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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the impact of Friday's global IT CrowdStrike outage
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's retail sector is still reeling from shock after Friday's unexpected outage. Businesses all over the world were impacted after a CrowdStr...
Paul Spain: tech commentator on the wider consquences of the global CrowdStrike digital outage
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many companies are still recovering after Friday's global IT outage impacted retailers, banks - and even airlines. Friday's update by cyber security f...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the hype around AI
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The AI boom is continuing to hype up investors, as new developments keep occurring. The rise of AI in art, literature, media and even medicine has exp...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on SPQR owing over $2 million to IRD, other creditors
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first liquidators' report on Auckland's SPQR shows it owes creditors $2.24 million. The Ponsonby eatery was placed into liquidation last Thursday ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Shane Jones visiting 15 provincial centres to promote his $1.2 billion fund
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones is set to begin a 15-stop tour next month to promote the Government's $1.2 billion fund for regional infrast...
Callum Mallett: SkyCity Chief Operating Officer apologises as casino closes for five days
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SkyCity is apologising for failing to intervene with a repeat player in Auckland. A customer complained to Internal Affairs after gambling went contin...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation figures holding steady at 2 percent
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, inflation has held steady at 2 percent - prompting calls for interest rate cuts. Prices across all sectors have taken a dive, with hot...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the bank forecasting rate cuts for November 2024
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ is the latest major bank to bring their interest rate cut predictions forward as the mood towards the economy changes. The bank has forecasted a 2...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the positive response to CPI data
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's CPI data report prompted positive responses from experts - as it signalled a decline in inflation. CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to Ju...
Billie Moore: Air New Zealand Airports Association CEO on the Commerce Commission saying Auckland Airport charges are too high
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission says Auckland Airport’s proposed charge increases to fund infrastructure are 'too high'. In a statement released this mornin...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unveils plan to tackle inflation issues following CPI update
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says the Government has a plan to tackle non-tradeable inflation. CPI increased 3.3 percent in the year to June, a fall from the ...
John Tookey: AUT construction professor on the Government's plan to roll back insulation standards
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has confirmed it plans to roll back insulation standards amid concern about cost blowouts for new builds. The current standards, introd...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of the CPI announcement
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow's CPI announcement is set to reveal whether or not New Zealand is making headway with its war on inflation. Stats NZ will publish the Q2 cons...
Paul Robinson: Thorndon Quay Collective chairman on the judicial review over Wellington City Council replacing car parks with a cycleway
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City Council has been found to be in the wrong in a battle involving a cycleway and parking space. A group of businesses on Thorndon Quay...
Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO explains why the hospitality sector is struggling
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rising business costs and cash-strapped consumers have forced a number of Kiwi hospitality businesses to close their doors. Auckland's SPQR recently c...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what Mastercard's performance says about the economy
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One expert explains how Mastercard's market performance is impacted by the concerns global investors have raised. Recently, investors have been focuse...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on food prices dropping for the first time in six years
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists say falling food prices are a certain sign inflation's going down - but we may have to wait to get the full picture. Annual food prices h...
George Adams: Synlait chairperson on the company's shareholders voting in favour of $130 million loan
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Synlait Milk will live to see another day after winning shareholder approval for a last-minute loan. The shareholders have approved the company taking...
Leanne Geraghty: Air New Zealand Chief Sales Officer adds 41,000 extra seats to the Pacific in response to proposed G-string ban
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand entered the G-string debate and added 41,000 more seats to the Pacific this summer. The move comes after a New Plymouth swimming pool ...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management expert on the economic impact of years of high interest rates
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank's decision to leave the OCR in place was in line with expectations - but their tone caught markets by surprise. The Bank indicated in...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the mood among mortgage holders following the OCR update
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The light at the end of the tunnel could be in sight for mortgage holders after today's OCR update. The Reserve Bank left rates unchanged at 5.5 perce...
Mark Hopper: Federated Farmers national board member on Minister Shane Jones calling for more investment in aquaculture sector
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has agreed New Zealand's dairy sector is 'capped out' - and investing in aquaculture is the way to go. In an...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank economist predicts OCR will be reduced come November
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's some potential light at the end of the tunnel for mortgage holders after today's Reserve Bank update. The OCR's been held in place at 5.5 perc...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of the crucial vote impacting Synlait Milk
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The future of South Island dairy company Synlait Milk is up in the air ahead of a crucial vote to ensure its survival. A special shareholders meeting ...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics chief economist speculates ahead of tomorrow's OCR update
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is set to release their latest update regarding the OCR tomorrow afternoon. New Zealand's Official Cash Rate has been held at 5.5 per...
