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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is highlighting how it’s working to ensure that New Zealanders can continue to withdraw cash, pay with cash and deposit

The Climate Leaders Coalition has announced a new Statement of Ambition and refreshed Strategy, which it says marks the next step in business-led climate action in New Zealand – just

New research led by Earth Sciences New Zealand reveals that more than 750,000 New Zealanders live in locations exposed to flooding from one-in-100-year rainfall flooding events. And this number could

Global CEOs are meeting ongoing volatility with renewed confidence and agility, according to The CEO Response, Egon Zehnder’s latest study of 1,235 chief executives. Egon Zehnder, a global leadership advisory and

Removing the personal liability on directors for climate change statements has been welcomed by the Institute of Directors. The institute says in a statement that Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister

The Insurance Council of New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s National Adaptation Framework as an important and necessary first step towards building New Zealand’s climate resilience and keeping insurance accessible.

The official cash rate will fall, inflation will remain volatile and the prospect of a sustainable, primary sector-led recovery is around 50/50 over the next 12 months, according to a

Workers are most anxious about their financial wellbeing in 2025, with the lagging effect of inflation and the economy on their jobs weighing heavily on their minds, research by recruiter

The Privacy Act protects people’s personal information, which includes their image and Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says it seems the practice of creating a ‘wall of shame’ is something New

The newly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute, which brings together AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion into a single organisation, has appointed the first two

The science sector reforms are an opportunity to grow the New Zealand economy through science and research, according to a report from NZIER. It says the new Public Research Organisations

Tentative signs of recovery in the construction sector are highlighted in a new report from the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association. New Zealand’s construction sector generated $94 billion in

The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihui o Aotearoa is urging the Government to provide stronger national direction to better manage natural hazards risks like flooding and

First Security, a security provider with more than 30 branches nationwide, has appointed Sara Norrie as its new CEO.

New Zealand’s most exceptional infrastructure projects were celebrated at the CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards, including a pioneering Kiwi-led hydroelectric plant in Vanuatu, high-stakes water infrastructure in Wellington, and emergency

Directors face growing legal action due to economic pressures and the rise of litigation funding, according to a new insurance industry report. The report on directors and officers’ insurance, which

A major international conference in Auckland is exploring how to better support female founders and highlighting wāhine Māori perspectives on entrepreneurship. A statement from the University of Auckland’s Business School

The global economic outlook has worsened since the start of the year, as rising economic nationalism and tariff volatility fuel uncertainty and risk stalling long-term decision-making, according to a World

A new event for Hawke’s Bay, called CREATE 2025, is set to bring businesses and creatives together. Under the theme, The Power of Storytelling, the one-day symposium will feature keynote
The annual privacy survey of New Zealanders, released during Privacy Week, has found public concern about privacy remains high. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says there is particular unease around children’s

New research has found that more than half the country experienced an online threat and 830,000 people experienced some financial loss. The National Cyber Security Centre’s annual survey, conducted by

New Zealand leadership development provider, Adeption, is inviting leaders worldwide to apply for one of 50 full scholarships for an adaptive leadership programme designed to equip leaders for a rapidly

Waste and recycling leaders are welcoming figures just released that show their sector is achieving an overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in recent decades. The Waste & Recycling Industry

New Zealanders are still finding it tough financially with little reprieve expected in the next 12 months, according to Ipsos New Zealand’s latest edition of Understanding Aotearoa New Zealand: Cost

As global governments and the Trump administration pull back on climate action and sustainability, New Zealand business leaders are being urged to do the opposite to boost their companies’ profile

Fear about potential redundancies this year has made job security a paramount concern for workers, who now prioritise maintaining their employment over higher pay, research by recruiter Robert Half finds. The

M9 will kick-start its 2025 season with Te Ōhanga Māori — A Pathway to Prosperity, on April 10, exploring how Māori have shaped and continue to drive the success of the economy in

Exhibitor spaces and hosted buyer spots are in high demand for New Zealand’s business events industry showcase MEETINGS 2025 set for 11 to 12 June. Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s says

New Zealand’s job market ended the last quarter of 2024 with record salaries, fewer listings and stiff competition among prospective employees, according to Trade Me. The company’s Head of Jobs

A new report highlights that 7,122 cyber security incidents were recorded in NZ in the year to 30 June 2024, 343 of which were triaged for specialist technical support because

Kordia’s board has appointed Neil Livingston as chief executive officer of the Kordia Group. He previously served as an independent director on the Kordia board and has held the role

The top three things New Zealand workers want to get from their job in 2025 are more money (62%), flexible work hours (36%) and more benefits (36%), according to new

The Privacy Commissioner has announced his intention to issue a Biometrics Code, has released the Biometric Processing Privacy Code for consultation and is calling for submissions on the draft code

Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released by the World Economic Forum. The forum says in a

Two new members have been welcomed to the Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) board following the organisation’s AGM. BEIA, which is the official membership-based association of New Zealand’s business events

Broadcaster and journalist Mike McRoberts (Ngāti Kahungunu) will be speaking to directors and the business community at an Institute of Directors’ event Te Ōhanga Māori: Connecting with the Māori economy.

