Fuel shock makes 2026 the year to run the numbers on solar and EVs
Kiwi families urged to check whether an EV, plug-in hybrid and rooftop solar make financial sense before Christmas.
A Promise Left Unfinished Could Hold the Key to a Smokefree New Zealand
“New Zealand did what very few countries have had the courage to do. It trusted adult smokers with a safer alternative, and the results are there for everyone to see,” New Zealand has an opportunity to create a regulated pathway for nicotine pouches.
Markovina Vineyard Estate Wins Supreme Award at 2026 New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards
Markovina Vineyard Estate, a family-owned vineyard estate and wedding venue in Kumeū, West Auckland, was awarded the supreme award of 2026 Wedding Vendor of the Year at the New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards.
Local indie agency discovers holy grail of advertising
Following a breakthrough discovery, Mad is deploying a master prompt capable of replicating world-class, award-winning print advertising formulas directly onto its platform.
Australia Wants To Switch Off The Algorithm – PVT Space Never Turned It On
As Canberra moves to hand users control over their social feeds, privacy-first platform Pvt.Space says the real fix isn’t a switch — it’s a platform that never needed one.
Announcing NZ’s Top Wedding Venue
Markovina Vineyard Estate Celebrates National Success at 2025 NZ Wedding Industry Awards
Matrix AI Launches Specialist AI Advisory and Training Service
New Zealand AI advisory firm Matrix AI Consulting has launched a specialist AI advisory and workforce training service for engineering, infrastructure and construction organisations, helping businesses adopt tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms safely and practically within everyday workflows.
Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as independent director
Equinox IT has welcomed Victoria MacLennan, a well-respected New Zealand technology leader, to its Board as an independent director, strengthening its governance as the company expands its artificial intelligence, cloud and digital services.
Very Superstitious – Lucky 13 New Works by Ilya Volykhine
Opening 17 September at Exhibitions Gallery of Fine Art,
Very Superstitious is a new solo exhibition of 13 paintings by NZ figurative artist,
Ilya Volykhine. Running for three weeks, the show looks at the small.
superstitious habits people use every day to feel in control.
New Zealand education providers turning to factory-built spaces to manage growing capacity needs
Advance Build says factory-built spaces let NZ schools and ECE centres add classrooms without months of term-time disruption, backed by fixed-price contracts and guaranteed completion dates.
Accredited Roofing Wins 2026 Residential Roof of the Year
Accredited Roofing & Coatings has been awarded Residential Roof of the Year at the 2026 Roofing Association of New Zealand Awards for its work on a technically complex Auckland roofing project.
THERE’S A NEW DUKE IN TOWN
Wairarapa hospitality operators Theo Wijnsma and John Richards officially open The Duke Bar & Restaurant at Aston Norwood Gardens today.
Botica Timber Launches Heritage Timber Profile Matching Service
Botica Timber has launched a dedicated heritage timber profile matching service, helping New Zealand homeowners, builders and restoration specialists recreate original timber details that are no longer available off the shelf.
Ultimate Mechanics Reveals Some Hidden Maintenance EV Costs
Ultimate Mechanics highlights the importance of regular EV maintenance in Auckland to prevent costly repairs and maintain performance. Key areas include the high-voltage and 12V batteries, cooling systems, charging components, software, sensors, tyres, brakes, and suspension.
Premium Clean Exclusive Visitor Offers at Auckland Home Show 2026
Award-winning New Zealand cleaning company, Premium Clean, invites Auckland homeowners to meet its team, explore cleaning solutions and enter special event giveaways
Easier for Wellington Homeowners to Book ROH Tiling Services
ROH Tiling has launched a new website making it easier for Wellington homeowners to view recent work and book owner-operated tiling.
Advanced Group’s 12th Annual Supplier Awards
Advanced Group celebrated its 2026 Supplier Awards at the Remuera Club in Auckland on 29 July, recognising outstanding suppliers across Advanced Security, Advanced Digital, Advanced Communications, Advanced Command, and Advanced Group. Now in its 12th year, the staff-voted awards honoured partners for service quality, innovation, and their contribution to delivering great outcomes for customers.
Premium Clean Outdoor Services Brand for Auckland
Premium Clean Outdoor brings lawn, garden and exterior property maintenance together under one trusted provider, with a long-term roadmap to become an all-in-one outdoor services platform.
Rising Demand for Affordable Used Car Parts
Rising vehicle repair costs are encouraging more Auckland drivers to choose affordable, quality-tested used car parts over expensive new components. JCP Car Parts is meeting this growing demand by supplying reliable recycled automotive parts that help reduce maintenance costs while supporting sustainable vehicle repairs. As cost-conscious and environmentally aware consumers increase, the demand for dependable used car parts across Auckland continues to grow.
Mitchells Nutrition launches NZ Bone Broth Day as an annual reminder to return to real food
New Zealand nutrition brand Mitchells Nutrition is launching NZ Bone Broth Day on 5 August, creating an annual moment to celebrate a longstanding form of traditional nourishment and encourage Kiwis to come back to simple, real food.