Business Stories
Stories about New Zealand businesses, startups and entrepreneurs building something worth noticing.
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Business Directories in New Zealand: Where to List and Why
The top 10 business directories in New Zealand to boost your online presence, improve SEO, and get found by more customers.
Noteworthy Staff22 Oct 2024
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10 Myths About Entrepreneurship — Challenged by NZ Founders
Common myths about starting a business, challenged by real New Zealand entrepreneurs who have actually done it.
Noteworthy Staff24 Mar 2024
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What It Means to Be a Freelancer: A Guide for the Kiwi Professional
What does freelancing mean in New Zealand's gig economy? A guide to building a successful freelance career as a Kiwi professional.
Noteworthy Staff15 Mar 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Noteworthy Staff4 Feb 2024
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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
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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
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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
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