New Zealand Business

Agsafe Weekly Rural Report: Finance: The US dollar weakened through the week with the turmoil created by Trumps tariff policy.

By Media PA
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Building 10:19AM

Falling Interest Rates Spark Renewed Interest in New Build Properties

Cambridge — CAMBRIDGE, NZ – Property investors are re-entering the market as falling interest rates and a lower Official Cash Rate (OCR) create favourable conditions for investment in new builds.

By ZB Homes
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Business 12:28PM

SHARED Workspaces on the Rise in Hamilton

Nestled within the Hamilton CBD, directly across from a dutifully managed Wilson’s parking lot, and flanked by cafes, is 71 London Street.

By Media PA
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Agriculture 11:48AM

Farm plan improvements heading in the right direction

The Government’s proposed improvements to farm plans are a positive step towards a more practical and affordable solution, but the devil will be in the detail, Federated Farmers says.

By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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Economy 11:42AM

Annual inflation at 2.5 percent in March 2025

New Zealand’s consumers price index (CPI) increased 2.5 percent in the 12 months to the March 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

By Statistics New Zealand
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Banks 2:12AM

Bank accounts a key tool for reducing ex-prisoner reoffending

New research conducted by Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington finds that taking simple steps to enable ex-prisoners to open bank accounts would assist them in accessing housing, employment, and benefits, which would reduce the risk of re-offending.

By FinCap
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Business 1:18AM

Trans-Tasman Resources Lodges Fast Track Application

Taranaki — Trans-Tasman Resources has lodged its application for fast-track consent for its project to harvest iron sands off the coast of Taranaki, and generate jobs and growth.

By Trans-Tasman Resources
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Accommodation 2:41PM

PRHG Presents: Our Paradise – A Soundtrack Tribute to the Heart and History of the Cook Islands by Coco House Bros

At Pacific Resort Hotel Group, we celebrate the beauty of the Cook Islands in every moment—from our turquoise lagoons and golden sunsets to the vibrant culture, music, and stories that connect us to the land and its people.

By Media PA
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Agriculture 8:48AM

Animal rights charity lays complaint over mass fish deaths

SAFE has laid a formal complaint with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) citing breaches of the Animal Welfare Act, following New Zealand King Salmon’s repeated reporting of high summer mortality rates.

By SAFE For Animals
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Business 8:29AM

Watch out for public holiday surcharges on Easter Sunday

By Consumer NZ
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Food 2:49PM

Food prices increase 3.5 percent annually

Food prices increased 3.5 percent in the 12 months to March 2025, following a 2.4 percent increase in the 12 months to February 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

By Statistics New Zealand
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Business 2:42PM

New Zealand Minerals Council launched

Today Straterra has been renamed as New Zealand Minerals Council, says chief executive Josie Vidal.

By New Zealand Minerals Council
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Technology 1:35AM

Worker involvement critical in developing AI for the good of Aotearoa - PSA

A new PSA survey on the use of AI by public and community service workers reveals widespread use of the technology without effective guardrails, training or supports being put in place.

By PSA
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Real Estate 6:31PM

The Growing Push to Regulate Property Management

By News Online
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Real Estate 6:28PM

Landlord Damage Claims: Why "New for Old" Doesn't Fly at the Tenancy Tribunal

Think you can charge tenants the full replacement cost for damaged items? Think again.

By News Online
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Employment 2:32PM

Strike action brewing at large home support employer

Home Support workers will hold stop-work meetings tomorrow in response to their employer, Access Community Health, offering them no pay increase and reduced work conditions, despite the company receiving increased government funding.

By PSA
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Trade 8:22AM

Agsafe Weekly Rural Report

Agsafe Weekly Rural Report: Finance: The US dollar has fluctuated across the week as markets struggle to understand Trump, however the NZ dollar finished the week at a similar level to the previous week.

By Media PA
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Employment 4:27AM

Woolworths restructure: thousands of workers will lose hours and income

The restructure of Woolworths supermarkets, announced to staff by the company today following a consultation period, will result in a reduction in income for thousands of experienced workers and should not go ahead in its current form, Workers First Union said today.

By Workers First Union
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Energy 4:24AM

Greens deliberately misunderstand coal

It is disappointing to see the Green Party continuing to demonise coal and deliberately misunderstanding its role in ensuring the lights stay on, there is food on the table, and steel to build with, says Straterra chief executive Josie Vidal.

By Straterra
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Internet 3:33AM

Children speak out: What tamariki and rangatahi really want from a safer internet

Almost 1,000 children and young people across Aotearoa New Zealand have had their say on online safety in a new survey conducted by Save the Children and Netsafe - and the results send a clear message: children want to be heard and informed, as well as protected.