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Peter Thompson: Barfoot & Thompson managing director on May property demand soaring to highest level since 2021
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's largest real estate agency experienced a significant boost last month. Barfoot & Thompson's property sales for May were up 30 percent o...
Stuart Davison: dairy insights consultant on Synlait confirming over 200 suppliers plan to leave
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling dairy processor Synlait has confirmed a significant majority of its farmer suppliers want to leave. The Canterbury-based organisation told ...
Rory Birkbeck: Safe Surfer CEO on the company striking a deal with Samsung to produce a kid-safe smartphone
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As technology advances, more parents have their reservations about giving their children smartphones. The rise of violent or explicit content online a...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Walmart, Target and Amazon introducing store-wide price cuts
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the US, a slew of big-box retailers have slashed prices across their stores. Walmart, Target and Amazon are among the big names bringing down ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large unpacks the 2024 Budget
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One expert says the 2024 Budget was never going to be transformational, amid everything working against it. The Government unveiled their Budget today...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister explains restrained approach behind tax package
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister admits the Budget could have gone further on tax cuts, but it wouldn't have been responsible. Today's documents included the Gove...
Robin Oliver: Principal of OliverShaw Tax Advisors says tax brackets haven't been moved enough in Budget 2024
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to tax thresholds will help deliver tax relief to three and a half million people from the end of July. Tax expert Robin Oliver says the brack...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Mainfreight's financial performance
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Global logistics company Mainfreight is still meeting investor expectations, despite suffering drops in profit. It's been revealed the company posted ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank governor upping the ante against the major banks
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr has stepped up his verbal war against the big four banks. It's been revealed Orr sent a letter using 'colourful' lang...
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO explains the company's 'cautious' approach to upcoming dairy season
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China's downturn and conflict in the Middle East remain front of mind for Fonterra. The dairy co-op is forecasting a Farmgate Milk Price midpoint of $...
Vhari McWha: Commerce Commission Commissioner on the predicted increase in electricity bills from new proposal
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Households can expect to pay an extra $15 per month for their power bills if a Commerce Commission proposal is confirmed. The commission regulates pri...
Tony Caughey: Smith and Caughey's chair on the 'tough' decision to close their Auckland department stores
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Flagship Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's will close down next year, after 144 years. This closure comes off the back of a 40 percent dro...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist predicts what people can expect from proposed tax cuts
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Budget 2024, there's concern the proposed tax cuts will contribute to existing inflationary pressures. The Government has confirmed they plan...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the possibility of the Reserve Bank introducing another rate hike
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank surprised economists by revealing they considered hiking the Official Cash Rate - and haven't ruled out further hikes either. Last we...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the 2024 Budget has in store for farmers
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Budget 2024, the rural community is holding out hope for improvement. The Government has promised more tax cuts, but it's been hinted plenty ...
Mark Wilkshire: Co-operative Bank CEO on the company's 10 percent full-year profit rise
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of New Zealand's smallest banks has posted significant earnings amid a boost in customers and lending. The Co-operative Bank today reported a 10 p...
Shane Henderson: Auckland stadium working group chair on the two stadium options set to be investigated
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council has moved one step closer to determining the future of the city's stadiums. Quay Park and Eden Park 2.0 are in the running, as both w...
Hilary Souter: Advertising Standards Authority Chief Executive celebrates 50 years of complaints
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Advertising Standards Authority released its latest annual report today - celebrating 50 years of complaints from the public. The medium has grown...
Duncan Webb: Labour MP calls for action against Wilson Parking over their use of consumer data
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One Labour MP says Wilson Parking is abusing its rights - and wants the company's access to the personal information of customers revoked. Duncan Webb...
Bruce Sharrock: NZ Thoroughbred Racing chief executive on the report revealing industry contributes $1.3 billion to economy
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has embraced a report revealing the industry contributes over a billion dollars to the economy. In last year's season,...
Jem Aswad: Variety Executive Music Editor on the US Department of Justice launching legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The United States Department of Justice is suing music promoter Live Nation - claiming it's using illegal tactics to hold a monopoly over live music. ...
Claire Trevett: NZ Herald political editor previews Budget 2024
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's been plenty of speculation ahead of the upcoming 2024 Budget, to be released May 30. The Prime Minister and the Finance Minister have promised...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on copper prices jumping up 25 percent
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Copper prices have surged this year by 25 percent, according to new data. Copper has a broad level of demand, with plenty of industries relying on thi...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri's growers getting paid record prices for their kiwifruit
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwifruit producer Zespri’s profit has dropped 27 per cent but growers have been paid record prices for their output. Zespri reported a net profit a...
Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast manager on Minister Shane Jones' plan to cut mining barriers
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Advocates and experts are supporting the resource minister's plan to cut barriers to mining. Shane Jones has outlined a draft strategy for the industr...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation dropping to 2.3 percent
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the UK, inflation has dropped to 2.3 percent, the lowest in 3 years. It heaps pressure on the Bank of England to cut high interest rates - and...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Gentrack's strong market performance
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experts say Gentrack is well placed to capture the opportunities created by changes to the utilities and airport sectors. A surging Gentrack gave the ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank revealing they considered hiking the OCR
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank left the OCR unchanged today - but people may have to hold out for rate cuts. RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr revealed the bank considered h...
Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the Government's plan to scrap First Home Buyers Grant to fund social housing
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says scrapping the First Home Grant scheme is another example of tough decisions it has to make this Budget. It has also announced $140...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank economist warns there's a risk the OCR won't be cut until 2025
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An economist says there's a risk the Reserve Bank won't cut the OCR until next year. It's kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent today, unchanged ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's consumer brands experiencing uptick in demand
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says his phone's been 'running hot' following last week’s announcement. Fonterra plans to divest its consumer businesses,...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist ahead of tomorrow's OCR update
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes are on the Reserve Bank, ahead of tomorrow's OCR update. The RBNZ is predicted to hold the cash rate steady at 5.5 percent - potentially ma...
Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on SkyCity being forced to pay multi-million dollar penalty for breaches
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SkyCity will pay more than $4 million for breaching obligations to prevent money laundering and terrorism. A Department of Internal Affairs review fou...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong issuing a warning to the nation about joining AUKUS
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong has issued a warning to New Zealand over the prospect of joining AUKUS. In a speech delivered to the China Business S...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister aims to address the country's current structural deficit in Budget 2024
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minster says credit agencies are still looking favourably on New Zealand, despite high debt levels. Treasury told the Government it was ru...
Joan Withers: Warehouse Group Board Chair on the company's new direction after CEO stepped down
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's hopes a new boss will bring fresh energy to the struggling Warehouse Group. Independent non-executive director John Journee has been appointed...
Chris Bishop: Housing Minister on the multi-year shake up planned for Kāinga Ora after new review
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Housing Minister has responded to the 'mismanagement' impacting Kāinga Ora - and enacted some changes. A high-level review of the agency has reve...
Business Panel: Brezelmania's Tony Parun and Capital's Aimie Hines on migration, parking and insurance costs
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is the exodus of a record number of Kiwi citizens affecting businesses, and is 24/7 parking for Wellington CBD a good idea? Those were the quest...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri being forced to destroy over one million trays of kiwifruit because of mice
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over one million trays of kiwifruit found on a Zespri shipment with a mouse infestation will be destroyed. After mice were found on the company's firs...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on ASB being the latest major bank to drop mortgage interest rates
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASB is the latest major New Zealand bank to drop their mortgage interest rates for three and four year terms. This follows BNZ and Kiwibank bringing d...
Anne Thomas: daughter of woman bumped off Air New Zealand flight to Auckland
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One Nelson woman is the latest to express disappointment with Air New Zealand's conduct. On April 29, Kerstin Zdzieblik was bumped off her afternoon f...
Jacqueline Rowarth: Lincoln University Adjunct Professor on Fonterra's plan to sell Anchor, Mainland, Kāpiti and other key brands
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's uncertainty around Fonterra's plan to sell well-known brand Anchor. The diary giant has signalled its intent to divest some or all of its glob...
Sam Stubbs: Simplicity CEO on whether mortgage advisors need more regulation
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing debate mortgage advisors need more regulation - alongside a Commerce Commission bid to make it easier to take out a home loan. Discuss...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: It's D-day for the Te Huia train service
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it’s D-day for Te Huia. Today's the day that NZTA has met and has decided whether or not to keep funding the train past the end of June. Unle...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on Fletcher Building's stock dropping by 15 percent
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Poor trading conditions, intense price competition and lower building product sales have prompted Fletcher Building to downgrade its profit forecast. ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's balance sheet quadrupling over five-year period
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the May Budget, experts have noticed the Reserve Bank's balance sheet has grown over the years. The value of assets held by the RBNZ has has ...
Julian Benefield: Foodstuffs North Island general counsel on the doubling of retail crime across stores
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foodstuffs is raising the alarm about an increase in retail crime throughout their stores. New data shows over 5000 incidents were reported in the fir...
Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO calls for inquiry into Auckland Transport parking debacle
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Restaurant Association has voiced disappointment with Auckland Transport's move to charge for parking. AT will delay their 24/7 parking fees in th...
