Auckland

For many farmers, owning a farm is the ultimate goal, often reached after years of hard work, building equity and growing their business.

A reader asks: I’m a business owner and it’s been a struggle. Just when we thought the outlook was improving, fuel prices went up again. But what’s even more frustrating is that it seems like some operators in our industry are benefitting from not following the rules.

A reader asks: With signs of recovery emerging in the wine industry, what should financially stressed growers do now to ensure they are in a position to benefit? What’s your overview and are prospects genuinely improving for vintners?

A reader asks: Our family business has been struggling for some time. There have been recent indicators that we should be able to turn our fortunes around, but it will take a lot of work and I’m tired.

Facebook (Meta) has long been a useful, low-cost way for New Zealand businesses, clubs and community organisations to send people from social media to their websites. But changes being tested and rolled out could make that harder for some business which use Meta social sites for their business communications.

Are you one of the increasing number of employers looking for flexible ways to attract and retain quality staff without significantly increasing salary costs?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has argued that artificial intelligence presents New Zealand with more opportunities than threats. However, coming into the election, business leaders aren’t on the same page.

New Zealand business leaders don’t want change this election, but they do want faster delivery.

Investor appetite in the renewable energy sector is growing, driven by rising demand and New Zealand’s strong commitment to clean power. Here we look at some of the key opportunities for investors and developers in wind and solar projects.