Multimedia Business Journalist, NZ Herald
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The Kiwi shoe company using cactus leather
Entrepreneur on taking his family's Kiwi footwear legacy from Lower Hutt to California.

Staying at the H on Smith: Darwin here we come!
H on Smith is at the heart of Darwin's vibrant city centre.

Optique Eyecare expands across the Pacific
Optique Eyecare started in Suva and expanded to Auckland this year.

Where to seek solitude in some of Australia's most remote regions
Australia's Northern Territory blends a serene retreat experience with outdoors adventure.

From laksa to cabaret: Five unmissable Northern Territory activities
Australia's Northern Territory is home to the country's unique mix of old and new.

Pah Homestead cafe under new management, previous operator in liquidation
Pah Homestead housed the James Wallace Arts Trust collection.

Can retail bounce back from off-Broadway tragedies?
Barkers snatches victory from jaws of defeat, main street blues pondered.

What happens with Supie customer refunds and the $900k of leftover stock?
Suppliers are waiting on between $800,000 to $900,000 worth of stock.

Why Supie didn’t have enough cash to pay staff: 'We busted our a**es for that place'
Supie completed its second capital raise before going into voluntary administration.

Simon Smuts-Kennedy on the cap-tivating legacy of Hills Hats
The humble Wellington brand has hatted some of the biggest names around the world.

Small business sales down for the first time in two years
New data shows Kiwi small businesses have a "challenging" road ahead.

'The bargain buzz': Shoppers reveal how they get the best out of Costco
A dozen bluff oysters for $3 or a storage headache?

The Costco effect: One year on from giant US retailer's NZ launch
More than 150,000 Kiwis have signed up.

Sneaky Snacky expands despite ongoing economic pressure
The cult burger maker opened its first doughnut shop on Auckland's High St in June.

Possibility, opportunity, hope: Why Kiwis should make a date for Garma
Australia's largest indigenous gathering happens once a year in a remote location.

'Spectacular': Briscoe boss upbeat despite lower profit
The retailer posted a record half-year result, while net profit took a 6 per cent hit.

Czarina Wilson celebrates Aotearoa from the gallery to Glen Innes
There are treasures to be found from a range of artists.

Nike cuts online shopping in NZ
The sportswear giant announced the closure of its online sales in New Zealand today.

Masala Bazaar breaking the ‘stereotypical lens’ for South Asian women in business
Haya Khan says Masala Bazaar is working to change the "Bollywood representation" of women.

Fiji’s Deputy PM calls on NZ Govt for visa-free travel
Biman Prasad says visa-free travel is the surest way to improve economic ties.

K-Fry competition heats up: Korean fried chicken chain coming to NZ
Fast-food retailer plans to open 18 stores around NZ.

Inflation, labour issues take 86pc bite out of Restaurant Brands profit
The fast-food retailer plans to increase prices to deal with a 'volatile' economy.

Q&A: Harper James founder talks inclusive underwear designs for ‘hardworking women’
Social media has become a core tool for selling the underwear.

Retail sales down: Where Kiwis are spending less
Stats NZ data for the June quarter shows another drop in retail sales volumes.

Villa Maria shutting down Māngere operations, 14 jobs affected
Owner Indevin announced its Māngere operations will start decommissioning in October.

Contactless eftpos plans ahead of legislation changes
Payment provider Worldline is working to get more Kiwis using eftpos.

Spilling the ‘Anxietea’ - Better Tea Co. wins grant
Founder Tamarin Howse started the business in 2018 to manage mental health at work.

My Food Bag defends executive salaries, remains focused on 'right-sizing'
My Food Bag chairman Tony Carter defended high exec payouts as the company cuts costs.

Temuka Pottery continues its ceramics legacy
Temuka Pottery was bought by Decopot in 2015, taking the company in a new direction.

Pic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demand
Pic's Peanut Butter chief Aimee McCammon says the brand aims to keep production in NZ.

Craft breweries: Alcohol excise hikes ‘a slap in the face’
Independent craft breweries around the country say excise hikes are squeezing businesses.

Egg shortage: Bakeries, cafes scrambling for supply
Hospitality and wholesalers say they have no access to the staple ingredient.

Brown Pride - a hub for music, haircuts, threads and fitness
Johnnie Timu says Brown Pride aims to bring holistic wellbeing to his community.

Election 2023: How small business feels about the parties
New data from MYOB shows Labour support is down on the last election in 2020.

Auckland Food Show debuts new flavours coming to Kiwi tables
This year's Food Show kicked off today with a focus on New Zealand's small businesses.

Nation of Debt: Kiwis putting more on the plastic to cope with the cost of living
How the economic slowdown is stretching household budgets.

On a mission to spice up NZ's food and beer scene
Chaat Street has partnered with Garage Project for this year's Wellington on a Plate.

Jeweller Michael Hill's sales jump 6pc, earnings expected to be lower
The retailer announced today that sales are up across Australia, NZ and Canada.

Well-trod path: Kiwi shoe making school off to Oz
Founder Lou Clifton says the pandemic and recession have hit NZ' shoemaking industry.

A who’s who of Ponsonby Central: A business hub for film-makers, top chefs and tech giants
Ponsonby Central has become home to some of Aotearoa's big names in business.

Buyers line up for $70m-plus Ponsonby Central: What's inside?
Ponsonby Rd's retail vacancy rate is just 0.9 per cent, the lowest in central Auckland.

Wellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protest
The fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.

Retail spending reinforces expectations for economic downturn
Spending in June showed a small bounce-back after last month's slump.

Rerehua Boutique founders making Māori business a family legacy
Co-founder Amy Pihema says Rerehua gives her a creative outlet to embrace her roots.

Kathmandu CFO gets chief executive job at Hallenstein Glasson
KMD Brands’ chief financial officer Chris Kinraid will leave the Kathmandu owner.

Small business: Meeting local demand for hijabi fashion
She started Posh Boutique in 2021 to help women like her find the right outfit.

Seeking VC in Singapore: InvestHer takes wāhine-led businesses to new heights
InvestHer took 7 female-led businesses to Singapore to expand their business opportunities

Consumer confidence up but cost of living continues to bite
ANZ Roy Morgan's consumer confidence survey this month was'"markedly up' on May.

Hello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in
"We lost a lot of money."

How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level
Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.

Kiwi footwear brand receivership: BNZ owed more than $4m
'Accelerated sale' as supply chain nightmares cause pain.

Holiday Records brings vinyl manufacturing back to Aotearoa
Co-founder Ben Wallace says the rise in demand for vinyl has kept the team on their toes.

Lower inflation on food prices ‘a long way away’, economists say
Annual food price inflation is still close to 30-year highs.

High-end restaurant changed ownership and business name before closure
Pasture's restaurant group changed its name and majority shareholdings in May.