Business

First home closer than you think?

Saving a 20 per cent deposit can feel like one of the biggest barriers to buying your first home. With rising living costs and property...

Auckland Business Awards – last chance to vote

Time is running out to have your say in the People’s Choice Award category at the upcoming Auckland Business Awards. With various Franklin nominees among...

New station bridge replaces rail level crossings

While similar works in Takanini and Drury remain works in progress, a recently completed bridge at Glen Innes train station is providing an example...

Nats campaign on extending paid parental leave

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other National MPs have announced that, if re-elected in November’s general election, they’ll “gradually” extend paid parental leave from...

Pokeno Bacon – on winning streak

Pokeno Bacon has once again added to its ever-growing pile of accolades thanks to the 2026 NZ Bacon and Ham Awards. Pokeno Bacon has received...

Auckland Business Awards – People’s Choice voting open

Some of the best local businesses are aiming to have their efforts recognised during the upcoming Auckland Business Awards. Voting has opened in one of...

PC1 – local growers at risk?

Waikato’s controversial Plan Change 1 (PC1) will have an impact north of the river, Brendan Balle from the Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) warns. “If...

Locked out – the cost of hacks on businesses

By Jim Birchell For many small businesses, Facebook is more than a social media platform. It’s their shop window, marketing channel, customer service desk...

Illegal dumping in Auckland: We cannot keep going around in circles

By Auckland Councillor and Times Media publisher, Bo Burns Illegal dumping continues to be one of the most frustrating and visible issues facing many...

Q&A with Michael Barnett

For more than three decades, Karaka’s Michael Barnett was one of New Zealand’s most influential business advocates, serving as chief executive of the Auckland Business...