, lived in the Caribbean and Auckland before settling down in…
Northland business numbers hit record high but unemployment still rising
The majority of businesses, at 48%, were in Whangārei, while 35% were in the Far North and 17%…
Bondi Beach attack: NZ Police, intelligence agencies warned businesses and venues of extremist threats at crowded spaces in September report
It’s part of Protecting Our Crowded Places from Attack, New Zealand’s first-ever national strategy for preventing and managing…
Northland power outage review: Electricity Authority says most tower collapse fixes now complete
“These recommendations were focused on improving resilience, processes for maintenance work, and grid maintenance contracting arrangements and assurance…