Business Stories
Stories about New Zealand businesses, startups and entrepreneurs building something worth noticing.
12 Best Business Ideas You Can Start in New Zealand in 2026
Practical business ideas and opportunities for New Zealand in 2026 — from food and agriculture to tech and tourism — with real Kiwi examples and honest startup costs.
The Forest School: How Two NZ Teachers Built a Business in the Bush
Gavin and Tennille Murdoch started The Forest School on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast — a nature-based school that grew from a one-day programme into a full charter school opening in 2026.
Sustainable Brands in New Zealand: Fashion, Home, and Food
The best sustainable and eco-friendly brands in New Zealand — from Kowtow and Untouched World in fashion to Ecostore and Allbirds across lifestyle and food.
25 New Zealand Companies Making a Global Mark
Discover 25 innovative New Zealand startups redefining global innovation — from space travel breakthroughs to cloud-based solutions.
How Business Directory Helps New Zealand Businesses Get Found Online
With a modern, user-friendly, and stylish design, Business Directory makes it easy for New Zealand customers to discover, rate, and review local businesses.
The Sharing Economy in New Zealand: Mutu and What Came Next
New Zealand has one of the highest waste rates in the world. Kiwi businesses like Mutu, Designer Wardrobe, and Mevo are building a different model.
Jacinda Ardern’s Record as Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern proved that empathy, decisiveness, and kindness are not weaknesses in leadership. Her record as New Zealand’s Prime Minister changed the conversation globally.
10 Young NZ Entrepreneurs Who Started Early and Built Something Real
Ten New Zealand entrepreneurs who launched businesses in their teens and twenties — from student flats and family kitchens to global scale.
New Zealand’s 2021 Economic Outlook: What We Expected and What Happened
A look at New Zealand’s economic position heading into 2021 — the recovery forecasts, labour market shifts, and business confidence that followed the COVID-19 recession.
EROAD: The NZ Fleet Tech Company Behind Australasia’s Safest Operators
Auckland-based EROAD builds the fleet management technology behind some of New Zealand’s safest transport operators — and their customers have the awards to prove it.
How Graeme Fowler Turned a $20 Million Cheque to Himself Into Reality
How Graeme Fowler turned a $20 million cheque to himself into reality using focus, planning, and the law of attraction.
5 NZ Businesses That Adapted and Thrived During COVID-19
Five New Zealand businesses that turned the COVID-19 pandemic into a reason to innovate — from Countdown’s 300% online surge to a brewery making hand sanitiser.
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