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Dog-friendly offices seen as next step in modernising NZ workplaces 

As New Zealand organisations continue to refine hybrid working models, expectations around office attendance, and employee wellbeing initiatives, a quieter...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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Government backs next generation of farmers with NZ Young Farmers funding boost 

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said the government is supporting the next generation of young farmers, growers, and rural leaders through...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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One bad hire can cost you $20,000, here’s how to fix the hiring process 

New research from employment marketplace SEEK suggests that hiring the wrong employees could be costing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
survey reveals nz’s most trusted brands as consumers reward reliability and performance

Survey reveals NZ’s most trusted brands as consumers reward reliability and performance 

The latest Kantar Corporate Reputation Index, produced by Wright Communications in partnership with Kantar, has been running for 13 years...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 09 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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This new toolkit helps address workplace sexual harassment early

Gender at Work has launched a new free toolkit aimed at helping organisations strengthen workplace standards and take proactive steps...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 Jun 2026 | 2 min read
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Smarter cars, fewer buttons: Is innovation outpacing common sense? 

In just a few short years, the modern car has been reshaped by tech-driven redesigns, leaving many drivers wondering whether...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
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Medical breakthrough or band-aid: Can Wegovy solve New Zealand’s obesity problem?

Last month, New Zealand’s pharmaceutical funding agency Pharmac included Wegovy on its list of medicines being considered for future public...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
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What NZ marketers can learn from Australia’s teen social media ban 

Australia’s decision to limit teenagers’ access to social media has been criticised by some as government overreach, a risk to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 01 Jun 2026 | 3 min read
housing crisis deepens as homelessness hits record levels, report warns

Housing crisis deepens as homelessness hits record levels, report warns 

A Community Housing Aotearoa report warns that homelessness has hit record levels, with a lack of affordable housing worsening the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2026 | 3 min read
kiwisaver satisfaction rises, but cost of living squeeze erodes retirement savings

KiwiSaver satisfaction rises, but cost-of-living squeeze erodes retirement savings 

KiwiSaver member satisfaction has risen significantly over the past two years, although cost-of-living pressures are reducing retirement savings balances, new...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 26 May 2026 | 2 min read
new zealand’s public sector bets big on ai will it work

New Zealand’s public sector bets big on AI, but will it work? 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis recently announced that the core public service will be cut from about 64,000 positions to 55,000...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 May 2026 | 3 min read
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Surge in international master’s students sparks claims degrees are being used as fast-track to residency

International master’s students have, for the first time, outnumbered domestic students. Education Ministry data shows nearly 15,000 full-time equivalent international students...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Climate action under scrutiny: Are governments and brands overreaching or falling short? 

According to the UN weather agency, the past 11 years have been the warmest in the modern era. However, individuals...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 May 2026 | 2 min read
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“Quishing” boom: QR codes turn into new gateway for online fraud 

According to cybersecurity company ESET, QR code scams are becoming increasingly common. Known as “quishing,” the scam involves redirecting a QR...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 May 2026 | 3 min read
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Cashless shift accelerates as NZ moves further from physical money 

The way New Zealanders pay for goods and services has changed sharply. Data from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 May 2026 | 2 min read
should low nicotine cigarettes make a comeback

New poll shows strong support for reintroducing very low-nicotine cigarettes

New research suggests strong public interest in reintroducing very low-nicotine cigarettes in New Zealand while raising questions about perceptions of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 May 2026 | 2 min read
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