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Pay Gap Most Significant For Asians, Pasifika
Monday, 30 December 2024, 3:18 pm | RNZ
Asians and Pacific people are seeing the biggest ethnic pay gaps in the public sector, according to the latest pay gap data. More >>
Tenant Told To Pay $50k To Landlord After Boyfriend Smoked Meth In Apartment
Monday, 30 December 2024, 3:10 pm | RNZ
The woman says she was not aware he was smoking and was assaulted when she found out and confronted him. More >>
MoneyHub Publishes Comprehensive Guide To New Zealand Wage And Salary Distributions
Monday, 30 December 2024, 8:06 am | MoneyHub
This guide, based on Figure.NZ's robust dataset, offers a detailed analysis of income bands for wage and salary earners, shedding light on key trends and insights into New Zealand's economic landscape. More >>
New Zealand’s Sinking Feeling: 2024’s Toughest PR Challenges Revealed
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 1:04 pm | Blackland PR
The top 5 included the global Microsoft outage, May energy shortages, Interislander grounding, and HMNZS Manawanui sinking. More >>
How Does Tax Work On My Pension? - Ask Susan
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 5:42 am | RNZ
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. More >>
Dunedin Powerball Player Wins $4.3 Million
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 8:59 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Tonight’s winner is the twenty-third Powerball multi-millionaire of 2024, and the win comes just days after an Auckland player scored themselves the ultimate Christmas present, winning $5.3 on Christmas day. More >>
Financial Adviser Pays Scaffolder $17,500 For Missing Insurance
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 2:12 pm | RNZ
The man thought he had accident cover in place, but when he injured himself, he couldn't book surgery in a private hospital. More >>
Get A Software Development Degree In 10 Months
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:21 pm | Hugh Grant
Software development programs provide opportunities for students to tackle new tasks and subjects, research relevant topics, gain experience with new technologies, apply their new skills, test solutions and their comprehension, and evaluate results and ... More >>
Shoppers Hit The Stores For Boxing Day Spending Sprees
Friday, 27 December 2024, 5:03 pm | RNZ
Shoppers packed into stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, to take advantage of Boxing Day sales. More >>
Boxing Day Spending Up On Last Year, But Pre-Christmas Spending Is Slightly Down
Friday, 27 December 2024, 12:29 pm | Worldline
Consumer spending processed through all non-food Core Retail merchants (ie. Core Retail excluding Hospitality, Food and Liquor) in Worldline NZ’s payments network on Boxing Day reached $67.7m, which is up 13.1% on Boxing Day 2023. More >>
Melbourne-Based SEO Consultant Expands Services Across The Tasman
Friday, 27 December 2024, 12:14 pm | TomMcSherry.com
Businesses in Aus and NZ looking to improve their online visibility & profitability can find out more about Tom’s services on his website. As digital landscape becomes increasingly competitive, having a consultant who understands the unique challenges ... More >>
Forestry Worker Dead After Being Put At Risk By ‘Uncommon’ Method
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 4:43 pm | Industrial Safety News
WorkSafe is again urging the forestry sector to reflect on what more it can do to improve safety, as the details of yet another worker death emerge from a court prosecution. More >>
Retail NZ unsurprised by Christmas spending decline
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 3:57 pm | RNZ
Chief executive Carolyn Young said her expectations were "mildly tempered" for Boxing Day. More >>
Trash To Treasure: Kiwi Make The Most Of Unwanted Christmas Gifts
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 12:53 pm | Trademe
A recent Trade Me survey found Kiwi have a relaxed approach to gifts, with only 3.3% of those surveyed saying they would be upset if their gift was on-sold. The survey, conducted in November 2024, collected responses from over 3,500 Trade Me members. More >>
Auckland Embraces Engineered Timber Flooring For Modern Living
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 12:43 pm | Vienna Woods
Engineered timber flooring, crafted from multiple layers of wood fused together, offers exceptional stability compared to traditional solid timber. This construction minimises expansion and contraction, making it particularly well-suited to Auckland’s ... More >>
Auckland Powerball Player Wins $5.3 Million
Wednesday, 25 December 2024, 9:01 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Tonight’s winner is the twenty-second Powerball multi-millionaire of 2024, and the win comes just one week after a Central Otago family scored themselves $5 million. The family are looking forward to taking a special trip around the South Island. More >>
