Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says Northland is leading the charge in capitalising on its abundant energy resources and hopes the rest of the country will be encouraged to follow its example.

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has opened applications for its newly expanded Mentoring for Diversity programme. The programme aims to improve diversity in New Zealand boardrooms by developing board-ready talent.

Leading specialist business solutions providers Brunton (NZ) Ltd and Enprise Solutions have been recognised as the MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partner of the Year 2014, it was announced at the awards ceremony in Gold Coast, Australia this week.

Destination Great Lake Taupō (DGLT) Board Chair, Ray Salter has announced today that Damian Coutts has been appointed to the position of General Manager for Destination Great Lake Taupō.

The New Zealand Infant Formula Industry has suffered significantly in the last few years due to the Fonterra whey protein issue and the new regulations for Infant Formula entering the Chinese market.

The Commerce Commission has used the new enforcement tools granted as part of the Consumer Law Reform last year to issue infringement notices for the first time to motor vehicle dealers in Auckland and Christchurch.

Integration and EDI specialists Flow Software’s plans to enter North America have taken a significant leap forward by entering into a collaborative agreement with San Diego State University (SDSU).

By Ric Spooner (Chief Market Analyst, CMC Markets)

Markets look set for a day of consolidation as traders mark time waiting for tonight’s US jobs data.

The newspaper industry has appointed BBC executive Brian Hill to head the Newspaper Publishers’ Association and its marketing and Sales arm News Works NZ.

Technology is speeding up the commoditisation of many industries and thanks to a boutique New Zealand law firm, the legal profession is the latest to feel the momentum of change.