Rumors on the internet is a big part of the internet news today in NZ. The latest talk is about New Zealand breweries and CO2 rationing in the business industry.
- Patio Table Candles A Nightly Display
ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things Creating a beautiful nightly display on your patio table with candles is a fantastic way to add ambiance and a touch of magic to your outdoor space. Here’s a breakdown of ideas, styles, and practical tips for making your nightly display shine. 1. The Power of Candle Holders Choosing the right… Read more: Patio Table Candles A Nightly Display - Patio Accessory Outdoor Event Sale Prices
ICYMI: Patio Accessory Things As summer winds down, many retailers are holding sales and clearance events on patio accessories and outdoor event essentials to make room for fall and winter inventory. Here’s a summary of the types of deals you can find right now: Major Retailers and Home Goods Stores What to Look For You… Read more: Patio Accessory Outdoor Event Sale Prices - New Zealand’s busiest house builders: New list reveals Top 10
Numbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.http://dlvr.it/TMLX3y - Patio Table Candles A Nightly Display
Creating a beautiful nightly display on your patio table with candles is a fantastic way to add ambiance and a touch of magic to your outdoor space. Here’s a breakdown of ideas, styles, and practical tips for making your nightly display shine. 1. The Power of Candle Holders Choosing the right candle holders is key… Read more: Patio Table Candles A Nightly Display - Patio Accessory Outdoor Event Sale Prices
As summer winds down, many retailers are holding sales and clearance events on patio accessories and outdoor event essentials to make room for fall and winter inventory. Here’s a summary of the types of deals you can find right now: Major Retailers and Home Goods Stores What to Look For You can find deals on… Read more: Patio Accessory Outdoor Event Sale Prices - New Zealand News Has Brilliant Content IN YOUR POCKET PHONEMany news organizations in New Zealand have developed mobile apps to provide content directly to users’ smartphones. These apps offer a range of features to keep you informed on the go. Some of the most popular news apps and content providers in New Zealand include: Many users appreciate the ability to personalize their news feed,… Read more: New Zealand News Has Brilliant Content IN YOUR POCKET PHONE
- Labour market data: Unemployment hits 5.2%, 16,000 more jobless in past year
New labour market data shows tough times for jobseekers.http://dlvr.it/TMKPXF - NZ wine industry dealt $112m Trump tariff blow
NZ Winegrowers Advocacy says the tariff will go from 10c to around $1.10 per bottle.http://dlvr.it/TMJGWy - Meta, Amazon, IBM, HP: Flexible leasing model at tech titan’s Auckland offices changed
Company leases desk spaces in Britomart, Wynyard Quarter, PwC Tower and Wellington.http://dlvr.it/TMH9qj - Couple take former Pāpāmoa Beach home owner to court as she refuses to leave after mortgagee sale
The woman said she was trying to negotiate with the bank and didn’t consent to the sale.http://dlvr.it/TMGSJP - Butter backlash overlooks farming’s crucial economic role – Bruce Cotterill
OPINION: Why butter prices reflect New Zealand’s agricultural success.http://dlvr.it/TMFdqg - Will NZ reporting season reveal green shoots? – Stock Takes
Will this month’s company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?http://dlvr.it/TMDVHj - Southern Cross Travel Insurance fined $1.1m for misleading discount claims
Discounts were applied only to base premiums, not entire premiums.http://dlvr.it/TMCQl7 - Synlait Milk forecasts reduced loss, improved earnings for 2025
Synlait expects an annual net loss of $27m to $40m, down from a $182.1m loss in 2024.http://dlvr.it/TMBMFF - NZX futures support $10 milk price for 2026 season amid strong demand
NZX futures pricing supports the case for a $10/kg milk price for farmers.http://dlvr.it/TM9Hxf - King Honey in receivership as Me Today fails to find buyer
BNZ have appointed PwC NZ’s Richard Nacey and John Fisk as receivers.http://dlvr.it/TM8HCF - KiwiSaver hardship reveals hidden cost of this economic downturn – Liam Dann
OPINION: We need to look more closely at who is withdrawing their money and why.http://dlvr.it/TM7ckY - Pharmac must shift from being a gatekeeper of cost to an enabler of health – Cecilia Robinson
