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Tough Christmas Ahead For Small Businesses

Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 11:42 am | Buy NZ Made

Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says rising costs, economic uncertainty, and ongoing global challenges have put immense pressure on small businesses across the country. More >>

Call To Back Kiwi As Insolvencies Soar

Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 8:43 am | Buy NZ Made

New Zealand businesses are facing unprecedented challenges, with data indicating a concerning number of companies entering liquidation in April. More >>

10,000 Reasons To Back Small Business

Tuesday, 12 December 2023, 11:06 am | Buy NZ Made

Concerning data from IRD reveals more than 10,000 Small Business Cashflow Scheme loans are in default, totalling $177m in debt. Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler says shopping and supporting local has never been more important. "The ... More >>

SMEs Feeling The Squeeze

Monday, 20 November 2023, 10:47 am | Buy NZ Made

Several data points paint an unfavourable picture for small businesses in the lead up to Christmas this year: Company liquidations are up 40% on the same period last year and online retailers currently have the highest rate of business failure (Centrix); ... More >>

Buy NZ Made Strengthens Brand Protection With Acquisition Of Logo Hunter

Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 10:32 am | Buy NZ Made

Buy New Zealand Made has acquired cutting edge trademark detection tool Logo Hunter, ensuring the authenticity of New Zealand-made products is protected. Logo Hunter is an AI platform designed by Wellington-based Arcanum to detect and monitor trademark ... More >>

Little Joy For SMEs In 2023 Budget

Thursday, 18 May 2023, 2:59 pm | Buy NZ Made

Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says small businesses were hoping for more support from this year’s budget. "Small businesses have shown resilience to get through the past year, dealing with natural disasters and skills and labour ... More >>

Wellington’s Falling Lamps The Tip Of The Procurement Iceberg

Thursday, 13 April 2023, 11:46 am | Buy NZ Made

The Buy New Zealand Made Campaign is concerned by local and central government procurement practices which appear to prioritise price over quality and longevity. Executive director Dane Ambler says news that Wellington Council will likely be slammed with ... More >>

Consumers Demand More From Manufacturers

Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 10:04 am | Buy NZ Made

Consumers are actively seeking products from companies that make an effort to reduce emissions and ethically manufacture goods, new research reveals. The research, commissioned by Buy NZ Made, reveals 92 percent of New Zealanders believe sourcing ethically manufactured ... More >>

Show Your Support For NZ Business Tomorrow

Sunday, 20 November 2022, 1:18 pm | Buy NZ Made

Monday November 21 is NZ Made Day, when Kiwis are encouraged to purchase locally-made items from participating retailers and manufacturers to give small businesses a boost in the lead up to Christmas. Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler says storm ... More >>

Kiwis Urged To Keep Loving Local

Thursday, 25 August 2022, 10:43 am | Buy NZ Made

Kiwis must continue to support small businesses to avoid widespread financial pressures, Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says. "It’s great that we are taking steps back to normality but small businesses are still battling with the pressures ... More >>

Kiwis Urged To Shop Local This Christmas

Friday, 19 November 2021, 9:33 am | Buy NZ Made

Kiwi shoppers are urged to share the love this New Zealand Made Day, after one of the most testing periods ever for Kiwi retailers and manufacturers. New Zealand Made Day, on November 21, is the day Kiwis are encouraged to buy at least one locally ... More >>

Buy NZ Made Challenges Businesses To ‘embrace Their Weird’ In Covid-19 Recovery

Monday, 18 May 2020, 8:45 am | Buy NZ Made

Buy NZ Made has launched a campaign challenging New Zealand businesses, manufacturers and producers to ‘make their way out’ of our current tough times, by finding their niche and seizing the opportunity that Covid-19 has presented. “Covid-19 ... More >>

Survey gives heart to Kiwi business

Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 10:13 am | Buy NZ Made

Love Local’ research shows more people want to buy New Zealand-made products and services once the Covid-19 crisis is over. More >>

Survey gives heart to Kiwi business

Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 10:13 am | Buy NZ Made

Love Local’ research shows more people want to buy New Zealand-made products and services once the Covid-19 crisis is over. More >>

Buy NZ Campaign Gets New Executive Director

Thursday, 31 May 2018, 7:01 pm | Buy NZ Made

Experienced business, marketing and e-commerce specialist Ryan Jennings has joined the BusinessNZ team as Executive Director of the Buy New Zealand Made Campaign. More >>

Taranaki Engineering Company Carac is NZ Ultimate Hero

Thursday, 21 December 2017, 10:56 am | Buy NZ Made

Taranaki engineering specialist Carac Group has beaten hundreds of other New Zealand companies to secure the Buy NZ Made Ultimate Hero Award for 2017 – confirming it as one of the most innovative and successful New Zealand Made companies in the country. More >>

Plenty happening to Celebrate NZ Food in July

Thursday, 19 June 2014, 12:15 pm | Buy NZ Made

New Zealand food will be showcased throughout July with a range of initiatives planned for Buy NZ Made’s “Food Month”. More >>

NZ Made Food & Drink Big Winners at People’s Choice Awards

Friday, 1 November 2013, 3:47 pm | Buy NZ Made

The overall winners of the Buy NZ Made People’s Choice Awards, in association with TSB Bank, have been announced at SKYCITY Auckland this evening. It appears that the way to a Kiwi’s heart is through their stomach, with 15 of the 20 finalists being ... More >>

Still time for Kiwis to have their say

Monday, 14 October 2013, 11:16 am | Buy NZ Made

More than 180 NZ Made products from all over the country have been nominated for Buy NZ Made’s first ever “People’s Choice Awards”, in association with TSB Bank. More >>

People’s Choice Awards: A Strong Response from NZ Businesses

Monday, 16 September 2013, 3:19 pm | Buy NZ Made

An excellent response from New Zealand businesses has resulted in more than 180 products being nominated for Buy NZ Made’s first ever “People’s Choice Awards”, which are being run in association with TSB Bank. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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