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'Good sense of optimism': SMEs lead NZ's economic upswing

'First time in 5 years we’ve had a positive swing on sentiment.'

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI robots, faces up to tariff threat

West Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has installed 13 AI-controlled robots. MD Jeff Douglas on whether they're a threat to the firm's 700 human staff.

Hart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivership

Hansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.

Trade Me pulls spy cameras listings featuring images of people having sex

A survivor of image-based offending said the listings 'actively promote' sexual violence.

‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost

He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.

Business sentiment lifts as firms anticipate improved economic conditions

Fifty percent of firms face rising costs; 42% expect further increases.

On The Up: He sold pine cones at 7 - now entrepreneur eyes $1b turnover

Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.

Self-belief and the Economy

Is self-belief the missing link in solving the economic puzzle? ANZ’s Chief economist breaks down the current state of the economy.

Oliver Faull: Family lessons shape Swiss-Belhotel hotel career

Faull is part of the Swiss-Belhotel global hotel chain. His family’s values influenced his approach to the hospitality industry. Video / Dean Purcell

Second time lucky: Auckland DJ software firm sells in $175m deal

The Commerce Commission blocked a previous sale to Pioneer DJ.

Not so clever: Fletcher Building’s prefab house-building factory to shut

The $15m factory, which has 35 workers, will close by June 30.

Sky replaces call centre staff with AI, closes three centres in UK

Chatbots will replace the network's 2000 staff amid shifting trends.

‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seeking

Hard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.

Nicola Willis to announce plans to encourage third supermarket competitor

Willis aims to incentivise local and international players to enter the market.

Minister outlines bold plans to boost Auckland’s growth at key luncheon

The event will also feature a panel with Simeon Brown and Simon Bridges.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact

In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.