Whangārei Business Owner Faces Living In Car If She Can't Find Place To Rent In A Week
Wednesday, 25 December 2024, 2:47 pm | RNZ
The Ministry of Social Development says Rhonda Saxton can't afford rent on new premises - but she says she's already proved she can. More >>
'I Feel So Stupid' - 67-year-old Facing Retirement With $80k Lost To Scammers
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 6:13 pm | RNZ
With the 'investment' provider registered overseas, there is little she can do to try to get her money back. More >>
The Year In Meat: Global Challenges Persist For Industry
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 6:08 pm | RNZ
Meat exporters says 2024 has been a tough year for the industry - but positive signs are emerging. More >>
Worldline NZ Update | Christmas Eve Officially The Busiest Shopping Day Of 2024
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 3:43 pm | Worldline
This year, Christmas Eve has taken out the title of 'Busiest Shopping Day of the Year', with the peak hour for transactions (607,299) recorded between 12.00 – 1.00pm today. More >>
Australian Homeowners Embrace Shower Screen Versatility For Modern Bathrooms
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 12:35 pm | Gold Coast Shower Screens
Gold Coast, Queensland – Australian homeowners are transforming their bathrooms with innovative and versatile solutions, with shower screens taking centre stage in modern renovations. As functionality and design merge in contemporary bathroom ... More >>
Minimum Wage Increase Less Than MBIE Recommended - Again
Monday, 23 December 2024, 8:34 pm | RNZ
MBIE favoured a 2 percent increase, however, the government opted for 1.5 percent rise. More >>
Flagship Bar, Eateries And New Food Court Open At Christchurch Airport
Monday, 23 December 2024, 3:59 pm | Christchurch Airport
The latest additions, Fern & Co and Portal Bar & Eatery, bring the total number of new dining options in the terminal to eight since the project began in May this year. More >>
Innovative Trends In Australian Bathroom Design: Balancing Functionality And Style
Monday, 23 December 2024, 1:41 pm | Gold Coast Shower Screens
Gold Coast Shower Screens, a trusted provider of premium bathroom solutions since 2008, has played a significant role in this transformation. More >>
Central Otago Family’s ‘life-changing’ $5 Million Win
Monday, 23 December 2024, 1:33 pm | Lotto New Zealand
The man was checking his emails on Thursday afternoon when he saw one from MyLotto Customer Support. More >>
FMA Seeks Clarity From High Court On Use Of Eligible Investor Certificates In Wholesale Investment Sector
Monday, 23 December 2024, 12:12 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The proceeding follows investigations into the use of eligible investor certificates by various wholesale property developers. These investigations followed the FMA’s thematic review of wholesale offers of financial products. More >>
New Newspaper For Horowhenua
Monday, 23 December 2024, 11:42 am | ID Media
Joining the Star as editor is Paul Williams. Paul was editor of the Manawatū Guardian until last Friday. He was until earlier this year a reporter on the Chronicle. Paul has lived and worked in Levin most of his life. More >>
Altano New Zealand Seeks Clearance To Acquire Matamata Veterinary Services
Monday, 23 December 2024, 11:10 am | Commerce Commission
The parties both provide veterinary services for horses, predominantly in the Waikato region. More >>
Westpac Admits To Misleading Representations That Resulted In $6.35m In Overcharges
Monday, 23 December 2024, 11:03 am | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA and Westpac have agreed to resolve the proceedings on terms acceptable to all parties. A penalty hearing before the High Court will take place in due course. More >>
Business Employment Data: September 2024 Quarter – Data Revision
Monday, 23 December 2024, 10:59 am | Stats NZ
National level data for ‘filled jobs’ by workplace location is not affected by this issue as the information is fully sourced from data in the tax system. We are confident that it is robust and of high quality. More >>
Trust Waikato New Trustees Announcement
Monday, 23 December 2024, 10:53 am | Trust Waikato
Trust Waikato is thrilled to announced Sarah Ulmer, Mike Garrett, Glenda Taituha-Toka, and Ken Williamson as the new trustees. Each of these distinguished individuals brings a wealth of expertise, extensive experience, and an unwavering passion for our communities. More >>
Evolution Healthcare And Southern Cross Healthcare Announce Commitment To The Development Of Grace Hospital
Monday, 23 December 2024, 8:30 am | Evolution Healthcare
Owners Evolution Healthcare and Southern Cross Healthcare are pleased to announce a significant commitment towards the ongoing development of Grace Hospital on its existing five-hectare site in Oropi. More >>
