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28/10/2026

A reader asks: Our family business has been struggling for some time. There have been recent indicators that we should be able to turn our fortunes around, but it will take a lot of work and I’m tired. How do I know whether to keep fighting for it or consider stepping away?

Here’s the response from Auckland business recovery expert and insolvency specialist Tony Maginness…

Auckland business recovery expert and insolvency specialist Tony Maginness answers a reader's question about what to do when business gets bumpy.

27/10/2026

What a weekend of junior rugby!

We were thrilled to be a part of last month’s Taranaki Community Rugby Junior Festival as a proud sponsor. It was great to see so many young players out on the field giving it their all, despite the rain 🌧

Plenty of future Black Ferns and All Blacks in the making!

22/10/2026

Does your business, club or community group regularly share website links on Facebook? Changes to external links on some business pages are a good reminder not to put all your marketing eggs in one basket.

In our latest article, Sarah explains what’s changing, and shares five practical ways businesses can strengthen their marketing mix.

Meta's new page link limits are a reminder not to rely on one platform for your marketing, says Taranaki marketing manager Sarah Ellem.

19/10/2026

We’ve become a Strategic Partner with Employment Hero. For Baker Tilly clients using Employment Hero software this means all calls through to Employment Hero's support channels are prioritised, and any businesses referred by Baker Tilly receive additional hands-on implementation support. Our Taranaki business implementation team can support Baker Tilly clients right across NZ with Employment Hero software.

🔗 https://www.bakertilly.nz/services/advice/business-information-systems/employment-hero/

15/10/2026

Have you considered salary sacrifice to attract and retain staff? It's an arrangement where an employee agrees to forgo part of their pre-tax salary for something of equivalent value, like a car park. It can benefit both employers and employees. Find out more...

We look into salary sacrifice arrangements, which can benefit employers and employees by tailoring remuneration packages to individual needs

15/10/2026

Only three weeks to go until FRINGE Taranaki hits our region!

We’re proud to be the naming rights sponsor of this exciting new festival presented by Taranaki Arts Festival, and to be sponsoring Songs for Nobodies.

We can’t wait to see it all come to life, including the Evolution Dome, a unique festival venue making its Taranaki debut.

Find out more: https://www.fringetaranaki.co.nz/

13/10/2026

More than half the New Zealand business leaders taking part in our recent pre-election poll flagged security and insufficient regulation as their major AI-related concerns. But a bigger issue is that businesses may be failing to connect the dots between their skills strategies and security.

🔗 https://bakertillysr.nz/news/pre-election-survey-2026-ai-upskilling/

11/10/2026

Our 2026 Pre-Election Business Survey offers a snapshot of how New Zealand business leaders are feeling ahead of the election.

Nearly 350 respondents shared their views on business performance, economic outlook, government priorities, AI regulation, and policies affecting the business community.

🔗 Link in comments

06/10/2026

The Taranaki Business Breakfast 2026 is officially SOLD OUT!

Missed out? Join the waitlist via the link in comments and we'll be in touch if any tickets become available.

04/10/2026

As demand for renewable energy grows, we look at key opportunities (and tax implications) for investors and developers in wind and solar projects… 🔆 💨 🔌

We look at key opportunities for investors and developers in wind and solar projects.