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Fonterra divests consumer, foodservice to Lactalis

Lactalis has announced plans to acquire Fonterra’s global consumer and related businesses, marking one of the biggest shake-ups in New...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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UAE–NZ trade agreement now active

The UAE–New Zealand Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect on 28 August 2025. The accord delivers duty-free access for...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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AWS data centres power NZ$7.5B investment in NZ

New Zealand has secured a multibillion-dollar commitment from Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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58% of Kiwi firms prioritise nature for business, study says

A nationwide business survey has identified an increase in nature-focused initiatives. Conducted in July 2025, the poll of 64 firms...

By Nicole Valdez | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Gold prices reach all-time highs, up 45% year-on-year

Gold prices have hit all-time record highs, rising roughly 45% compared to last year and increasing by over 100% in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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$6.5 million committed to advance livestock methane emission solutions

AgriZeroNZ and the Ag Emissions Centre are committing $4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, to speed up research aimed at...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Government takes steps to ease event regulations

The coalition government has announced plans to reform special licensing regulations, making it simpler for organisers to run events across...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Hallenstein Glasson’s CEO resigns

Hallenstein Glasson’s group chief executive, Chris Kinraid, has resigned.  The company released an announcement to the NZX from its chairman stating...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
japanese ai startup layerx secures major funding

Japanese AI startup LayerX secures major funding

Japan’s ageing population and ongoing labour shortages are driving businesses to automate back-office functions such as finance, taxation, procurement, and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Baby wipes recalled due to mould contamination risk

Product Safety NZ reported that some individual sachets of the Bunjie Peek-A-Boo Probiotic Baby Eye Wipes were not properly sealed...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
starmer appoints former boe deputy as chief economic adviser

Starmer appoints former BOE deputy as chief economic adviser

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a notable change to his economic advisory team by appointing Minouche Shafik, a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
eurozone inflation edges up despite slow growth

Eurozone inflation edges up despite slow growth

In August, inflation across the eurozone rose slightly above expectations, reaching 2.1%, according to preliminary figures released by Eurostat on...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Trump calls India-US trade ‘a totally one sided disaster’

The trade relationship between India and the United States has sharply deteriorated, following a stern rebuke from U.S. President Donald...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ investors boost climate commitments, yet action lags

New Zealand’s institutional investors are progressing in climate governance and emissions reporting, yet they continue to be cautious when it...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Marisco Vineyards inks U.S. distribution deal

Marisco Family Vineyards, a third-generation winery from Marlborough, New Zealand, has announced its exclusive partnership with U.S. importer Quintessential to...

By Nicole Valdez | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ businesses pressed to maintain climate momentum

New Zealand businesses are being pressed to see climate action as a source of competitive strength. The push comes ahead...

By Nicole Valdez | 02 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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