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Tristan Gilbertson: Telecommunications Commissioner 'disappointed' over One NZ code breaches

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Telecommunications Commissioner says he's disappointed about alleged breaches of the 111 Contact code by telco One New Zealand. The code is design...

Shayne Currie: NZ Herald Editor-at-large on Stuff's new business agreement with Warner Brothers Discovery

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's more details on the finances of Stuff's new agreement with Warner Brothers Discovery. The Newshub owner signed a deal with Stuff yesterday to ...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Luxon's meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Singapore have agreed to streamline flows of critical supplies during crises. Chris Luxon sat down today in Sin...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Christopher Luxon's political trip to South East Asia

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Luxon is eyeing up the opportunities and potential to be found in South East Asia.  Luxon's leading a 24 person business delegation to...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister ahead of her meeting with overseas counterparts in Washington DC

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's excited ahead of her trip to Washington DC. Nicola Willis departs tomorrow for a meeting with her counterparts from Australia, ...

Andrew Dickens: The media model is broken because of fear

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since we were last together, the collapse of television news and current affairs has continued. And with it, we have been subjected to a lot of highfa...

Irene Gardiner: NZ Screen Producers’ Guild President on the future of local Kiwi content following TVNZ and Newshub cuts

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing concern that the cuts across TVNZ and Newshub won't be the last for locally produced content. As the nation's biggest broadcasting com...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the 'sobering' wave of job cuts in the last month

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a big time for job cuts, with multiple roles being slashed over the past month. The public service has posted several high-profile job cuts,...

Sue Harrison and Luke Somervell: Property Investors Federation President and Renters United spokesperson on the Government's changes to rental laws

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed a suite of changes will be made to the Residential Tenancies Act. A bill being introduced to Parliament wi...

Willie Jackson: Labour broadcasting spokesperson hits out at Minister Melissa Lee over Newshub and TVNZ response

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Labour's broadcasting spokesman says the Government cannot afford not to help Newshub. Media Minister Melissa Lee is facing growing questions about ho...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market response to the OCR update

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank confirmed they'll hold the OCR in place at 5.5 percent. This falls in line with predictions that the OCR update would follow on from ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank holding the OCR steady at 5.5 percent

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank held the OCR steady at 5.5 percent, but warned people about the risk that came with increased rates. Governor Adrian Orr says rates w...

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Minister Melissa Lee's elusive plan to save the media

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Broadcasting Minister says media is a priority for the Government, despite it being absent from the quarterly plan. It's been a dark day for media...

David McDonald: Being AI co-founder on OpenAI and Meta planning to launch new systems that give AI human-level thinking

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two tech giants claim they've found a way to make AI smarter - and more human-like. OpenAI and Meta have revealed they plan to launch artificial intel...

Michael Morrah: Newshub investigative reporter on the 'devastating' loss of Newshub as closure confirmed

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A sad day for Newshub staff with closure confirmed, and about 250 jobs lost. Warner Bros. Discovery have told staff there's no planned deal 'at this s...

Malcolm Knight: mortgage adviser on Kiwi households feeling the pinch from heavy home loan rates

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A mortgage adviser says New Zealanders are feeling the strain of heavy home loan rates. The Reserve Bank's held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent....

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the political debate surrounding methane emissions

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new report from the Climate Change Commission warned New Zealand will need to tackle methane emissions to keep up with 2050 climate goals. The repor...

David Cunningham: Squirrel CEO makes a case for cutting the Official Cash Rate

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of tomorrow's OCR update, one expert is challenging the Reserve Bank to start cutting rates ASAP. The Official Cash Rate is widely expected to s...

Richard Philp: Inland Revenue spokesperson warns the construction sector to fulfil their tax obligations

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inland Revenue is sending the construction sector a final warning to get on top of business tax obligations. 40,000 businesses with outstanding debt a...

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on plant-based meat producer Sunfed being shut down

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi plant-based meat replacement company Sunfed is shutting down as inventory runs out and investors leave. The company made chicken, beef and bacon ...

Michael Wood: E Tu negotiations specialist on TVNZ axing Fair Go program but moving the brand to digital

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a bright spot among major cuts at TVNZ. The state broadcaster has confirmed it's axing news and current affairs shows, Midday, Tonight and Fai...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator ahead of Luxon's planned business delegation to Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Luxon will travel to Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines from April 14 - 20. This trip is expected to signal the Government's comm...

Ben Oakley: Commerce Commission spokesperson on high speed internet being impacted by router performance and devices

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a good chance consumers might be wasting their money if they pay for high-speed internet without the right equipment.  The Commerce Commissio...

Business Panel: Wellington business leaders Simon Arcus and Paul Retimanu on the state of Wellington's economy

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Covid-19, worker shortages, the growth in working from home and now public service cuts: Wellington's economy has had a tough few years, and it's stil...