Mark Donaghue: WorkSafe Principal Inspector on the uptick in workplace incidents around unsafe machinery
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WorkSafe's calling for businesses to boost safety standards as more workers lose fingers on unsafe machinery. The courts have issued more than half a ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The NSW Government is coming for our Kiwi cops
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've got to talk about the brain drain that’s going on.Today, the NSW Government has announced it is going to come for our Kiwi cops. It's got a s...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Australia banning live sheep exports from May 2028
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Government has opted to ban live sheep exports from 2028 onward, a move that has farmers disappointed. The Government as promised a $10...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Australia's 2024 Budget
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver the 2024 Budget tonight, and economists are raising their eyebrows at some promises. The reworked ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the record number of Kiwis leaving New Zealand
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A record number of New Zealanders have left the country, according to new data. Stats NZ says the nation had a net migration loss of over 52,500 citiz...
Kirstin Corson: Drive Electric Chair on President Joe Biden creating new tariffs for Chinese EVs
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the US, President Joe Biden is set to announce new 100 percent tariffs for Chinese EVs. This is the latest bid from the Biden administration t...
Matt Johns: Pōkeno Whisky founder on the company winning several awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One New Zealand-based whisky producer has walked away from the San Francisco World Spirits Awards with an impressive haul. Pōkeno Whisky brought home...
Mark Richardson: The Block NZ host on the show's next season being scrapped
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Four Auckland townhouses are on the market, as The Block NZ joins the local television scrap heap. The Brown's Bay homes were nearly ready for contest...
Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Chamber Chief Executive on the organisation's priorities for council candidates
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tauranga Businesses have released their key priorities for prospective council candidates. The city is having elections in July after being under the ...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government banning live sheep exports from mid-2028
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The export of live sheep from Australia will be banned from May 2028 onwards. The Government has promised a $117 million transition package to support...
Kim Mundy: ASB economist on rent, food and fuel pushing up inflation
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows food prices have show up for the first time in three months - contributing to inflationary pressures. Stats NZ says food prices went up...
Brianne West: Ethique founder on her new beverage-based venture Incrediballs
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After making waves in the beauty industry, Ethique founder Brianne West has set her sights on beverages. Her newest venture, Incrediballs, offers cons...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the quarterly results out of the US and Europe
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US and Europe have posted several quarterly results - and this season has been labelled 'spicy' and volatile by experts. Sam Dickie from Fisher Fu...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on AgriZeroNZ investing millions into US start-up producing 'methane vaccine'
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AgriZeroNZ, the joint venture fast-tracking emissions reduction tools for Kiwi farmers, has put up millions of dollars in the race for a 'methane vacc...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the uptick in banks phasing out cash
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's looking increasingly likely that cash is getting phased out. More and more banks have removed their ATMs, and Australia's Macquarie Bank made hea...
John Kidd: Enerlytica director on New Zealand's power and gas shortage
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The nation is grappling with worsening power and gas shortages - in line with one expert's warning. In September 2023, Enerlytica director John Kidd w...
Mike Lee: Auckland University marketing professor on Woolworths mistakenly sending prize emails to 80,000 customers
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of people have been caught up in Woolworths whoopsie. The supermarket wrote to winners of a promotion, awarding them 4000 reward points - wh...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the future of the Port of Tauranga
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions are being raised about the future of the Port of Tauranga. This comes off the back of Auckland mayor Wayne Brown confirming the Port of Auck...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ and BNZ bosses appearing hesitant to follow RBNZ insurance advice
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One expert has noticed New Zealand's biggest banks don't seem to be rushing to get more information about the insurability of the properties they len...
Roger Venn: AA General Manager on manual cars going extinct within the next five years
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research indicates manual cars will be phased out within the next five years. The number of new manual cars being manufactured has halved within t...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on New Zealand negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meat exporters are celebrating news the Government's negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Trade Minister Todd McClay says...
Victor Rajasooriar: Siren Gold CEO on the valuable mineral found in New Zealand's West Coast
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The small town of Reefton, located in the West Coast, is sitting on a supply of a valuable mineral. An Australian mining company believes Reefton coul...
Antonia Watson: ANZ Chief Executive on the bank posting an increase in net profit
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The country's largest bank has increased its cash profit, despite falling interest margins. ANZ New Zealand's cash profit rose to $1.15 billion dollar...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the OECD's biennial report findings ahead of Budget 2024
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The OECD has released its detailed biennial report on New Zealand's economy, ahead of the 2024 Budget. It lays out suggestions to improve productivity...
Business Panel: Retail NZ's Carolyn Young and Trinity Group's Jeremy Smith on the state of the capital's economy
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things are tough in Wellington at the moment, with unemployment biting and public service cuts and staff working from home affecting central city busi...
