How the U.S. Election Impacts NZ’s Startup Scene: Opportunities, Risks, and the Road Ahead

As America’s political winds change, Kiwi founders brace for ripple effects on trade, tech, and growth opportunities.

Phew.

From the heated end of the Harris campaign to a nation gripped by razor-thin margins and global stakes, the U.S. election has been nothing short of seismic. With economic tremors and political divides spilling far beyond American borders, the world watches closely as we brace for whatever comes next.

Today happens to be the day we check out what’s happening around the world and well, as you can imagine, the election has eclipsed most news. Likely back to more regular programming tomorrow! What’s inside today:

• Recorp’s $140M Can Factory Declares War on Plastic: A Bold Kiwi Move to Revolutionise Packaging

• Modest’ Nelsonian wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award

• John Key Shifts Tone on Trump’s Win: Cautions Tariffs Could Hurt NZ Despite Market Gains

• Rua Bioscience at Crossroads: Capital Raise Crucial to Avoid Closure Amid Strategic Shift and Financial Strain

• Hooton on why Trump’s Victory Sparks Alarming Forecasts of Global Chaos and Economic Risk

• NZ Companies Strengthen Ties at China Import Expo with Landmark Partnership Ceremony

• How Elon Musk’s Star Could Shine Brighter Under a Trump Presidency

• Six reasons why Kamala Harris was always on track to lose to Donald Trump

• What Trump’s victory could mean for AI regulation

• How Steven Zinsli’s HealthNow Rebrand to Extraordinary Sparked Millions in Impressions and $1M in New Business

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Lauren and the CAFFEINE team