Best of Business

Chris Kane: Fonterra Director of Global Engineering on the company's plan to invest more into electrification

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra is investing $150 million into electrification over the next 18 months. The collective says the projects across the North Island are a signif...

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's plan to change speed limits on 38 sections of road

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More roads could get faster - beyond the Government's planned changes to speed limits on 38 sections of road. The Government is reversing speed limit ...

Richard Wagstaff: NZCTU President on the results from the latest Mood of the Workforce survey

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New data shows more people are concerned about work, housing, and health, according to research by NZCTU. The council's annual Mood of the Workforce s...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on whether the Government will put The Country on the chopping block

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's speculation the Government may be looking to sell off Landcorp as the asset continues to underperform. Long-standing agricultural consultant W...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist unpacks the current market for digital nomads

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's hopeful that digital nomads will help grow New Zealand's economy off the back of their recent visa change. Finance Minister Nicola Wi...

Scott Shellady: US markets analyst explains why US experts are worried about DeepSeek

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks took a sharp drop - and experts are feeling wary - after a Chinese artificial intelligence startup posed a threat to America's technology in...

Dennis Kneale: Former Managing Editor of Forbes and host of “What’s Bugging Me” talks Elon Musk

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The richest man in the world, Elon Musk is a controversial man with a history of innovation and entrepreneurship.  He’s one of the most talked ...

Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners spokesperson on the expected results from US tech titans

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's set to be a big week for the US' biggest tech companies. Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Tesla are all expected to report their results in the...

Todd Dawson and Alan Piper: Napier Port CEO and KiwiRail Executive Manager of Freight Markets on the new logging train from Palmerston North to Hawke’s Bay

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the closure of the Tangiwai Mill in the Ruapehu District, forestry company Ernslaw One has found a new way to continue production and keep c...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hopeful visa changes for digital nomads will help grow tourism numbers

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is determined to get tourism figures back up to their pre-pandemic levels - and she hopes the newest batch of visa changes will s...

Tim Alpe: LyLo director on the Government relaxing visa requirements to attract digital nomads

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Overseas visitors may need an extra nudge to come here, even with relaxed visa requirements aiming to attract digital nomads to spend more. From today...

Karl Christensen: Ohakune business owner on the closure of Desert Road

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohakune is basking in the closure of Desert Road, as businesses are reaping the benefits of a detour.  The Mountain Rocks Café & Bar owner K...

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management representative on Global PMIs, the luxury brand that is soaring, and why things are looking up in the red meat sector in NZ

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The United States has stood out as the only major economy experiencing significant expansion amid Global PMIs.  The economic health indicator was...

Richard Easther: Auckland University physics professor on the potential impact of the Government's proposed changes to the science sector

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's proposed changes to the science sector have raised a few eyebrows among the nation's scientific community. The Government aims to mer...

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's reaction to Trump's tariffs, the sale of TikTok, and Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's phone call

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How has China reacted to Donald Trump's threat to put a 10% tariff on China as early as February 1st?  Is China warming up to allowing TikTok to ...

Ryan Bridge: Our economy is still in the wilderness

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So we have an inflation number, which is better than not knowing, but it doesn’t tell us much. 2.2 percent for the year to December, no change from ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand Merino investigating alleged animal welfare violations

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two farms have been suspended from New Zealand Merino’s ZQ quality standard supply programme after undercover videos appeared to show animal welfare...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Prime Minister Chris Luxon's plan to grow NZ economy

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Luxon laid out his vision for growing the economy as part of today's State of the Nation address - and pointed the finger at the ...

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist explains why more Facebook and Instagram accounts are auto-following Trump

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook and Instagram users have recently noticed their accounts have started following President Donald Trump, his wife Melania and Vice President J...

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the Government's new agency designed to bring in overseas funding

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trade Minister says he wants deals through the door this year - with a Government goal of tempting overseas funding. A new agency called Invest Ne...

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the Government's bid to draw in more tourists

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tourism Industry Aotearoa is excited about the Government's new growth agenda. Minister-in-charge Nicola Willis is considering visa changes, hoping to...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the market response to Trump returning to the White House

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump officially got the keys back to the White House earlier this week - and his return to power could have an impact on NZX-listed businesses...

Bharat Chawla: India NZ Business Council chair on India testing the waters on a trade agreement with New Zealand

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New reports indicate the Indian Government is sounding out the nation's biggest businesses to determine how they feel about a trade agreement with New...