OPINION: Its role can no longer be confined to doing more with less.http://dlvr.it/TM6vSp - Tesla’s sales fall most for a decade in another rough quarter
Shares were little changed, erasing earlier gains in extended trading.http://dlvr.it/TM4pmd - Reserve Bank chairman Neil Quigley responds to allegations around Adrian Orr’s resignation
Nicola Willis tries to keep her distance.http://dlvr.it/TM3ksV - SkyCity applies for 15-year Queenstown casino licence renewal
Internal Affairs, Police, Companies Office and Insolvency Service have cited no issues.http://dlvr.it/TM2hQg - Inflation up 2.7% in 12 months to June 2025, but quarter rise lower than expected
The consumer price index increased 2.7% in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter.http://dlvr.it/TM1j97 - Mike Greer Homes bucks house-building slump
‘We just build them and worry about selling them later. We do well in a tougher market.’http://dlvr.it/TM14rl - Former Christchurch Hunters and Collectors building transformed from ‘Dirty 30’ eyesore after the earthquake
The former Hunters and Collectors building has been transformed.http://dlvr.it/TM0PG8 - Waipareira Trust wins legal point against Charities Board but fails to quash deregistration notice
The Waipareira Trust argued the Charities Board was improperly constituted.http://dlvr.it/TLzQ2h - Lower Hutt restaurant Well Sushi fined $30,000 for exploiting vulnerable migrant worker
The man, who was on a sponsored work visa, was owed more than $50,000 in wage arrears.http://dlvr.it/TLyN3H - Why the Regulatory Standards Bill matters for property rights – Richard Prebble
OPINION: Property rights are a cornerstone of liberal democracy, but not in New Zealand.http://dlvr.it/TLxKF7 - Auckland must boost transport, housing to stay competitive: Report
Auckland relies heavily on cars due to limited transport options.http://dlvr.it/TLwGdR - Butlers Chocolate Cafe closes: What went wrong, who’s owed money?
Butlers Chocolate Cafe closed its New Zealand stores after 18 years.http://dlvr.it/TLvH64 - Gig economy on trial as Uber fights drivers’ employee status – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: The Government is already moving to tighten up who an employee is.http://dlvr.it/TLtdD5 - Dilworth Trust wins court case to evict Auckland retiree over leasehold fee arrears
The Dilworth Trust increased the annual leasehold fee from $45,000 to $202,000 per year.http://dlvr.it/TLswsw - ’76 Comeback Special
Music Video, 1995 Mustang-driving vixen Celia Mancini pulls the punches in this lo-fi but high energy clip, which evokes 60s era heroines Emma Peel (The Avengers) and Modesty Blaise. The legendary King Loser vocalist dispatches a series of unfortunate victims, who may look familiar to close followers of the band. Mancini speeds off wearing a… Read more: ’76 Comeback Special - Ryman Healthcare releases latest quarterly sales: CEO says situation improving
Ryman’s performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.http://dlvr.it/TLrvB6 - Number of New Zealanders leaving for Australia in 2024 highest in more than a decade
New Zealanders continue to leave the country in record numbers.http://dlvr.it/TLqnhw - The House Within
Film, 2024, (Trailer) With a body of work spanning six decades and over 30 books of fiction, poetry, and memoir, Fiona Kidman has become one of New Zealand’s celebrated authors. This feature-length documentary draws a contemplative portrait of the writer’s inner world, and the lifetime that has shaped her stories. Captured at 83-years-old in her… Read more: The House Within - Prime horticultural land: Industry says more work needed to protect it
“We need to create a legal framework that protects production.”http://dlvr.it/TLpgSF - Mercury NZ signs long-term energy supply deal with packaging giant Visy
The deal will support Mercury to build more renewable power generation.http://dlvr.it/TLnYWY - High Country
Television, 1980, (Full Length) Roving musterer Jocko (Bruce Allpress) rides into a heap of trouble in the pilot for what would become blue ribbon drama series Jocko. Ambitious businessman James Cameron (Peter McCauley) has big plans for a prestigious high country Hereford cattle stud founded by headstrong Sam Barnett (Derek Hardwick). Only corrupt manager Jack White… Read more: High Country - Lease termination for unused Three Waters Auckland office costs taxpayers $2.2m
