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ABC Business Sales’ latest quarterly M&A report says demand for small businesses is outstripping supply.
Jingji (Ronnie) Xue and the formerly NZX-listed dairy trader have been ordered to pay penalties of $875,000 and $175,000, respectively.
The Law Association says the two-year transition structure is the most pressing concern.
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts acknowledges its response will never be ‘fast enough and big enough’ for some people.
‘The country will be better off if you take time to understand [public markets] and support it. Don’t constrain it,’ Mark Peterson said today.
Nicola Willis says the best-case scenario of the economic impact of the Iran conflict is the most likely outcome.
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ANALYSIS: A new immigration policy from Liberal leader Angus Taylor has re-ignited an issue which continues to divide the country.
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ANALYSIS: A tech, law and government conference has brought the crucial choices New Zealand faces into stark light, as Microsoft’s CEO visits this week.
The Treasury sees a faster pace of inflation coming.
Shareholder at yesterday’s annual meeting noted Michael Boggs has been paid $15.58m by the company since 2016.
Transport and logistics rallied as the tentative Middle East peace persists.
WATCH: Local Edge heads to Nelson/Tasman to assess the health of the South Island economy.
The Iran conflict is sending inflation higher and firms’ confidence lower.
Economic forecaster Infometrics suggests the OCR could rise three times this year from July.
At the last minute, Labour has agreed to support the deal.
Christopher Luxon says if the media keep focusing on speculation and rumours, he will not engage.
The National Party leader has the full support of the caucus, he says.
Weak reporting by the public sector means it can’t clearly demonstrate what progress it is making in improving outcomes for Māori, his office says.
A collective of four Ngāi Tahu rūnaka has told the fast-track panel the proposal fails to adequately protect the land and environment.
PAE New Zealand has been reappointed, alongside Citycare, to deliver facilities maintenance across the NZDF estate.
Coming off a strong season led by kiwifruit, the horticulture and fruit logistics company has shifted into damage limitation mode.
A paper obtained by NBR shows the Treasury also suggested the French multinational might develop its own milk supply.
BDO has entered agreements to sell assets, but doesn’t expect the bank to recoup the full amount owing to it.
The NZX was reportedly interested in Cboe, and was urged by the NZ Shareholders Association to consider the deal.
Recruits can expect a salary of up to A$120,000 per year, but they could be paying around A$70,000 per year in rent.
Now funded by private equity investor Potentia, NZ-founded Storypark is continuing its roll-up of providers in the childcare sector.
The sector’s latest impact report shows that demand for capital is continuing to outstrip supply. NBR talks to Kwetta, Nilo and Shower Canary on their fundraising efforts.
Global tech company adds AI training access for another 200,000 Kiwis as part of AI Tour event in Auckland.
Portland-based tech innovator and Edmund Hillary fellow Mohan Nair suggests humans concentrate on creating the kind of insight that machines cannot.
The interim liquidators have found the group made a consolidated interim loss of $5.5m at the end of September last year, and at the time had negative net assets of $11.8m.
Decision rules Hauraki District Council acted unlawfully in issuing 40-year licence in Coromandel forest to OceanaGold.
A survey by the chief digital officer found 272 examples of AI use across 70 government agencies in 2025.
‘We are a required seller, so there will be a discount naturally,’ says Sarah Minhinnick.
Loan applications and approvals are up, says a new report, but impairments are also at their highest levels in five years.
The Auckland-based trading platform is said to be seeking a dual listing in Australia and New Zealand.
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And telecommunications giants Telekom and T-Mobile US are in talks about a possible merger.
Rangatira CEO Mark Dossor says Stuart Drummond Transport has navigated challenging economic conditions with a solid platform to expand.
The specialist in invoice and receivables finance has been acquired by a company backed by Marko Bogoievski and Jonathan Reid.
Founders of the auto parts marketplace would have had a $73.5 million return after the sale of the company was concluded in February.
After a failed bid for NZ’s only listed hotel group, the Singaporean hotelier has selected the five-star hotel as the first in the southern hemisphere to join his elite collection.
Share price recovery follows initial hit in the wake of travel and oil price fears on the US/Israel-Iran conflict.
Company chair signals the motorhome company is open to a revised bid from the Apollo RV founder consortium or ‘other potential bidders’ at above $663m level.
Mayor says Auckland needs to get away from ‘gold plating’ rail, highways and bridges while Infrastructure Commission reveals 35% of all projects go over budget.
Cabinet has agreed to changes to the investment management system to develop project fitness assessments and stop wasting ‘tens of millions’ in phantom projects.
Fast-track expert panel believes the Ayrburn Screen Hub will have significant regional economic benefits.
Farhad Moinfar’s Citadel Capital is hoping to develop the Christchurch heritage building, with $4.9m being raised via a wholesale credit offer.
Auckland developer expands into Queenstown market with purchase of 13 hectares outside Lake Hayes.
The restoration project, which dates back 11 years, will add a new ‘black box’ underground venue to the mix.
Latest Financial Statements Monitoring Insights report highlights several areas of reporting concerns for the market regulator.
He will be replaced by litigation partner Ben Russell.
Former Vital Healthcare Property Trust CEO Aaron Hockly became the law firm’s head this month.
RSM Auckland managing partner Lisa Murphy on struggling sectors, Government investment, the talent market, and a recent merger.
McCulloch & Partners partner Greg Munro on the agri sector, competing with AI, and why New Zealand could do with more people like the late Sir Bob.
Australasia regional director Randolph van der Burgh on the changing role of accountants, and managing the ups and downs.
The proposal could lead to unintended consequences, says BusinessNZ.
Alchemy Equipment founder Campbell Junor on working in other people’s operations before building his own.
Teen-focused skincare brand Evre is expanding its North American presence and looks to raise at least US$2m.
Offshore buying proves a bright spot in otherwise slow recovery for high-end properties – and as Middle Eastern buyers start looking.
‘You wouldn’t want to leave your cell phone at one end of this home’, realtor says.
International buyers ramp up interest for homes above $5m; Aussie developer sells down Albert St tower, digs into Queenstown.
Island Air also receives support from the $30 million allocated to connectivity in the Regional Infrastructure Fund.
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New Zealand still has adequate supply levels as Easter fuel demand fell due to high prices.
The Sunda Energy deal points to renewed offshore interest in New Zealand’s petroleum sector, says the Government.
Submission to Commerce Commission says fuel companies need bulk to compete with Z Energy and BP.
In the lead-up to the 40th edition of the Rich List in June, NBR is opening the archives to reproduce some of the best content from the past four decades.
A report from across the Tasman says the radio broadcaster’s private equity owner is soliciting bids for the business.
The state broadcaster will pay an interim dividend of $1.3m to the Crown.
The listed casino operator had been distributing PDF copies of NBR articles to staff using just one subscription.
Sturrock Saunders has extensive experience across New Zealand’s automotive and training sectors.
Brad Sara will lead the development and application of AI across the practice.
The former MinterEllisonRuddWatts chair joins as a director on July 6.