Shane Marsh: Dosh co-founder on the company's bid to become New Zealand's first digital-only bank
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning finance app Dosh has launched a bid to become New Zealand's first locally-owned digital-only bank. The company has initiated an applicat...
Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert weighs up benefits and drawbacks of an inheritance tax
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's speculation that Labour is examining the possible benefits of an inheritance tax ahead of its next party conference. The party has reportedly ...
George Adams: Synlait chairperson ahead of Thursday's vote to approve $130 million loan from Bright Dairy
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Synlait Milk's future is hanging in the balance ahead of an upcoming vote impacting the company. On Thursday, a shareholders meeting will take place t...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson ahead of the Reserve Bank's upcoming Monetary Policy Statement
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is set to deliver its next Monetary Policy Statement regarding the OCR on Wednesday. It's expected the Bank will keep rates on hold f...
Paul Fuge: Consumer NZ spokesperson calls for reprieve as thousands of Kiwis suffer from 'power poverty'
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing calls for power companies to go easier on customers who can't pay their bills. Each year, around 40,000 New Zealanders are disconnecte...
Michal Garvey: Foodprint founder unveils 'Mystery Bags' designed to help consumers and hospitality sector
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the hospitality sector struggles and consumers feel the pinch from rising living costs, one entrepreneur has devised a solution. Food waste is stil...
Dr Elizabeth Aitken Rose: UOA senior lecturer of Architecture and Planning on the Government's plan to 'flood' the housing market
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experts fear that the Government's plan to 'flood' the housing market comes with too many risks. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has promised to fill ur...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the state of equity markets around the world
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Equity markets around the world are experiencing lifetime highs - but one expert has warned of the possible risks involved. The US, Japan, Europe and ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Deputy Secretary of Trade calling for New Zealand to diversify trading partners
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The golden era of trade is over and New Zealand needs to push hard to diversify its trading partners, according to a warning from the Deputy Secretar...
David Whitburn: property developer and investor warns recent housing changes come with an infrastructure bill
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A property expert says housing changes announced today will increase supply - with a massive infrastructure bill attached. Housing Minister Chris Bish...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis' refusal to establish an independent unit to check on Government spending
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t receptive to calls for the establishment of an independent unit to check Treasury’s forecasts and ensure Gove...
Tim Groser: Former US ambassador on the significance of Luxon appearing at next week's NATO summit
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's increased efforts to position New Zealand on the world stage and make connections with the US. Prime Minister Chris Luxon is jetting off to th...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the new data revealing house prices need to drop by 16 percent to become affordable
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
House prices need to fall at least another 16 percent to become anything like affordable, one forecaster says. According to the Real Estate Institute,...
Andrew Holden: News Publishers' Association Public Affairs Director explains the impact of tech companies backing away from New Zealand media
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One expert says Paul Goldsmith's proposed new media bill could jump-start conversations about the future of news content in New Zealand. The Broadcast...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building handing over Convention Centre project to SkyCity
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building's shares have bounced back up after the business completed and handed over part of their NZ International Convention Centre project....
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unveils steps to ease cost of living as Government outlines third quarterly priorities
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is determined to grow the economy and ease the cost of living for struggling Kiwis as the Government outlines its next points of ...
Rob Fyfe: Former Air NZ CEO appoints CEO for new Recorp venture
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe is set to launch his biggest - and most sustainable - business venture yet. Recorp, an aluminium canning company, ...
Simon Moutter: Kāinga Ora Chair says it was the right time for CEO Andrew McKenzie to step down
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kāinga Ora's Chief Executive Andrew McKenzie will be stepping down at the end of October, with a $365,000 payout. A review has found the state housin...
Damian Spring: Santana Minerals Chief Executive on the discovery of a significant gold mine in Otago
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's high hopes from Santana Minerals following the revelation of unearthed gold in Central Otago. The company's discovery on the privately owned B...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Denmark's plan to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Denmark is moving ahead on plans to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture, with cattle farmers facing additional charges as a result. The bill suggest...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's economic outlook being downgraded by experts
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
International research group BMI has lowered its GDP growth forecast for New Zealand for 2024 - and warned of economic challenges to come. BMI predict...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Meridian Energy's Investor Day data
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meridian Energy's Investor Day data indicates more power companies are looking to embrace growth in a changing market. New Zealand's electricity deman...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on BNZ challenging Gloriavale over use of banking services
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gloriavale has taken a knock in its battle to maintain access to banking services. BNZ has been trying to close Gloriavale's accounts for the last two...
Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on business optimism shooting up in new Shaping Business Study (1)
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's business sector seems to be taking a turn for the optimistic, according to new data from 2degrees. The latest Shaping Business Study say...
Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on business optimism shooting up in new Shaping Business Study
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's business sector seems to be taking a turn for the optimistic, according to new data from 2degrees. The latest Shaping Business Study say...
