Category: business
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Christopher Luxon meets world leaders
RNZ is reporting that Christopher Luxon met with Japan's new Prime Minister and other world leaders. It said a bilateral meeting with the Indonesian president went much longer than other formal sit downs, lasting for more than an hour.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentSportScience & TechnologyWeatherEconomyGeneral PoliticsTradeMedical ScienceAsiaGeneral Weather
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Magnetic Fidget Pens Recalled Due to Magnet Hazard
Relacom Technologies Ltd, operating as Winbox / Chargerrus, has issued a recall for Magnetic Fidget Pens sold between October 5, 2022, and September 30, 2025. The pens, sold via Trade Me stores “winbox” and “chargerrus”, pose a hazard due to…
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaMedical ScienceSocial Issues
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Stats NZ Announces 2025 Data Updates to National Accounts
Stats NZ has released its 2025 preview of national accounts improvements and updates, detailing the data updates planned for this year's annual national accounts cycle. These updates occur when new information becomes available, new methods or data sources are introduced,…
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New Zealand Business Numbers Increase Slightly in 2025
Provisional data indicates that New Zealand's business landscape experienced mixed changes as of February 2025. According to the latest statistics, the total number of enterprises in New Zealand reached 617,330, marking a 0.5 percent increase compared to February 2024. This…
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Wellington's Mayor-Elect Announces Deputy and Council Structure
Wellington’s Mayor-elect Andrew Little has announced his pick for Deputy Mayor and the structure for Council committees for the new 2025-28 triennium. In other news, the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, collaborating with Tuatahi Creatives and Massey University, has launched an…
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Finnish Defence Industry Trade Mission to Visit Australia and New Zealand
Esa Pulkkinen, Permanent Secretary of Finland's Ministry of Defence, will lead a trade mission to Australia and New Zealand between October 30 and November 7, 2025. The mission aims to connect Finnish companies specializing in defence and dual-use technology with…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldMilitaryTradeAustralasiaGovernment Esa PulkkinenFinlandAustraliaDefence IndustryTrade MissionIndo Pacific 2025Finland Government
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Pork Jerky Recalled Due to Metal Contamination
Link Foods New Zealand Ltd is recalling specific batches of Golden Island brand Pork Jerky Korean BBQ Recipe due to the potential presence of foreign matter (metal). The recall affects the 410g size of the product, sold in a plastic…
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Survey Reveals Shocking Cost of Consents for Farmers
A new survey shows the cost and complexity of resource consents have reached breaking point, highlighting the need for urgent Government intervention. Federated Farmers’ Survey on Resource Consents <https://fedfarm.org.nz/Web/Policy/Policy-Paper/2025/October/Survey-on-Resource-Consents> found four out of five farmers are worried about gaining or…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentState GovernmentsEconomyAgriculture resource consentsfarmerssurveyFederated Farmerscostsgovernment interventionenvironmental regulationsfarming
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FMA Grants 'No Action' Relief on Climate Reporting
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko will provide interim relief to entities affected by recently announced climate reporting changes. These entities will no longer be expected to lodge climate statements ahead of legislative changes. The FMA…
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentFinancial MarketsClimate ChangeFederal GovernmentLegal Financial Markets AuthorityFMAClimate Reporting EntitiesCREsLiam MasonLegislationNZ Financial Markets Authority
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New Zealand's Filled Jobs Rise in September 2025
Figures from Stats NZ indicate a rise in seasonally adjusted filled jobs across all industries in September 2025, increasing by 0.3 percent (6,779 jobs) to reach 2.35 million. The service industries experienced a 0.4 percent increase (6,737 jobs). Goods-producing industries…
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New Zealand Household Living Costs Rise 2.4 Percent
Household living costs in New Zealand have increased by 2.4 percent in the 12 months to the September 2025 quarter, according to data released today by Stats NZ. This increase, measured by the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs), follows a…
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Orange Wind Warning Issued for Wellington Region
MetService has issued an Orange wind warning for the Wellington region, effective tomorrow (Labour Day). The warning forecasts severe gale northerlies, with damaging gusts reaching 130 km/h in exposed locations. The public is advised to take precautions and stay safe…
WeatherBusinessAustralasiaGeneral WeatherTradeTransportation
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Baby Way Recalls Deluxe Adjustable Baby Walker Due to Safety Concerns
Baby Way NZ Limited is recalling its Deluxe Adjustable Baby Walker with Push Handle and Stationary Stand (Model 509), sold between 18 November 2023 and 11 October 2024. This recall expands upon a previous notice issued on 14 January 2025,…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ on Sales Season Rules, Surcharges
Consumer NZ is reporting that businesses in New Zealand can only charge public holiday surcharges on actual public holidays. It said that means businesses can’t add surcharges on Saturday and Sunday of the Labour Day weekend. Consumer NZ also noted…
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Baby Way Recalls Deluxe Adjustable Baby Walker Due to Safety Concerns
Baby Way NZ Limited has issued a recall for the Deluxe Adjustable Baby Walker with Push Handle and Stationary Stand (Model 509). This recall expands upon a previous notice issued on January 14, 2025, which offered a fix-up kit with…
