Tyrewise, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national scheme for collecting and recycling tyres, has released its first annual report – marked by millions of tyres collected, thousands of registered partners,
Nearly half of New Zealand’s small business owners have considered giving up their venture because of stress, with the end of the financial year compounding what Xero is calling an “emotional tax”
New Zealand businesses are entering 2026 with renewed optimism – but not without restraint – as fresh data points to improving confidence alongside continued pressure on demand, margins and consume
Coalition loyalty schemes promise scale and savings, but in reality they erode brand identity, dilute data advantages and lock retailers into costly, restrictive models.
The government has announced that the existing Secondary School NCEA qualification framework is to be replaced, eliminating many of the most criticised aspects of it.
Retailers and small businesses across New Zealand are preparing for a major shift in how they manage electronic payment costs, following the Government’s announcement of a nationwide ban on in-store...
The government has announced that Cabinet has agreed to a series of important legislative changes to enable the transition of New Zealand’s 3.5 million light vehicles to paying for the roading netw
In a country where one dominant player in the online used car marketplace has become the default for car listings, one legacy brand is shaking up the status quo. Auto Trader has staged a remarkable...
Tony Falkenstein, ONZM, Founder and Chief Executive of Just Life Group, has built a long-standing reputation for smart business thinking. Here, he offers some practical and candid advice for SME...
Government has listened to the automotive industry and promised that work-based training will return to industry hands, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says.
Most people in the automotive industry have a love of things automotive and technical related and here at Motor Equipment News we are the same – unrepentant petrolheads from the age of 15 when we c
