Queenstown hospitality group Republic sold to MA Financial in $40m+ deal
The deal covers 12 venues and about 200 staff across Queenstown. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Small business stress: Nearly half of owners say they have considered giving up, Xero report finds
Xero report finds owners lose about five working hours a week to stress and tax worries. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Manufacturers, retailers lead small and medium business rebound as firms eye Budget tax incentive
About 44% of SMEs aim to bring forward asset buys under the Investment Boost. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Queenstown lakefront Holiday Inn Express to relaunch as voco hotel to meet tourist demand
IHG says Queenstown leisure demand has the hotel running near 90% most of the year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Former Air NZ CEO Greg Foran tipped for top US supermarket job at Kroger
Greg Foran previously led US retail giant Walmart from 2014 to 2019. Source: NZ Herald Business News
FMG admits misleading insurance charges after FMA investigation, pays back $5.3m to customers
FMG will pay $2.1m under an FMA-enforced undertaking, on top of refunds. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Restaurant Association boss Marisa Bidois to step down after 14 years
Her exit comes as 2025 hospitality liquidations jumped 50% on last year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Briscoe Group reports record fourth-quarter sales as Rebel Sport drives growth
Net profit after tax is tipped to land between $59m and $60m for the year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Te Awanga Estate Winery group liquidation: $12m owed to 100+ creditors
A licence deal lets Hawke's Bay Wine Company keep trading while assets are sold. Source: NZ Herald Business News
ButterLuxe Co: How a teacher built a nut-free oat butter for Kiwis
Allie Hemmings talks to Tom Raynel about her small oat spread business, ButterLuxe Co. Source: NZ Herald Business News