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US-China trade war leaves NZ worse off, but still well placed to weather the storm – new modelling

Written by Niven Winchester, Professor of Economics, Auckland University of Technology

Forecasting the potential impact of Donald Trump’s turbulent tariff policies is a fraught business – and fraught for business. The United States president has changed, paused and exempted various categories of goods so often, the only certainty is uncertainty.

On “Liberation Day” (April 2) he famously announced...

RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted official interest rates for the second time this year as it struggles to bring…
The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too
Getty ImagesAs well as checking the news for updates on events in the Middle East, many New Zealanders are also nervously che…
Matt Canavan is keen on income splitting. Here’s what it would mean for couples
Newly elected Nationals leader Matt Canavan has proposed allowing couples with dependent children to split their income for t…
Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?
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Turning AI Curiosity into Real Productivity
Small businesses across Australia are embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) at pace. From drafting marketing content to au…
Social media has supercharged real estate marketing – and made it cheaper. But it also brings risks
Canva, Wikimedia, The Conversation, CC BY-NCWhether using newspaper or television ads, posters or signposts on the front lawn…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Disengaged staff costing business owners millions
New research analysing employee engagement in 26 Australian mechanical repair workshops has discovered disengaged employees are costing business owners tens of thousands of dollars per year. The Boyle Consulting Employee Engagement…
UNSW startup accelerator offers $200K to the next generation of Australian deeptech unicorns
UNSW Founders, Australia’s most recommended startup accelerator, has partnered with fund manager Luminary Partners to invest $200,000 each into 18 startup companies in 2025. This is the biggest public-private collaboration between…
Mark Bouris’ Top Tips for Effective Networking
As Boa App Introduces ‘Chapters’ for Australian Business owners A vocal champion of the power of networking, renowned businessman Mark Bouris is among a bevy of mover-shakers backing Boa App –…

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Australia prides itself on being an innovation economy. We celebrate startups, talk about productivity, and lean into our reputation for punching ...

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), ANZ’s leading AI-enabled small business marketing software platform provider, marks International Women’s Day (IWD) with a bu...

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Leaders across Australia are asking themselves how they can ensure their employees get the most out of AI. We recently conducted research to help an...

Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

A few weeks ago, I was watching the Super Bowl. Traditionally, those halftime ad spots are reserved for the world’s biggest, most established bran...

AIIMS Group and AdVisible merge

Two of Australia’s most established independent agencies unite, creating marketing powerhouse backed by three decades of combined experience ...

US-China trade war leaves NZ worse off, but still well placed to weather the storm – new modelling

RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come

The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too

Matt Canavan is keen on income splitting. Here’s what it would mean for couples

Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?

Turning AI Curiosity into Real Productivity

Social media has supercharged real estate marketing – and made it cheaper. But it also brings risks

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Disengaged staff costing business owners millions

UNSW startup accelerator offers $200K to the next generation of Australian deeptech unicorns

Mark Bouris’ Top Tips for Effective Networking

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

AIIMS Group and AdVisible merge

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security