Gib crisis: Explaining the plasterboard shortage

By Emile Donovan for RNZ "A perfect storm." That's how NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson describes the ongoing shortage of Gib plasterboard in New Zealand. Since 2020, the Gib shortage has been a thorn in the side... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 27th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

The Spinoff: Five business lessons from Leigh Hart that are honestly really good

For 25 years, Leigh Hart has been a fixture of New Zealand television comedy. He has never quite crossed over into the kind of prime time ubiquity of the 7 Days crew, but has operated with a creative freedom few can match.He... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 26th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Rocket Lab's moon shot: What's at stake as launch window opens today

The first lunar mission to take-off from NZ soil could be close.All going well, Rocket Lab will launch Nasa's Capstone micro-satellite on an Electron rockets from Mahia at 9.50pm tonight (in case of technical or weather delays,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 26th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Entrust beneficiaries urged to check details to qualify for hundreds of dollars

Hundreds of thousands of Auckland power consumers in line for hundreds of dollars in dividends later this year are being urged to check their details so they can get paid.Entrust will in September pay a dividend to eligible consumers.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 26th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

The free money revolution is finally eating its children

OPINION In France, Emmanuel Macron is already a lame duck President after losing his majority in last weekend's Parliamentary elections. Over in Estonia, the coalition government has collapsed, and Israel is poised for fresh elections.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 26th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Roe v Wade: NZ company Allbirds to cover cost of US staff abortions after Supreme Court ruling

New Zealand-American company Allbirds says it will cover the costs of any US-based staff who need to travel for an abortion after a Supreme Court ruling led to bans in some states. The footwear and activewear company, based in San... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 25th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Night 'n Day: From lasagne toppers to duopoly topplers?

Originally Published on The Spinoff It's long been the place to go for 3am pies and Powerades, but Night 'n Day has grown to become much more than just a late-night snack spot. Chris Schulz investigates. A little over a week... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 25th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Amazon's Alexa will mimic the voice of your dead relatives

Amazon's Alexa will be able to resurrect the voices of dead relatives, allowing users to feel as if they are speaking to lost ones beyond the grave.The company revealed that it was working on technology that would allow its voice... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 23rd, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Fullers plan ferry price rise for Waiheke, Rangitoto Island and Coromandel fares

Fullers plan to increase the cost of its fares to Waiheke, Rangitoto Island and Coromandel fares by an average 8.4 per cent from July 1 has been labelled "extreme" by Auckland councillor Chris Darby.But the ferry operator says it... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 23rd, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Kiwis throwing away an estimated $3.1 billion in food – survey

New Zealanders are throwing away more food than ever before - with an estimated $3.1 billion heading for the tip each year.The 2022 Rabobank-KiwiHarvest Food Waste Research survey has found a marked increase in New Zealand's estimated... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 23rd, 2022|Business|0 Comments