Digital Boost

The Government’s digital initiative – Digital Boost – was launched to help Kiwi businesses adapt to, and benefit from, continual advances in technology.

MBIE’s Lisa Casagranda, Director of Better for Business, talks to us about Digital Boost, what they found when they researched over 2200 Kiwi businesses and the tools and support Digital Boost offer retailers to grow their business.

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Online shopping rises, spending stays steady

Kiwis spent $1.39 billion online in Q2 2024, up 1%, driven by shoppers buying online more often but spending less each time. Can retailers expect more of the same for the rest of 2024 or are better times ahead?
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eCommerce Market Sentiments 2025

Our annual look at how online retailers and shoppers saw the last year and what they are expecting and prioritising in the year ahead. Along with key insights, it features three in-depth studies – including our new optimising delivery research - to help you grow your online business.