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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...
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...