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New World Te Kuiti Recalls Hot Roasted Chickens Due to Chemical Contamination
New World Te Kuiti has issued a recall for a specific batch of its in-store Pams Hot Roasted Chickens, sold on October 23, 2025, due to possible contamination with a cleaning chemical. The recall involves the following products: Pams Large…
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Regal Marlborough King Salmon Dip Recalled Due to Incorrect Date
The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Limited has issued a recall for a specific batch of Regal Marlborough King Salmon Dip with Gherkins, Capers & Dill (190g) because it is labelled with an incorrect Use-By date. The affected product has…
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Waitematā Police Warn Businesses of Fraudulent Activity
Waitematā Police are urging businesses to exercise vigilance following a recent increase in attempted fraudulent activities. Detective Sergeant Mark Renfree of the Waitematā CIB reports three recent incidents where individuals attempted to fraudulently obtain goods. The scammers call local hardware…
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Energizer Recalls Hard Case Professional Rechargeable Spotlight
Energizer NZ Limited has issued a recall for its Hard Case Professional Rechargeable Spotlight, 1000 Lumen, due to a potential safety hazard. The recall affects spotlights sold between September 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, at Bunnings Warehouse, Mitre 10,…
BusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaProduct RecallEnergyLegal
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New Zealand's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop 1.5% in June 2025 Quarter
Greenhouse gas emissions in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased by 1.5 percent in the June 2025 quarter, according to Stats NZ. The seasonally adjusted figures show a reduction of 287 kilotonnes. Tehseen Islam, environment statistics spokesperson, stated that the "fall in…
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Mike Schubert Appointed Deputy Chair of Civil Aviation Authority Board
Mike Schubert has been appointed as Deputy Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Board. CAA Board Chair, Mark Darrow, welcomed the appointment, noting that Mr. Schubert joined the Board earlier this month and brings governance and commercial expertise to…
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Choking Hazard Prompts Recall of Rubber Ducks Sold at GameOn Arcade
Auckland Coin Machines Ltd T/A GameOn Arcade has issued a recall for rubber ducks sold between June 19, 2025, and October 17, 2025, due to a potential choking hazard. The ducks, sold at GameOn Arcade Queen Street, PLAY Arcade Queensgate…
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New Zealand Civil Aviation Bill Passed, Modernizing Aviation Regulations
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released an update detailing key activities and changes within New Zealand's aviation sector. Director of Civil Aviation Keith Manch highlighted the breadth of aviation activity in New Zealand, from the Flying New Zealand National…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWeatherTransportationAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentClimate ChangeDisastersEducationAviationDigital and Print Publishing
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Stats NZ Updates Household Living-Costs Price Indexes
Stats NZ has announced changes to the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs) following a review. The changes will be implemented in the Household living-costs price indexes: September 2025 quarter, scheduled for release on 28 October 2025. Stats NZ paused the…
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New Zealand's Goods Exports Surge in September 2025
New Zealand's overseas merchandise trade statistics for September 2025 reveal a significant increase in goods exports. Compared to September 2024, exports rose by $928 million (19 percent), reaching $5.8 billion. Goods imports also increased, but at a slower pace, rising…
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New Zealand's Annual Inflation Rises to 3.0 Percent in September 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand's consumers price index (CPI) has increased by 3.0 percent in the 12 months to the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released today by Stats NZ. This follows a 2.7 percent increase in the year to the…
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Wellington City Council Announces Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has announced several alcohol licence applications are now open for public review and objection. These applications span a range of establishments across Wellington, offering residents the opportunity to voice any concerns. The establishments with pending alcohol licence…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalAustralasiaState Governments
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ on Coffee Machines, Fabric Softeners
Consumer NZ is reporting on a range of consumer issues, from coffee machines to laundry products. It said its testing revealed significant differences in the quality of coffee produced by various capsule machines, noting that one of the best is…
BusinessHealthScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyMedical ScienceComputers and Internet
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on School E.coli Outbreak
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a school trip to a Canterbury campground led to an E.coli outbreak. RNZ said the school noticed an unusual number of children experiencing car sickness on the return journey. It added that the school…
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ACT Celebrates Achievements in Local Government, Education, and Small Business
ACT is celebrating a week of delivering on its promises, focusing on outcomes rather than theatrics. The party highlighted achievements in local government, education, and support for small businesses. A significant victory for ACT was the outcome of referendums on…
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues ACTMāori wardsAuckland UniversityCharter schoolsRed tapeLocal Government