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Meet Lou, Wendy’s New Recruitment Tool

Thought to be a first for a Kiwi fast-food outlet, Wendy’s NZ is using new artificial intelligence (AI) technology to streamline its recruitment process. Chatbot Lou will take jobseekers through the recruitment process, screening candidates, finding the right job and branch, and then scheduling an inperson interview where a human colleague takes over. Read more online

Kiwi Brewery Continues Expansion

One of New Zealand’s fastest-growing craft breweries is set to increase annual production by over five million litres to meet surging export and local demand. Paul Brown, Deep Creek Brewing co-founder noted that the company has more than doubled in size over the past year and increased the number of export markets to over 10. “Kiwi craft beer is growing in popularity on the world stage, particularly in a number of key Asian markets.”

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The Event Solution of the Future is Here

Like many good Kiwi ingenuity stories, TableHub, a digital table centrepiece bringing dynamic content (pre-recorded videos, images, motion graphics) to every seat at the table, bar leaner, catering station, or really any flat surface at your next event, was conceived over a few beers at the pub. Perfect for use at corporate events, conferences, awards nights, gala dinners, product launches and more, TableHub’s applications include anything that engages attendees directly. More than just a centrepiece, TableHub provides layers of value for clients. Read more online

The True Cost of a Cup of Coffee

A cup of coffee isn’t immune to inflation. This is the callout from former café owner and coffee wholesaler Richard Corney. “A lot of places, especially in Auckland and Waikato, have had no income for almost an entire quarter,” Corney explained. “In the New Year, people have to be prepared to pay up to $7.20 for a large flat white, and $20 for a plate of brunch food. If you’re not, I completely understand, but we will see the demise of the hospitality sector.”

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Taking Kapiti-Famous Coffee Nationwide

A desire to deliver a flavour like no other has led Dark Horse Coffee to grow from supplying only one local eatery to stamping its mark on cafes and restaurants across the lower North Island and winning the hearts of coffee lovers across the country. Now it is partnering with Tall Poppy Real Estate, in a relationship that will see its coffee in the cups of people looking to sell their home throughout New Zealand.

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