Peter Dunne: former United Future leader weighs in on proposed public sector job cuts

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More public sector roles face the chopping block, following recent announcements. The Ministry of Health is the latest to propose slashing jobs in ord...

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: ACC, sleep methods, and new business ventures

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson have once again joined Mike Hosking to wrap the week. On this docket today is ACC, sleep methods, and the new business ve...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager recaps the first financial quarter of 2024

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first quarter of 2024 is in the books for global investors- what can that tell them going forward? Asset prices were strong all over the world, ho...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the benefits of selling Pāmu to boost Government finances

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Economists and farming experts believe there are economic benefits to selling off Pāmu. The state-owned farming company runs runs 110 farms around th...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on ASB data claiming $1 trillion will be needed for infrastructure

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand faces a $1 trillion bill over the next three decades to improve infrastructure, ASB warns. This involves bringing existing infrastructure ...

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Construction Industry Council chair on the Government changing the Building Act to address supply shortage and wait times

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is changing the Building Act to address a shortage of supplies and long wait times for new products to be approved. This will include g...

Leo Molloy: Auckland bar owner on the two accused kidnappers being arrested at Headquarters Bar

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The owner of one of Auckland's most prominent waterfront bars has described the moment armed police stormed in to arrest a pair accused of violently k...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Synlait Milk's shares slumping following half-year net loss

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More bad news for Synlait Milk following their recent half-year net loss. The company's shares are down almost 70 percent in the last year. Milford As...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the banks pushing back against sharing their data with financial technology firms

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The country's biggest banks are pushing back against measures to share their data and increase competition through open banking. The Commerce Commissi...

Patrick Reynolds: Auckland Council's City Centre Advisory Panel deputy chair on Auckland's GDP and employment thriving

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland's city centre has outpaced New Zealand in both GDP and employment growth for the second year in a row.  According to an Infometrics report, ...

Dr Michelle Reyers: Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission policy lead on women contributing less per year to their KiwiSaver than men

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to new research, there's a significant gap between the KiwiSaver contributions of men and women. Te Ara Ahunga Ora The Retirement Commission...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Synlait looking to sell their Pōkeno plant to clear debt

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a challenging time for cash-strapped dairy giant Synlait. The company is reporting a $96.2 million loss for the six months to January, compared t...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the price of gold soaring to an all-time high

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The price of gold has soared to an all-time high- and some Kiwi companies are hoping to take advantage. Gold is currently trading at $2269 USD ($3817 ...

Grant Nelson: Integrity Institute spokesperson urges Prime Minister Luxon to 'do the right thing' and investigate businesses over Covid wage subsidies

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A pair of millionaire philanthropists are urging the Prime Minister to honour a commitment and chase businesses up for Covid wage subsidy money. Grant...

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister labels Easter trading laws 'outdated' amid Wānaka New World controversy

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Workplace Relations Minister says Easter trading laws are outdated. Two Wānaka New World supermarkets are likely to be fined after remaining open...

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on the Reserve Bank replacing two outgoing MPC members in staff shake-up

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Big changes for the Reserve Bank, as it appoints new members to its Monetary Policy Committee. University of Auckland macroeconomics professor Prasann...

Marilyn Storey: Argosy Property Head of Development on the new industrial development designed for sustainable distribution being built in Auckland

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's hope a $100 million industrial complex under construction in Auckland will create a new standard for sustainable goods distribution. Argosy Pr...

Roman Travers: What does it say about us if we can't handle the shops being closed?

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, Easter pops up with the ubiquitous confusion around which shops are open and when over the Easter period. There are two reasons for this- ...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the decline of electric vehicle sales

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Demand for electric vehicles has ground to a halt in recent months. Growth rates are down in the United States, Europe, and China, according to new da...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on DairyNZ's Econ Tracker data

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DairyNZ's Econ Tracker predicts an increase in profitability for farmers- but warns interest costs could bite. Their latest data shows he national bre...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on business confidence and consumer confidence declining

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a more hopeful period, business confidence and consumer confidence has slumped again. New data for March indicates businesses and consumers are ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the optimism from ASB economists

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A 'slow grind' lies ahead for households over the next few months, but the end is within sight for the tough fight with inflation. ASB's latest Quarte...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the New Zealand market's performance in the first 2024 quarter

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first trading quarter of 2024 has come to an end, giving investors an opportunity to take stock of what's to come. The market has struggled under ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the 'sobering reality check' of the Government's Budget Policy Statement

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert has labelled the Government's Budget Policy Statement a 'sobering reality check' with no surprises. The Finance Minister says a surplus is ...

