My Secret Auckland: Choir founder Kate Bell shares her favourite spots in the city
Palm Beach Store do great coffee, toasted sandwiches and the most delicious savoury and sweet galettes. We take…
Slow Ventures Broke Its Own Rule in Promoting Yoni Rechtman to Partner
In 2022, when Yoni Rechtman’s boss asked where he wanted to be in five years, the newly hired…
Small Business: Gumboots just another canvas for Maaia Boots
The business is named after my baby Maia, and her father and my co-founder Ariki Honetana-Paea is an…
I Hate Cardio and Networking but Surprisingly Enjoyed Fitness Meet-up
I hate cardio, but I hate networking more. So, like a child who needs their broccoli served on…
Spain probing clothing titan’s death as homicide
Another testimony by Estefania Knuth, a professional golfer who was Isak Andic’s partner, highlighted “the poor relations between…
Abel founder Frances Shoemack on reimagining her fragrance line
A fresh look and reformulated scents marks a new era of confidence for the 100% natural fragrance brand.…
Small Business: Turning grief into art with handcrafted urn business Vaso
What inspired you to start the business? It was my mum. She was this incredible, very spirited woman…
Black Pineapple’s cocktail catering subsidiary owes Inland Revenue over $680k, founder disputes overdrawn account claim
“After careful consultation with the IRD [Inland Revenue Department] and a thorough review of recovery options, we determined…
Boring Oat Milk Founder Morgan Maw Made New Plymouth Her Home Again. It’s Easy To See Why
The Boring Oat Milk founder chats to Viva about her New Plymouth lifestyle, detailing why she was drawn…
Founders and VCs weigh in on the U.K.’s ambition deficit
Almost 60% of young people in the U.K. are interested in starting their own businesses, per the Generation…
Burger Burger Founder Mimi Gilmour Buckley Launches Mama Italian Restaurant
From burger queen to spaghetti and a disco ball: An Auckland hospo legend is heading back to the…
I’m Adopted founder Alex Gilbert hosts Tauranga meet-up event for adoptees
“It’s about, really, just trying to bring people together who are adopted to talk with each other, share…