Duncan Grieve: Spinoff founder expects more industry cuts to come following NZME restructure

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A media commentator says cuts at NZME are just the latest in a troubled industry.  NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB owner NZME is proposing a restructur...

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster hopeful the Reserve Bank will cut rates in February

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence another substantial Official Cash Rate cut's on the cards, with today's figures showing inflation is still under control. Stats NZ says the...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business editor on the inflation rate holding steady at 2.2%

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a belief we're still yet to reap the benefits of having inflation under control.  Latest Stats NZ figures show the inflation rate for t...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump's return to the White House impacting Davos discussions

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Business executives, academics, Government officials and civic leaders are expected to gather in Switzerland for the World Economic forum - and there'...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's unemployment rate reaching 4 percent

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, the unemployment rate increased to 4 percent in December - raising questions ahead of a potential interest rate cut next month. Une...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office means for Kiwi farmers

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a big week for the US, with Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office for his second term as US President. His plan for tariffs has sparked ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on retail spending being 'stronger than expected' for December

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Economists have revealed retail spending numbers were better than expected for the month of December. The total value of electronic card spending, inc...

Megan Alexander: Robert Half Managing Director offers tips for standing out in the job hunt

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a tough market for people on the job hunt in today's climate.  Seek data shows job ads fell 2 percent in December - and were down 22 percent...

Catherine McGrath: Westpac chief executive on the bank's plan to launch new 'basic' bank accounts

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a growing push to make banking more accessible for the disabled - and one major bank aims to launch a solution. A new Westpac-commissioned fou...

Margaret Cooney: Octopus Energy Chief Operating Officer hopes ministerial change will bring solutions to energy crisis

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's energy sector is hoping Prime Minister Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle will lead to potential solutions to the country's energy crisis. Yester...

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist previews inflation data from December quarter

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's inflation data will set the economic tone for the new year, but experts are hoping the final months of 2024 brought positive results. The ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister outlines plans for 2025 as she takes on Economic Growth portfolio

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis says her new role in Cabinet is all about driving New Zealand's growth.  The Finance Minister has been given the Economic Growth po...

Jazz Thornton: Influencer and mental health advocate reveals how online celebrities address TikTok uncertainty

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Online stars are scrambling to change platforms amid uncertainty about TikTok. The Chinese social media platform 'went dark' yesterday because of a US...

Bruce Weir: urban planner and strategic development expert on the rise in overheated terraced houses

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An industry expert says lack of windows and poor ventilation in newly built homes is putting Kiwis at risk. Concerns have been raised as more terraced...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the increased optimism from businesses

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses are feeling optimistic they could be in for a better 2025.   The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion from the Institute of Eco...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the US jobs report, the Prime Ministers trip to the UAE and oil prices rising 3% over the weekend.

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The strong US jobs report is out and raising questions about further interest rate cuts. A quarter of a million jobs were added to the market in Dece...

Best of 2024: Greens caught asking to use private carparks after their cycleway impacted parking

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Several Greens members have been caught asking to use the private carparks belonging to Wellington retailers for a party event. These retailers were i...

Best of 2024: Transport planner details the feasibility of new Cook Strait links

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One transport planner is looking into the feasibility of a fixed link between New Zealand's two islands. KiwiRail are officially cancelling an oversea...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve adopting a hawkish outlook for 2025

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the US, share prices have slumped after the US Federal Reserve hinted at a slower than expected pace for rate cuts in the new year. The Federa...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host hints towards his ag person of the year for 2024

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Country's Jamie Mackay has been catching up with politicians and farming experts to discuss their picks for Ag Person of the Year. There's been a ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on GDP dropping 1 percent in the September quarter

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This was a dire week for the economy - but experts say things can only go up from here. Stats NZ revealed that GDP was down 1 percent in the September...

Ruth Riviere: Mastercard New Zealand Country Manager responds to Commerce Commission moving to cap credit card fees

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mastercard is pushing back against the Commerce Commission's plan to put a cap on credit card fees. The Commission says regulation for credit and cont...

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on New Zealand's GDP crashing harder than expected during September quarter

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People will have questions, after one of the country's worst quarterly GDP dips in decades. Stats NZ figures show New Zealand's gross domestic product...

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management analyst explains 'Santa Rallies'

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're less than a week out from Christmas - and some key stocks could be well-placed for a Christmas charge-up. The 'Santa Rally' phenomenon refers to...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor warns debt uptick will come with additional costs

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The surprisingly large uptick in the amount of debt the Treasury is expected to issue in coming years will come at a cost, S&P Global Ratings warn...

