Stories
In-depth features, founder profiles, and business stories from across New Zealand. Real journeys, real impact.
business
Bravo Finance: Making Access to Money Less Stressful
Bravo Finance provides pre-approved personal and business loans in New Zealand, making the financing process simple and stress-free.
Noteworthy Staff7 Mar 2024
business
Entrepreneur Resident Visa: Your Path to New Zealand Residency
How the Entrepreneur Resident Visa can secure your permanent residency in New Zealand while contributing to the economy.
Noteworthy Staff5 Mar 2024
business
Kiwi Water Park: How Emily Rutherford Built NZ’s Biggest Inflatable Water Park in Cromwell
Emily Rutherford built New Zealand’s largest inflatable water park on Lake Dunstan in Cromwell — a seasonal family business in the heart of Central Otago.
Noteworthy Staff12 Feb 2024
business
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.
Gideon Banks8 Feb 2024
business
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.
Noteworthy Staff5 Feb 2024
business
Top 10 Eco-Friendly Brands Leading Sustainability in New Zealand
Ten New Zealand brands leading on sustainability across fashion, food, household products, and more — not greenwashing, real practice.
Noteworthy Staff4 Feb 2024
tech
A New Zealand Safety Switch for Cancer Immunotherapy
An innovative safety switch designed at the Malaghan Institute could transform the safety of CAR T-cell therapy and cancer immunotherapy.
Noteworthy Staff1 Feb 2024
food-tech
Daisy Lab: Rethinking Dairy in New Zealand
Daisy Lab is rethinking dairy — producing animal-identical whey proteins using precision fermentation from its base in New Zealand.
Noteworthy Staff23 Jan 2024
business
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.
Noteworthy Staff19 Jan 2024
business
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.
Noteworthy Staff8 Sept 2022
business
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.
Noteworthy Staff25 Jan 2021
business
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.
Noteworthy Staff15 Jan 2021
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