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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson. RNZ / Mark Papalii Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says there will be no extension for the more than 3000 clubs, charities and other groups to re-register as Incorporated Societies by Easter Sunday. Incorporated societies – including clubs, charities, unions and political parties – will be ... <a title="‘Shouldn’t come as a surprise’: No extensions to incorporated societies deadline, minister says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/shouldnt-come-as-a-surprise-no-extensions-to-incorporated-societies-deadline-minister-says/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Shouldn’t come as a surprise’: No extensions to incorporated societies deadline, minister says">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Juken New Zealand’s Northland Mill, on Whangatane Drive on the northern fringe of Kaitāia. Peter de Graaf Long-time Kaitaia residents say the Far North town would be devastated if its big employer timber mills shut their gates. Two mills belonging to Japanese-owned Juken New Zealand are facing uncertain futures, with the ... <a title="Kaitaia residents say town will be devastated if big employer Juken timber mills shuts gates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/kaitaia-residents-say-town-will-be-devastated-if-big-employer-juken-timber-mills-shuts-gates/" aria-label="Read more about Kaitaia residents say town will be devastated if big employer Juken timber mills shuts gates">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash Auditors have issued business failure warnings for 15 percent of New Zealand’s listed companies, a new report says. Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ) released data that shows an increase in the number of companies where auditors have highlighted a material uncertainty related to a going concern. It was ... <a title="Auditors warn big companies may fail" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/auditors-warn-big-companies-may-fail/" aria-label="Read more about Auditors warn big companies may fail">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An improving economy has helped to reduce household debt levels. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Consumer debt arrears fall, but more in deeper distress Consumer credit demand softens a shade, but up on year ago Business credit demand subdued, but service and agriculture show strength Business liquidations in February highest in 17 ... <a title="Improved economy helped reduce household debt but Middle East war adds uncertainty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/improved-economy-helped-reduce-household-debt-but-middle-east-war-adds-uncertainty/" aria-label="Read more about Improved economy helped reduce household debt but Middle East war adds uncertainty">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Employers are generally prepared for Wednesday’s KiwiSaver changes, business groups say. 123RF Employers are generally prepared for Wednesday’s KiwiSaver changes, business groups say. From 1 April, the default rate for KiwiSaver contributions for employers and employees will lift to 3.5 percent, from 3 percent. This would happen for all members who ... <a title="KiwiSaver contribution rates rise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/kiwisaver-contribution-rates-rise/" aria-label="Read more about KiwiSaver contribution rates rise">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Retail is more concerned about the exchange rate than other sectors, ANZ’s chief economist says. RNZ Business confidence has dived as firms continue to digest the implications of the war in Iran, mirroring last week’s consumer confidence survey. The ANZ Bank’s monthly business survey shows confidence fell 26-points in March to ... <a title="‘Unsettling times for businesses’ as confidence falls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/unsettling-times-for-businesses-as-confidence-falls/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Unsettling times for businesses’ as confidence falls">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Fern Farms attributed the turnaround to strong international red meat demand, tight cost controls and deferred investment into projects like factory automation. RNZ / Nate McKinnon One of New Zealand’s largest red meat companies is back in the black after a few years of financial losses. But Silver Ferns Farms ... <a title="Major meat firm Silver Fern Farms halts Middle East exports; returns to profit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/major-meat-firm-silver-fern-farms-halts-middle-east-exports-returns-to-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Major meat firm Silver Fern Farms halts Middle East exports; returns to profit">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tech New Zealand chief executive Graeme Muller says “New Zealanders deserve a clear, ambitious vision that captures opportunities while managing risk”. NZ Tech The $24 billion technology sector has published a manifesto warning New Zealand’s future prosperity is being threatened by a lack of cohesive policies to support growth. “Our productivity ... <a title="New Zealand’s prosperity threatened by lack of cohesive growth policies, tech sector warns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/new-zealands-prosperity-threatened-by-lack-of-cohesive-growth-policies-tech-sector-warns/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s prosperity threatened by lack of cohesive growth policies, tech sector warns">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rising diesel prices are starting to push up construction costs. 123RF Rising fuel prices are starting to push construction costs higher, according to property valuer Quotable Value (QV). QV’s CostBuilder platform shows headline cost increases remained contained in March, rising just 0.4 percent. But QV says rapidly rising diesel prices have ... <a title="Rising diesel prices begin to lift construction costs, QV says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/rising-diesel-prices-begin-to-lift-construction-costs-qv-says/" aria-label="Read more about Rising diesel prices begin to lift construction costs, QV says">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand KMD Brands owns Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz footwear brands. RNZ / Nate McKinnon KMD Brands raises $65m in deeply discounted offer Posts $13.1m loss in six months to January Sales up but margins down Chair David Kirk to step down Outdoor retail company KMD Brands is raising funds to help ... <a title="KMD Brands raises funds to help recapitalise business" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/kmd-brands-raises-funds-to-help-recapitalise-business/" aria-label="Read more about KMD Brands raises funds to help recapitalise business">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jae Park/ Unsplash The big telecommunication companies have completed the shutdown of the 3G mobile phone network, though some devices were still connected. Spark said 1.41 percent of devices, including those operating on the Internet of Things, were still connected to the 3G network, when it was shut down this morning. ... <a title="Big telecommunication companies complete 3G mobile network shutdown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/big-telecommunication-companies-complete-3g-mobile-network-shutdown/" aria-label="Read more about Big telecommunication companies complete 3G mobile network shutdown">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Commerce Commission says fibre landlines account for only 0.36 percent of fibre connections. The competition watchdog is recommending deregulating wholesale fibre landline services, saying they have had little uptake compared to other ways of making calls. Telecommunications Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson said regulation was introduced in 2018 as the country ... <a title="Deregulation proposed for little-used fibre landlines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/deregulation-proposed-for-little-used-fibre-landlines/" aria-label="Read more about Deregulation proposed for little-used fibre landlines">Read more</a>
