OSI archive

commerce

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Post

Consumer confidence drops again after four-year high

· February 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Consumer confidence has dropped back from last month’s four-year high. February’s ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index is well down from last month’s 107 points, but...

Post

A home for granny, a headache for the homeowner

· February 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Experts say that the real rule change is simply that when things go wrong, the burden of responsibility will be on the homeowner, not the council....

Post

Gecko repatriation closes curious trans-national case

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 February 2026 Jewelled geckos are native to the southeast of the South Island and are generally a striking bright green with diamond-shaped patches or...

Post

What can you do if you can’t afford a loan?

· February 26, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A man who could no longer afford his car payments complained to an external dispute resolution provider. Caitlin Regan/Flickr A man who took out a loan...

Post

New data unlocks domestic tourism insights

· February 25, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston welcomed new data that provides fresh insights into how and why New Zealanders travel domestically.  Data released in February comes...

Post

Farmers being cautious with profits

· February 24, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf While many farmers are riding a wave of strong farm-gate prices, the profits are only trickling into regional economies as they’re being cautious when it...

Post

Boosting manufacturing productivity with digital tools

· February 24, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is expanding a successful University of Auckland programme that helps manufacturers adopt new technologies, boosting productivity and building skills across their workforce. “In an...

Post

Successful Māori startup accelerator returns for another year

· February 24, 2026

Source: Tapuwae Roa Tapuwae Roa has announced today the return of its flagship Tupu Accelerator, an eight-week programme designed to propel Māori businesses from startups to investment-ready global ventures. Developed by...

Post

Joint statement on AI Generated Imagery

· February 23, 2026

Source: Privacy Commissioner 23 Feb 2026, 16:33 AI systems generating realistic images and videos depicting identifiable individuals without their knowledge and consent has led to the New Zealand Office of...