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“Broken” Holidays Act overhaul on the way

Cabinet has agreed to repeal and replace the Holidays Act 2003 with a new Employment Leave Act, giving confidence and...

By Jonathon Taylor | 30 Sep 2025 | 4 min read
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Turning client frowns upside down

When feedback from a client comes your way – and I mean the negative kind, followed by a sad and/or...

By Jonathon Taylor | 24 Sep 2025 | 6 min read
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The importance of caring for your fleet

With accidents occurring on the road every day, vehicle safety is a huge concern for all New Zealanders. For every...

By Jonathon Taylor | 24 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Business Canterbury welcomes manufacturing regulation consultation

Business Canterbury has welcomed the announcement that Government will consult with the manufacturing sector on simplified workplace safety regulations, particularly...

By Jonathon Taylor | 17 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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August vehicle sales fuel optimism for sustained recovery

New vehicle suppliers are growing increasingly optimistic about a sustained rebound in sales, as August results continue the upward trend...

By Jonathon Taylor | 16 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Phased reopening plan announced for Christ Church Cathedral

A new, staged approach to reopening Christ Church Cathedral has been announced by Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Ltd (CCRL), with...

By Jonathon Taylor | 15 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Biggest shake-up to building consent system in decades announced

The Government has unveiled what it calls the most significant reform of New Zealand’s building consent system since the Building...

By Jonathon Taylor | 19 Aug 2025 | 3 min read
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BYD Shark 6 – the hybrid ute causing a commotion

If you've ever wondered what would happen if you blended the practicality of a work ute with the performance of...

By Jonathon Taylor | 05 Aug 2025 | 4 min read
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How to rebuild team morale and drive in New Zealand B2B teams

Team disengagement is becoming a top concern for B2B executives in New Zealand as market complexity and internal churn disrupt...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Jul 2025 | 6 min read
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Top high-growth B2B opportunities in New Zealand for 2025

Digital transformation, climate regulation, and global market volatility are placing growing pressure on New Zealand’s B2B sector in 2025. Legacy...

By Nicole Valdez | 18 Jul 2025 | 7 min read
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Is TV advertising really over?

The internet is said to be the future of marketing, and many people believe that television will eventually become entirely...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 Jul 2025 | 2 min read
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How NZ firms can strengthen their supply chains amid disruptions

New Zealand’s supply chain networks are particularly susceptible to risks due to its geographic distance, small domestic market, and exposure...

By Nicole Valdez | 04 Jul 2025 | 5 min read
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Data privacy in 2025: What businesses must know to stay secure

Startups and Fortune 500s alike are shelving product plans and retreating from high-risk regions, citing digital constraints and data exposure...

By Nicole Valdez | 25 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
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Guerrilla marketing: Using humour and whimsy as tools of surprise

Coursera defines guerrilla marketing as “an advertising approach that borrows the concept of ‘guerrilla’ warfare, or the element of surprise,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
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Visual marketing: The secret sauce for modern brands

As the timeless adage goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words." This is especially true in today’s business world,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 Jun 2025 | 4 min read
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Resolving conflicts at work

Since workplaces consist of employees who have different backgrounds, personalities, viewpoints, and daily experiences, conflicts are bound to happen.  While conflict...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Jun 2025 | 3 min read
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