The SME Stream

Almost all New Zealanders chose to not opt out of increasing their KiwiSaver payments.
Minimum contributions increased from 3 percent in April to 3.5, although people could remain at 3 percent if they wished.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it's important the Government set out their direction to increase contributions further."
"Setting the direction out now makes it clear where we're going, it gives everyone time to adjust."
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Stock traders across the UK are hoping the next Prime Minister will lead to some much-needed stability.
Sir Keir Starmer has set out his plan to resign as UK Prime Minister and says a successor will be in place by Parliament's return in September at the latest.
It means Downing Street will welcome its seventh leader in a decade.
Financial Times Whitehall editor Lucy Fisher told Ryan Bridge markets had already priced in a likely leadership change.
She says the signals pointing towards a fairly seamless transition of power, rather than a bloody contest, are being welcomed by the markets.
Former Cabinet minister Andy Burnham has now returned to Parliament as MP for Makerfield and is considered a shoo-in to become the next Prime Minister.
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The Greens say they've 'had words' with one of the country's most well-known economists over a maths mistake in its tax policy.
It's issued a correction, saying the policy released yesterday will increase net revenue $5.15 billion dollars in the 2027/28 financial year - not $5.35 billion.
Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says consultancy Infometrics - headed by Brad Olsen - had the job of analysing the policy figures.
"It was supposed to be our insurance. This is, I think, just human error - and I know that Brad is also more than willing to front up for this."
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A fresh push for a nationwide bed tax has been launched by Regional Tourism New Zealand.
Its proposal would see a small, user-pays tax for stays at hotels and Airbnbs, with the money going toward events and tourism infrastructure.
The plan has the backing of several mayors including those of Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown.
Regional Tourism New Zealand Chair Andrew Wilson Mike Hosking that none of them want to see tourism growth curtailed, which means any charge needs to be modest.
He says part of the reason they’re calling for a single national approach is so guardrails can be put in place to make sure the charge remains modest over time.
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