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ComCom gives initial thumbs up to banks’ request on cash services

The New Zealand Banking Association has sought permission for banks to collectively negotiate with the country’s sole provider of cash-handling services.

Nicholas Pointon Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Comings & Goings

ComCom selects Mbie deputy secretary Suzanne Stew as next CEO

Energy

ComCom signals issues with Gull/NPD merger

Finance

ComCom declines banks’ request for ruling on Armourguard services

General Business

Armourguard agrees to buy rival from Linfox

Evergreen, new Armourguard owner, wins $80M government security contract

Your Business

‘It’s almost like strap-in time; here we go’: Framecad

The Auckland software construction company is considering external capital for the first time as offsite manufacturing gained favour after Covid.

Fiona Rotherham Mon, 02 Mar 2026

General Business

Craig Stobo allegations first raised by fellow FMA board members

And a trip to Estonia was undertaken in private capacity, with no funding provided to either the chair or former FMA staffer there at the same time.

Hamish McNicol Mon, 02 Mar 2026

General Business

NBR offers university students free access in 2026

Publishers committed to inspiring the next generation of business leaders at no cost.

NBR Staff Fri, 27 Feb 2026

General Business

Execution gap: 78% of CEOs say AI has had little to no impact

But annual PwC survey also shows New Zealand businesses are concerned they won’t transform fast enough to keep up with AI.

Hamish McNicol Wed, 25 Feb 2026

General Business

‘True blue’ stronghold fights fast-track process for Hunua hole

Local opposition to earthworks company's plan to dump 790,000 cubic metres of cleanfill, while economic analysis of the project suggests it could reduce construction delays worth $85m.