DIA’s Sale St office housed the Three Waters programme until March 2024.http://dlvr.it/TLmVFm - I have been left out of my father’s will what should I do? – The Ex-Files
OPINION: I would prefer not to go through the court system so what are my options?http://dlvr.it/TLlrF0 - Newshub – Live at 6pm – Final Episode (5 July 2024)
Television, 2024, (Full Length) In April 2024 media conglomerate Warner Bros Discovery confirmed the closure of the Newshub newsroom. At 6pm on 5 July, Newshub delivered its final prime time bulletin. Presenters Samantha Hayes and Mike McRoberts keep their emotions in check to deliver the day’s big stories, including government funding for cancer drugs and… Read more: Newshub – Live at 6pm – Final Episode (5 July 2024) - Tourism Holdings forecasts $27m-$34m profit amid US market challenges
The business says it may need to make a goodwill impairment on its US assets.http://dlvr.it/TLk5HH - Tesla’s slump in sales accelerates as EV tax credit’s future looks shaky
Tesla’s global sales dropped 13.5% in the second quarter.http://dlvr.it/TLhvDt - Fiji’s path to equality offers lessons for New Zealand’s race debate – Richard Prebble
OPINION: Fiji’s 2013 Constitution ended the race-based electoral system.http://dlvr.it/TLggjX - I Am Living with HIV (First Episode)
Television, 2018, (Full Length) After a chance encounter with a travelling musician in 1993, Marama Mullen had no idea her life was about to change forever. Peter Mwai hid the fact he was HIV-positive and had knowingly infected multiple women, including Marama. In the first episode of documentary series I Am, Marama shares a candid… Read more: I Am Living with HIV (First Episode) - Media Insider: ‘Needs to grow … a bigger set of balls’ – BSA rejects complaint about Newstalk ZB’s Ryan Bridge’s reference to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
A listener said the phrase was vulgar and disrespectful to the Prime Minister’s office.http://dlvr.it/TLfKNZ - Property v Bitcoin: Exploring which is best for Kiwi investors – Darcy Ungaro
Bitcoin’s value has surged to over US$100,000 since 2012.http://dlvr.it/TLdHNB - The Good Word – Series Three
Television, 2011, (Full Length Episodes) Literature — local and global — is celebrated and critiqued in the third season of The Good Word. Across 15 episodes, presenter Emily Perkins hosts a book club where three panelists provide their thoughts on a novel. Actor Jennifer Ward-Lealand , ex censor Bill Hastings and broadcaster Gordon McLauchlan are… Read more: The Good Word – Series Three - Australia’s age assurance trial shows path for NZ online safety – Cecilia Robinson
OPINION: Age estimation can be off by 18 months, posing some challenges.http://dlvr.it/TLcfpB - The ToolShed’s rise: From one van to 30 stores nationwide
The Giles family remains deeply involved, with Graeme’s son and nephew in key roles.http://dlvr.it/TLbym7 - L’Oréal boosts NZ operations with new $6m South Auckland distribution centre
L’Oréal’s NZ sales hit $180m in 2024, commanding 26% of the beauty market.http://dlvr.it/TLZy3p - Dairy exports vital for NZ economy despite butter price concerns: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
Opinion: If the export income increases, New Zealanders are better off.http://dlvr.it/TLYt0H - Financial Markets Authority to crack down on bankers, advisers and lawyers amid uptick in mortgage fraud
FMA also concerned about migrants being conned by financial advisers.http://dlvr.it/TLXmx9 - Auditor-General: New Zealand energy sector needs more investment for reliability
Achieving net zero by 2050 will require increased spending in the electricity sector.http://dlvr.it/TLWjYl - Fletcher Building joint venture resolves dispute with NZTA over Puhoi motorway delay
Fletcher Building says it will gain $56 million from the Puhoi motorway settlement.http://dlvr.it/TLVfz8 - I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence too – The Ex-Files
OPINION: The court discourages involving children in disputes, to protect their welfare.http://dlvr.it/TLTzbY - Milk and bread to the door? Supermarkets adapt as small order deliveries take off
Supermarkets like FreshChoice Epsom now stay open until 9pm for online orders.http://dlvr.it/TLTHhd - Media Insider: Philip Polkinghorne pitches a book; TVNZ v Sky for Olympic TV rights; Can Brad Pitt and Formula 1 film turbocharge NZ’s box office?
