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What’s going wrong for New Zealand small businesses?
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF New Zealand small businesses have ranked last out of 11 Asia-Pacific countries in terms of their growth, for the second year in a row. CPA...
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‘Shouldn’t come as a surprise’: No extensions to incorporated societies deadline, minister says
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. RNZ / Mark Papalii Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says there will be no extension for the more than 3000 clubs,...
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Improved economy helped reduce household debt but Middle East war adds uncertainty
Source: Radio New Zealand An improving economy has helped to reduce household debt levels. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Consumer debt arrears fall, but more in deeper distress Consumer credit demand...
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KiwiSaver contribution rates rise
Source: Radio New Zealand Employers are generally prepared for Wednesday’s KiwiSaver changes, business groups say. 123RF Employers are generally prepared for Wednesday’s KiwiSaver changes, business groups say. From 1 April,...
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Linklogis Releases 2025 Annual Results: Total Volume of Processed Supply Chain Assets Exceeds RMB500 Billion, Unveiling the “SC+ Platform”
Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – On March 31, 2026, Linklogis Inc. (09959.HK, “Linklogis”) released its 2025 annual results. During the year,...
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Government backs down from work from home policy day before court hearing – PSA
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government’s mega-ministry is backing down from work from home policy a day before the matter was...
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ISCA Holds First Annual Ceremony in Shanghai, Honours Members and Announces New Collaboration With SCCCI
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) held its first Annual Ceremony in Shanghai on 29 March,...
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‘Unsettling times for businesses’ as confidence falls
Source: Radio New Zealand Retail is more concerned about the exchange rate than other sectors, ANZ’s chief economist says. RNZ Business confidence has dived as firms continue to digest the...
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PHANCY Announces 2025 Annual Results Revenue Exceeds RMB 7 Billion as Company Turns Profitable
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 6682.HK), a leading Artificial General...
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PERSOL Introduces Unified Regional Outsourcing Brand to Boost Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence in Malaysia
Source: Media Outreach PERSOL Outsourcing will deliver tailored end-to-end solutions for today’s evolving business landscape KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – PERSOL, Asia Pacific’s...
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PERSOL Unveils Unified Regional Outsourcing Brand to Drive Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence in Singapore
Source: Media Outreach PERSOL Outsourcing will deliver tailored end-to-end solutions for today’s evolving business landscape SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2026 – PERSOL, Asia Pacific’s leading HR...
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Fonterra completes sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis
Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis. Chairman Peter McBride says the completion of the sale is...
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Business leaders quantify major sustainable growth opportunity for New Zealand economy
Source: Sustainable Business Council New Zealand could boost its economy by more than $22 billion per year by 2035, while strengthening productivity, energy security, and long-term resilience, according to a major...
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Deregulation proposed for little-used fibre landlines
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Commerce Commission says fibre landlines account for only 0.36 percent of fibre connections. The competition watchdog is recommending deregulating wholesale fibre landline services, saying...
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Terrible timing but pending power price increase justified – Commerce Commission
Source: Radio New Zealand The Commerce Commission believes the electricity price increase is justified. RNZ The Commerce Commission is warning households that the price of power is set to increase...
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Deputy PM David Seymour outlines 5 lessons learned from Covid in addressing NZ’s fuel response
Source: Radio New Zealand The Deputy Prime Minister is pointing to parts of the Covid-19 pandemic response the government will avoid in navigating potential fuel shortages, saying “our long-term future...
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Live: Deputy PM David Seymour on New Zealand’s fuel response
Source: Radio New Zealand The Deputy Prime Minister is pointing to parts of the Covid-19 pandemic response the government will avoid in navigating potential fuel shortages, saying “our long-term future...
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Can emissions shrink while the economy grows?
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) Unsplash A new report suggests it might be possible for New Zealand’s economy to still grow and reduce emissions at the same time. Many...
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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025-26 Concludes Youth-Driven AI Forges Sustainable & Sports Tech Futures Igniting Creativity and Practical Skills
Source: Media Outreach Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Shatin), St. Paul’s College, Tai Po Old Market Public School Crowned Champions with St. Paul’s Convent School Named Most Active Participant...
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CPA Australia Survey: Practical AI adoption and easier financing drive Taiwan SME confidence to a five year high
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026 – More than half of Taiwan’s small businesses recorded growth in 2025, while confidence heading into 2026...
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Watch: PM Christopher Luxon gives updates on fuel response plan
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s fuel stocks remain strong, says the prime minister, but Cabinet has today discussed the option of pursuing further commercial opportunities to add to current...
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Workplace safety law changes out of step with global good practice, select committee told
Source: Radio New Zealand The new Bill is being championed by Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Workplace safety law changes risk bringing...
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Watch: PM Christopher Luxon on the latest in the fuel crisis
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is giving an update on the national fuel plan during an post-Cabinet media conference along side Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate...
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G-AsiaPacific raises the bar with 3 AWS Golden Jackets
Source: Media Outreach A rare triple AWS Golden Jacket milestone reinforces G-AsiaPacific’s cloud expertise across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 March 2026...
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Latest figures show increase in national fuel stocks
Source: Radio New Zealand There is currently no indication of fuel supply disruption, and fuel continues to flow normally into New Zealand. RNZ / Unsplash There has been an increase...
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Open secret: Illicit cigarettes readily available in Auckland
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Black market cigarettes are being brazenly sold at heavily discounted prices in Auckland, undermining one of the biggest barriers to smoking – the cost. The...
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Strong demand for businesses to buy, but some sellers holding back
Source: Radio New Zealand Bigger investors are looking for businesses that would be managed by someone else and return an annual profit of a least a million dollars. RNZ/Calvin Samuel...