Stories That Shape Conversation

Retail
02/09/2025
Smiths City enters voluntary administration amid financial strain

National retailer Smiths City has entered voluntary administration, with BDO appointed to lead the process. The firm is now managing the retailer’s financial position and working with stakeholders to assess options for the business.

Finance
04/08/2025
Fisher Funds expands KiwiSaver to private equity

Fisher Funds Chief Investment Officer, Ashley Gardyne, spoke to the NZ Herald about the growing role of private equity in KiwiSaver.

Opinion
24/07/2025
Opinion: Innovation key to growing global markets

AgriZero NZ Chief Executive, Wayne McNee, underscores the critical role of trade-aligned innovation in safeguarding New Zealand’s export competitiveness.

AGED CARE
22/07/2025
Environment Court to hear Arvida’s appeal over private plan change

Arvida’s appeal against Auckland Council’s decision to reject a private plan change for its proposed Warkworth retirement community will be heard by the Environment Court in August.

Financial
22/07/2025
UBCO emerges from receivership with renewed focus on fleet market

Electric bike company UBCO is back in business, emerging from receivership with a refreshed business model focused on serving the fleet market with vehicles designed for work.

Retail
18/06/2025
Chris Quin: Rising food prices - good for exports, tough on households

Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin joined Mike Hosking to discuss rising food prices. He noted that stronger prices for products like butter and Kiwifruit were good for the economy, but tough on households.

Financial
22/05/2025
KiwiSaver shake-up: Sam Dickie breaks down Budget 2025 changes

Fisher Funds’ Sam Dickie joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to unpack the Government’s latest KiwiSaver reforms—what they mean for your retirement savings, and who stands to gain or lose.

Non-Profit
15/05/2025
First Foundation scholar inspires on Seven Sharp

First Foundation scholar George shares his inspiring journey on TVNZ's Seven Sharp, highlighting the impact of mentoring, education, and community support—a proud moment from our pro bono partnership.

Agriculture
11/05/2025
Legendary mother cow 'April' inducted into LIC Hall of Fame

Mother’s Day has come early this week for one of New Zealand’s most successful cows, as she becomes only the second mother ever to be inducted into Livestock Improvement Corporation’s (LIC) “Hall of Fame”.

Infrastructure
17/03/2025
WM New Zealand launches public consultation on Auckland’s residual waste…

WM New Zealand, Aotearoa’s leading materials recovery, recycling, and waste management provider, has launched a public consultation on how the region should dispose of the 4 million tonnes of waste Aucklanders will create between 2029-2036.