Can Brad Pitt and F1 turbocharge NZ’s box office? TVNZ boss opens up on finances.http://dlvr.it/TLSHPx - Multi-millionaire Auckland landlord questions Healthy Homes standards for rentals
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.http://dlvr.it/TLRFTY - Israel-Iran attacks: Israel to begin bringing back citizens stranded abroad
All of Israel’s commercial aircraft were sent outside of the country.http://dlvr.it/TLQ7Hk - Hart family business Walter & Wild acquires Hansells Masterton out of receivership
Walter & Wild, the new owner, initially placed Hansells into receivership.http://dlvr.it/TLP2wc - How to access KiwiSaver funds after separation – The Ex-Files
OPINION: I can’t afford to pay out my ex-partner – what can I do?http://dlvr.it/TLMKtV - Repco NZ pays $123m dividend to US owner, defies economic funk with big profits
Repco’s profits have doubled to $30m since 2019.http://dlvr.it/TLLcKG - Air India plane crash: Indian aviation’s close connection with New Zealand and student pilots
Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.http://dlvr.it/TLKXks - Retail spending dips as Kiwis tighten belts in May
Economist Satish Ranchhod says retail spending likely to remain ‘soft for a while’.http://dlvr.it/TLJSXH - Jetstar ditches Singapore-based operator for more New Zealand, Australia focus
Aircraft will be redeployed to New Zealand and Australia from Asia.http://dlvr.it/TLHLP8 - Opinion: China offers NZ certainty and long-term prosperity – Ambassador Wang Xiaolong
Opinion: ‘The key to our success lies in dialogue, collaboration and mutual benefit.’http://dlvr.it/TLGFsj - Spark delays 3G shutdown, Commerce Commission fields multiple complaints about retailers still selling 3G devices
Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G.http://dlvr.it/TLFG2r - Commercial property versus residential: Scott O’Neill shares insights – Nadine Higgins
Commercial property yields in NZ range from 5% to 8.38%, higher than residential.http://dlvr.it/TLDcPb - First look: James Kirkpatrick Group starts building $1b Wiri warehouse hub
Heir’s vision becomes a reality: ‘Dad wanted this to be the best’ – James Kirkpatrick jnr.http://dlvr.it/TLCvSQ - Media Insider: Stuff removes fake video of ‘delivery driver’ eating food on doorstep; Major moves and departures in advertising industry; Radio Awards – Heather du Plessis-Allan’s big win
Heather du Plessis-Allan’s big night at Radio Awards; TVNZ drops award-winning series.http://dlvr.it/TLBsKB - Jeffrey Epstein invested with Peter Thiel, and his estate is reaping millions
New York Times:http://dlvr.it/TL9l5F - Are errands and household tasks OK on a slow workday?