Murray Bevan: ShowRoom 22 director disagrees with New Zealand Fashion Week being cancelled for 2024
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not all agree with the cancellation of this year's New Zealand Fashion Week. Event organisers pulled the pin after financial pressures on the industry...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on China's economic downturn
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China's economy has been experiencing a downturn- weak growth, increased debt, and unwanted Government intervention. Despite this, China's stock marke...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Horticulture New Zealand Chief Executive Nadine Tunley resigning
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nadine Tunley, Chief Executive of Horticulture New Zealand has resigned with her last day at HortNZ being Friday, 30 August. Tunley claimed this wasn'...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Restaurant Brands reporting stronger quarterly sales numbers
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurant Brands New Zealand is enjoying a strong first quarter for the 2024 financial year. The restaurant operator reported $302.6 million in sales...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's plan to tax commercial property owners an extra $575 million
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government plans to tax commercial property owners an extra $575 million a year in order to fund residential property and income tax cuts. Finan...
Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the Reserve Bank's warning about the uncertain insurance future of homes threatened by natural hazards
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Insurance Council is backing calls for Kiwis to lift their understanding of the risks of natural hazards. The Reserve Bank has released an excerpt...
Stephen Toplis: BNZ Head of Research forecasts unemployment will climb past 5 percent
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists forecast unemployment will climb higher. New data shows it reached 4.3 percent in March, up from 4 percent in the December quarter. This co...
Jen Baird: Real Estate Institute CEO on the Government axing Residential Property Managers Bill
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's disappointment a Bill that would have regulated property managers more has been withdrawn. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has scrapped the Prop...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on business confidence falling 8 points in ANZ survey
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows confidence is declining. Business confidence dropped 8 points to +15 in April, expected own activity fell...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian markets pricing in potential rate hikes
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian financial markets appear to be bracing themselves for bad news. They've made a sudden shift from pricing in rate cuts to pricing in potenti...
Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on the droughts impacting Australia
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's farmers have been struggling under ongoing droughts and low rainfall. The unfavourable weather conditions have led to farmers de-stocking ...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on Jetstar overtaking Air New Zealand in terms of reliability
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's reliability has fallen - and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine problems. Only 77 percent of...
Stuart Nash: Robert Walters commercial director on the uptick in workers 'rage-applying' to new jobs
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two out of three job applicants have admitted to 'rage-applying' to new roles out of frustration with their employers, according to new research. A su...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on retailers John Lewis and Waitrose giving applicants interview questions beforehand
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the UK's biggest retail groups has confirmed it plans to give job applicants their interview questions beforehand in an attempt to make the pro...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator ahead of Winston Peters' foreign policy speech
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes will be on Foreign Minister Winston Peters ahead of his hotly-anticipated foreign policy speech. Peters is expected to deliver a notable, for...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on Netflix potentially introducing advertising to service
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Netflix releases their results for first quarter, they've promised some new changes to the service. The company's shares have dropped by nine perce...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the conflicting coverage of public sector growth
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's been more light shined on the conflicting coverage of public sector job growth. Labour's Chris Hipkins has justified the growth of the public ...
Danni Hewson: AJ Bell financial advisor on Tesla experiencing historic revenue drop
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New reports show Tesla is experiencing a steep decline in profits and revenue - but the company's shares jumped 10 percent. The electric vehicle manuf...
Henry Russell: ANZ economist on New Zealand reaching first trading surplus in months
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has achieved its first trading surplus since last May. Stats NZ trade data for March 2024 shows a monthly surplus of $588 million. Goods e...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail businesses struggling to meet targets heading into winter
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chunk of businesses aren’t sure they'll survive this year. A Retail NZ survey has found retailers aren't confident heading into winter and a thi...
Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director on the collaboration with Auckland Airport and China Airlines to market to business travellers
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese business travellers are first priority Auckland tourism for a first-of-its-kind alliance. Since travel resumed last year, 6% of the 210,000 ...
Business Panel: Cranfields owner Nicola Cranfield and NZCIS general manager Jamie Tout
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington institution Cranfields is set to shut down, while the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport is going from strength to strength as the ...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of tomorrow's CPI data release
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow's CPI data release is expected to reveal how close the Reserve Bank is to pushing down inflation. During last week's OCR update, the Bank was...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the possibility of interest rate cuts before September
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BusinessDesk's Pattrick Smellie is off on a European sabbatical- and he's hopeful an interest rate cut could come before his return. He outlined his p...
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Minister Shane Jones dismissing 'green catastrophising' over coal mining changes
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Resource Minister Shane Jones is dismissing what he calls green 'catastrophising' over coal mining. As part of upcoming RMA amendments, Jones will rem...
Justin Wallace: First Union spokesperson warns Fletcher subsidiary EasySteel will restructure
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Union workers at Fletcher subsidiary EasySteel have blamed the company's recent mismanagement for a looming restructure. Fletcher has cited market con...
Kiri Hannifin: Air New Zealand Chief Sustainability Officer on Air New Zealand's purchase of sustainable aviation fuel
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has signed its largest deal yet for sustainable aviation fuel. The airline purchased 9 million litres of fuel from provider Neste, whi...