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Stories about New Zealand businesses, startups and entrepreneurs building something worth noticing.
Robotics Plus: The New Zealand Company Building Farm Robots for the World
Robotics Plus is the Tauranga agritech company behind the Prospr farm robot, acquired by Yamaha Motor in 2025 to form the global Yamaha Agriculture.
New Zealand Farm Automation Startups
New Zealand farm automation startups are cutting manual work with robotics, sensors, software and AI. Meet the companies leading the shift.
How Halter Is Turning Farms Into Software-Enabled Businesses
How Halter is bringing software logic to livestock farming — turning collars, pasture and daily decisions into a connected farm operating system.
New Zealand Agritech Companies to Watch
Meet the New Zealand agritech companies building technology for farming, livestock, sustainability and global agriculture — led by Halter.
Halter: The New Zealand Agritech Startup Changing How Farmers Manage Livestock
Halter is a New Zealand agritech company helping farmers manage cattle, pasture and virtual fencing through solar-powered smart collars and software.
The Second Act: What New Zealand's Biggest Founders Did Next
From The Warehouse to Trade Me to My Food Bag, what six of New Zealand's biggest founders did after the win says more about the country than how they won.
Small Business Ideas for New Zealand: 15 You Can Start With Under $5,000
Fifteen small business ideas you can start in New Zealand with less than $5,000. Hands-on, local businesses with real Kiwi examples and honest costs.
15 Best Online Business Ideas in New Zealand in 2026
Fifteen online and internet business ideas that work from home in New Zealand — from ecommerce and freelancing to SaaS and digital products.
How to Find a Tradesperson in New Zealand (Without the Runaround)
A practical guide to finding reliable tradespeople in New Zealand — from personal referrals and trade organisations to online directories.
Why More Kiwi Businesses Are Backing Frontline Services
In an industry full of big promises, Frontline Services is quietly doing things differently — and NZ businesses are noticing.
New Zealand Entrepreneur Visa: 2025 Changes and Residency
The entrepreneur work visa closed to new applicants in 2025. Here is what is still open: the residence pathway for current holders, and the new visa for newcomers.
How to Start a Business in New Zealand: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a business in New Zealand is refreshingly simple by world standards. Here are the actual steps, from choosing a structure to registering with the Companies Office and IRD.
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