Design Builders Taupō Wins Gold

Design Builders Taupō has been recognised at the 2026 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, with its Beautè Noir showhome receiving both a Gold Award and the GIB Showhome Category Award for the Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau region.

Premium Clean launches Winter Deep Clean Campaign

Premium Clean has launched its Winter Deep Clean campaign across New Zealand, offering households 25% off professional whole-home deep cleaning and move-out cleaning services throughout June, July, and August 2026. The campaign responds to the increased indoor living, heating use, and gradual winter build-up experienced in Kiwi homes during the cooler months.

Kiwi Franchise Sector Looks to US Expansion Lessons as Local Brands Grow

New Zealand’s franchise sector is drawing inspiration from Australian brands expanding into the US, with lessons on systemisation, investor confidence, and operational consistency highlighted at the International Franchise Expo in New York. Local companies like Candoo Crew are applying these insights to strengthen their domestic models, positioning service-based franchises for sustainable nationwide growth.