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Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner on the Commerce Commission's annual report criticising lack of competition in the sector

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Grocery Commissioner says the returns our big supermarkets get on assets is about double what overseas equivalents make. The Commerce Commission's...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Australia's GDP announcement

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's GDP data is set to be released tomorrow - and experts are outlining their predictions. This follows last week's inflation data, which is c...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the possibility of near-record farm gate milk price this season

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Growing global demand for dairy products and a flat milk supply could be setting the stage for a near-record farm gate milk price this season. With ni...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist unpacks how chief financial officers feel about New Zealand's business outlook

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's chief financial officers have revealed their thoughts in a first of its kind survey. Hunter Campbell's report reveals 42 percent expect ...

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra chief executive on the company's new Southland plant

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra is set to invest $150 million to build a new plant at its Edendale site in Southland to meet growing demand from Asia. The plant will produce...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO blames IRD methods for uptick in business closures

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inland Revenue is being asked not to seesaw on its stance, with rising liquidations across the country. Centrix's July figures reveal business liquida...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I don't think now's the time for a higher tourist levy

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the Government has done the thing that the tourism industry was hoping they wouldn't do and increased the visitor levy - the amount that touris...

Sir Ian Taylor: Kiwi entrepreneur wants to explore commercial viability of new museum on Auckland's waterfront

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A New Zealand entrepreneur and former Waitakere City Mayor are getting behind a waka-shaped museum on Auckland's waterfront. Sirs Ian Taylor and Bob H...

Dean Hamilton: Ryman Healthcare executive chair defends price hikes and job cuts

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare is raising prices and slowing down construction efforts to repair its financial holes.  The company has ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on financial markets pricing in interest rate cuts

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Markets around the world are pricing in potential cuts to interest rates. Last Friday saw PCE inflation in the US rise 0.2 percent over the month to b...

Mike's Minute: Banks - The perceived problem vs what's actually happening

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the news last week that a lot of people are changing banks as they re-finance their mortgages, we once again ask ourselves whether the problem w...

Business Panel: Kaffee Eis owner Karl Tiefenbacher and Mills Albert founding director Dave Mills

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Business confidence has hit a ten-year high according to ANZ's latest survey - but are businesses in Wellington feeling as confident as those in other...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing market interest in humanoids

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing market interest in humanoids - robots and robotic technology designed to mimic humans. New improvements in technology have opened up r...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on how New Zealand can restart a 'rockstar economy'

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ten years ago, New Zealand had a 'rockstar economy' according to experts. In 2014, New Zealand's GDP growth turned out to be among the strongest acros...

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the airline's profit and earnings falling over 60 percent

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's CEO isn't holding back his frustration about the issues plaguing some of its engines. The airline's earnings, underlying profit, and...

Melanie Spencer: Thompson Spencer co-founder and CEO on the new data revealing what Kiwi influencers really earn

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many people dream of becoming social media influencers - but the reality is a lot less glamorous.  According to new data from the IRD, only 60 people...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Air New Zealand's financial year results

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's financial results are out tomorrow - and hopes aren't flying particularly high.  The airline has been hit with plane engine trouble...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the uptick in mortgage holders switching banks

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elevated interest rates have encouraged mortgage holders to switch banks at a record rate. The value of mortgages refinanced by a new bank climbed to ...

Neal Barclay: Meridian CEO on the company's profit reaching $429 million

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meridian Energy - the country’s largest power generator - has reported strong earnings in the June year, but warns the year ahead looks challenging....

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of Fonterra's big announcement

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sources claim dairy giant Fonterra is set to make a big announcement tomorrow. This follows the company predicting a 50 percent increase to the milk f...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the OECD Secretary-General visiting New Zealand for the first time

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Secretary-General of the OECD, Mathias Cormann, has made his first official visit to New Zealand. Trade Minister Todd McClay welcomed him to Welli...

Michael Boggs: NZME chief executive on the tough trading environment impacting the media sector

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) says its first-half revenue was slightly up on the year before, despite a tough trading environment. The me...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US potentially cutting interest rates

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has hinted interest rate cuts could be coming from September. In a recent address, Powell indicated upside risk...

Barb Hyman: Sapia.ai chief executive on the increased usage of AI in job recruitment

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More and more businesses have begun utilising AI for recruiting staff - and jobseekers have concerns. Spark, Kmart and Woolworths all use Sapia.ai sof...

