SMEs
Kiwibank has a public policy wind behind it as it sails into business banking
Academics say 'global best practice' in helping small businesses survive the effects of a roiled economic environment is to partner them with Government programs and universities
16th Aug 25, 9:25am
Academics say 'global best practice' in helping small businesses survive the effects of a roiled economic environment is to partner them with Government programs and universities
Despite OCR cuts, small businesses ‘yet to see the expected boost to consumer and business activity’ but agricultural sector sees sales grow - Xero
31st Jul 25, 5:00am
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Despite OCR cuts, small businesses ‘yet to see the expected boost to consumer and business activity’ but agricultural sector sees sales grow - Xero
‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing
29th Jul 25, 5:00am
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‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing
The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says
28th Jul 25, 2:00pm
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The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says
UBS analysts anticipate that the Australian banks will likely respond over time to the card surcharges removal by raising cardholder fees, reducing rewards on credit cards, and potentially increasing interest rates
17th Jul 25, 5:20pm
UBS analysts anticipate that the Australian banks will likely respond over time to the card surcharges removal by raising cardholder fees, reducing rewards on credit cards, and potentially increasing interest rates
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The Commerce Commission's final decision on card interchange fees delivers only $90 million in consumer savings, down from $260 million
17th Jul 25, 8:59am
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The Commerce Commission's final decision on card interchange fees delivers only $90 million in consumer savings, down from $260 million
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Aimed at small businesses, Xero's Stripe-integrated Tap to Pay for contactless payments comes to New Zealand; plus BNZ Payap update
30th May 25, 11:56am
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Aimed at small businesses, Xero's Stripe-integrated Tap to Pay for contactless payments comes to New Zealand; plus BNZ Payap update
Rick Jones calls for a government campaign to encourage more young people to start businesses
24th May 25, 10:07am
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Rick Jones calls for a government campaign to encourage more young people to start businesses
People who haven't repaid Small Business Cashflow loans will start facing substantial default interest from next month
12th May 25, 12:57pm
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People who haven't repaid Small Business Cashflow loans will start facing substantial default interest from next month
Reserve Bank's latest credit conditions survey shows while mortgage demand has increased, poor economic conditions and higher unemployment rates are likely to remain headwinds
27th Apr 25, 6:30am
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Reserve Bank's latest credit conditions survey shows while mortgage demand has increased, poor economic conditions and higher unemployment rates are likely to remain headwinds
Inland Revenue reminds businesses with small business cashflow loans from 2020 the repayment deadline is near
17th Mar 25, 9:48am
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Inland Revenue reminds businesses with small business cashflow loans from 2020 the repayment deadline is near
Money transfer company Wise asks MPs to mandate price transparency for international money transfers
29th Jan 25, 12:12pm
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Money transfer company Wise asks MPs to mandate price transparency for international money transfers
Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules
28th Jan 25, 2:38pm
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Labour says new Economic Growth Minister should focus on helping small businesses access capital, not ‘tinker’ with digital nomad visa rules
Changes to corporate law should benefit NZ as a whole and not narrowly focus on the prevailing governmental agenda, Lynn Buckley & Peter Underwood say
23rd Jan 25, 10:10am
Changes to corporate law should benefit NZ as a whole and not narrowly focus on the prevailing governmental agenda, Lynn Buckley & Peter Underwood say