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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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.