Best of Business

Jacob Faull: Nature Baby co-founder on the company's planned expansion into the US

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi start-up Nature Baby is looking to expand into the US market again. What started as a small business operating out of an Auckland flat has grown ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the costs of New Zealand hosting the next America's Cup

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has voiced pride for Team New Zealand following their latest America's Cup victory - but she's unsure if the nation can...

Aidan Bartlett: Designer Wardrobe CEO on the company's planned expansion across the Tasman

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Designer Wardrobe, the famed online retail start-up, has confirmed it plans to expand over into Australia. The company was founded in 2015, and it con...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Temu's harmful impact on local businesses

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to new reports, one in four New Zealand adults have bought something off Temu in the last three months. The Chinese e-retailer, alongside si...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate dropping to 4.1 percent

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, unemployment rates have dropped to 4.1 percent - making a pre-Christmas cut to interest rates less likely. The economy added 64,100...

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on investors turning towards vision care amid ageing population boom

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the world's ageing population is expected to grow over the coming decades, investors have turned their attention to vision care. As people get olde...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Accident Compensation Corporation reporting a $7.2 billion deficit

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Accident Compensation Corporation concedes there’s room for it to tighten its processes, as it proposes increasing the levies it charges to help...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist warns the RBNZ will need to slash the OCR quicker to keep up with inflation

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's pressure growing for the Reserve Bank to move more aggressively on the Official Cash Rate. New Zealand's inflation rate is officially back on ...

Mahe Drysdale: Tauranga mayor reveals city will wait to introduce outdoor dining charges

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tauranga City Council will wait until mid-2025 to expand charges for letting businesses offer al fresco dining. The fee per-square-metre of footpath u...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The inflation fight is over, but the economy still suffers

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well, how good is that inflation number out today? 2.2 percent - we're there, baby! We're pretty much bang on where inflation is supposed to sit - at ...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist predicts whether inflation will dip below 3 percent tomorrow

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes are on Stats NZ's newest release tomorrow - as Kiwis brace to find out the official Consumers Price Index figures. Following the Reserve Bank...

Rowena Duncum: The Country host celebrates the International Day of Rural Women

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi farming experts are paying tribute to the women in their lives as part of this year's International Day of Rural Women. Plenty of organisations h...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on national house prices declining in 2024

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The housing market remains subdued across the country, with slightly weaker prices, more stock available and houses taking longer to sell. New data fr...

Baden Smith: Air NZ General Manager of Strategy, Networks and Fleet on the airline's Dreamliners receiving a makeover

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Long-awaited improvements to Air New Zealand's Dreamliner cabins are set to get under way. New seats, new carpets, new screens and new Business Premie...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on China's efforts to stimulate its economy

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in China, officials have outlined plans to further stimulate the economy amid an ongoing downturn. China's Ministry of Finance announced that Chi...

Mahesh Muralidhar: Phase One CEO says New Zealand businesses should save money to expand overseas

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One Kiwi investor believes more New Zealand businesses should be putting money aside in order to expand internationally. Phase One CEO Mahesh Muralidh...

Robin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner on ASB's chief executive saying Kiwis need to pay more taxes

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert has rejected the claim that Kiwis need to pay more taxes. ASB chief executive Vittoria Shortt says New Zealand has to bring in more tax dol...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive on Wellington businesses calling for the council to reconsider Golden Mile project

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's more criticism of central city roadworks in Wellington. Retail NZ, Hospitality NZ and the Bus and Coach Association are asking the council to ...

John MacDonald: Less eyebrow raising, more glad-eye for foreign investors

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I think we need to get over ourselves here in New Zealand when it comes to foreign investment. And it looks like we’re going to have to get over our...

Mark Smith: ASB senior economist on latest inflation figures

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation appears to be easing, although some figures are continuing to surge. Latest Stats NZ figures show petrol is 14.9 percent cheaper than a year...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the OCR being cut by 50 basis points to 4.75%

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Official Cash Rate has been cut to 4.75%.  The Reserve Bank's lowered it by 50-basis points from 5.25% in a move predicted by economists. &nb...

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest Westpac Regional Roundup

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a tale of two islands when it comes to the economy.   The Westpac Regional Roundup shows many businesses and households are suffering from t...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on nuclear energy's role in the future

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in interest amid concern surrounding shortages. Its greenhouse gas emissions are smaller than most - and &...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large responds to 2024 Mood of the Boardroom survey

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Business leaders have given their verdict on the Government in the Herald’s Mood of the Boardroom survey. Some experts have noted that as the countr...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister pleased with Mood of the Boardroom survey results

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is pleased the nation's business heavyweights share her values and priorities. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey h...