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Fast Track Approvals Bill passing final reading

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's expectations fast-tracked projects will kick in next year.  The controversial Fast Track Approvals Bill passed its final reading in the H...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive voices disappointment with struck-down Easter trading bill

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's disappointment that a bill has been voted down to remove trading restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The MP conscience vote landed ...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Easter Trading Bill being voted down

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ACT Party won't keep pushing to remove trading restrictions from Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Politicians have toppled a bill today in a conscie...

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses hope to employ more migrants after changes to work visas.   The Government's updating the Accredited Employer Work Visa in March, remo...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government books revealing a slower-than-expected path for economic growth

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's half-year fiscal update paints a bleak economic picture for the years ahead.  It revealed the Government's debt path is steeper ...

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on minimum wage going up by 35 cents from April

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Business advocates believe the latest minimum wage increase strikes the right balance during an economic downturn. The minimum wage will rise 1.5 perc...

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government says changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa should make hiring migrants easier, and protect Kiwis in low-skilled jobs.  Amen...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's financial update revealing surplus won't return until 2030

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's devised a new measure for counting its coins, which gives it a more positive look. Treasury reports the Government now won't hit surp...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist unpacks the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The grim outlook for the economy in the coming years doesn't come as a surprise to experts. Treasury's opened its books for the Half Year Economic and...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the Government's plan to shake up Kiwisaver rules

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The finance industry is approving a shake up to KiwiSaver. The Government is looking at loosening the rules about where people can put their savings -...

Sam Hoyle: Assistant Police Commissioner defends police trip to China

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Assistant Police Commissioner says a trip police officers took to China is no different to any Kiwi going on holiday. More than 30 police staffers...

Kurt Rodgers: Chorus network strategy manager on Kiwi households using more than Australian counterparts

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The average New Zealand home chews twice as much data each month, as its Australian counterpart. Chorus recorded its busiest day for ultrafast broadba...

Peter Clark: aviation commentator on domestic flight prices soaring in November

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Domestic travel prices are rising as the year draws to a close. Stats NZ says fares rose nearly 11 percent in November on the month before - the bigge...

Politics Central: Unpacking the Government's action plan for hydrogen energy

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Politics Central, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts opens up about the Government's new action plan set to increase the use of hydrogen...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's primary sector being expected to jump by 7 percent in 2025

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand’s primary sector export revenue is expected to jump by 7 percent to $56.9 billion in the June 2025 year after contracting in 2024, the M...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of Nicola Willis' half yearly economic and fiscal update

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's set to update the country on the state of the books next week, and experts aren't feeling too optimistic. Nicola Willis will re...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the NZX winners and losers for 2024

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 is nearly over - so which companies did the best on the New Zealand stock exchange for the year? Tower Insurance leads the pack, off the back of ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Court of Appeal allowing BNZ to close Gloriavale's bank accounts

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A significant decision from the Court of Appeal could see Gloriavale shut down its' operations for good. The court has thrown out an injunction that p...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on card spending dropping in November

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest card spending data from November indicates Kiwis are keeping their expenses down for another month. Kiwibank reports claim the value of spe...

Anonymous petrol station owner: Concerned spokesperson speaks out on BNZ signalling end to fossil fuel lending

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's concern among petrol station owners, following BNZ signalling its lending period for fossil fuels is ending. BNZ has informed one business len...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian Reserve Bank leaving rates on hold for 2024

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's central bank has opted to keep rates on hold in its final meeting of 2024 - the same position it's held all year. The RBA did soften its l...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence reaching highest level since 2017

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following a significant lift in September, farmer confidence has surged again to the highest level since 2017. According to Rabobank's final Rural Con...

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Director of Money and Cash on Kiwis staying keen on physical money

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most New Zealanders are still keen on using physical cash, a new Reserve Bank consultation has found.  Their online survey drew in over 18,000 re...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving rates on hold

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's no Christmas gift for Australian mortgage holders - as the central bank has left rates unchanged again. The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the Government giving Kiwibank a cash injection to boost up banking competiton

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is taking action and giving Kiwibank a financial boost in order to bolster banking competition. A new Commerce Commission report on ban...

Malcolm Fleming: New Zealand Certified Builders Association CEO on the Government's proposed changes to insulation standards

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is looking to shake up how builders can meet insulation standards for new homes in a bid to reduce building costs. Building and Constru...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says boosting the banking competition top of mind following recent announcement

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is determined to ensure New Zealanders get access to more competitive banking services. A Commerce Commission report on banking h...

