Business & Markets

Wages climb, job market ‘levelling off’ - Trade Me

Wages are continuing to climb as employers fight to secure talent, but there are signs the job market is stabilising. Data from Trade Me for the three months... Read More

Applications now open for new work visa

Work visa applications are now open for people offshore. The third and final stage of the new simplified Accredited Employer Work Visa policy opened on Monday,... Read More

Fierce competition expected for NZ Young Farmers

New Zealand Young Farmers Tournament Series finalists have spent the last two months fine-tuning their shooting, debating, stock judging and fencing skills for... Read More

Whiritoa Orchards named as supreme winner

Whiritoa Orchards have been named the 2022 Regional Supreme Winner in the Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Run by the New Zealand Farm Environment... Read More

Zespri Welcomes EU-FTA Signing

Zespri is welcoming the signing of New Zealand's free trade agreement with the European Union, noting the significant benefits it delivers to business, consumers... Read More

Social supermarket plans for Tokoroa

An innovative new way to get food where it's needed most is coming to Tokoroa, with Buttabean Motivation and Foodstuffs North Island partnering to open a ‘social... Read More

New law to stop supermarket land wards

Legislation that bans major supermarkets from blocking their competitors' access to land to set up new stores paves the way for greater competition in the sector,... Read More

Good Employer Awards celebrate food & fibre sector

The food and fibre sector is recognising its people and leadership as part 2022 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards. The awards are a time to celebrate their... Read More

New supermarket coming for Pāpāmoa East

A new 'billion-dollar” town centre for Pāpāmoa East will have Foodstuff's New World as the first major tenant in a suburb where 200 homes are already... Read More

KiwiSaver investors urged to stay calm

Steep plunges on global sharemarkets has led to a flurry of calls from anxious investors to the country's biggest KiwiSaver provider. ANZ Investments says... Read More

NZ welcomes the global avocado community

New Zealand's growing avocado industry will take the spotlight in April 2023 when New Zealand hosts the World Avocado Congress for the first time ever. With... Read More

Food costs: Restaurants consider price rises

Dining out could cost a few extra bucks as the cost of living and a dive in consumer confidence hits a sector on the rebound from a string of Covid-related lockdowns. In... Read More