Latest news with #OnTheUp
NZ Herald
9 hours ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Small Business: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey
Cate and Mike King, founders of King Bees Honey, used to supply to the big brands like Comvita but now they've launched their own honey brand. Cate and Mike King, founders of King Bees Honey, talk to Tom Raynel about the switch from supplying to manufacturing, and the challenges working in the honey industry. Each Monday, we interview a small business owner, which is now a regular feature of NZME's editorial campaign On The Up, showcasing
NZ Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through
Upheaval is occurring in myriad regions. It is enough to make one turn away in despair. Here at home, we have our own issues, even if we are spared the horrors of war. The economy continues to languish. In May, consumer confidence fell amid global tariff uncertainty. Put simply, we are not spending. NZME business editor Liam Dann explained it last week: we are not spending, deferring in favour of saving or paying down our mortgages – just in case. Many industries, he said, are facing structural upheaval as artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advances shake up the workforce. The brunt of this is being felt by people who should be at the peak of their spending power – particularly older professionals who are now unsure about their career prospects to retirement. So, yes, things seem bleak. But there remains those good news stories that manage to pierce the gloom; stories that restore our faith in humanity, our communities and each other. NZME's On The Up (OTU) campaign has highlighted a lot of these. The national campaign showcases stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. A number of stories in just the past week embody all of these: Rotorua joined the national drive to collect a million cans for foodbanks; a Kaitāia cafe is offering free meals to tackle homelessness; Central Hawke's Bay teen Eve Hunter fashioned her ball gown from feed sacks and baling twine. The Northern Advocate told the story of 64-year-old John, living in a tent and unable to get social housing, despite his situation being deemed seriously at risk and in need of immediate action. He has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma and is on a sickness benefit. He also has two elderly dogs, Max and Rusta. After John's plight was highlighted – help poured in. He received a dozen emails with offers of cheap cabins and places to stay, along with donations of food and bedding for him and his dogs. One woman from Christchurch ordered new dog bedding, pet blankets, dog food and dog jackets for Max and Rusta, and a woman from Auckland donated $200 for the dogs. John also had offers of food and bedding for himself. Perhaps best of all, he now has a small cabin to rent, provided by a fellow Northland resident. So, if there was any doubt there is good in the world this should help. Despite all the bad, people will always reach out to help one another if they can. Sign up to the Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
NZ Herald
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
On The Up: Whanganui's Papaiti Gin wins gold at global awards
NZME has launched On The Up– a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. Upokongaro, just out of Whanganui, is the only place in New Zealand where you can observe the nankeen night herons in the wild, and they are a real drawcard for bird and
NZ Herald
12-06-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Pōkeno Whisky continues native wood cask range, works to put New Zealand on whisky map
NZME's On The Up is a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. This is the story of Pōkeno Whisky, whose team have had a busy few years since the Waikato Herald caught up with them last. A strong, sweet and woody alcohol scent
NZ Herald
19-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
On The Up: Mount Maunganui's former Event Cinemas building renovated
NZME has launched On The Up – a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. Reporter Megan Wilson speaks to the new owners of the 'iconic' Mount Maunganui building where Event Cinemas used to be, and how they have transformed the space. The former Event Cinemas
