# general business (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover general business. Page: Feed: --- ## [Racing industry takes step towards reform](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/racing-industry-takes-step-towards-reform/) _2026-08-21 · Tim Hunter · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ ‘Establishment board’ created by TAB NZ and racing codes will develop options to arrest decline. ## [PharmaZen sold to Aroma NZ as a ‘natural fit’](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/natural-fit-pharmazen-sold-to-aroma-nz/) _2026-08-19 · Nicholas Pointon · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ BNZ appointed receivers to PharmaZen, which trades as Waitaki Biosciences, in March. ## [Aged care shake-up would boost provider funding](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/aged-care-shake-up-would-boost-provider-funding/) _2026-08-17 · Nicholas Pointon · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ A ministerial advisory group on aged care has published its recommendations on funding for the sector. ## [New book reveals workplace woes for senior women](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/new-book-reveals-workplace-woes-for-senior-women/) _2026-08-17 · Karyn Scherer · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ After years of progress, things are now getting worse for women who aspire to leadership roles, says author. ## [DB Breweries boss draws ‘line in sand’ as loss sinks to $33.9m](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/db-breweries-boss-draws-line-in-sand-as-loss-sinks-to-33-9m/) _2026-08-13 · Kate McVicar · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ The brewery group also restated its 2024 accounts after finding errors in its asset values and liabilities. ## [Construction industry mourns ‘exceptional listener’ Penk’s exit](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/construction-industry-mourns-exceptional-listener-penks-exit/) _2026-08-13 · Nicholas Pointon · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ Chris Penk was stripped of all his government portfolios by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday. ## [Suncorp NZ profit weaker amid more severe weather](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/suncorp-profit-result-weaker-amid-more-severe-weather/) _2026-08-12 · NBR Staff · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ The Vero and AA insurer’s profit was down to $316m in the year to June. ## [Insurance industry renews call for tax cuts on health schemes](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/insurance-industry-renews-call-for-tax-cuts-on-group-schemes/) _2026-08-12 · Simon Shepherd · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ Research commissioned by the Financial Services Council says it could lead to a $198 million economic boost. ## [Fresh employment investigation into FMA boss Barrass launched](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/fresh-employment-investigation-into-fma-boss-barrass-launched/) _2026-08-12 · Hamish McNicol · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ Paul Wicks, KC, has been appointed to investigate ‘undisclosed matters’, staff told yesterday. ## [Les Mills International names Jason Paris as new CEO](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/les-mills-international-names-jason-paris-as-new-ceo/) _2026-08-12 · NBR Staff · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ Outgoing One NZ CEO takes over from Phillip Mills not long after his founding father's death. ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tcpOJ4MakcSJ) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Playmaker Labs subsidiary in the gun](https://www.nbr.co.nz/business/another-dowell-company-in-the-gun/) _2026-08-12 · Nicholas Pointon · 10 Most Recently Updated Articles in General Business_ My Action Sport is being chased over a $400,000 taxpayer-funded loan.