Infoblaze New Zealand

30/08/2026

Ships Ahoy! Cruise season launches

Close to 200,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to arrive to New Zealand this season, a welcome boost for regional tourism, jobs, businesses and communities, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston MP says.

“I was buoyed to welcome the passengers aboard the Crown Princess as she docked in Auckland today, heralding the beginning of a new cruise season,” Louise Upston says.

“After a challenging few years for the sector, there are encouraging signs of renewed confidence. Cruise lines recognise the practical steps Government has taken to make it easier to visit New Zealand, and the stronger coordination between government and industry.....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/118843

16/08/2026

Despite global wine market challenges, New Zealand wineries are finding success offshore through strong relationships, premium positioning, and authentic storytelling.

From Europe and North America to Asia and emerging markets like Brazil and India, demand for New Zealand wine remains strong. The key? Staying close to customers, championing quality over volume, and sharing what makes our wines uniquely New Zealand.

Read the full story from the August / September edition of the New Zealand Winegrower Magazine at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/A-World-of-Opportunity

16/08/2026

Kiwi can do in uncertain times five ways to keep growing

The universe is constantly expanding. Galaxies drift outward, space stretches, and the natural world evolves. In many ways, businesses follow the same principle. They are living systems that grow and adapt through the relationships they build and the value they create.

But what happens when the “Kiwi can-do” spirit meets genuine uncertainty?

Economic shifts and changing consumer behaviours can make growth feel fragile. Many founders respond by pulling back, reducing visibility, or waiting for the “right moment” to act. Yet, uncertainty is often an invitation to grow differently.

Resilient businesses do not just focus on expansion. Instead, they focus on strengthening the conditions that make growth possible. For SMEs, that means staying connected and visible even when the path ahead is misty.

Here are five practical strategies to move your business forward, no matter the economic weather.

1. Stay Relevant by Staying Close to Your Community

Markets shift rapidly and what resonated six months ago may no longer hit the mark. Survival requires active conversation with your community to ensure your value proposition remains sharp. This moves you beyond passive observation and into a space of active listening....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/118686

Manuela Klevisser
NZ Entrepreneur Magazine

08/08/2026

The NZ-India Free Trade Agreement will open new opportunities for New Zealand exporters across a range of sectors, including forestry and wood products.

With more than 95% of New Zealand forestry and wood products set to enter India tariff-free once the agreement enters into force, there is strong potential for Kiwi wood exporters in one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

Our latest article outlines the opportunities for New Zealand wood companies and shares insights to help exporters prepare for success in India. Read the article on myNZTE: https://my.nzte.govt.nz/article/20260723-opportunities-in-indias-wood-market

08/08/2026

ComCom takes Foodstuffs SI to court over alleged anti-competitive conduct

The Commerce Commission will file civil proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island Ltd (FSSI), alleging it implemented and enforced a widespread restriction on independently owned PAK’nSAVE stores discounting selected products.

“The conduct we allege occurred deprives Kiwis of the best possible prices when shopping at their local supermarket and limits competition,” Commerce Commission chair Dr John Small says.

“Under the franchise model, individual South Island PAK’nSAVE supermarkets are supposed to be able to compete on pricing, discounts and promotions.”

“Instead, we allege FSSI applied guidelines and rules that stopped these independently owned and operated supermarkets from offering certain discounts unless they received prior approval.”

The Commerce Commission will argue that the conduct constitutes resale price maintenance, which is illegal and prohibited by section 37 of the Commerce Act. Resale price maintenance prevents retailers from setting their prices below certain levels, which limits competition and can lead to higher prices.....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/118584

Commerce Commission

08/08/2026

01/08/2026

The Kiwi Cleantech Turning Global Plastic Waste into Industrial Adhesives

Each year the world manufactures over 460 million tonnes of virgin plastic and this is expected to triple by 2050, with more than half of it ending up in landfill or choking our landscapes and oceans. It is an environmental catastrophe of our own making, but nestled on Auckland’s North Shore, a tight-knit team of Kiwi scientists and engineers is quietly orchestrating a brilliant revolution.

By rewriting the chemical rules of upcycling, deep tech startup NILO has figured out how to turn mountains of discarded plastic waste into high-performance industrial adhesives, offering a radical solution to a global pollution crisis while taking aim at a multi-billion-dollar manufacturing market.....
http://infoblaze.com/news/details/118509

Mike Maunsell
NZ Entrepreneur Magazine

01/08/2026

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