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14/08/2025

"I find inspiration in everyday people and moments rather than well-known figures. I am inspired by values, behaviours, creativity and self-expression"

In this inspiring profile, Weston shares how his time in the Australian Army shaped his leadership style, resilience, and deep commitment to service. Now CEO of Partners Life, he’s championing values-driven leadership, workplace wellbeing, and the future of insurance through prevention and protection.

The chief executive of Partners Life says his experience in the Australian Army had a profound impact on his motivations, ethics, leadership style and resilience.

31/07/2025

Crimson Education – a unicorn company valued at $1 billion – has been in expansion mode, putting it on the path to cross $1 billion in sales since inception.

“Today, Crimson is the largest provider of college admissions guidance for American kids getting into US colleges, which I think is pretty funny because they trust, of course, Kiwis to get into their own schools,” co-founder and chief executive Jamie Beaton told Markets with Madison in New York, where he lives and runs the global company.

Crimson's $1b journey: How a Kiwi startup transformed education guidance.

16/07/2025

Perpetual Guardian’s primary role is to look after people’s interests when they’re no longer able to look after them themselves.

“That’s our fundamental job as a fiduciary and as a trustee. But we also help people grow their money throughout their life."

From helping people manage their money to taking on the role as honorary consul for Ukraine in New Zealand, Perpetual Guardian CEO Patrick Gamble shares what he has learned from his own journey with Liam Dann on Money Talks.

You can catch the whole nzherald.co.nz interview here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/perpetual-guardian-ceo-patrick-gamble-on-how-to-avoid-blowing-a-big-lotto-win-money-talks/KDYSSCYBIVHSTN3YRAVYCD3JKI/

19/06/2025

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world - but it's also proving to be a boon for cyber-criminals.

In 2022 an estimated 62 million tonnes of e-waste was produced, according to the World Health Organisation - 98-thousand is thought to be produced by New Zealand.

So what should people - and businesses in particular - be doing before they dispose of their technology? Greenbox speaks with RNZ, which specialises in hardware recycling and data security.

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world - but it's also proving to be a boon for cyber-criminals.

02/06/2025

If you stand still, you don’t do very well. What does it take to lead a major NZ company and build lasting wealth?

Patrick Gamble, CEO of Perpetual Guardian, opens up about his journey, lessons learned, and the principles that guide his financial decisions.

Patrick Gamble is the chief executive of the Perpetual Guardian Group. He has a storied career, spanning time abroad and as a lawyer. He is married to Simpson G...

20/05/2025

The Kiwi co-founder of billion-dollar company Crimson Education is set to share some of his insights with students at the University of Auckland Business School.

The Business Navigators programme offers an introduction to entrepreneurship and high-growth ventures through a New Zealand lens, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of venture formation, capital raising, product development and global expansion.

The course focuses on entrepreneurship and high-growth ventures.

11/05/2025

Bayfair Shopping Centre, one of our original clients, has just turned 40!

The team has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, and we are proud to have been part of their journey.

It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.

30/04/2025

See it as a winter Warrant Of Fitness for your home. There are four quick electrical checks we need to do right now to keep our homes safe.

Great piece from Master Electricians on the importance of electrical safety this winter

See it as a winter Warrant Of Fitness for your home. There are four quick electrical checks we need to do right now to keep our homes safe.

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28/04/2025

A total of 8000 Kiwi students sat November’s Cambridge exams in competition with about 192,000 other students from around the world.

From among them, 25 local students achieved Top in the World awards for the highest mark in subjects ranging from music, economics and information technology to psychology, classical studies and maths.

Overall, New Zealand students claimed 101 individual awards.

And hear from of our top scholars that ranked the best in the world.

22/04/2025

Around 100 men in Gisborne-Tairawhiti have benefited so far from joint funding that supports an advanced approach to prostate cancer diagnosis.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in New Zealand, and there are significant disparities in terms of diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.

The funding pathway has so far enabled more accurate scans of the 100 men in this district and is part of a joint funding effort that is helping to pave the way to potentially save thousands of lives.

The funding involves a contribution of $50,000 and a further $50,000 pledge from the Perpetual Guardian Foundation’s Medical Research Fund, underpinned by two legacies, that supports the diagnostic approach to prostate cancer diagnosis.

Around 100 Gisborne men helped by prostate cancer diagnosis work at the Mātai Institute.

17/04/2025

Did you know that cybercrime is set to cost businesses up to $10.5 trillion?

The experts at Blackveil have crafted an essential guide to help businesses navigate the complex world of cybersecurity. From identifying threats to implementing robust defenses, their guide covers every stage.

Discover more and protect your business by reading their contributing article on CompanyCrisis: https://companycrisis.co.nz/2025/04/17/emergency-cyber-security-response-guide-for-businesses/

When a cybersecurity incident strikes, every minute counts. The experts at Blackveil have shared their essential guide.

11/04/2025

When Jimmynett Penea Kaufisi left school at 13, it was beyond his wildest dreams to think he’d one day achieve a Bachelor of Architectural Studies.

Before he lined up with fellow Unitec graduands on Tuesday morning to parade down Auckland’s Queen St, it still hadn’t completely sunk in.

So Kaufisi enrolled at Unitec in 2020 and persisted, despite many challenges, including a heart attack in 2024 and navigating his studies during the Covid pandemic without a laptop or internet.

“All I can say is, this is the happiest thing I’ve done for myself and my family.”

When Jimmy Kaufisi left school at 13, it was beyond his wildest dreams to think he’d one day achieve a Bachelor of Architectural Studies.