RetailIkea to hire 500 staff for NZ launch, 100 more than plannedEmployees get five weeks paid leave as well as a 15% discount at the store.24 Jun 04:53 AM
PremiumBusinessFreedom Furniture bought by Australian competitorFreedom has 13 stores in New Zealand.16 Jun 03:16 AM
PremiumNew Zealand$151k for a bed - but it's not for sleeping on'It is a very rare piece, not only for New Zealand, but also internationally.'02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumConstructionExplained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?10 Sep 08:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Where do you park the car?’ Ikea's surprise after sending staff to check out 500 Kiwi homes14 Aug 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea storeThe framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.11 Mar 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsFreedom Furniture loses $9m, taps parent's support to pay debtsRed Sea terrorism disrupting supply chain, racheting up freight costs.10 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleWho sat here? Experts debate origins of 'mystery' chairsUncovering the histories of household furniture.17 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhalebones, bikinis and a throne: New Zealand design history in 110 chairsNew exhibition reveals curious tales of 110 chairs from NZ's history.08 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailIkea New Zealand makes first appointment as it gears up for store opening in 2025New recruit had previously opened Ikea's most successful City store during the pandemic.12 Oct 01:33 AM
PoliticsGovt’s $108m spend-up on office renovations and refurbishments$14,200 for a wardrobe unit and $22,700 for a bookcase at the Ministry of Justice.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow Ikea CEO Jesper Brodin dealt with unhappy customersFinancial Times: Furniture group's CEO invested in online business as rivals circled.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPlastic fantastic: Ikea takes stake in Kiwi start-upThe move follows $15 million in seed funding.13 Jun 05:10 AM
BusinessFocus: Ikea finally on the way at Auckland’s Sylvia ParkThe traditional big blue box, large-format store of 34,000sq m will sell the latest design and home furnishing at Sylvia Park. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Jun 11:05 PM
ConstructionIkea finally on the way to NZ: Opening date revealed as building begins at Sylvia ParkSylvia Park store will be size of three rugby fields - and yes it will have the meatballs.01 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The Altered Rose takes upcycling to the next levelThe one-woman furniture restoration business turning something old into something new.13 May 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsJarden Brief: Bed Bath & Beyond shares go down the plugholeBankruptcy warning gives famous homeware company the jitters.30 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandSpending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobesThere was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.10 Mar 04:00 PM
RetailRedcurrent homeware retailer calls in liquidatorsRetailer which went on Covid rent strike placed in liquidation after 25 years in business.13 Feb 04:17 AM