The Muslim Yellow Pages NZ To Launch Its First App
Monday, 23 December 2024, 8:11 am | Kiwi Muslim Directory
The directory was established 16 years ago by Naveed Ahmed, who immigrated to New Zealand in 1998. Ahmed found it difficult to find Halal service providers and was determined to change the experience for others in the local Muslim community. More >>
Hospitality Has High Hopes For Hot Summer Amid Hard Times
Sunday, 22 December 2024, 6:15 pm | RNZ
The hospitality sector says a good summer will set it up for the year ahead, even in the face of recession. More >>
Acclaimed Auckland Restaurant The Grove To Close
Sunday, 22 December 2024, 6:13 pm | RNZ
The owners of an Auckland restaurant once ranked one of the best fine dining establishments in the world has announced it will be closing soon. More >>
Will KiwiSaver affect my pension? - Ask Susan
Sunday, 22 December 2024, 5:58 pm | RNZ
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. More >>
Auckland Transport's "Bus To The Mall" Campaign: A Misuse Of Public Funds And A Blow To Local Businesses
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 11:14 pm | Dominion Road Business Association
AT's decision to promote privately owned malls at the expense of small businesses is a slap in the face to the hardworking entrepreneurs who form the backbone of our communities. More >>
13 Lotto Players Win Second Division
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 9:24 pm | Lotto New Zealand
Lotto NZ’s Christmas promotion is now on, and this year is our biggest Christmas ever, with $6 million in extra prizes to be won. More >>
$1.5 Million Win For Lucky Auckland Strike Player
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 9:22 pm | Lotto New Zealand
A Lotto player from Auckland will also be celebrating after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. More >>
Spirit And RTD Sales Hit As Drinking Culture Shifts And Consumers Put Their Wallets Away
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 3:06 pm | Spirits New Zealand
Spirits New Zealand’s Chief Executive, Robert Brewer, says official data shows that RTD volumes peaked at 9.5 million cases to the year ended March 2023 but fell to 7.9 million cases to the year ended October 2024. More >>
How To Stay On Top Of Emerging Tech Trends In Real Estate
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 2:22 pm | Hugh Grant
Staying abreast of current technological trends in the real estate field means staying relevant and bringing additional value to clients. Informed by thought leadership and key events, you take advantage of free resources. More >>
How To Reduce Network Bottlenecks
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 2:19 pm | Hugh Grant
There's nothing wrong with taking immediate action to resolve a bottleneck in progress, but if you want to avoid issues as much as possible, you need to be working proactively. More >>
A Very Parrot Analytics Christmas, 2024 Edition
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 5:27 am | Parrot Analytics
Parrot Analytics data confirms that the supply of Christmas movies has surged over the last two decades, growing sixfold from 2000 to 2023. The peak of new Christmas movie releases came in 2020, a time when audiences turned to feel-good content amidst ... More >>
Vocational Education: Certainty Needed After Years Of Change
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:04 pm | Civil Contractors New Zealand
Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said it was good to see acknowledgement that more robust consultation was needed, and the industry welcomed further discussion to establish a sound vocational education model. More >>
Commerce Commission’s Fibre Deregulation Review Welcome, But Falls Short Of Addressing Competitive Realities
Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:20 pm | Tuatahi First Fibre
The Commerce Commission’s decision to further investigate the deregulation of select fibre services offered by local fibre companies (LFCs) is a step in the right direction but falls short of keeping up with the competitive realities of today’s ... More >>
FMA Files Civil Proceedings Against InvestNow For Alleged AML/CFT Breaches
Friday, 20 December 2024, 6:51 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The proceedings follow a warning the FMA issued to InvestNow in September 2022 for failing to comply with AML/CFT Act requirements, including conducting customer due diligence to the extent required by the Act, and having adequate and effective processes ... More >>
H2Ocean: Fabrum And King Watercraft Collaborate On High Performance Hydrogen-powered RIB Boat
Friday, 20 December 2024, 5:43 pm | Fabrum
Christchurch companies Fabrum and King Watercraft create world-leading zero-emission high-performance hydrogen-powered RIB boat H2Ocean in Christchurch, ‘The Hydrogen City of New Zealand’ More >>
How Much Do Investors Drive House Prices?