Annabel Turley: Christchurch Business Association Chair on the Arts Centre's food truck plans

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch's Business Association is calling out the food truck plans of the city's Arts Centre.   The centre's applied for licences for 33 tru...

Dame Joan Withers: Warehouse Group Chairperson on the Mood of the Boardroom survey, education being a priority

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Senior business leaders are rating Christopher Luxon well on keeping his Cabinet focused on delivery, and Education Minister Erica Stanford well on pe...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the biorefinery to be built at Marsden Point

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A proposal to re-develop Marsden Point's decommissioned refinery is being considered. Channel Infrastructure NZ recently entered a conditional agreeme...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's bid to discourage investment into flood prone areas of the country

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Politicians of all stripes say the Government shouldn’t try to stop the values of properties vulnerable to the effects of climate change from plumme...

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the Government's push for remote building inspections

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has continued its push to increase the use of remote building inspections to speed up the construction and consenting process. Building...

Stephen England-Hall: Genesis Energy chief retail officer on the company taking a majority 65 percent stake in ChargeNet

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Genesis Energy has confirmed it will spend $64 million on taking a majority stake in ChargeNet - the nation's leading EV public charging network....

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's retail sales rebounding after winter downturn

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australian retail sales rebounded by more than expected in August as warmer weather brought forward spring spending after a midwinter slump. According...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the declining demand for construction

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Construction continues to slow, although consents for office and public transport buildings have risen 26 percent. Stats NZ says new home consents dro...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host expects another successful Global Dairy Trade auction

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another Global Dairy Trade auction is expected to take place tonight - and experts are predicting more good news this time round. There was a substant...

Christina Leung: NZIER deputy chief executive on the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion indicating confidence has returned to sector

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NZIER's latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO) shows a marked improvement in business confidence in the September quarter. A net 5 percent...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the Commerce Commission blocking proposed North and South Island merger

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Foodstuffs has argued a merger blocked by the Commerce Commission would benefit consumers and suppliers.  The competition watchdog has decided me...

Tom Hartmann: Sorted Personal Finance Lead on the increase on Kiwis applying for credit cards

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwis struggling to stay afloat have turned to credit cards to bridge the cap amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. New credit card application enqui...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the new wave of policies designed to stimulate China's economy

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in China, regulators recently announced a range of monetary and fiscal stimulus policy changes aimed at fostering economic stabilisation and impr...

Grant Watson: Synlait CEO on the company's multi-million dollar net loss

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Synlait Milk has reported a net loss of $182.1 million and stumped up with a one-off payment to try to keep supplying South Island farmers.  The ...

Dr Juliet Ansell: NZ Winegrowers Research Centre CEO on the new research programme designed to boost NZ wine output

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The wine industry is hoping a new programme will help double production.  The Government is investing $5.6 million over seven years into the prog...

Steve Armitage: Hospitality New Zealand CEO on mayor Wayne Brown disestablishing Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown aims to disestablish the city's tourism and economic development agency. The mayor is progressing plans to fold Tātaki Auc...

Shane Jones: Regional Development Minister unpacks the future of small town New Zealand

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing concerns about the future of small town New Zealand - with one expert warning 'tough conversations' are needed. The closure of Winston...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the rise and fall of Intel

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former industry giant Intel used to dominate the computer chip market - with significant presence in the world of PCs and servers. However, the compan...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting a stronger-than-expected net profit

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi dairy farmers can breathe a sigh of relief following Fonterra's successful results. The dairy giant posted a $1.1 billion dollar net profit and c...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on The Warehouse Group reporting a $54.2m net loss

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leading Kiwi retailer The Warehouse Group has posted a significant net loss off the back of a tough trading environment. The company today posted it a...

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Trade Minister has revealed how he managed to get the trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates over the line so quickly. Todd McClay and coun...

John Journee: Warehouse Group interim CEO on the company's multi-million dollar net loss

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse Group says this year's unacceptable earnings have two parts. It's posting a $54.2 million net loss after tax. Last year it made a $29.9 ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government reviewing negative gearing, housing taxes

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, negative gearing and capital gains tax changes are on the political agenda in a bid to reduce problems in the housing market.  The...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on KMD Brands posting 11 percent sales drop

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sales at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands slumped by 11 percent, with all three of its brands feeling the effect of weak consumer confidence in its latest f...

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company's $1.1 billion net profit

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Things are looking on the up for the dairy sector. Fonterra is returning a total dividend of 55 cents a share for the past financial year, off the bac...

Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on ANZ's Chief Executive voicing support for a Capital Gains Tax

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A PWC tax partner says discussions around a Capital Gains Tax will continue, as the country grapples with raising enough revenue. ANZ head Antonia Wat...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's Reserve Bank holding the Official Cash Rate for seventh time in a row

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 percent after its latest board meeting, citing concerns about inflation. This  seventh con...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host previews the Fonterra annual results

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra's annual financial results are due out on Wednesday morning.  Experts are wondering if there will be an upside in the forecast milk price of...

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics economist on the remote work statistics and trends for 2024

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The popularity of working remotely has continued to surge among Kiwi employees - prompting some new directions from the Government. Prime Minister Chr...

John Horner: Financial Markets Authority director on KiwiSaver funds breaking $100 billion mark

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

KiwiSaver investments have broken the $100 billion mark. The Financial Markets Authority's report for the year to March 31st reveals funds reached $11...

Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on kiwifruit exports seeing a 20 percent lift

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand exported a record $3.1 billion worth of kiwifruit in the year to August, a 20 percent lift on the previous season. The figure was largely ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building's bid to raise $700 million

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building is looking to put its problems in the past, as it aims to raise an extra $700 million. The construction giant plans to issue $292 mi...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Luxon telling public servants to stop working from home

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Working from home is not an entitlement, it's an agreement. That's the Prime Minister's message to public servants today, claiming routines begun duri...

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the launch of the new Mānawa Bay outlet mall

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Travellers and companions with time to spare will have opportunity to explore the new shopping mall opening right by Auckland Airport this week. The...

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on the Government's plan to axe and replace the RMA

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's hope a new-look Resource Management Act will make building easier for Kiwis.  Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old ...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US Federal Reserve surprised economists with its first interest rate cut in four years. Rates have gone down by 0.5 percent to about 4.8 percent -...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on GDP dropping 0.2 percent for the second quarter of 2024

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experts say today's GDP figures paint a dire picture of our economy - and it's unlikely things will recover right away. New data shows GDP dropped 0.2...

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank economist on New Zealand's GDP dropping 0.2 percent

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert says today's GDP figures paint a bleak picture of the economy - but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Stats NZ revealed this morning ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2 percent

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent in August. The number of employed people grew by 47,500, and the number of unemploye...

Matt Bain: Spark Head of Data explains why Kiwi businesses are reluctant to use AI

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New reports confirm at least 68 percent of small and medium Kiwi businesses currently have no plans to use AI. Data from NZIER's Quarterly Survey of B...

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Synlait's biggest shareholders rescuing the company

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Synlait's two biggest shareholders have brought it back from the brink. Shareholders today approved a $218 million capital injection from Bright Dairy...

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence picking up

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer confidence has picked up in recent months - but there's still concerns about the future from some. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Conf...

Parul Sood: Auckland Council waste solutions general manager says Oji Fibre Solutions won't affect kerbside recycling

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's concerns about how the closure of a South Auckland paper mill will affect kerbside recycling. Oji Fibre Solutions will shut up just a week bef...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist predicts what upcoming GDP result says about economy

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The soon-to-be-released GDP figures for Q2 will give experts an outline of the state of the economy. Economists predict the economy will have contract...

Malcolm Fleming: New Zealand Certified Builders Chief Executive on the study claiming insulation requirements add little to building costs

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research claims the costs of adding improved insulation onto Kiwi homes is far lower than initially reported.  Earlier in the year, Minister Chri...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the future of the Murdoch family dynasty playing out in court

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A probate court in Nevada has begun reviewing evidence to determine who gets to control Rupert Murdoch's media empire after his death. Evidentiary hea...

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the Government's plan to clarify gig workers and contractor criteria in new law

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's proposing new criteria to define who's a contractor and who's an employee. 'Contractors' will need to have signed a contract, stating...

Greig Epps: Imported Motor Vehicle Industry CEO on the drop in EV sales in New Zealand

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The New Zealand electric vehicle market has run out of charge. New Motor Industry Association data shows just one in eleven new vehicle sales are elec...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on chocolate and olive oil pushing up food price inflation for August

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chocolate, olive oil, butter and takeaway meals have been blamed for pushing up food price inflation in August, according to new reports. Fresh fruit ...

Grant Porteous: G.J. Gardner higher-up on the company's plan to grow the franchise by 30 percent

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

G.J. Gardner, New Zealand’s largest franchised group house-building business and biggest residential builder, is planning to expand further. The bus...

