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Wise predicts agentic AI shift in business by 2026

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Wise forecasts that by 2026 agentic AI will run core business tasks, pushing firms to embed tools, tighten oversight and rethink outsourcing.
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2degrees, Bunnings team up on tradie telco, energy deals

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2degrees and Bunnings Trade join forces to offer PowerPass tradies discounted mobile, broadband and electricity deals across New Zealand.
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ShiftCare earns USD $20,000 via Xero referral push

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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ShiftCare nets over USD $20,000 from Xero referrals after baking accounting recommendations into onboarding and in-app workflows.
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Xero adds AI invoicing tools to help payments land

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Xero unveils AI-powered invoicing and payment tools, promising to cut late payments and ease cash-flow strain for small businesses.
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Xero adds richer credit note webhooks for developers

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Xero rolls out richer credit note webhooks so developers can ditch heavy polling, cut API traffic and get faster, event-driven updates.
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Xero Power Lists boost app discovery, developer reach

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Xero launches App Store Power Lists to spotlight top referred apps, boosting discovery for small businesses and reach for developers.
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NZ small firms see strongest sales growth in three years

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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New Zealand small firms notch strongest sales in three years as December spending surges and easing interest rates speed up payments.
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Xero sets out checklist to streamline year-end accounts

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Xero launches a checklist-style year-end workflow to help small firms reconcile accounts, manage documents and cut adviser workload.
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New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.
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Canopy unveils AI bookkeeping module for 2026 launch

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Canopy to launch AI-powered bookkeeping module in 2026, unifying ledger visibility, month-end workflows and client collaboration tools.
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Xero to retire app store billing, shift to API tiers

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.
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Stress rising for New Zealand's small business owners

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Stress is surging for New Zealand's small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.
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Xero Analytics adds AI cash forecasts & ops metrics

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Xero is boosting its Analytics tool with AI cash flow forecasts, behavioural insights and operational metrics on shareable visual dashboards.
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Xero unveils customisable homepage packed with widgets

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Xero rolls out a redesigned, widget-led homepage that surfaces real-time profit, cash flow and tasks in a custom view for each user.
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AI tools reshape accounting workflows & client work

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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AI has shifted from hype to an everyday tool for accountants, reshaping workflows, client work and skills as agentic systems loom.
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Xero expands App Store with new global integrations

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.
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Xero revamps developer tools & unveils new API fees

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.
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Xero launches rebuilt credit notes with phased rollout

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Xero begins phased rollout of rebuilt credit notes, offering a switchable new interface, stricter audit controls and manual save behaviour.
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Xero unveils 2025 app Power Lists spotlighting top tools

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.
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Xero rolls out AI analytics suite for small businesses

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Xero launches AI analytics across its platform, giving small firms dashboards, forecasts and scorecards once reserved for larger rivals.