Friday, 20 December 2024, 5:21 pm | RNZ
Investors are often driven by an expectation of capital gain - meaning they might overvalue a house, researcher says. More >>
Labour Hire Firm Under Migrant Exploitation Investigation In Liquidation
Friday, 20 December 2024, 4:59 pm | RNZ
Some 190 workers - mostly migrants on work visas - are set to lose their jobs as Prolink NZ goes into liquidation. More >>
Fresh Leadership For Greenfern
Friday, 20 December 2024, 4:00 pm | Greenfern Industries
Kirsten Taylor has been appointed the new board chair, bringing with her extensive experience of governance, business, marketing and product innovation. More >>
Premium, Once-In-A-Lifetime Lakefront Lots In Lake Hāwea For Sale
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:29 pm | Quartz Development Group
In September, local Wānaka-based developer Quartz Development Group announced its plans to offer the 20 premium residential sections and shift the Hāwea Hotel further up Capell Avenue – as the existing hotel infrastructure is no longer fit for purpose. More >>
Individual Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading Charges
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:17 pm | Financial Markets Authority
The FMA brought four charges against Mr Young. He has today pleaded guilty to three charges, with the FMA agreeing to withdraw one charge. More >>
Transpower Submits Proposal To The Commerce Commission To Increase Electricity Supply To The Western Bay Of Plenty
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:09 pm | Transpower
Transpower has worked closely with Powerco, the local energy distributor, to develop a joint plan for developing the region’s electricity infrastructure to meet the region’s future needs. More >>
Auckland Vehicle Rentals Offers Convenient And Affordable Van Rental Services
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:04 pm | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
With competitive pricing, flexible rental terms, and up to 100km of free travel included, AVR delivers exceptional value for customers across Auckland. Convenient pick-up and drop-off locations make the process even easier. More >>
Auckland Vehicle Rentals Makes Truck Hire Easy For North Shore Residents
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:01 pm | Auckland Vehicle Rentals
With a fleet of well-maintained trucks available for hire, AVR ensures customers have access to vehicles that are spacious, easy to drive, and equipped with modern features like automatic transmissions and reversing cameras. More >>
Consumer Confidence Improves In Run-Up To Christmas
Friday, 20 December 2024, 2:55 pm | Retail NZ
The December ANZ-Roy Morgan NZ Consumer Confidence Index shows consumer confidence hitting positive territory, rising from 99.8 to 100.2. More >>
Coates Teams Up With Mission Australia To Support Those In Need
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:29 pm | Coates
For the fourth consecutive year, volunteers from Coates, Australia’s leading equipment hire and solutions provider, have supported Mission Australia by donating food staples & festive treats, and delivered the hampers to Mission Australia sites across the ... More >>
Radware Expands AI-Driven Application And Network Protection For A Top 5 Bank In Italy
Friday, 20 December 2024, 11:27 am | Radware
The expansion of security services was also driven by stricter and changing regulatory controls. This includes the enforcement of the European Union’s new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). More >>
Road Runner Rentals: One Of Three NZ Companies With Fully Green Warrant Certified Campervan Fleet
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:59 am | Road Runner Rentals
“Hiring a Green Certified campervan means you can enjoy access to freedom camping sites across the country, all while ensuring your journey is both sustainable and fully compliant with legal requirements.” More >>
Commission To Issue Statement Of Issues On Contact’s Proposed Acquisition Of Manawa
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:54 am | Commerce Commission
The Statement of Issues will be published on the Commission’s case register in due course, and will outline the Commission’s potential competition issues with the proposed acquisition following its initial investigation. The Statement will ... More >>
