Trace Finance raises USD $32 million for expansion
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Deloitte New Zealand wins AWS value realisation badge
Clients are increasingly demanding proof that cloud and AI spending is lifting productivity, revenue or cost control, not just adding systems.
Feijoa round-ups boost KiwiSaver contributions to NZD $2.5m
Small purchase round-ups are helping many savers bridge KiwiSaver's contribution gap, with one app projecting NZD $2.5 million this year.
Xero finds New Zealand small business productivity lags
New data show Kiwi small firms generating less per hour than peers in Australia and the UK, as rising costs squeeze margins.
Taiawa Tech Hub adds $14.4 million to Wellington GDP
The hub's second year delivered a 21% rise in output, with independent analysis showing it supported 148 jobs across Wellington.
Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform
Funding will back trials and regulatory work as the New Zealand start-up aims to bring a smaller, reusable insulin device to the US market.
Aon flags New Zealand construction insurance risks
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