Google’s new AI-powered search results are devastating small NZ businesses’ online visibility, with local companies reporting traffic drops of up to 70%. The tech giant’s push to answer queries directly through AI summaries is effectively cutting out local businesses from the customer discovery process.
New legislation requiring landlords to pay tenant moving costs faces criticism over weak enforcement and emerging loopholes. Property owners are already adapting to avoid obligations while renters struggle with unclear protections.
New legislation allows tenants to bypass unresponsive property managers and deal directly with landlords during disputes. Property management companies are warning of chaos, but critics say the industry has brought this regulatory intervention on itself.
