Rules preventing independent greengrocers from trading have lead to huge food waste and potentially, financial loss.

Ever since it was announced last week that only ‘essential business’ or those supplying them would be permitted to keep trading after New Zealand went into lockdown, retailers have been navigating a complex and confusing web of regulations. It’s been bad news for retailers who

Grocery workers from both New Zealand’s main providers will be paid an extra 10 percent in recognition for their efforts at the front line of Covid-19.

Both Countdown and Foodstuffs have implemented priority systems across their networks. They're targeting different groups, with Foodstuffs prioritising emergency services and medical staff, and Countdown putting vulnerable customers first.

Ministers will meet today to discuss whether more services should be deemed to be essential and allowed to be open for business.

As the new financial year rolls around for April 1, 2020, minimum wage for adult employees will increase to $18.90. The current rate is $17.70, so a $1.20 increase per hour is worth talking about.

Thirsty consumers have been furiously attempting to secure their tipple of choice since it became clear liquor stores would have to close during New Zealand’s Level 4 lockdown on Monday. Their prayers have now been answered.

Many retailers have kept their ecommerce stores open for the duration of New Zealand’s four-week lockdown, telling consumers that they’ll send the products out once the Government has decreased the alert level or “when possible”. It’s a clever workaround in desperate times, but is it

A port pile-up that will impact essential goods coming in and out of New Zealand is predicted by the Road Transport Forum (RTF).