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‘Go woke, go broke’ is no longer true. Socially aware capitalism is the future of corporate responsibility

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4 August 2025

The long-accepted idea that businesses must focus on shareholder profit above all else has fractured, with companies increasingly taking a stand on social issues.

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Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement looks set to hit our meat industry in the back pocket
	4 Aug: Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement looks set to hit our meat industry in the back pocket... more

Farmers are urging officials to make a strong case for trade, with the US market
	3 Aug: Farmers are urging officials to make a strong case for trade, with the US market... more

One in three New Zealanders are falling for online scams, and many are likely to keep it quiet out of shame
	3 Aug: One in three New Zealanders are falling for online scams, and many are likely to keep it quiet out of shame... more

Apple is expecting to fork out an extra billion dollars, from Donald Trump's tariffs
	2 Aug: Apple is expecting to fork out an extra billion dollars, from Donald Trump's tariffs... more

Hopes other nations could help make up the shortfall from the surprise US tariffs
	2 Aug: Hopes other nations could help make up the shortfall from the surprise US tariffs... more

The stock markets have fallen as Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs come into force
	2 Aug: The stock markets have fallen as Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs come into force... more

Christchuch Casino says it takes responsibility for major anti-money laundering failures
	1 Aug: Christchuch Casino says it takes responsibility for major anti-money laundering failures... more

The Finance Minister is disappointed to see the United States increase its planned tariff on New Zealand
	1 Aug: The Finance Minister is disappointed to see the United States increase its planned tariff on New Zealand... more

In a boom and bust industry, a film expert says it's not unexpected to see Weta FX propose staff cuts
	1 Aug: In a boom and bust industry, a film expert says it's not unexpected to see Weta FX propose staff cuts... more

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27 Jul: Fire and Emergency is reassuring strike action by unionised firefighters will not reduce or impact the services +++++++++++++++++

28 Jul: Balancing building safety and cost is behind changes to building material legislation ++++++++++++++++

03 Aug: One in three New Zealanders are falling for online scams, and many are likely to keep it quiet out of shame ++++++++++++++++

29 Jul: The union for education specialists is seeking an injunction - to stop the Ministry of Education docking pay for workers taking industrial action ++++++++++++++++

04 Aug: A bad smell from a spoiled 30-million diaper deal - as consumer goods company Zuru takes its former partners to court +++++++++++++++

25 Jul: Nicola Willis insists her talks with Fonterra about butter prices have been productive +++++++++++++++

04 Aug: A long brewing trial between rival diaper firms has taken a dramatic turn - with one party settling on the eve of the trial +++++++++++++++

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20 Aug: Saplings, stalking, and spying: government bills this week (RadioNZ)

20 Aug: Kitchen things in receivership as losses mount (RadioNZ)

20 Aug: Kitchen things stores closed as premium kitchenware chain put in receivership (Stuff.co.nz)

20 Aug: U.s. confirms plans to invest in intel, following softbank (PC World)

20 Aug: Philo is hiking prices on its legacy plans (PC World)

20 Aug: A reopened lawsuit might make ad blockers illegal in germany (PC World)

19 Aug: ‘we are losing money’: café fights street flag ban (Stuff.co.nz)

19 Aug: Finance minister nicola willis accuses labour of reckless approach to spending (RadioNZ)

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