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Received today — 24 May 2026 ⏭

Gubba rebrands as Bugg as founder’s daughter takes over garden bag business

✇New Zealand Herald
By: Tom Raynel
24 May 2026 at 00:00
Gubba's David Graves has handed the family business, now Bugg, to daughter Sally Shaw.

David Graves (right) founded Gubba Gardening Store in 1988, but has now handed the reins to his daughter Sally Shaw (left).

David Graves (right) founded Gubba Gardening Store in 1988, but has now handed the reins to his daughter Sally Shaw (left).

David Graves (right) founded Gubba Gardening Store in 1988, but has now handed the reins to his daughter Sally Shaw (left).

David Graves (right) founded Gubba Gardening Store in 1988, but has now handed the reins to his daughter Sally Shaw (left).
Received — 19 May 2026 ⏭

Retail spending falls by $160 million in April after March fuel spike

✇New Zealand Herald
By: Tom Raynel
19 May 2026 at 00:30
Consumables saw the largest drop, with spending down $60m or 2.1%.

Retail spending fell after spiking in March, with spending on services falling by 3%.

Retail spending fell after spiking in March, with spending on services falling by 3%.

Retail spending fell after spiking in March, with spending on services falling by 3%.

Retail spending fell after spiking in March, with spending on services falling by 3%.
Received — 17 May 2026 ⏭

AI seen as biggest opportunity since internet for small businesses – but fear holds many back, Xero research finds

✇New Zealand Herald
By: Tom Raynel
17 May 2026 at 17:00
More than half of SMEs want the Government to set clear AI rules and safeguards.

New research from Xero shows data privacy concerns and gaps in time and trust are slowing artificial intelligence adoption by SMEs.

New research from Xero shows data privacy concerns and gaps in time and trust are slowing artificial intelligence adoption by SMEs.

New research from Xero shows data privacy concerns and gaps in time and trust are slowing artificial intelligence adoption by SMEs.

New research from Xero shows data privacy concerns and gaps in time and trust are slowing artificial intelligence adoption by SMEs.
Received — 14 May 2026 ⏭

The Warehouse Group sales dip as freight costs rise and shoppers stay home

✇New Zealand Herald
By: Tom Raynel
14 May 2026 at 21:11
Noel Leeming was the only brand to lift sales, up 0.7% to $236.6m.

The Warehouse has reported a drop in sales for the May quarter. Photo / NZ Herald, Jason Oxenham

The Warehouse has reported a drop in sales for the May quarter. Photo / NZ Herald, Jason Oxenham

The Warehouse has reported a drop in sales for the May quarter. Photo / NZ Herald, Jason Oxenham

The Warehouse has reported a drop in sales for the May quarter. Photo / NZ Herald, Jason Oxenham

Afterpay New Zealand’s profit jumps as more shoppers use buy now pay later

✇New Zealand Herald
By: Tom Raynel
14 May 2026 at 07:00
The result comes amid a restructuring plan that will cut jobs across the business.

Afterpay has grown its revenue by 16.5% year-on-year as more Kiwis turn to the finance provider. Photo / Alex Cairns

Afterpay has grown its revenue by 16.5% year-on-year as more Kiwis turn to the finance provider. Photo / Alex Cairns

Afterpay has grown its revenue by 16.5% year-on-year as more Kiwis turn to the finance provider. Photo / Alex Cairns

Afterpay has grown its revenue by 16.5% year-on-year as more Kiwis turn to the finance provider. Photo / Alex Cairns
Received — 13 May 2026 ⏭

Avatar, A Minecraft Movie and The Hobbit among the 10 biggest film and TV rebate payouts made by New Zealand Government

✇New Zealand Herald
By: Tom Raynel
13 May 2026 at 17:00
The scheme has paid out more than $2b over 20 years to big screen projects.

The Government's screen production rebate scheme allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from money spent in New Zealand during production. Graphic / NZ Herald

The Government's screen production rebate scheme allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from money spent in New Zealand during production. Graphic / NZ Herald

The Government's screen production rebate scheme allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from money spent in New Zealand during production. Graphic / NZ Herald

The Government's screen production rebate scheme allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from money spent in New Zealand during production. Graphic / NZ Herald

Chemist Warehouse owner buys 75% stake in NZ-run pharmacy chain in UK expansion plan

✇New Zealand Herald
By: Tom Raynel
13 May 2026 at 04:01
Sigma Healthcare will license the Chemist Warehouse brand to 22 UK stores.

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland

The owners of the Chemist Warehouse have done very well for themselves. Photo / Warren Buckland
Received — 12 May 2026 ⏭

Ikea owner Ingka buys Cypress Hill Forest in Tararua district deal

✇New Zealand Herald
By: Tom Raynel
12 May 2026 at 00:58
The 521ha Cypress Hill Forest boosts Ingka's New Zealand estate.

Ikea's parent company Ingka Group plans to invest more in ownership of New Zealand's forests, with representatives suggesting a target of 100,000 hectares.

Ikea's parent company Ingka Group plans to invest more in ownership of New Zealand's forests, with representatives suggesting a target of 100,000 hectares.

Ikea's parent company Ingka Group plans to invest more in ownership of New Zealand's forests, with representatives suggesting a target of 100,000 hectares.

Ikea's parent company Ingka Group plans to invest more in ownership of New Zealand's forests, with representatives suggesting a target of 100,000 hectares.
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