Dennis Maga: First Union General Secretary on what the ruling against Uber means for other contractors

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's hopes a ruling against Uber could help empower other contractors. The Court of Appeal has ruled four Uber drivers are employees, not contracto...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the turbulent outlook for 2024

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Market experts are convinced 2024 will conclude with a soft economic landing. This contradicts initial predictions that a global recession would disru...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices bouncing back after latest GDT auction

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prices have bounced back in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction - with an impressive 5.5 percent increase across the board. The sixth event of the ...

Anne Gibson: NZ Herald property editor on Du Val Group being placed into statutory management

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has moved on Auckland apartment developer Du Val Group, taking the rare step of placing it in statutory management. The move follows t...

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the bank's 15 percent rise in net profit

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwibank's net profit increased 15 percent - and it says it is fulfilling its role as a disruptor. The state-owned bank brought in $202 million and gr...

Neal Barclay: Meridian CEO hopeful rain will take the strain off New Zealand's power pressures

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An energy boss says predicted rain will take the strain off New Zealand's power supply. Winstone Pulp plans to close its central North Island pulp and...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Jetstar facing a class action lawsuit

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jetstar is on the receiving end of a class action lawsuit over its decision to hand out travel vouchers to customers who were impacted by the Covid-19...

Simon Thwaites: Silvermoon owner on repurchasing the business, plans to open new stores in Christchurch

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a belief jewellery store Silvermoon will shine bright again.  Simon Thwaites has bought the business again after selling it in 2017, after ...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Fletcher Building reporting a multi-million dollar net loss

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A grim warning from New Zealand's largest construction company. Fletcher Building is reporting a group net-loss-after-tax of $227 million dollars, fol...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Commerce Commission's suggestions to improve banking competition

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission has detailed several potential changes in a new 389-page report designed to improve competition in the banking sector.  One c...

Sophie Moloney: chief executive on Sky TV's 3.7 percent drop in net after-tax profit

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sky TV is recording a 3.7 percent drop in net after-tax profit, with its customer base at the lowest level in five years. The provider says it's deali...

Amanda Whiting: IAG chief executive on the company reporting a tenfold increase in insurance profit

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

IAG, the country's largest insurer, has reported a significant increase in insurance profit in the 12 months to the end of June. The company, which ow...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 25 basis points

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Homeowners have been able to breathe a sigh of relief following the Reserve Bank's decision to cut the OCR. The cash rate was cut by 25 basis points a...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on REINZ saying there's green shoots in the housing market

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's green shoots returning to the housing market, according to the Real Estate Institute. REINZ data shows the volume of sales rose 14.5 percent y...

Vince Hawksworth: Mercury Energy CEO on the company reporting a 159 percent annual net profit increase

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mercury Energy has lifted its net profit by 159 percent in the June year to $290 million. The company’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation,...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: I'm not convinced the Commerce Commission study will lead anywhere

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For once, we have a Commerce Commission study that isn’t going nowhere. Nicola Willis says she's going to do what the Commerce Commission has recomm...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on her plan to inject competition into the banking sector

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister aims to put an end to the 'cosy pillow fight' between banks and bolster sector competition. A Commerce Commission report has foun...

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the company reporting a decrease in net profits

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Logistics and courier company Freightways has recorded a 5.8 percent decrease in net profit after weathering what its leaders believe to be the worst ...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on BNZ's performance of services index staying below 50

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BNZ’s performance of services index - which measures sentiment across services firms - was up 3.9 points to 44.6 in July from a rock-bottom level of...

Andrew Dickens: Can we really say the rock star economy is back?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The corner has been turned. The 5-year pandemic pandemonium has been tamed. Inflation is down and we've had the first interest rate cut since the Rese...

Andrew Bayly: Commerce Minister on the incoming changes to the Companies Act

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Balancing directors' safety and accountability is the goal of the Commerce Minister's shake up of the Companies Act.   Andrew Bayly is looking to mak...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the decline in interest in the Metaverse

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few years ago, the Metaverse was the biggest talking point in the world of technology. Meanwhile in 2024, the virtual platform has declined in popul...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on food prices going up 0.6 percent in the year to July

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New data from has confirmed food prices are up - but not as much as predicted. Stats NZ reports show food prices have increased by 0.6 percent in the ...

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on the Government's new visa scheme for seasonal workers

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has announced a new immigration pathway for essential seasonal workers. It has created a new subcategory of the Specific Purpose Work V...

Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst on the market response to the OCR cut

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Several Kiwi businesses have expressed relief as the Reserve Bank announces cuts to the OCR. The cash rate has been dropped 25 basis points to 5.25 pe...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR for the first time since 2020

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's shock and excitement across the nation, as the Reserve Bank makes cuts to the OCR for the first time since 2020. The Bank's slashed the cash r...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the impact of the latest OCR cut

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank says several factors are driving down inflation. It's cut the Official Cash Rate to 5.25 percent, saying it's now confident inflation...

