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Labour’s Barbara Edmonds says Thursday’s Budget must prop up the economy; Auckland Business Chamber’s Simon Bridges says austerity will not be enough.

Politics

Budget must balance spending restraint with Govt’s growth agenda

Labour’s Barbara Edmonds says Thursday’s Budget must prop up the economy; Auckland Business Chamber’s Simon Bridges says austerity will not be enough.

Your Business

Overcoming a rocky start in the gaming industry

Samantha Ramlu, CEO of Method, Mighty Eyes, and Mad Carnival, talks about bugs and big hits.

Your Business

Overcoming a rocky start in the gaming industry

Samantha Ramlu, CEO of Method, Mighty Eyes, and Mad Carnival, talks about bugs and big hits.

Market Outlook

Markets widen focus from tariffs to taxes

Harbour Asset Management’s Shane Solly on the week ahead for financial markets.

Market Outlook

Markets widen focus from tariffs to taxes

Harbour Asset Management’s Shane Solly on the week ahead for financial markets.

Analysis

Margin Call

Is passive investing killing the IPO star?

ANALYSIS: The decline in IPO activity is not confined to a single region, and the reasons are varied and interlinked.

Matt Hardwick Tue, 20 May 2025

Shoeshine

The lobby group muddying the water on retirement reform

ANALYSIS: Should the Retirement Village Residents Council be taken seriously?

Nicholas Pointon Mon, 19 May 2025

Book Review

Huawei’s curse: Success brings security backlash

China’s telecom giant became too big for the West.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 18 May 2025

On the Money

Engines that move markets

ANALYSIS: The fourth of a four-part series on the global car industry.

Brent Sheather Sun, 18 May 2025

Investment

Gentrack shares slump as profit rises but mid-term target queried

Utilities software provider's shares were down as much as 11% on today's half-year earnings disclosure, before recovering.

Will Mace Mon, 19 May 2025

Spark deal with Nokia affects 180 network jobs

Listed telco has signed another outsourcing deal as part of its cost-cutting drive.

Will Mace Mon, 19 May 2025

Being AI shuts down last remaining AI project, CEO and CTO resign

Artificial intelligence company's only remaining business is mail and logistics provider Send Global.

Will Mace Fri, 16 May 2025

Economics

Electricity and council rate hikes keep inflation flame burning

Monthly Stats NZ data now includes electricity and gas prices, which rose between March and April.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 15 May 2025

Business has ‘relatively low expectations’ for Budget, BDO says

Survey finds growth now a top concern for local business.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 15 May 2025

‘Can't recall’: RBNZ quizzed about Willis-Orr Feb meeting

Governor Christian Hawkesby and senior leaders front Finance and Expenditure Select Committee this morning.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 08 May 2025

Politics

Government rolls out welcome mat to overseas films

Incentives are not the Govt’s favoured approach, but Nicola Willis says NZ has to compete with other countries.

NBR Staff Fri, 16 May 2025

Willis boosts new Social Investment Fund

Social investment has both social and fiscal benefits and must get better returns, the Finance Minister says.

NBR Staff Thu, 15 May 2025

The Green Party’s proposal to tax and spend billions more

Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says it is a matter of political choices.

Brent Edwards Wed, 14 May 2025

Te Ao Māori

Māori business confidence up, driven by community-led growth

A pre-budget BDO report shows Māori business optimism has jumped despite a challenging economy.

Mike McRoberts Thu, 15 May 2025

Treaty clash erupts over Seymour’s Regulatory Bill

An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry today will decide whether Regulatory Standards Bill breaches Treaty obligations.

Mike McRoberts Wed, 14 May 2025

Why Māori art is firmly in the frame

Rising valuations and global recognition signal a breakthrough for Māori art as the Aotearoa Art Fair opens today.

Mike McRoberts Thu, 01 May 2025

Australia

Asic sues Macquarie as crackdown continues

The action is the fourth time Asic has moved against Macquarie Group over the last year.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 14 May 2025

Aussie opposition votes for moderate leader

In the aftermath of the election drubbing, Sussan Ley’s elevation charts a course back to the centre for the opposition.

Lachlan Colquhoun Tue, 13 May 2025

Liberals look for new leader after Aussie election drubbing

Re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hit the ground running as his opponents lick their wounds.

Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 05 May 2025

General Business

The Kiwis who made the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list

The annual list features 300 changemakers in 10 categories said to be transforming their industries.

Fiona Rotherham Fri, 16 May 2025

Waitākere College sets up business school with businessman's help

It’s the second business school set up by Auckland entrepreneur Tony Falkenstein.