Oliver Mander: Shareholders' Association Chief Executive on the Warehouse's CEO's pay-out eclipsing falling shares
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's concerns that the Warehouse's top level salaries don't match the company's declining performance. The Warehouse Group's shares fell to a rec...
Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on Synlait asking shareholders for multi-million dollar lifeline
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling dairy manufacturer Synlait has asked shareholders to vote in favour of a $130 million lifeline from Chinese shareholder Bright Dairy. The c...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on employment confidence dropping in latest report
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis’ confidence in the job market took a dive over the past three months, according to a survey conducted for Westpac. The bank reported its confi...
Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the company posting an $8.9 million loss for 2023
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby has posted an $8.9 million dollar net loss for 2023 - the second deficit in a row. Although spending was reduced from the year prior...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the EU and China gearing up for further talks about EV tariffs
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top officials from both the EU and China have spoken about controversial EV tariffs over the weekend - and agreed to further talks. The call marks the...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the problems impacting New Zealand's infrastructure
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a bad week for infrastructure incidents, with increased pressure on the Government to find a solution. Between a Defence Force plane breakin...
Darryn Fisher: NorthChamber Chief Executive says several Northland businesses unsure if they're insured for recent power outage
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Northland businesses are unsure whether they'll be insured for last week's power outage. A pylon tipped over on Thursday after too many nuts were remo...
Darryn Fisher: North Chamber CEO on the impact of the Northland power outage on businesses
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Northland business leader says the large power outage will significantly impact business. Widespread power outages began yesterday morning when a...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert explains the investing environment six months into 2024
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One expert says investors have had to pay more attention to their long-term goals this year. Ongoing inflation and changing economies have led investo...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Minister Shane Jones wanting to bring back live animal exports
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Shane Jones is still keen to bring back live animal exports sooner rather than later. In an interview on The Country, Jones made it clear in ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's GDP going up by 0.2 percent
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's GDP grew 0.2 percent in March, according to new data. This officially takes the country out of a technical recession, but on a per-capit...
Chris Penk: Minister for Building and Construction on the Government's planned review into earthquake-prone buildings
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has launched a new review designed to ensure earthquake-prone buildings are up to standard. The current NBS system has run into controv...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the 0.2% rise in the GDP
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The news New Zealand is out of a technical recession isn't necessarily cause for celebration. Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2% in the three mont...
Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa on overseas investors visiting for the Business Events trade show 'Meetings'
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday saw the beginning of New Zealand’s largest business events trade show. ‘Meetings’ connects overseas investors to domestic industries...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation hitting 2 percent for the first time in almost 3 years
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, inflation has hit the Reserve Bank's target for the first time in nearly three years. Prices rose by 2 percent in the year to May, dow...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Prime Minister's business dealings in Japan
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Luxon's managed to find himself in hot water after some off-colour comments about previous business delegations. Ahead of his trip to J...
Susan Kilsby: ANZ agricultural economist on the latest carbon auction failing
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second carbon auction of the year failed with no bids made. 4,075,700 New Zealand Units were on offer at the June auction - prompting zero interes...
Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management spokesperson on Lululemon shares plummeting 40 percent
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former market darling Lululemon's been having a rough year, with shares plummeting 40 percent in 2024. The famed athleisure brand is experiencing a dr...
Urmila Bhana: Independent Business and Residential Group chairwoman on the Greens getting caught asking to use private carparks after their cycleway impacted parking
19 Jun 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...
Leighton Roberts: Sharesies co-founder on Nvidia surpassing Apple and Microsoft to become world's most valuable company
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Computer chip producer Nvidia is now the world's most valuable company - overtaking Apple and Microsoft. Shares climbed 3.5 percent on Tuesday, making...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Luxon justifying the 'C-list' comments about past business delegations
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister concedes he could have used better words to describe past business delegations. Before setting off to Japan, Chris Luxon told Newst...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the CEO of Boeing being grilled in court
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boeing's chief executive Dave Calhoun was questioned by members of the US Senate over the various safety issues and incidents impacting the company. C...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC CEO on Australia's Reserve Bank keeping the OCR on hold at 4.35 percent
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Reserve Bank has left the OCR unchanged at 4.35 percent after a lengthy deliberation process. The Bank has been waging a long-term battle ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri launching a campaign to encourage people to eat better
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leading kiwifruit producer Zespri has launched a global campaign encouraging people to eat better in order to tackle health challenges around the worl...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on Air New Zealand boosting travel capacity into Japan
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has made moves to boost their travel capacity into Japan and added an additional 30,000 seats to its Tokyo route between November and ...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on buy now, pay later provider Laybuy entering receivership
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The end of buy now, pay later provider Laybuy is being described as sad by experts. The company has been put into receivership and services have been ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest rates on hold at 4.35 percent
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's no reprieve for Australian borrowers just yet, as the Reserve Bank decided to leave rates on hold. Australia's Official Cash Rate was held ste...