Phoenix Recycling Group has appointed Phil Hand as its new chief executive officer. The company says Hand brings a wealth of knowledge from New Zealand and Australia’s manufacturing and primary

Randstad has appointed its general manager of Randstad Digital, Sarah Bills, as the new Country Director for Randstad New Zealand. Bills joined Randstad New Zealand in 2022, following the acquisition

Aotearoa’s Māori business leaders who are driving change were honoured at the 2024 Ngā Tohu Kaiārahi Pakihi Māori o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards recently. A macadamia pioneer,

A new poll looks at whether the challenging employment market is driving an increase in dry promotions – when a worker receives a new job title or additional responsibilities without

Christchurch Airport has announced the appointment of Meg Matthews to its board of directors. The airport says Matthews brings more than 20 years of senior management experience across key business areas, including

A new online climate impact monitor aims to demystify the action – or inaction – of Aotearoa New Zealand’s top carbon emitters. Climate Action Tracker Aotearoa (CATA) independently analyses company

Aotearoa New Zealand’s historically low levels of corruption have encouraged complacency and a reactive approach to policymaking at top levels of politics and the public service, according to a research

Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation’s impactful co-governance model with mana whenua is driving equitable health outcomes for Māori and creating an environment where its kaimahi and all the

Congestion charging might reduce inner-city traffic, but it could come with a privacy toll, according to a new study. As New Zealand edges closer to adopting congestion charging in its

The 16th annual Climate Change & Business Conference, on 9-10 September in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, falls at a critical time for Aotearoa New Zealand as the country determines its next

Almost half of New Zealand employees have already worked, or would consider working, remotely from a holiday destination without telling their employer, according to new research by recruitment company Robert

Rabobank New Zealand has announced Angelique Meddeler, Rabobank’s global chief compliance officer, has joined its board. Rabbobank NZ chair Chris Black says in a statement that Meddeler’s extensive experience in

Virtual meetings are regularly interrupting professionals’ ‘actual working time’ and distracting them from the work at hand, new research from recruitment company Robert Walters has found. The research, which surveyed

Employers and HR professionals grappling with how to attract, retain and engage their people during times of economic uncertainty are being invited to learn from a top Kiwi entrepreneur and

This year marks a significant milestone for Māori-owned technology enterprises, according to the 2024 Toi Hangarau report.

NZ farmer-and-grower-owned co-operative Ballance Agri-Nutrients has announced the appointment of Joanne Mahon as its new general manager of external relations.

Leading Climate Action is the theme of the annual Climate Change & Business Conference, reflecting the role both business and government must play. Delivered in partnership between the Environmental Defence

The Professional Conference Organisers Association (PCOA) and Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to enhance the business events industry across Australia and New

Ninety percent of professionals would consider looking for a new role, if their employer was to ask them to increase their in-office days, according to a recent survey conducted by

After its inaugural online success in 2022, Tapuwae Roa’s Māori in Governance Summit is set to return in July 2024 as a hybrid event. Recently renamed as Amorangi, the one-day

Privacy Week (13-17 May) is a great time to consider the importance of privacy and to help ensure you and your company have good privacy practices in place, writes Privacy

New Zealand’s Stuff Group has been awarded a global prize for business transformation at the International News Media Association (INMA) awards, almost four years after its management buyout from Australian

Four out of five businesses across New Zealand offered flexible working hours to their employees in 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ. The organisation says that the offer

Employment firm Seek recently launched bilingual search technology allowing job seekers to search the platform in either English or te reo Māori. By Meeral Gulabdas. Genuine representation and diversity of

A renewed focus on growing three technology sectors – Creativetech, Fintech and Healthtech – could transform Auckland into a world-class tech hub over five years, according to a new report.

Advisory firm, Grant Thornton is trialling a nine-day fortnight in what it believes to be a first for the professional services industry in New Zealand. A statement from the company

A combined 69% of companies anticipate increasing their hiring needs in 2024, a recent Randstad survey has found. By Richard Kennedy. As we reflect on the past 12 months, a

Rural New Zealand communities lacking commercial bank over-the-counter or ATM cash services will be invited to take part in trials starting next year of new ways to help individuals and

Businesses are optimistic about the future and remain committed to sustainability, according to a survey of New Zealand corporates, conducted by the Sustainable Business Network. The network says its report, Sustainability

Inflation and the cost of living has emerged as the issue that has boards most worried, according to the Director Sentiment Survey 2023. Asked to name the most significant impediments

Most corporations are not reporting the full scope of their carbon footprint with many claiming to be ‘green’ despite a lack of reporting on Scope 3 key categories, a new

