Hyundai New Zealand will commence trial for their first hydrogen powered truck, the Xcient FCEV due to land later this month. Hyundai New Zealand general manager, Adny Sinclair says, “As a Kiwi owned company, we are big believers of implementing alternative fuel technology here in New Zealand.” “We have championed this through the introduction of […]

Korean automotive giant has announced that it will convert its entire range of vehicles sold in Europe to electric power by 2035. The “Blue Carbon” project will focus on restoring and preserving the ecosystems off the coast of Korea. To assist, Kia plans to reduce it carbon emissions by 97 per cent by 2045. “For […]

A New Zealand oral care company is all smiles after a partnership with a Chinese influencer saw its sales go through the roof ahead of the Singles’ Day holiday. Auckland-based company Grin Natural sold 115,000 toothpastes in 115 seconds in China during an online event with Austin Li, known as the “Lipstick King” in the […]

Auckland-based educational software startup Kami, last week named the fastest-growing company in New Zealand in the Deloitte Fast50, has celebrated by giving each of its staff a $10,000 bonus. Kami was founded in 2013 by three Auckland university students looking for a way to digitally streamline their note-taking. The app has now been used in […]

The APEC [Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation] Chief Executive’s Summit will be opened by New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda Ardern. The Summit, delivered online or virtually, will be held on 11 – 12 November and includes all 21 APEC member countries. New Zealand last hosted APEC in 1999, when the country was visited by then United States […]

Shane Marsh and James McEniery are two kiwis who, due to Covid-19 returned home to New Zealand from Singapore. The pair have just launched a digital wallet which they believe will enable individuals and businesses alike to make contactless payments. Their app called “Dosh,” a colloquialism for money, instant payments to businesses for goods and […]

Hospitality New Zealand welcomes the Government’s move to extend Working Holiday and SSE work visas by six months to allow onshore migrants to help fill labour shortages over summer. “This is great news for the hospitality sector with the start of the high season just two months away,” says Chief Executive Julie White. “This is […]

Movement between Alert Level Boundaries is restricted. There are Police check points to stop unnecessary travel. New Zealanders should continue to ensure their movement over the boundaries is for essential purposes only. An Alert Level Boundary separates areas of New Zealand that are at different Alert Levels. Workers will need to show proof that they […]

At Alert Levels 2, 3 and 4, most workers who interact with the public must wear a face covering. This includes workers who: Are delivering goods or food to homes, but only while they are out of the vehicle. Serve customers at a cafe, restaurant, bar, or any other businesses or service that serves food […]

Flexible working conditions are being seen as an important tool to prevent New Zealand tech companies from losing staff to big overseas firms. Christchurch-based Jade Software, which is looking for 25 New Zealand based staff, said it had recently lost people to Australia. With the company now in growth mode in what is a tight […]