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity co-founder on the Government's new moves to boost competition in the banking sector

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's beefing up Kiwibank - at the request of the Commerce Commission. Its report on banking has found the sector isn't competitive enough,...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government bolstering Kiwibank in a bid to increase banking competition

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's helping boost competition in banking by bolstering Kiwibank.  The Commerce Commission recently painted the banking landscape as ...

Muy Chhour: Karangahape Road Business Association chair voices disapproval with AT's new 'bus to the mall' campaign

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland Transport has been forced to scale back its 'bus to the mall' campaign after facing pushback from local business owners. The campaign include...

Business Panel: Retail NZ CEO Carlolyn Young and Backhouse Interiors' Michelle Backhouse on how business fared in 2024

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been one of the toughest years in memory for many businesses around Wellington with a sluggish economy, public-sector job cuts, high inflation, a...

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the move to impeach President Yoon

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

South Korean Lawmakers Move To Impeach President Yoon  South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol hours ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the shortage of lambs for spring 2024

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New reports show there's been a significant decrease in lambs for spring 2024, compared with this time last year. The B+LNZ 2024 Lamb Crop Report indi...

Andrew Murray: Fonterra Chief Financial Officer on the company lifting its forecast Farmgate Milk Price to $10

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dairy giant Fonterra has raised its forecast milk price payout to a midpoint of $10 - the second rise in less than a month. The company says this...

Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government's planned crackdown on mergers

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is looking to crack down on merger rules. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is reviewing the Commerce Act - which cou...

Lesley Harris: First Home Buyers Club director on the Bank of Mum and Dad helping 1 in 3 Kiwis into first homes

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One in three first home buyers in New Zealand have received financial help from the Bank of Mum and Dad, new reports claim. A Kiwibank study has found...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the NZX potentially improving in 2025

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025. The reduced interest rates could lead to a bet...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government reducing the compensation aggrieved employees can get from employers

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has unveiled plans to reduce the amount aggrieved employees can be compensated by their employers – to zero in some cases. Minister B...

Mark Patterson: Associate Agriculture Minister 'disappointed' Kāinga Ora isn't using wool carpets for state houses

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kāinga Ora has copped some backlash for scrapping wool carpets in favour of nylon synthetics in state houses. The agency has released a request for p...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the bird flu case that was discovered in Otago

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministry for Primary Industries says it's possible there'll be more cases of bird flu at an Otago egg farm. The culling of 80,000 chickens at the ...

John Harman: Lightforce Solar owner reveals why the solar power business is hard in New Zealand

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert has offered a theory about why SolarZero met the end that it did. The Kiwi-founded solar and battery firm was placed into liquidation - cos...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on economists criticising the Reserve Bank of Australia's approach to rates

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, economists have accused the Reserve Bank of mishandling the OCR. Experts claim the central bank has been too focused on keeping une...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson explains how Trump's policy announcements are impacting capital markets

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

President-elect Donald Trump's latest policy announcements continue to have an impact on capital markets. Trump's pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury Se...

Mike's Minute: Who is breaking up the industry stopping us from doing business?

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The National Public Health Service is exactly what's wrong with this country. The Health Minister, who shouldn't have had to, intervened in their subm...

Mike: former SolarZero employee reveals what went wrong for the company

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More details have emerged in the wake of SolarZero’s shock liquidation, which affected 160 employees. The company revealed on Tuesday that the busin...

Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market response to end-of-year OCR cut

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The OCR was slashed by 50 basis points today - but some markets believe it could have gone lower. Some experts believed a chunkier 75 point cut was on...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on what today's OCR cut means for mortgages

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many mortgage holders will be relieved to hear that the OCR has been brought down by an addition 50 basis points. Despite this, one expert is warning ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 50 basis points

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's questions over what will come next for the OCR after today's 50 basis point cut. The Reserve Bank has hinted more cuts will come in the new ye...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the OCR being cut by 50 basis points

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Homeowners can expect some relief - as the Reserve Bank cuts the OCR down in its final update of the year. The central bank has slashed the rate 50 ba...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR down to 4.25 percent

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some positive news for mortgage holders. The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate another 50 basis points to 4.25 percent. ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwib...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what Donald Trump's return to the White House means for trade

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's return to the White House could lead to a more complex landscape for global food and agricultural trade, according to a new report by R...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Donald Trump's proposed tariffs for Mexico, Canada and China

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to hit Mexico, Canada and China with new tariffs as soon as he takes office. In a post on social media, Tr...