New York Times: Is it ok do the laundry or start cooking dinner during work time?http://dlvr.it/TL8ZSt - NZME targets $12m savings as shareholders vote on Steven Joyce joining board as chair
Shareholders vote on a new look board, including former National MP Steven Joyce.http://dlvr.it/TL7PCK - Mental health support at work is not optional – Peter Simunovich
OPINION: Businesses invested in mental health during the pandemic but many are regressing.http://dlvr.it/TL6F7m - From foster care to own boss: How teen mum Alicia McKay defied the odds
At 36, Alicia McKay is an internationally successful consultant, author and speaker.http://dlvr.it/TL5RzF - Healthcare turf war: The tussle for public funds in the business of general practice
Family practice funding feud: a fight for public money.http://dlvr.it/TL4hTM - Smith & Caughey’s closure sparks retail frenzy and nostalgia
The store’s ‘End of an Era Sale’ began on Wednesday, attracting lines around the block.http://dlvr.it/TL3hfk - Media Insider podcast: Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith on RNZ ratings, TVNZ financials and the state of his industry reforms
Media Insider podcast: Minister’s advice to RNZ – never lose sight of core radio business.http://dlvr.it/TL2gkx - Joint venture: Three medical cannabis firms propose roll-up into one united firm
Three major NZ cannabis firms plan to merge into Helius Health by June.http://dlvr.it/TL1cbS - Cast Aluminium Bistro Table And Chairs SetICYMI: Patio Accessory Things The set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKzxPv
- Tired of political attacks, Elon Musk turns back to Mars and autonomous cars
The billionaire is disenchanted with Washington and worried about his safety, sources say.http://dlvr.it/TKzZyY - Cast Aluminium Bistro Table And Chairs SetThe set is perfect for any size garden, this bistro set is made from cast aluminium and is perfectly sized for two people to dine. The set would look great on a patio or decking area and would be ideal for enjoying those summer evenings outdoors from Charles Bentley.http://dlvr.it/TKyvl1http://dlvr.it/TKz7ZT
- How solar and batteries fit with Meridian Energy, NZ’s biggest hydro generator
Meridian’s Ruakākā Bess is NZ’s first large-scale grid battery storage system.http://dlvr.it/TKyvkp - Karaka homeowner complains of loud sounds from cladding on new $1.27m home, builder says nothing wrong
Sound’s a known behaviour of the product and not a sign of a defect, says Fletcher Living.http://dlvr.it/TKyChw - Budget 2025: $4.95b for agriculture to drive growth and innovation
‘When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.’http://dlvr.it/TKx9y4 - Media Insider: RNZ funding to be slashed by $18m over next four years, minister expects stronger audience reach, trust levels
Government announces a boost for regional journalism; RNZ faces $18m cut over four years.http://dlvr.it/TKw4N0 - ACC’s sexual abuse liability at risk of becoming another pay equity fiscal cliff – Richard Prebble
OPINION: Politicians need to learn budgeting lessons from pay equity disaster.http://dlvr.it/TKtztv - Callaghan Innovation lays off start-up support team, Auckland mayor makes tech grab
Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan’s commercialisation team.http://dlvr.it/TKspxm - Budget 2025’s tricky balance of surplus and growth challenges – Hayden Wilson
Opinion: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?http://dlvr.it/TKrfwN - Employment law changes are a setback for NZ workers – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: The Government is waging war on employment rights.http://dlvr.it/TKqsV2 - Pay equity ‘underhand move’ erodes democracy in NZ – Dellwyn Stuart
The Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.http://dlvr.it/TKq2sy - On the Up: NZ e-learning firm Chameleon signs TikTok, ANZ, NRL
Founder realises he has a blind spot – then corrects it.http://dlvr.it/TKntNz - Fishing company Sanford doubles half year profit to $34m
The result comes off the back of good returns for Sanford’s salmon farming operation.http://dlvr.it/TKmk17 - Why the Waitangi Tribunal ‘should be disestablished’ – Richard Prebble
OPINION: Parliament needs to return to original purpose of Crown honouring promises.http://dlvr.it/TKlXJX - Allevia Hospital Epsom project is NZ’s biggest private hospital expansion
It will be NZ’s only private hospital with both intensive care and high-dependency units.http://dlvr.it/TKkL7F - Media Insider: Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls to join TVNZ as business correspondent, replacing Katie Bradford
Walls has been ZB political editor since January 2023.http://dlvr.it/TKjBpF - Auckland couple’s struggle after sudden job losses and redundancy payout battle
Now Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.http://dlvr.it/TKhR3Y - Media Insider: From heartbreak emerges an enduring media legacy – Globox digital billboard firm acquired by Lumo
‘It allows me to focus on myself and the kids and figure out life without Allan.’http://dlvr.it/TKgc1n - NZ avocado industry eyes North America, Asia for export growth
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.http://dlvr.it/TKfScC