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the growing support to roll back Easter trading restrictions

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A struggling retail sector is urging the Government to roll back the Easter trading restrictions. Under current laws, shops all over New Zealand are r...

John Maynard: Postal Workers Union spokesperson on New Zealand Post's plan to cut jobs

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Posties will be no more in four to six years, as NZ Post announces significant change to their delivery service. It's confirmed both mail and parcels ...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on whether or not the Government can afford promised tax cuts this year

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is still committed to delivering on their tax cuts, despite last week's announcement that New Zealand is in recession. Finance Minister...

Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on the benefits of the EU-New Zealand free trade agreement

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ratification of the free trade agreement with the EU is now complete after it gained Royal Assent. Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the tradie shortage impacting planned construction projects

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is short 90,000 tradies to meet new housing targets. The Government plans to build 1.2 million new homes over the next five years. Australia...

Michael Goldwater: Stop Stealing Our Harbour spokesperson on the prominent Aucklanders signing an open letter against the Port's long-term lease

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A group of prominent Aucklanders have voiced disapproval with the planned long-term lease of the council-owned Port of Auckland. Over 30 high-profile ...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the US economy surging faster than expected

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US economy is stunning experts as it goes from strength to strength. The US Federal Reserve is predicting GDP will grow by 2.1 percent in 2024- an...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence rising slightly in latest Rabobank survey

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey for 2024 shows farmer confidence has risen from a record slump- but remains low overall. This latest survey...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on today's Stats NZ data confirming New Zealand is in recession

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One economic expert believes there are 'bright pockets' to be found in today's newly-released GDP figures. Data from Stats NZ shows the economy contra...

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company's 23 percent increase in half-year profit

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boss of Fonterra is playing down concerns about the Chinese market. Fonterra's half year profit is up 23 percent, and its interim dividend is up 5...

Tom Rutledge: HelloFresh Australasia CEO on the new research revealing over half of Kiwis throw food away after the best-before date

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meal kit delivery service HelloFresh are calling for a new food labelling system, in order to minimise waste. New research has found over half of Kiwi...

John Small: Commerce Commission chair says lack of competition between banks is hurting Kiwi consumers

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Banking customers are losing out, according to a draft report that finds a lack of competition. The Commerce Commission's found ANZ, ASB, BNZ and West...

David Seymour: Associate Finance Minister on GDP growth contracting and putting New Zealand into a technical recession

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tough economic choices are on the horizon for the Government. GDP slipped 0.1 percent in 2023's last quarter, the second of negative growth in a row. ...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate dropping to 3.7 percent

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in February, down from 4.1 percent. This decrease comes off the back of an ongoing economic slowd...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: How is this recession making us feel?

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I don't think many of us are surprised to hear that we’re back in a technical recession for the second time in a year, it's pretty rough out there. ...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on local retailers reporting losses this earning season

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many local retailers, including Kathmandu and The Warehouse, have reported less-than-stellar earnings this week.  KMD Brands has posted a $10 million...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the groups who will lose out on extra tax cuts

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody's looking forward to extra tax cuts- but some people will have to take a hit to pay for them. The Government has confirmed new changes to th...

Tania Benyon: The Warehouse Chief Product Officer on the company's recent $23.7 million net loss and closures

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse Group has revealed it plans to sell or close its online shopping website TheMarket.com by the end of the financial year. It comes just w...

Ernie Newman: Grocery Action Group spokesperson on the Commerce Commission's decision to dismiss complaint against Sanitarium

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A supermarket action group is questioning the Commerce Commission's decision making. The Commission's decided not to investigate Sanitarium's move to ...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the increase in rich Americans gearing up to move overseas

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to new reports, a record-shattering number of wealthy Americans are looking to make the move overseas. The political turmoil and social inst...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding interest rates in place

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held interest rates steady at 4.35 percent. Australia's OCR has stayed in place since November 2023 off the back of ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on low tomato prices hurting Kiwi growers

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lower tomato prices might be great news for consumers- less so for the country's growers. Farmers still can't export their product over to Australia, ...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the ongoing saga of Du Val Group's legal shenanigans

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Property developers Du Val Group have found themselves in another patch of controversy. The company has reportedly taken hundreds of millions from inv...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Uber being forced to pay over $270 million in compensation to taxi operators and drivers

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Australia, rideshare giant Uber has been forced to pay over $270 million to compensate taxi drivers and operators. Taxi companies across the n...

Anita Rosentreter: First Union strategic project coordinator on Uber drivers continuing their legal battle with the rideshare giant

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uber drivers have continued their employment fight, now at the Court of Appeal. Two years ago, the court ruled four Wellington Uber drivers should be ...

Gary Froggatt: Tramways Union National President on Wellington bus drivers tampering with extra-loud onboard speakers

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Complaints from Wellington bus drivers who've been resorting to tampering with excessively loud on-board speakers. One city bus company is threatening...

