The Monetary Policy Committee has agreed to leave the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.50 per cent. The New Zealand economy continues to evolve as anticipated by the Monetary Policy…
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding everyone to check their smoke alarms are working and in the right places this Daylight-Saving weekend. “When you’re sleeping, you can’t smell smoke,…
Yesterday, we reported on the United Nations’ new index regarding food waste internationally. The Food Waste Index Report said households and businesses disposed of more than one trillion dollars’ worth…
Households worldwide threw away one billion meals every day in 2022, according to a new study by the United Nations. In the newly published Food Waste Index Report, the UN…
Stats NZ figures showed New Zealand’s economy in recession over the second half of last year, so if you’re feeling the pinch, you’re not alone. Aotearoa’s GDP decreased in the…
The Internet is packed with articles about decreasing screen time and digital detoxing, but when will we actually become critical and meaningful about it? This article aims to do just…
The UN General Assembly has recently adopted a resolution to promote ‘safe, secure, and trustworthy’ AI systems. The Assembly recognised AI systems’ potential to accelerate and enable progress towards reaching…
World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April each year. The theme in 2024 is “My health, my right.” The World Health Organisation is calling for action to ensure that…
Research group The Disinformation Project says that safety concerns that led to the cancellation of two rainbow story time events at community libraries are evidence of disinformation’s growing impact in…
Act Party MP Cameron Luxton has continued the debate on Easter trading limitations, saying New Zealanders are frustrated over the weekend’s restrictions on trading and have his full support. “Kiwis…
Easter trading hours and rules are a common debate that springs up like the bunny at this time of the year. Shop owners say change is welcome, as do Retail…
Consumer and climate activists have once again accused New Zealand’s biggest fuel retailer, Z Energy, of greenwashing. This follows legal action late last year, in which Consumer NZ sought declarations…
Westpac NZ has introduced an account block to support customers who are struggling with online gambling issues. From 26 June to 25 September 2023, Westpac customers spent $136.8 million with…
The entrepreneurial spirit. It’s that fire that drives innovation and keeps you hustling. It’s what keeps you up at night. It’s the cutting edge. It’s the confused yet excited stare…
Striking the right balance between being personal and professional at work can be tricky. Sharing who you are as a person—that you were sad about the weekend cricket, that your…
Customers today expect brands to understand them and their needs. Generic marketing no longer cuts it; hyper-personalised marketing is the next level. It’s no longer a luxury but a norm.…
Building a solid personal brand is essential for anyone looking to establish themselves in a field, grow their business, or connect with like-minded people online. But with so much focus…
