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Cluck Above the Rest: The Chook Tree Takes Top Tree Title
North Otago’s beloved Chook Tree has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Tree of the Year New Zealand. Chosen by public vote from a shortlist of six finalists, the quirky, chicken-shaped macrocarpa captured the nation’s imagination and topped this year’s record-breaking poll.
Ripyl® Named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025
Ripyl®, the innovative platform redefining business and commerce education, has been named Best Startup at EDUtech 2025 after winning the prestigious Shark Tank Competition. Recognised for its proven impact across 11 countries, Ripyl stood out for delivering curriculum-aligned, teacher-driven resources that empower students with real-world skills. The award cements Ripyl’s commitment to keeping educators and learners at the heart of EdTech, ensuring practical, relevant learning experiences that build critical and entrepreneurial mindsets for tomorrow’s leaders.
AI and Google Ads: A Game-Changer for Digital Marketing
The Web Guys shares expert insights into harnessing cutting-edge AI tools to deliver smarter, faster and more effective results for clients.
Medspartner Support Program for Patients Facing High Drug Costs
Medspartner helps New Zealanders legally access affordable cancer and rare disease drugs from global FDA/EMA-approved manufacturers through guided personal importation and patient support.
Winter Slowdown Drives Tax-Deductible Website Upgrades
With tax returns due 7 July, NZ businesses are urged to invest in website upgrades now. It’s a smart, tax-deductible move during the winter slowdown.
Making First Aid Training More Accessible: MediTrain Launches New Manual
MediTrain is proud to announce the release of its new First Aid Manual, Edition 5, part of a wider commitment to making first aid training accessible, engaging and effective for all learners across New Zealand.
OzLoka® New Zealand Revolutionises Fitness Storage with Customisable Lockers
Elevate your fitness or sports facility with OzLoka® New Zealand’s innovative lockers.
Recycling Week 2025: Identify Opportunities and Lead the Change
Recycling Week 2025 (20–26 October) is New Zealand’s largest waste minimisation and recycling education campaign. This year’s theme, “Identify Opportunities,” empowers businesses, schools, and councils to reduce waste, improve recycling habits, and take action toward a more sustainable New Zealand. Free resources available for all registered participants.
Local Tree Icon – A Finalist for Tree of the Year NZ 2025
One week into voting for New Zealand’s 2025 Tree of the Year, and the competition is already taking root in the hearts of Kiwis nationwide and abroad. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the Year is a celebration of the iconic trees that shape our landscapes, memories, and communities.
Auckland’s Fairy Tree Trails the Field in National Voting
Auckland’s own Fairy Tree, nestled in the heart of the Domain, is currently languishing in last place in the 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition—but there’s still time for a fairy-tale comeback.
Legislative Changes Create Major Tax Savings Opportunity for Thousands of Kiwis and Expat Brits with UK Pensions
Groundbreaking changes to New Zealand’s tax law, coming into effect on 1 April 2026, will create unprecedented opportunity for thousands of Kiwis and British expats with UK pensions to save on tax and transfer sooner.
Voting Opens for 2025 New Zealand Tree of the Year
Tree of the Year NZ 2025 launches this week, inviting the public to vote for their favourite from a shortlist of six remarkable trees across the country. Run by the NZ Notable Trees Trust, Tree of the Year is a celebration of the iconic trees that shape our landscapes, memories, and communities.
Voting is Open for the Nation’s Favourite Bacon and Ham
Support Reuben Sharples and the Aussie Butcher New Lynn Team in the 2025 People’s Choice Awards
Green Geeks on a Mission
Computer Help NZ rolls out the fourth of 31 eco projects to slash carbon emissions.
Fieldays Forestry Hub: ‘Biochar fixes carbon’
Biochar Network New Zealand is delighted to be part of the Forestry Hub again at Fieldays 2025. In New Zealand and internationally, biochar made from forestry residues is used for a variety of regenerative agriculture applications, saving farmers money, and increasing productivity. BNNZ will be demonstrating the principles of pyrolysis & gasification for biochar production over the four days. The BNNZ team will also be presenting in the Forestry Hub main stage on biochar production and its applications to agriculture and the natural environment.
Invercargill to Consider Ethical Procurement
Invercargill City Council has requested a staff report on a proposal to amend its procurement policy to exclude companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements, following a motion from local residents and the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. If adopted, Invercargill would join other New Zealand councils aligning with international law and UN Resolution 2334, aiming to ensure ratepayer funds are spent ethically. The council vote will be scheduled once the report is complete.
Turn Tantrums Into Tales
Struggling to explain big feelings or tricky life lessons to your little one? Now, you can turn everyday parenting challenges into bedtime magic.
R&D Tax Credit Software
TaxTrex is one of the most advanced AI language models platform developed by Swanson Reed, designed to assist New Zealand businesses in efficiently claiming the Research and Development Tax Incentive (RDTI).
OzLoka® Customisable Industrial Storage Locker
OzLoka® New Zealand, a leader in durable storage solutions, has unveiled its pioneering range of industrial storage lockers designed to redefine workplace organisation and security.