Dr Alexandra Muthu: RACP spokesperson among experts calling for complete ban on engineered stone

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's calls for a complete ban on the deadly engineered stone, primarily used in bench tops. The Australasian College of Physicians is urging the Ne...

Gemma Rasmussen: Consumer NZ Head of Advocacy and Research on the company's mission to tackle 'greenwashing'

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A call to action from Consumer NZ to help get on top of false environmentally-friendly claims on our products. It says issues of 'greenwashing' are ri...

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the bank confirming 125,000 extra houses will be needed to keep up with migration

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac Bank says New Zealand will need to ramp up house-building prowess to keep up with increased migration. The bank estimates 125,000 homes will n...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on Wellington councillors voting to increase housing density

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington councillors have voted to increase housing density in the city.  It will also strip some housing character protections, and increase the a...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says they want to work with businesses to get the country moving again

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis is expected to reveal more details about the Government's fiscal situation today, as she continues preparations for May's budget.  The ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on immigration figures continuing to soar

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The immigration boom is showing no signs of abating. Latest figures from Stats NZ show 133,800 more people entered the country than left in the year t...

Philip Gregan: NZ Wine Chief Executive on China ending tariffs on Australian wine exporters

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Relief in sight for Australian winemakers, as China proposes ending crippling tariffs in exchange for suspending a dispute lodged with the WTO. These ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food price inflation dropping to lowest point since 2021

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's encouraging signs for food prices as the ongoing fight against inflation continues.  Stats NZ data for February shows overall food price infl...

Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager recaps US inflation data

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation in the US is running hotter and faster than predicted, according to new data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 3.2- a far cry from exp...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the backlash to proposed new deposit insurance scheme

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank and Treasury are designing a new deposit insurance scheme. However, Credit unions, building societies and finance companies have voic...

Rod Duke: Briscoes Managing Director on the company's full year results

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Briscoes has managed to withstand strong economic headwinds and deliver a strong profit. The company announced a net profit after tax of $84.2 million...

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on businesses' responses to the proposed changes to the Holidays Act

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses hope the Government will bring change to the Holidays Act.   Brooke van Velden has laid out her agenda with a focus on regulations around ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on sheep and beef farm profits potentially plummeting this financial year

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s mid-season update offers a grim warning for sheep and beef farmers. The report claims farm profits could drop 54 percent t...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the Climate Change Commission's recommendations for future carbon auctions

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Climate Change Commission has recommended reducing the number of carbon credits ahead of future auctions. After a full year of failed auctions, th...

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the uptick of 'corporate refugees' looking to own their own businesses

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Demand from aspiring business owners has shot up to record levels, according to new data. Enquiries are up 50 percent from last year, many coming from...

Leanne Geraghty: Air New Zealand chief customer and sales officer on the airline pausing flights between Auckland and Chicago

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand is suspending Auckland to Chicago services due to ongoing issues with the availability of serviceable Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines u...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on India establishing a Free Trade Agreement with four nations in Europe

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India has established a Free Trade Agreement with four European nations. The nation will lift most tariffs for Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liecht...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Freedom Furniture posting a multi-million dollar loss

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Freedom Furniture has posted a $9 million dollar loss, and is relying on Australian owner Greenlit Brands to support them financially. The furniture a...

Paul Spain: tech commentator on TikTok potentially being banned in the United States

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the US, some proposed new legislation is putting TikTok back in the spotlight. The new bill would force the app's partner company ByteDance to...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses the problems in New Zealand's media sector

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says the Government's thinking about what to do about problems in the media sector. In the past few weeks there's been proposals ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on his new business industry guide BBQ Economics

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran business journalist Liam Dann aims to educate readers about business, money and the economy in his new guide- 'BBQ Economics'. The book is des...

Francesca Rudkin: Hopefully this is a wake-up call for media

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The upheaval within the television industry continued this week, with TVNZ announcing cuts to its news and current affairs department on Friday. It’...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the petition to keep the live animal exports ban in place

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A petition urging the Government to keep the ban on live animal exports in place is gaining traction. Despite the Government promising to repeal the b...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on his new book BBQ Economics

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Financial journalism veteran Liam Dann aims to guide New Zealanders through the business world using familiar Kiwi terms. BBQ Economics examines every...

Jill Brinsdon: brand strategist explains the mysterious takeover of Temu

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese e-commerce firm Temu has been taking the world of online retail by storm. The retailer's 'shop like a billionaire' campaign reflects their too...

Glenn Starr: Ventus Energy CEO hopes fast-tracked consents will lead to more windfarms and cheaper electricity

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's hope that the Government's plan to fast-track consents will speed up the production of independently created windfarms- eventually leading to ...