Vittoria Short: ASB Chief Executive on the bank's full-year profit falling amid easing cash rate

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASB is welcoming the news that the Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points. This comes after the bank's run of record annual pr...

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the cash rate by 25 basis points

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the start of a significant turnaround for the economy - as the Reserve Bank slashes the OCR for the first time since 2020. It's dropped the cash ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the news many have been hoping for.  The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points, from 5.5% to 5.25%.  It says business sur...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of tomorrow's OCR update (1)

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is set to issue their latest OCR update tomorrow - and experts are divided about the outcome. Some economists are predicting rate cut...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on markets pricing in rate cuts ahead of OCR update

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is set to make a call on the Official Cash Rate this week, and experts are feeling hopeful. While economists are divided on the outco...

Matt Duder: EBoss managing director on the new data showing significant percentage of builders have grim outlook for the year

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly three-quarters of builders think the industry is in for another tough financial year, according to new data.  650 Kiwi builders were consulted...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the state of the market after a turbulent week

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a turbulent week for financial markets - have things bounced back?  Japan's stocks have rebounded after their crash, but there's mixed results ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on ASB predicting OCR will cut rates next week

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASB has made a surprise call ahead of next week's OCR announcement. The bank is predicting the Reserve Bank will cut rates in the coming days - a soon...

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Head of Retail on Allbirds posting a multi-million dollar net loss

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's bad news for a former darling of the footwear world. Kiwi shoe company Allbirds, co-founded by former All White Tim Brown, has posted a net lo...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Qantas slashing former CEO's exit paycheck

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australian airline Qantas has slashed former CEO Alan Joyce's exit package, following a stint of costly scandals and legal cases. The $21.4m payout Jo...

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on Uber's shares going up by 11 percent

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rideshare giant Uber has reported its second quarter result - and shares were up +11 percent. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company is in a position ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the widespread payroll issue impacting 40,000 McDonald’s staff

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Around 40,000 McDonald’s staff are likely to be compensated, as the fast-food chain corrects a widespread payroll issue dating back 15 years. McDona...

Joe Gallagher: E tū Union negotiation specialist on the proposed closure of major Auckland pulp mill

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's belief a major Auckland pulp mill proposing closure could be the first of many. Oji Fibre Solutions is consulting with its 75 Penrose staff, c...

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on the unemployment rate reaching 4.6 percent

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwibank's Chief Economist says unemployment will rise for another year. Stats NZ figures out today show unemployment jumped to 4.6 percent in the Jun...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Australian Reserve Bank keeping the OCR in place

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's Reserve Bank has taken on a grim tone with today's OCR update - and warned rate cuts aren't on the horizon. The Bank considered hiking rat...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the increase in banks dropping their interest rates

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three major New Zealand banks have slashed their rates ahead of next week's OCR review. Both Kiwibank and BNZ have urged the Reserve Bank to cut the c...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of this latest GDT auction

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's another crucial Global Dairy Trade auction taking place tonight as a new season kicks into gear. Rabobank analyst Emma Higgins has predicted W...

Tony Caughey: Smith & Caughey’s chair on the company being saved from 2025 closure

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Historic Auckland department store Smith & Caughey’s is living to fight another day. The 144 year old business announced in May it would close n...

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management expert on global markets stabilising after this morning's announcement

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Japanese market is clawing its way back, after an epic tumble overnight. Its Nikkei had a historic one-day drop - the first in a volatile chain of...

Nick Lane: Iconic Construction director on the company building the first 3D printed show home

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One New Zealand based construction company is working on the country's first 3D printed show home. Iconic Construction has broken ground on the projec...

Sir John Key: former Prime Minister voices disapproval with the Government's Treaty Principles Bill

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sir John Key says he doesn't support the Government's controversial Treaty Principles Bill. It comes after calls from the former Prime Minster for the...

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure New Zealand CEO voices concerns as City Rail Link costs blow out

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's serious concerns political bickering is ballooning the cost of New Zealand's major construction projects. The cost of Auckland's City Rail Lin...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on milk production increasing and milk prices decreasing in China

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Increased development of large-scale dairy farms and falling feed prices have driven China’s raw milk production up - and the official price down. T...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of next week's unemployment data being released

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest unemployment figures are set to be released next week. Experts are predicting unemployment rates will go up - in order to slow down inflati...

Paul Spain: tech commentator explains the latest Microsoft outage

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft is investigating the scope of the damage after users reported issues with Microsoft 365 and Outlook services this morning. Monitoring websit...