Josh Eoraki: Stardome astronomer ahead of the first all-civilian private spacewalk

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The stage is set for the first ever all-civilian commercial spacewalk. Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, alongside a a pair of SpaceX engineers and a ...

Shayne Currie: NZME editor-at-large on Google threatening to pull out of New Zealand over Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tech giant Google is being accused of playing hardball with the Government and media companies over the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The bill wo...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK economy flatlining again in July

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in July, after flatlining in June, for the second month in a row. Analysts had originally forecasted a slig...

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on how investors plan to respond to demographic shift

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As birth-rates decline and the population gets older, investors are grappling with a new set of challenges. Recent data indicates the proportion of Ki...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on David Seymour removing regulations for buy now, pay later sector

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has confirmed buy now, pay later providers will be able to charge whatever fees they want going forward. Cabinet has agreed to remove s...

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company merging with Manawa Energy

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Contact Energy has confirmed it reached an agreement to take over electricity generator Manawa Energy in a near $2.3-billion merger. Contact would pay...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the tough economic climate impacting Kiwi sheep farmers

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi sheep famers will have to brace themselves for another tough earnings season. Beef and Lamb New Zealand’s new season outlook says farm profit m...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the economic impact of Winstone Pulp International closing Ruapehu mills

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Ruapehu district has been dealt a huge blow - as Winstone Pulp International confirms it will close the two mills in the region. Over 230 workers ...

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on the rise in online shopping outlets charging for returns

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Experts believe a changing retail market and the evolution of influencers have forced online companies to make some changes.  British e-retailer ASOS...

Stuart Nash: Robert Walters Commercial Director on the benefits of 'chrono-working'

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'Chrono-working' could be the next employment fad to wash up in Aotearoa. It lets workers choose their hours dictated by their circadian rhythm, inste...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We're justified in feeling gloomy about the state of NZ

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pattrick Smellie, who has been a regular contributor to this show, is back from his long European sabbatical - and he reckons we need to cheer up in N...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US share markets dropping

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility has returned to US markets, with a significant drop on Friday. Weak employment data saw markets price in larger cuts to US official interes...

Nicola Waldren: Restaurant Association NZ General Manger on Auckland restaurants closing earlier than anywhere else in the world

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research has revealed Auckland eateries have the earliest closing times in the world. According to international food magazine Chef’s Pencil, it...

Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge writer on the international responses to the increased tourism levy

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New data reveals prospective visitors to New Zealand are in favour of paying a higher levy to come in. The Government recently announced it plans to l...

David Seymour: Regulation Minister on the new report calling for tougher regulations for the grocery sector

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Regulation Minister David Seymour agrees Kiwis are struggling with current grocery prices - but doesn't think tighter regulations are the solution. Th...

Dougal Sutherland: Is the UK's 4-day working week really a good thing?

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the face of it the 4-day working week sounds like a good thing, but the devil is in the detail. Recently in the UK the government has indicated the...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the state of the US housing market

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US housing market has been undergoing an unusual period. Various aspects of the sector have been found to be running at different speeds - with ne...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on oil prices slumping to their lowest level all year

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Global financial market turmoil overnight has come with a silver lining for motorists as oil prices have slumped to their lowest level this year. Chea...

Dr Rob Hales: Griffith Business School associate professor on the rise in corporations ditching their climate targets

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a growing uptick in corporations ditching their green ambitions. Volvo Cars has abandoned its ambitious target to sell only electric cars...

Maria Slade: BusinessDesk reporter on the release of the receiver's report into Du Val group

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PwC has identified accounting irregularities, complexities and a lack of auditing at failed Auckland property development group, Du Val. This first re...

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister on receiving support from Elon Musk

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Minister's welcoming support from a billionaire admirer. Elon Musk replied to a tweet by Chris Luxon this week - about being in Malaysia. Th...

Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the outlook of the latest ASB Housing Confidence survey

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey by ASB indicates Kiwis aren't expecting house prices to pick up again anytime soon. According to ASB's Housing Confidence survey, a net 1...

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management Analyst on the 'fallen angels' in the US markets

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US market is up almost 20 percent on the year - but big names like Starbucks, Nike, and Lululemon have been struggling. The consumer discretionary...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on depositors rushing to take advantage of high interest rates

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Savers have rushed to lock in high interest rates ahead of the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR for the first time in more than four years. New RBNZ data ...

Andrew Bayly: Commerce Minister outlines solutions to boost competition in supermarket sector

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Minister says a third big player in our supermarket sector is unlikely to come from overseas. A first annual Commerce Commission report o...