Business & Markets

Fewer foreign investors applying for residency

Only three wealthy foreign investors have applied for residency since the government overhauled the rules last spring and they are in limbo. Immigration says... Read More

Celebrating 100 years of Foodstuffs North Island

Foodstuffs North Island has been celebrating 100 years of business during 2022. Foodstuffs North Island has been serving New Zealanders since 1922, when a grocer... Read More

Thousands of unwanted gifts listed on Trade Me

Kiwis have turned to Trade Me to offload presents that missed the mark, with Santa not quite delivering the goods for many this Christmas. Trade Me spokesperson... Read More

How To Save At Least $1200 In 2023

The cost of living ramped up in 2022 and hit everyone's pockets hard, say Consumer NZ which is sharing top tips to help New Zealanders save more of their hard-earned... Read More

Faster is not better with spatial planning

Whakatāne District Council will not meet its long-term plan goal to have its spatial plan and future development strategy completed by the end of this financial... Read More

NZ exercise industry bounces back

The New Zealand exercise industry has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, according to ExerciseNZ's latest survey. At the same time, there is significant... Read More

NZ digital tech skills survey under way

NZTech is calling on tech firms, businesses and employers to provide valuable insight into skills and training needs for the New Zealand digital tech sector. The... Read More

House prices tipped to fall further in 2023

House prices are expected to fall further as the new year unravels. Prices fell significantly in 2022, but remain well above pre-pandemic levels. Infometrics... Read More

Egg shortage: Supermarket shelves bare

Supermarket shelves are bare of eggs while others are limiting the number of cartons customers can buy during a drop in supply. At a Pak'NSave in Christchurch,... Read More

Small businesses: “missing out on tourism fund”

The youth and adventure tourism industry says small businesses are missing out on the government fund to boost the sector's recovery. The Innovation Programme... Read More

Ram raid at Arataki liquor store

Police are conducting enquires into a ram raid that took place overnight at Arataki. "At around 4.40am this morning, a group of offenders have used a vehicle... Read More

Kiwis spend $100m on Boxing Day sales

Boxing Day spending is up from last year, but experts say another shopping event could be the new black. New data from payment network company Worldline showed... Read More