Business Panel: Porirua mayor Anita Baker and The Woolstore boss Paul Robinson on Thorndon Quay works and local councils
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is the economy holding up, what on earth is happening on Thorndon Quay, and how do councils properly engage with local businesses? Those were the ...
Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management Head of Retail on food inflation easing to lowest level in five years
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Food inflation has eased to the lowest level since September 2018, according to new data. A report by Stats NZ says food prices fell 0.2 percent in Ma...
Robert Patman: Otago University international relations professor on the significance of Prime Minister Chris Luxon's trip to Japan
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon aims to spend the next few days in Japan, boosting international business opportunities. Japan is the world's fourth larg...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Prime Minister Luxon's trip to Japan being impacted by plane breakdown
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon is on the ground in Japan, but his business delegation won't be touching down for another day. The Prime Minister's plane has broken...
Claire Trevett: NZ Herald political editor on Prime Minister Chris Luxon's business delegation to Japan
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's hope the PM's trip to Japan could bring more investment opportunities to New Zealand. Chris Luxon, a high-ranking business delegation, and tra...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Apple's bid to enter the AI arms race
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has made a plunge into the AI universe through its new offering: Apple Intelligence. The tech giant revealed how it planned to pair up with Open...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business editor-at-large on the Fitch ratings agency casting doubt on NZ's economy
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Fitch ratings agency is casting doubts on New Zealand's economic future. The agency is considering bringing down the nation's rating, amid concern...
Louise Upston: Acting Minister for Women on the Government's new scheme to reduce the gender pay gap
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government aims to reduce the nation's gender pay gap through the development of a voluntary calculation tool. Current figures show the gap curren...
Michelle Rayer: Retirement Commission policy lead on the Commission calling for higher KiwiSaver default contribution rates
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Retirement Commissioner has released a list of proposed changes to improve the KiwiSaver scheme. The list suggested the default rate for KiwiSaver...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK economy flatlining in April
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New figures showed the UK economy experienced no growth in April. The region's GDP was flat for an entire month, off the back of a 0.4 percent bump in...
Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on Tower Insurance increasing their profit expectations
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An optimistic update from Tower Insurance, as the company increased its profit expectations. This is the third projected profit upgrade for the compan...
Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers spokesperson on the Finance Minister's planned joint inquiry into rural banking
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rural communities are elated to see their repeated concerns being heard. The Finance Minister has asked the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Produc...
James Fuller: Hnry CEO on the six policies sole traders would prefer over a $20 tax credit
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sole trader confidence in the government's slipped after the announcement of the fortnightly $20 tax credit. Accountancy service Hnry's most recent ...
Hamish McNicol: NBR co-editor on the Mowbray family taking the top spot in NBR's 2024 Rich List
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The owners of toy company Zuru have been named New Zealand's wealthiest people, the first change to the top spot in 20 years. This year's NBR Rich Lis...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chinese Premier Li Qiang visiting New Zealand for the first time in seven years
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has revealed Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit New Zealand later this week. This will be the first significant visit by...
Brent Thomas: House of Travel chief operating officer on Air New Zealand pausing flights between Auckland and New Caledonia
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has stopped flights between Auckland and New Caledonia's Nouméa for the next few months. The airline will look to resume flights at t...
Martin Bosley: Kiwi restaurateur on the acceptable timeframe to stay at a café following Napier incident
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A debate about the unwritten rules of café etiquette has surfaced after an incident in Napier. Reporter Mark Story was asked to leave Napier café Sm...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Our gas is running out faster than we ever thought it would
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm starting to get a little bit nervous about whether we are ever going to be able to attract overseas investors back into our oil and gas industry....
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on Chinese Premier Li Qiang visiting New Zealand this week
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Trade Minister says it's important for the nation to strengthen its economic relationship with China. Earlier today, Prime Minister Luxon announce...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Tiwai Point locking in a 20-year deal
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 20-year deal with Southland's Tiwai Aluminium Smelter could be good news for everyday New Zealanders. The agreement signed by Meridian, Mercury, Con...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's tax take surpassing expectations
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's tax take has surpassed Treasury’s expectations for the first time in a while. This positive result was found to have come from effo...
Scott Pritchard: Precinct Properties chief executive confirms move into residential property through proposed Auckland CBD project
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Precinct Properties plans to funnel over $300 million into housing in Auckland CBD. The company has announced it'll build student accommodation of 500...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on the Government's plan to change the Holidays Act
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's drafting legislation to change the Holidays Act 2003, and will put it out for consultation in September. It'll include proposals to p...