This year’s pressures have struck very large businesses, those with more than 1,000 staff, the hardest and they are more than twice as likely to make redundancies to reduce costs

A new survey has revealed the challenges of increased sick leave for businesses in New Zealand. New Zealand’s increased sick leave entitlements are giving businesses new issues to balance, with

New Zealand’s employers are being urged to be less clinical in their hiring practices as, increasingly, candidates report that job interviews seem to be turning into a checklist exercise. Kathryn

It is time for business owners and leaders to embrace some of the lessons the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup phenomenon delivered, write Michelle Allbon and Auriga Martin. The 2023

Ten easy to apply practices to boost your energy for work, leadership and life. By Jo Shortland. Had it? Running on empty? Leadership, often romanticised as the pinnacle of professional

Business leaders are facing a whole new operating environment in 2023 as their focus shifts completely away from the pandemic and towards managing rising costs and improving productivity, according to

How can business leaders inspire others to take care of their mental well-being? By Laurence McLean. Today’s emphasis on work-life balance means the ‘workaholic’ seniors championed in previous years are

The Sustainable Business Council has partnered with Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport to deliver a feasibility study looking into developing a New Zealand-wide mechanism to assist in decarbonising the

Making gender pay gap reporting mandatory for employers with more than 250 employees is the right move and a robust framework and methodology will drive better social and economic outcomes,

When it comes to selling an idea or a solution, and convincing others to take action, there are five common presenting mistakes that can derail that outcome. By David Fish.

The small rise in unemployment is beginning to reflect on-the-ground anecdotal evidence being shared by its members, says the Employment and Manufacturers Association. EMA head of advocacy, strategy and finance,

The announcement from Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety, Carmel Sepuloni, that legislation will be brought forward to help end modern slavery in New Zealand’s supply chains, has been welcomed

The Auckland Business Chamber’s inaugural Europe Business Summit, in partnership with the New Zealand Europe Business Council, will help redefine trade relations between Europe and New Zealand – and with

Regardless of whether an organisation has adopted a four-day work week, hybrid work, remote work, or a full return to office, what is clear is that everyone is facing the

How can organisations encourage new workers to embrace the challenge to innovate? New research finds that managers’ expectations play a pivotal role. By Helena D. Cooper-Thomas, Jenny Chen and Gordon Cheung. Innovate or die

The Free Trade Agreement signed with the European Union will deliver significant outcomes for selected sectors, but falls short of the high quality Agreement New Zealand signed with the UK,

New research into New Zealand’s sustainability profession has found most sustainability professionals are reasonably confident in their current ability to do their role. However, only half of them believe their

New Zealand-founded advocacy body 4 Day Week Global has been named as a TIME100 Most Influential Company. A statement from the organisation says it secured the accolade by “leading the

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says he would expect all agencies using systems that can take the personal information of New Zealanders to create new content, to be thinking about the

‘Flex specialist’ Gillian Brookes offers five tips to relieve leaders’ hybrid headaches and flex frustrations. Are you tired of flex? Do you wish we could move on, go back to

New research by Sense Partners into increasing costs shows that while the price of goods and services have increased across the board, inflated profits are not the driving force in

The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council has announced a collaboration with global content creation company ASN Media to create an online content series that will “showcase the depth, diversity,

Finalists in the 2023 Diversity Awards NZ have been announced, with judges recognising 33 entrants for the mahi they are doing to advance a culture of belonging in workplaces throughout

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Supply Chains agreement between 14 countries will guard against supply chain disruption in the future, according to the EMA. The EMA’s chief executive Brett O’Riley, who has

The Sustainable Business Council is welcoming the Government’s move to partner with NZ Steel to reduce emissions through co-funding the installation of an Electric Arc Furnace at the Glenbrook steel

The cost-of-living crisis is having a significant negative impact on the mental health and productivity of the majority of New Zealand workers, according to the latest quarterly ELMO Employee Sentiment

New Zealand has taken the top spot as the most popular international destination for Australia for meetings, events, and conferences in the 2023 calendar year, according to new data from

Some 40 percent of survey respondents believe the four-day work week could become a reality within the next five years and a further 21 percent think it will take up

The number of New Zealanders who are struggling financially is on the rise, with 26% indicating that they are finding it difficult to manage financially (up from 20% in the

Privacy breaches are costing millions of dollars worldwide with agencies and businesses near and far in the crosshairs of internet criminals, says Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster. An Internet NZ report

With the December 2022 quarter GDP results setting out a decline of 0.6%, there is real scope for tourism to play a very important role in moving to positive territory,

A new report from the Global Federation of Insurance Associations has identified and quantified the most significant, and growing, annual global insurance protection gaps, two of which are of particular

Protecting people in the middle of a fast-moving data breach must always be prioritised, says Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. He says the February injunction issued by the High Court to
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