Kiwi Small Business Award Results

The finalists in The David Awards 2017 have been named. “If these Awards are any indication of the state of New Zealand’s small business sector, then we certainly have every reason to be optimistic about the future!”, enthuses Judge Glenn Baker. “The judges were inspired and impressed by the stories, the passion and the stand-out results being achieved by the finalists.”

Entrepreneur launches Business Club

Debra Chantry has weathered many a storm as an entrepreneur. With her latest project – The Common – she’s determined to support other business owners to succeed through the introduction of a community workspace & business membership club, nicknamed “The Entrepreneurs Playground”.

Maintenir wins pulp mill maintenance contract

Maintenir Limited has been awarded the trade services maintenance contract for the Kinleith and Tasman Pulp and Paper Mills, located near Tokoroa and Kawerau and operated by Oji Fibre Solutions. Maintenir will provide the majority of the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and stores services across the two main manufacturing sites, under a $40m plus long-term maintenance agreement from April 2017.

MyTax Wins Service Excellence Award

A rapidly growing Nelson tech firm has been recognised as the country’s leading personal taxation agent, winning a service excellence award in a nationwide survey. Locally owned mytax.co.nz which employs more than 40 Nelson staff is an IRD approved, online tax agent service which helps Kiwis recover outstanding refunds.