Kate McVicar Fri, 16 May 2025

PGG Wrightson directors win NZSA Beacon award

'Courageous, thoughtful' leadership recognised, as Legacy Award goes to veteran director James Miller.

NBR Staff Thu, 15 May 2025

Tech & Innovation

Medtech startup Veriphi launches $2m crowdfunding campaign

It’s taken 16 years but the company finally has its first paying customer.

Fiona Rotherham Wed, 14 May 2025

Ex-All Black doubles down on Dot Kiwi domain business

Andy Ellis has gone from world-class rugby to landscaping and TV presenting, but promoting the .kiwi domain name has become an unlikely passion.

Will Mace Wed, 14 May 2025

Daisy Lab adds another lucrative string to its bow

The global market annually for lactoferrin is about US$700m a year compared with US$12b for betaglobulin.

Fiona Rotherham Mon, 12 May 2025

Law

Couple defrauded Oranga Tamariki out of $2m

Neha Sharma abused her position at OT to send $2m worth of invoices to a company controlled by husband.

NBR Staff Fri, 16 May 2025

Trust sold several million shares in Pushpay insider case

Court of Appeal judgment also shows chair thought co-founder was ‘out of control’ ahead of resignation and selldown.

Hamish McNicol Fri, 16 May 2025

Peter Huljich outs himself as Pushpay insider trader

The tech company’s former director says he maintains his innocence and will seek leave to appeal conviction.

Tim Hunter Thu, 15 May 2025

Finance

Bank bosses pressure RBNZ to dial back capital requirements

Will a short, sharp review deliver economic results and lower costs for bank customers?

Jonathan Mitchell Mon, 12 May 2025

New leadership and record results at Jarden

Fraser Whineray will step down as executive chair in favour of Sydney-based chief executive Aidan Allen.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 08 May 2025

Foundation Life finally announces wind-up scheme

After seven years, thousands of life insurance policyholders learn how the company plans to wind up its Project Scholar scheme.

Tim Hunter Wed, 07 May 2025

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #56: Pipes, roads, rates – our local election special

LISTEN: Three former long-serving mayors give their takes on how their cities are developing.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 13 May 2025

Podcast #55: Australian election

LISTEN: Labor’s historic victory in the Australian election: What role did Trump play and what does a decimated Liberal party do now?

Simon Shepherd Tue, 06 May 2025

Podcast #54: Managed retreat: saving the town of Kumeu

LISTEN: Auckland Council has told residents of Kumeu-Huapai their town can’t be protected from future weather disasters. So what are the options and who is going to pay if Kumeu has to move?

Simon Shepherd Tue, 29 Apr 2025

Primary Industries

Debts return to dog Silver Fern Farms

The last time the meat processor’s debt was at these levels it sought extra capital from Shanghai Maling.

Tim Hunter Wed, 14 May 2025

Zespri licence revenue rebounds

The annual licence auctions saw more demand for Zespri’s premium gold variety.

Kate McVicar Thu, 08 May 2025

Becoming the ‘All Blacks of the ocean’: Nelson’s blue economy

The coastal South Island city is angling to become a central player in New Zealand’s growing aquaculture industry.

Kate McVicar Mon, 05 May 2025

Deals

Angel investors show increased interest in new deals

The inaugural NZ Angel Market Report shows angels invested $15m overall in FY25.

Fiona Rotherham Thu, 15 May 2025

Litmaps closes Series A round, purchases US rival

The AI-powered research discovery platform has boosted its global user base to over two million.

Fiona Rotherham Thu, 08 May 2025

Capital raise values Kiwi-founded Supabase at US$2b

California-based venture capital execs fly to Wānaka to line up the deal.

NBR Staff Thu, 24 Apr 2025

Tourism

Govt hits ‘snooze’ button on bed taxes

There’s little appetite for an additional tourism levy at central government level.

Brent Melville Fri, 09 May 2025

Our turn to be ‘jealous of cheap Australia’

Tourism Holdings and SkyCity say New Zealand is losing tourism ground to Australia, which is ‘as cheap as it’s ever been’ in relative terms.

Brent Melville Wed, 07 May 2025

Visitor numbers ‘flatline’ on capacity shortfall of 1.6m seats

Chinese tourist numbers remain down 44%, with a direct loss of $1.23 billion to NZ tourism coffers.

Brent Melville Tue, 06 May 2025

Infrastructure

Budget to invest $600m more in the rail network

Winston Peters says the Government wants rail to succeed.

Brent Edwards Tue, 20 May 2025

$3 billion inland hub to steam ahead, without port support

Calder Stewart has already started building its new South Otago inland port, while Port Otago looks to other options.

