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survey reveals kiwi firms’ silent struggle over soaring energy prices

Survey reveals Kiwi firms’ silent struggle over soaring energy prices

Kiwi businesses are struggling with increasing energy costs, and many are hesitant to voice their concerns due to fears of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2025 | 2 min read
early childhood education salaries decided by centres, not government policy

Early childhood education salaries decided by centres, not government policy

The Associate Education Minister, David Seymour, is shifting the responsibility for setting the starting salaries of new Early Childhood Education...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2025 | 2 min read
building consent approvals launches to speed up low risk house projects

‘Building consent approvals’ launches to speed up low-risk house projects

A new private building consent service, Building Consent Approvals, has officially launched, reducing waiting times and costs for "low-risk" house-building...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2025 | 2 min read
asb, kiwibank cut interest rates following ocr decision

ASB, Kiwibank cut interest rates following OCR decision

ASB is lowering interest rates for personal, business, and rural loans, while Kiwibank is updating its variable home loan and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 May 2025 | 2 min read
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RBNZ lowers OCR by 25 basis points to 3.25%

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) lowered the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points, bringing it to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Mark Stirton appointed CEO of The Warehouse Group

The Warehouse Group (TWG) has announced the appointment of Mark Stirton as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective August...

By Liam Foster | 28 May 2025 | 2 min read
powerswitch electricity prices increase higher than inflation

Powerswitch: Electricity prices increase higher than inflation

According to Powerswitch data, the fixed daily charge for gas increased by an average of 25% year over year, while...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Boring oat milk expands Down Under with Woolworths distribution agreement

Boring Oat Milk, New Zealand’s leading plant-based oat milk producer, has secured a distribution agreement with Woolworths, Australia’s largest supermarket...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 28 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Willis Bond buys $161M Manukau Supa Centa

Wellington investment firm Willis Bond is expanding its footprint into large-format retail, confirming a $161 million deal to acquire Manukau...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Electricity Authority endorses Power Manifesto

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has publicly endorsed the Electrification Manifesto released today by Rewiring Aotearoa, a document that...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 May 2025 | 3 min read
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NZ–Japan universities unite to address rural and Indigenous health

The University of Waikato and Hiroshima University are deepening academic ties through a cross-cultural health partnership focused on rural and...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 May 2025 | 3 min read
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a2 Milk silent as takeover talk builds around NZ plant

Industry chatter suggests a2 Milk is preparing to deploy over A$350 million toward a New Zealand acquisition, a move that...

By Nicole Valdez | 27 May 2025 | 3 min read
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Better land use could add $10 billion to NZ economy, report shows

New Zealand must rethink its approach to using agricultural land in order to boost farmers’ productivity and economic returns, a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 May 2025 | 2 min read
kiwis wary of ai job impact but continue to use ai services, new survey shows
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Kiwis wary of AI job impact but continue to use AI services, new survey shows

65% of Kiwis are concerned about job losses caused by artificial intelligence, yet a large percentage still  used AI services...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 May 2025 | 2 min read
bnz cuts home loan rates ahead of expected ocr reduction

BNZ cuts home loan rates ahead of expected OCR decision

BNZ has announced cuts to both its fixed and variable home loan rates across all terms, moving ahead of the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 27 May 2025 | 2 min read
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Transpower CEO flags risk despite renewable energy gains

Solar farms are scaling up and wind generation is surging, but the man overseeing the national grid is looking at...

By Nicole Valdez | 26 May 2025 | 3 min read
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