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
The Government has announced significant reforms to New Zealand’s health and safety laws, aiming to ease compliance burdens for small businesses while maintaining strong workplace safety standards.
A 17 percent rise in lithium-ion battery related fires was recorded last year according to data from AMI, with mishandling during charging, storage, and disposal being the primary causes.
The recent Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon signals a renewed focus on economic growth, an urgent priority after New Zealand was identified as the worst-performing economy in
Easing inflation and falling cost pressures bring cautious optimism for small businesses in 2025, though challenges like a weak dollar remain on the horizon.
E-invoicing is giving a major boost to New Zealand’s digital transformation journey, with significant steps towards standardisation and adoption that promise to revolutionise business and governme
SME growth strategist, Phil Wicks, explains why October’s 50 basis points OCR cut provides much-needed certainty, enabling business owners to make strategic decisions and prepare for future growth.
Local car shows sometimes unearth more treasures than bigger National events and Motorfest 2024 held in Tauranga in October did not disappoint in that regard.
Safety ratings, in the form of stars, have been used by ANCAP SAFETY to communicate comparable vehicle safety performance since the 1990s. This simple, yet effective method has encouraged vehicle