Brent Melville Wed, 14 May 2025

Tanks, but no tanks, as council goes back to DC drawing board

Faulty modelling and ‘error of law’ sees Auckland Council revisit its workings on price hikes and push back the roll-out of its new rate card on development contributions.

Brent Melville Wed, 14 May 2025

Property

JW Marriott relaunches, at a new record price tag of $205m

CP Group consortium has pushed its way back into the top tier of NZ’s most expensive hotel properties.

Brent Melville Thu, 15 May 2025

Winton takes a big-picture view in Ayrburn film hub

Chris Meehan says he's fielded 'several' approaches from studios and people from the industry.

Brent Melville Thu, 15 May 2025

Fast-track review for $200m Ayrburn film studio

Winton gets second government fast-track nod for its studio plan in Arrowtown.

Brent Melville Wed, 14 May 2025

Professional Services

EY expands strategy and transactions team, private capital lifts

Firm looking to ‘create its own space’ in M&A market, partner Brad Wheeler says.

Hamish McNicol Mon, 19 May 2025

MinterEllisonRuddWatts chair eyes top-end-of-town growth

Construction and infrastructure partner Janine Stewart was elected the firm's new chair this month.

Hamish McNicol Fri, 16 May 2025

Bittersweet: law firm Copeland Ashcroft splits in two

Five-partner law firm will become separate North and South Island entities from August 1.

Hamish McNicol Wed, 14 May 2025

NBR Focus

Getting the basics right in Hawke’s Bay

What businesses want from local government on the East Coast.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 16 May 2025

Build it and they will come

ANALYSIS: Major investments, from a new stadium to ambitious private developments, are revitalising Christchurch and reshaping its economic future.

Mike McRoberts Thu, 15 May 2025

A mountain to climb in Queenstown-Lakes district

ANALYSIS: Stung by water and roading blow-outs, leaky building payouts, and ramped-up rates, the resort town is going through a tricky period.

Brent Melville Thu, 15 May 2025

Retail

Costs outpace revenue growth for DB Breweries

Annual profit for the local alcohol giant fell more than 73%.

Kate McVicar Tue, 06 May 2025

Just Life Group purchases skincare company

Skincare brand LoveSkin was acquired for more than $199,000.

Kate McVicar Thu, 01 May 2025

More Aussie retail failures to impact Kiwi high streets

Wittner and Jeanswest join the Noni B and Rivers brands in the hands of administrators.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 17 Apr 2025

Luxury Property

Trelise Cooper marooned in St Heliers; Cheshire’s Kohi beachhouse

NBR takes a look at what’s hot and what’s not in this introductory edition of Luxury Property.

Brent Melville Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Failed foreign buyers’ tax ‘lost opportunity’ for NZ and Govt

While high-end real estate confidence is returning, the door is still locked for most foreign buyers.

Kate McVicar Sun, 24 Dec 2023

Marketing & Media

MediaWorks now 100% Aussie owned as Oaktree sells out

Digital outdoor advertiser QMS has acquired the 45% of MediaWorks it did not already own.

Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 07 Apr 2025

Government urged to help creative sector grow its exports

Annual exports for New Zealand's video game sector, for instance, exceed pharmaceuticals, iron and steel, and wood pulp.

Brent Edwards Thu, 27 Mar 2025

Advertising firms Thompson Spencer, Reason merge

The newly formed Thompson Spencer Group has global ambitions.

Nicholas Pointon Wed, 19 Mar 2025

Aviation News

RNZAF Tiger Moth, Harvard join Air Force Museum

The Air Force acquired both aircraft during World War II.

Nevil Gibson Mon, 19 May 2025

British Airways parent splashes US$23b on long-haul orders

Carry On: Boeing’s China Airlines deal, Air NZ’s two-tier Koru lounge, new routes.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 17 May 2025

Near-collision prompts warning for unattended aerodromes

The two light aircraft passed within 20 feet of each other at Ardmore Airport in 2023.

NBR Staff Tue, 13 May 2025

Energy

Transpower consults on $1.4b HVDC link upgrade

Grid operator recommends increasing capacity on the crucial inter-island connection, due for replacement in 2031.

NBR Staff Wed, 07 May 2025

OMV writes off $396m as oil and gas production falls

A sales process for the Austrian group’s New Zealand assets was called off in December after failing to find a buyer.

Tim Hunter Fri, 02 May 2025

Lodestone ‘on a path’ to $1.5b to $2b of solar investment

Solar farm developer says solar has a big part to play in cutting dry year hydro risk.

Tim Hunter Wed, 23 Apr 2025

Representing the 500 or so descendants of the former eastern Māori MP Wi Pere, the trust generates above-average returns from 7000 hectares of hill country and a relatively small 79ha horticulture unit.

