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Businesses Still Hiring, Even In Tough Economic Climate

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 01:59 PM
Total job applications were up compared with the previous quarter, with a 15.4 per cent increase. The biggest increase was in Marlborough with a 25.2 per cent jump, followed by the Otago region at 24.2 per cent. Read more...

Paramount Pools Merges With Major Australian Franchise Swimart

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 01:05 PM
Paramount Pools has merged with Swimart, a leading Australian pool and spa franchise network, a move which combines two strong brands and many years of expertise. A total of three Paramount Pools' five stores will be co-branded under the Swimart and Paramount ... Read more...

Disrupter Fast-track Bill Long Overdue

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 12:07 PM
t’s time for a disrupter to get infrastructure and development projects moving, with significant benefits for New Zealand, says Straterra chief executive, Josie Vidal. "We see the Fast-track Approvals Bill as the ticket to this and our submission ... Read more...

TPT Group Holdings Announces Appointment Of New Independent Director

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 11:15 AM
TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Limited, a family-owned local investment company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Loveard as an Independent Director. Read more...

Woolworths Marks Milestone With 50th Woolworths Store In New Zealand

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 10:25 AM
 Woolworths New Zealand is proud to announce the transformation of its 50th store with Countdown Hāwera becoming Woolworths Hāwera - a significant milestone in the transformation journey that started in August 2023. With the transformation ... Read more...

Netflix Pipeline Leads To Consecutive Quarters Of Global Demand Share Growth

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 09:57 AM
Two years after small subscriber losses disappeared an eventual $200B in shareholder value, Netflix has almost fully recovered its peak share price, and kicks off the latest round of media and entertainment earnings with the wind at its back. Read more...

Air New Zealand Shares Summer Schedule Updates

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 09:08 AM
Air New Zealand has today revealed updates to its capacity and network this summer, with the confirmed return of two routes, an extended pause on another, and additional capacity into key markets. Read more...

Exploring The World Of Alternative Cryptocurrencies

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 08:53 AM
Today we're diving deep into the wild, wonderful world of alternative cryptocurrencies, better known as "altcoins"! You’ve probably heard a ton about that popular crypto called Bitcoin by now. But believe it or not, the cryptocurrency universe ... Read more...

Fonterra Appoints Permanent COO

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 08:50 AM
Fonterra has today announced Anna Palairet has been permanently appointed into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Anna has been acting in the position since June 2023. CEO Miles Hurrell says Anna has valuable expertise and a strong relationship ... Read more...

BDO Business Wellbeing Index (April 2024 Report)

Published: Fri 19 Apr 2024 08:04 AM
The positive sentiment witnessed immediately after the 2023 General Election has subsided for New Zealand’s business leaders, who are now feeling more negative than ever regarding their business performance and finances. Read more...
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