Rod Duke: Briscoe Group Managing Director on the company posting record half year profits

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Briscoe Group Limited has posted a near record net profit after tax of $84.2 million for the year ending January 28, 2024. The group, which runs both ...

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on the easing number of arrears but increasing number of businesses liquidating

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consumers finances look to be recovering, but the relief has yet to pass on to businesses.  The Centrix July Credit Indicator says arrears are easing...

Mike Blackburn: construction sector advisor on new home consents dropping to lowest level since 2019

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New home consents have fallen to the lowest point in five years. Stats NZ figures show fewer than 34,000 new homes were consented in the year to June ...

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management Analyst on Lamb Weston's profits dropping

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US-based frozen potato giant Lamb Weston's profits have been dropping, off the back of a rocky financial period for the company. This is off the back ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's new reforms to lending laws

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert has claimed there are upsides and downsides to the Government's changes to finance laws. From today, the Government is dropping prescriptiv...

Josh Tan: Export NZ executive director on Red Sea tensions driving up costs for Kiwi exporters

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The costs of sending Kiwi exports overseas has risen significantly amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea. A report from the Ministry of Foreign Affa...

Sam Dean: NIWA climate scientist on Air New Zealand ditching their 2030 climate targets

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand is ditching its carbon intensity reduction targets and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative.  It planned to cut c...

Alex Cassels: property developer launches bid to repurpose Auckland commercial buildings into housing

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One Wellington property developer is calling on the Reserve Bank to make it easier to repurpose vacant commercial buildings. Alex Cassels has set up s...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut rates

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New inflation data out of the US has experts speculating potential rate cuts in the coming months. The Federal Reserve is set to meet on Thursday - an...

Cathie Cottle: Kind Café owner says cost of living pressures forced plant-based café to start selling meat

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland plant-based café is beefing up its menu, hoping to increase customers and reduce production costs. Kind Café says the cost of living has...

Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar: AgResearch expert on the new Map and Zap technology that kills weeds with AI

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New technology using AI and lasers is helping growers to safely tackle weeds without resorting to harmful chemicals. Map and Zap detects weeds and kil...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the NZX 50 going up 6 percent in the past month

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's share market is taking a turn for the better. New data indicates the NZX 50 has gone up by almost 6 percent in the past month - and econ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's plan to inject more capital into Kiwibank

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has dropped further hints it isn’t opposed to diluting its 100% ownership of Kiwibank to enable it to grow. While Kiwibank is expandi...

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic chief property economist on rental prices decreasing for the first time in two years

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New data indicates the financial pressures are easing on renters. Rental prices have decreased for the first time since 2022, according to Trade Me’...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Waikato-based Spring Sheep gaining brand registration for infant milk formula in China

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Waikato-based sheep milk company has managed to gain brand registration for its infant milk formula in China. Spring Sheep will be able to directly ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Commerce Commission's plan to cap PayWave and online credit card fees

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert has voiced approval with the Commerce Commission's plan to regulate PayWave and online credit card fees. The watchdog says capped fees coul...

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management expert unpacks the Warehouse takeover offer deal

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Details surrounding the Warehouse takeover offer have been revealed. Australian private equity firm Adamantem Capital Management has offered to buy th...

John Small: Commerce Commission chair on the company's plan to regulate PayWave and online card payments

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission is looking into regulating fees for PayWave and online card payments. The market watchdog says adding regulation could save Ki...

Charlotte Ward: Kiwibank Chief People Officer addresses 'parent penalty' impacting Kiwi households

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many Kiwis are concerned the costs of being a parent have reached an unreasonable level. According to new research from Kiwibank, 70 percent of people...

Andrew Hoggard: Minister for Food Safety on the potential changes coming for infant formula laws

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's Minister for Food Safety doesn't approve of some proposed changes impacting the distribution of infant formula. Food Standards Australia...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the economic impact of Joe Biden dropping re-election bid

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US dollar and Treasuries are likely to see a knee-jerk bid higher after Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid. Investors will see this development...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister voices disapproval with proposed changes to infant formula laws

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is strongly opposing proposed changes to infant formula laws. Minister from Australia and New Zealand will meet this week to discuss a ...

Oliver Mander: Shareholders' Association CEO unsure about the Warehouse Group's plan for shares

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's unclear what the Warehouse Group's next steps will be. Founder Sir Stephen Tindall, who remains a majority shareholder, has shown potential inter...

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer with her tips on dining out affordably

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi businessman Mat Weir's First Table allows Kiwis to get a taste of affordable fine dining. Founded in 2014, the platform connects diners with venu...