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
Aotearoa New Zealand must not lose the opportunity to build back better from the catastrophic extreme weather events of the past two weeks, says the Insurance Council of New Zealand
Most New Zealanders believe it is not easy to protect their information online and they find the idea of being more in control of their digital identity appealing, according to
High salary offers made to new staff in 2022 are now fuelling pay equity concerns for tenured employees, who could pay a price for their loyalty, according to a recruitment
Women who have broken through the glass ceiling and achieved executive management success are finding that employment over the age of 50 presents a more formidable barrier than any glass
A new research report analysing the sustainability work, attitudes, and efforts of businesses in six major sectors shows a business community that is trying to do its best but largely
The annual trans-Tasman Rabobank Leadership Awards is returning – after a three-year Covid-enforced hiatus – with nominations now open for 2023. And a new award – recognising an outstanding rural
The Reserve Bank is seeking feedback on its proposed approach to the opportunities and challenges from new forms of private money such as cryptoassets, including stablecoins. Ian Woolford, Director of
Extreme sea-levels from storms augmented by sea-level rise are potentially a threat to New Zealand’s property values and financial stability, according to a University of Otago expert. Professor Ivan Diaz-Rainey,
Organisations using data and insights to inform their corporate strategy have decreased since 2020, according to a new survey by KPMG. A statement from the firm says that during the
A state-of-the-art tool to measure national inflation levels has been launched by two Massey academics. The Inflation Tracker is the brainchild of Professor Christoph Schumacher from the School of Economics
Post-pandemic global trade looks different. But how different, and what it means for exporters and how they work with this new normal is what those gathered for Go Global 2022
Businesses with women on their boards do better when it comes to enhancing the effect of strong corporate social responsibility on financial performance, according to recently published research. “Women are
Findings from Strategic Pay’s third annual Pay Equity analysis show the gender pay gap closed slightly this year. However, research shows that gender and ethnic pay gaps, when combined, result
This year’s New Zealand category winners the EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ include a crime prevention tech company, a collaboration software provider, a wealth investment platform, a business that has
Widespread digital changes in New Zealand agriculture are occurring at a critical point with increasing global food demand, economic and environmental sustainability, and the response to the climate crisis, AgriTechNZ
A programme that’s addressing inequitable access for Māori learners to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, creating positive generational impact for Māori, has won a national diversity award. Pūhoro
New Zealanders are being encouraged to have their say on the use of biometric information by Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner this month launched its consultation
WorldatWork, a global non-profit organisation for ‘Total Rewards’ professionals which was established in 1955, is expanding its presence in New Zealand and the South Pacific region with a new strategic
The Institute of Directors has launched a Māori cultural intelligence mobile app to support its members and staff on their journey with te ao Māori. A statement from the institute says
New Zealand’s largest business events industry trade show MEETINGS 2022 in Christchurch last month broke records for attendance, and for the value of business it generated. An independent survey
While the NZ Government and officials were able to land some wins for exporters in the newly announced FTA with the EU, it is also a deal that falls well
When you use delegation the right way productivity increases, team engagement and collaboration increases, and the team take can on extra responsibility, writes Maree Burgess. You’ve tried delegating to your
Technology is now the country’s second biggest exporter and is the fastest growing sector. Covid has accelerated the global demand for New Zealand tech which has driven the growth of
New AUT research shows half of Kiwi employees are suffering at least a moderate level of anxiety about returning to the workplace. Dubbed “office anxiety”, the phenomenon describes fear of catching
Chatbots, or business virtual customer relations staff, are now taking over much of New Zealand big business, AI Forum NZ executive director Madeline Newman says. She says that the banks,
Workplace diversity champions who apply their knowledge, skills, experience and emotional intelligence to building an environment of belonging for others will be acknowledged at the 2022 Diversity Awards NZ. Nominations
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council welcomes the Government’s response to the Commerce Commission’s report on its Market Study into the grocery sector, particularly the strong emphasis on a
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Strategic Pay Directors’ Fees survey, which is also the longest running survey of its kind in New Zealand. A statement from the
Consultation has opened on a draft of the Long-term Insights Briefing looking at the future of business for Aotearoa New Zealand. MBIE’s chief economist, Donna Purdue, says in a statement
Three issues papers published by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua have drawn strong support for ensuring cash remains available and accepted, and for the Reserve
New Zealand organisations are being asked to contribute to research uncovering how diversity, including neurodiversity, is impacting workplaces with the 2022 New Zealand Workplace Diversity Survey now underway. Diversity Works
New Zealand workers’ confidence in the economy has reached a low point with just 14 percent of workers rating the economy as ‘secure’ while the proportion of workers who rate