NBR Staff Wed, 23 Oct 2024

Featured NBR Lister 2024: Sir Michael Hill

Earlier this year Sir Michael held a private golf tournament at his exclusive golf course, The Hills, to raise money for environmental conservation organisation Southern Lakes Sanctuary.

NBR Staff Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Featured NBR Lister 2024: Jonathan McHardy

With a property portfolio worth more than $140m, McHardy has a 20% stake in New Zealand Pastures.

NBR Staff Mon, 21 Oct 2024

Comings & Goings

Alvarium and Pathfinder appoint CIO across both companies

David Lewis’s experience includes supporting commercial and team growth for almost a decade at both Milford Asset Management and Bank of America.

Tue, 20 May 2025

Kevin Roberts, Ricky Sevta appointed to Whip Around board

Founded in New Zealand in 2016, Whip Around has built a global customer base of fleet operators ranging from logistics, construction, sanitation, emergency responders, transportation, municipal and landscaping.

Mon, 19 May 2025

Citi bolsters its research and markets teams

The appointments boost its New Zealand and Australia presence.

Mon, 19 May 2025

RBA cuts rates again as inflation recedes

RBA cuts rates again as inflation recedes

Aussie growth delivers upside surprise

RBNZ delivers another chunky OCR cut, pencils further cuts

Free News Alerts

Goldman Sachs NZ chief to exit

Goldman Sachs NZ chief to exit

Spark contractors jailed for largest private sector corruption

Spark contractors jailed for largest private sector corruption

Serko aware US demand may falter on Trump yet sees opportunities

Serko aware US demand may falter on Trump yet sees opportunities

Tower guides towards another robust year

Coalition Government commits to future of rail

DIA mum on Austrac Entain follow-up

What’s behind the rise in employee surveillance and tracking?

Elevate invests $10m into Pacific Channel’s new fund

Podcast #57: Who’s playing in the financial sandbox?

What’s behind the rise in employee surveillance and tracking?

Goldman Sachs NZ chief to exit

Elevate invests $10m into Pacific Channel’s new fund

Spark contractors jailed for largest private sector corruption

Is passive investing killing the IPO star?

DIA mum on Austrac Entain follow-up

The Green Party’s proposal to tax and spend billions more

Treaty clash erupts over Seymour’s Regulatory Bill

Peter Huljich outs himself as Pushpay insider trader

Being AI shuts down last remaining AI project, CEO and CTO resign

Labour policies offer hope in tough financial times

No clear link between SOE performance and chief executive pay

Govt’s urgent care boost misses the point, says GP group

Budget money to cover proposed tax changes for foreign investors

Implications for goods and passengers when Aratere stops sailing

FirstCape acquires Consilium for undisclosed sum

BNZ seeks Kerr bankruptcy

Budget must balance spending restraint with Govt’s growth agenda

Budget must balance spending restraint with Govt’s growth agenda

Overcoming a rocky start in the gaming industry

Overcoming a rocky start in the gaming industry

Markets widen focus from tariffs to taxes

Markets widen focus from tariffs to taxes

Is passive investing killing the IPO star?

The lobby group muddying the water on retirement reform

Huawei’s curse: Success brings security backlash

Engines that move markets

Investment

Gentrack shares slump as profit rises but mid-term target queried

Spark deal with Nokia affects 180 network jobs

Being AI shuts down last remaining AI project, CEO and CTO resign

Economics

Electricity and council rate hikes keep inflation flame burning

Business has ‘relatively low expectations’ for Budget, BDO says

‘Can't recall’: RBNZ quizzed about Willis-Orr Feb meeting

Politics

Government rolls out welcome mat to overseas films

Willis boosts new Social Investment Fund

The Green Party’s proposal to tax and spend billions more

Te Ao Māori

Māori business confidence up, driven by community-led growth

Treaty clash erupts over Seymour’s Regulatory Bill

Why Māori art is firmly in the frame

Australia

Asic sues Macquarie as crackdown continues

Aussie opposition votes for moderate leader

Liberals look for new leader after Aussie election drubbing

General Business

The Kiwis who made the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list

Waitākere College sets up business school with businessman's help

PGG Wrightson directors win NZSA Beacon award

Tech & Innovation

Medtech startup Veriphi launches $2m crowdfunding campaign

Ex-All Black doubles down on Dot Kiwi domain business

Daisy Lab adds another lucrative string to its bow

Law

Couple defrauded Oranga Tamariki out of $2m

Trust sold several million shares in Pushpay insider case

Peter Huljich outs himself as Pushpay insider trader

Finance

Bank bosses pressure RBNZ to dial back capital requirements

New leadership and record results at Jarden

Foundation Life finally announces wind-up scheme