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Local business news from New Zealand: small firms, new openings, owners' stories and the pressures facing Kiwi businesses.

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Retail NZ chief urges election leaders to put economy first

25 Sept 2026

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New Zealand Media Habits Settle Into New Rhythm as Free Local TV Pushes Back Against Global Streaming

11 Aug 2026

RBNZ Takes Economic Listening Tour to Nelson-Tasman as Regional Pressures Remain Uneven

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RBNZ Takes Economic Listening Tour to Nelson-Tasman as Regional Pressures Remain Uneven

11 Aug 2026

Auckland Startup Week 2026 Returns to Back Founders, Investment and Big Ideas

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Auckland Startup Week 2026 Aims to Turn Local Ideas Into Investment, Scale and Global Ambition

11 Aug 2026

One NZ new Exec appointments_Sharina_Kieran_Sonia

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One NZ Reshapes Executive Team as New Zealand’s Telecom Battle Moves Beyond Traditional Telcos

10 Aug 2026

Employer Sentenced After Exploiting Migrant Worker in Palmerston North

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Employer Sentenced After Demanding Tens of Thousands of Dollars From Migrant Worker in Palmerston North

6 Jul 2026

Four NZ Directors Banned After Company Failures Linked To Mismanagement

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Four New Zealand Directors Banned For Six Years Or More After Company Failures

25 May 2026

Christchurch Business Fined $210K for Migrant Worker Exploitation

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Christchurch Massage Business Hit with $210,000 Fine: Migrant Worker Exploitation Exposes Deeper System Failure

22 Apr 2026

Auckland Startup Raises $16M to Take on Global Giants

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Auckland Startup Raises $16M – A Quiet Disruption in a $100 Billion Industry

20 Apr 2026

Air NZ Fuel Costs Double as Middle East Conflict Drives Price Surge

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Air New Zealand Faces Fuel Cost Shock as Middle East Conflict Sends Prices Soaring

7 Apr 2026

NZSME Nationwide Initiative Launches, Invites NZ Businesses to Join

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NZSME Nationwide Initiative Set for Auckland Launch, Aiming to Build a Unified Voice for New Zealand Businesses

7 Apr 2026

An Auckland and Hamilton business owner has been sentenced to home detention after exploiting migrant workers and failing to pay nearly $50,000 in wages and entitlements.

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Auckland Business Owner Sentenced for Migrant Worker Exploitation

17 Dec 2025

The former Wendy’s operator failed to pay staff correctly for public holidays and annual leave. The ERA has upheld MBIE’s improvement notice and ordered the company to fix long standing breaches.

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Wendy’s Former Operator Loses Appeal Over Holiday Pay Failures

6 Dec 2025

Indian Newslink Business Awards 2025: A Powerful Night of Leadership, Culture, and Business Excellence

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Indian Newslink Business Awards 2025: A Powerful Night of Leadership, Culture, and Business Excellence

25 Nov 2025

Jack n Jill Eatery: Indian Fusion, Live Music and Hookah Lounge Vibes in East Auckland

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Jack n Jill Eatery: Indian Fusion, Live Music and Hookah Lounge Vibes in East Auckland

24 Nov 2025

Junoon Indian Cuisine (Remuera, Orakei Bay Village)

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Auckland’s Sangam & Junoon

21 Nov 2025

Fiji Business Awards NZ 2025: Humble beginnings, big achievements

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Fiji Business Awards NZ 2025: Humble beginnings, big achievements

19 Nov 2025

The New Vanguard of Aotearoa’s Plate: Chef Dinesh PM, Ohui, and the Innovation That Defined the Auckland Event

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The New Vanguard of Aotearoa’s Plate: Chef Dinesh PM, Ohui, and the Innovation That Defined the Auckland Event

19 Nov 2025

RotoruaNZ Launches Two Major International Tourism Campaigns With $4.5 Million Boost

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RotoruaNZ Launches Two Major International Tourism Campaigns With $4.5 Million Boost

16 Nov 2025

India–New Zealand Business Networking Event Showcases Collaboration, Leadership, and Community Strength

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India–New Zealand Business Networking Event Showcases Collaboration, Leadership, and Community Strength

30 Oct 2025

Beyond the Buzz: Auckland Startup Week Puts New Zealand’s High-Tech Economic Bet to the Test

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Beyond the Buzz: Auckland Startup Week Puts New Zealand’s High-Tech Economic Bet to the Test

23 Oct 2025

Auckland Faces Labour Weekend Transport Chaos as Armageddon Expo and Rail Shutdown Collide

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Auckland Faces Labour Weekend Transport Chaos as Armageddon Expo and Rail Shutdown Collide

23 Oct 2025

Auckland Set to Host Exclusive Business Networking Event This October

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Auckland Set to Host Exclusive Business Networking Event This October

14 Oct 2025

Nestlé Exit Sparks Climate Policy Debate Is New Zealand’s Climate Strategy at a Crossroads

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Nestlé Exit Sparks Climate Policy Debate Is New Zealand’s Climate Strategy at a Crossroads

9 Oct 2025

Poll Shows Pay Equity Move Could Cost Government Votes

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Poll Shows Pay Equity Move Could Cost Government Votes

8 Oct 2025

An Evening with Shabbir Kumar: A Night of Bollywood Magic in Auckland

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An Evening with Shabbir Kumar: A Night of Bollywood Magic in Auckland

7 Oct 2025

ACT Leader David Seymour Supports New Move to Get Teenagers Into Work

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ACT Leader David Seymour Supports New Move to Get Teenagers Into Work

6 Oct 2025

The Mānuka Model: How New Zealand Plans to Build a $420 Million Bio-Export Powerhouse

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The Mānuka Model: How New Zealand Plans to Build a $420 Million Bio-Export Powerhouse

4 Oct 2025

2degrees Moves Closer to Profit as Revenue and Market Share Grow

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2degrees Moves Closer to Profit as Revenue and Market Share Grow

4 Oct 2025

Nurses and Teachers Plan October Strike – Biggest in Decades

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Nurses and Teachers Plan October Strike – Biggest in Decades

3 Oct 2025

ACT Welcomes Move to Stop Councils Enforcing “Zombie Laws”

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ACT Welcomes Move to Stop Councils Enforcing “Zombie Laws”

2 Oct 2025

Glenorchy: A Small Town With a Big Heart

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Glenorchy: A Small Town With a Big Heart

23 Sept 2025

School Term-End Holiday Rush Begins: Airports and Tourist Spots Packed

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School Term-End Holiday Rush Begins: Airports and Tourist Spots Packed

21 Sept 2025

Wired for Growth: India – NZ Next Wave comes to Auckland

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Wired for Growth: India – NZ Next Wave comes to Auckland

15 Sept 2025