Business & Markets

Some of NZ‘s most famous buildings sitting empty

The Rotorua Museum is the most photographed building in New Zealand. It is also closed. Built on geothermally heated ground and damaged from an earthquake in... Read More

Using music to express and understand emotions

In an imaginative exploration of the profound connection between music and emotions, Pāpāmoa author and illustrator Rebecca Larsen is today unveiling her latest... Read More

Govt backs bid to make food from microalgae

The Government is backing investigations into a potential new food industry for New Zealand - based on protein-rich, carbon-absorbing native microalgae. Oceans... Read More

Comvita signs partnership deal with China

Honey producer and exporter Comvita has signed a long term partnership with one of China's largest retail chains. Olé has more than 100 supermarkets... Read More

Ski season begins on Mount Ruapehu

Snow has blanketed Mount Ruapehu - now a hefty covering of school holiday fun-seekers is needed to help operators of the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields dig their... Read More

Growing Ōpōtiki’s workforce into the future

It's been almost 10 years since Whakatōhea and Ōpōtiki District Council joined forces with local employers, employment services, the College and training organisations... Read More

New measures to ease cost of living pressures

A suite of targeted measures and practical supports take effect from today, July 1, to help Kiwis into work, bring down the cost of living, and put more money... Read More

Salmonella: products containing tahini recalled

Multiple importers are recalling specific batches of Durra brand Tahina and Halawa products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. 'Salmonellosis can be... Read More

New air routes to boost capacity for tourists

New direct China to New Zealand airline routes will add significant capacity with thousands more seats available per month, supporting tourism, international education... Read More

Deposit compensation scheme becomes law

New Zealanders will have up to $100,000 of their deposits in any eligible institution guaranteed in the event that institution fails under legislation passed in... Read More

All food businesses must do yearly mock recalls

In good news for both consumers and the food industry, a legislation change requiring food businesses to carry out a simulated recall every 12 months comes into... Read More

Tauranga reacts to fuel tax cut ending

Tauranga residents spend a lot of time in their cars, and come July 1, they'll be spending 25 cents per litre more on fuel too. The fuel excise tax cut introduced... Read More