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NZ SMEs lift hours while wage growth softens in January
Jobs

NZ SMEs lift hours while wage growth softens in January

New Zealand SMEs lifted staff hours but eased wage growth in January, leaning on existing rosters as they cautiously test post-holiday demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Inflation, US debt & AI: key risks for NZ investors
Risk & Compliance

Inflation, US debt & AI: key risks for NZ investors

New Zealand investors are warned AI-fuelled gains face “incredible danger” from US inflation, soaring debt and turbulent midterms ahead.

By Michael McCarthy • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline
Agricultural Technology

NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline

NZ small businesses saw 1.9% sales growth year-on-year, but jobs fell 1.2%, with sectors like construction and hospitality facing ongoing challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future
Unified Communications

Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future

Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Neglected software updates put Kiwi SMEs at cyber threat risk
Data Protection

Neglected software updates put Kiwi SMEs at cyber threat risk

Neglected software updates are exposing New Zealand SMEs to cyber risks, with delays in patching third-party apps raising chances of attacks and data breaches.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Dosh partners with Visa & Pismo to build NZ digital banking
Fintech

Dosh partners with Visa & Pismo to build NZ digital banking

Auckland's Dosh teams up with Visa and Pismo to accelerate its digital banking platform, aiming to become New Zealand's first fully digital local bank.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Kiwi small business sales stagnate as agriculture shines in June
Financial Systems

Kiwi small business sales stagnate as agriculture shines in June

Small business sales in New Zealand stalled in the June quarter, down 0.1% year-on-year, while agriculture sales surged 10.9%, showing sector disparities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
RBNZ opens ESAS to fintechs, boosting AI in banking
Fintech

RBNZ opens ESAS to fintechs, boosting AI in banking

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opened its Exchange Settlement Account System to fintechs, paving the way for AI innovation and enhanced banking competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Revolut applies for banking licence in New Zealand
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Revolut applies for banking licence in New Zealand

Revolut has lodged an application to become a registered bank in New Zealand, aiming to enhance financial services for Kiwis with innovative solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank
Fintech

New Zealand fintech Debut eyes first local AI-based open bank

New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Reserve Bank welcomes submissions on future of New Zealand's money
Crypto

Reserve Bank welcomes submissions on future of New Zealand's money

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is seeking public input on the future of money, including the possibility of a central bank digital currency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Privacy Commissioner issues compliance notice to Reserve Bank following 2020 cyber attack
Breach Prevention

Privacy Commissioner issues compliance notice to Reserve Bank following 2020 cyber attack

Privacy Commissioner issues compliance notice to Reserve Bank of New Zealand for breaching Privacy Act after cyber attack on third-party file sharing service.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021
UPDATED: RBNZ ascribes data breach to third-party file sharing service
Breach Prevention

UPDATED: RBNZ ascribes data breach to third-party file sharing service

Reserve Bank of New Zealand hit by data breach, compromising 'commercially and personally sensitive' information. Urgent investigation underway.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021

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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Pin Payments
Fintech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Pin Payments

Chris Dahl, Co-CEO of Pin Payments, joins us today to tell us more about the company's solutions and the infrastructure it has throughout the ANZ region.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand
Distributed Denial of Service

The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand

Cyber attacks have surged in New Zealand, hitting organisations of all sizes across various sectors, raising concerns about data security.

By Jonathan Cotton • 9 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Knosys signs contract with ANZ Bank to migrate its data
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Knosys signs contract with ANZ Bank to migrate its data

Knosys has secured a NZD $840,000 contract with ANZ Bank New Zealand to migrate its data, complying with local regulatory standards, boosting its market value.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
Merchant choice routing: A process to significant savings for businesses
Marketing Technologies

Merchant choice routing: A process to significant savings for businesses

Australian businesses could slash payment acceptance costs by over 40% using merchant choice routing, a process endorsed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

By Kees Kwakernaak • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
NZ emerging as top fintech hub across Asia Pacific
Fintech

NZ emerging as top fintech hub across Asia Pacific

New Zealand has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fintech hubs in the Asia Pacific region, according to the Global Fintech Index 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019