Alice Peacock

Auckland

Digital Production Journalist at The Telegraph

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist from Aotearoa, currently at @Telegraph in London

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Articles

Kiwi businessman takes Reddit to court for $1.6m over ‘defamatory’ posts

1 week ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

The owner of a hydroponics company wants to have Reddit shut down in New Zealand after a customer launched an online campaign against his business on the social media platform. Tayte Cozens, owner and director of Home Grown Kiwi, filed an order against Reddit under the Harmful Digital Communications Act, at the Palmerston North District Court in March.
Why you should diversify your portfolio - and how to do it

2 weeks ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

Diversification is a key pillar of investing. Newsroom sat down with Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners to chat about how Craigs thinks about diversification when building their clients’ portfolios. Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and should not be regarded as specific investment advice.
Trades training reforms put industry ‘back in the driving seat’

2 weeks ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

Reforms to the vocational education system that give industries more control over how professionals are trained and qualified are being welcomed after six years of “disruption and uncertainty”. Around seven Industry Skills Boards, which will set standards and regulate education, are set to replace six Workforce Development Councils, from the beginning of 2026.
Influencer courses teaching how to on-sell cheap imports raise ethical eyebrows

2 weeks ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

E-commerce courses encouraging people to set up web stores on-selling cheap goods for a large mark-up risk creating “unrealistic expectations” and skipping over business fundamentals, New Zealand experts say. Online stores hosted on sites like Shopify are increasingly being plugged via social media platforms, creating so-called social commerce channels through which potential customers are engaged through ads, organic content and influencer marketing. Already have an account?
Safe haven assets that can help nervous investors ride out volatility

3 weeks ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

US trade tariffs, government spending cuts and growth revisions are causing uncertainty after two years of stellar returns. Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners explains how to minimise risk and why time can be an investor’s best friend. Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and should not be regarded as specific investment advice.
Van Velden skipped consultation before scrapping 30-day rule

3 weeks ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

The Minister for Workplace Relations did not consult with impacted parties before progressing controversial draft legislation to repeal a law that automatically signs new employees up to a collective agreement. Earlier this month the coalition Government announced it was repealing changes made by the previous government, by removing the so-called 30-day rule and reducing employers’ obligations to communicate and report back on union membership for new workers.
Right to Repair bill risks driving up prices - motoring industry

1 month ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

Proposed legislation that would require manufacturers and retailers to make repair parts and information available to consumers risks increasing car prices and driving out small-scale car dealerships, the Motor Trade Association says. The industry body’s kickback to the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill comes as the head of Retail NZ says her membership broadly supports the intent of the bill, but widely believes it is too broad brush. Already have an account?
Calls for banks and Govt to improve banking access for ex-prisoners

1 month ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

New Zealand’s banks need to play their part to help former prisoners secure bank accounts, with Westpac currently the only major player with a scheme in place, a new report says. Victoria University and FinCap’s report, Steps to Freedom, finds people need wraparound support to secure bank accounts after being incarcerated.
Investors cool on glamour US tech stocks

1 month ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

Uncertainty is the order of the day in the global stock market, with the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff crusade and disruption of Big Tech stocks rippling out from the United States. A driving factor behind market volatility is a decline of the ‘Magnificent Seven’, comprising Apple, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Amazon.com, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Tesla.
Van Velden accused of undermining unions by scrapping 30-day rule

1 month ago | newsroom.co.nz | Alice Peacock

Scrapping a rule that automatically signs a new employee up to a collective agreement will deter people from joining unions altogether and create a “two-tier workplace”, union bosses say. This week the coalition Government has announced it is repealing changes made by the previous government by removing the so-called 30-day rule and reducing employers’ obligations to communicate and report back on union membership for new workers. Already have an account?