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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Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister labels Easter trading laws 'outdated' amid Wānaka New World controversy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The Workplace Relations Minister says Easter trading laws are outdated.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 ...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank of Australia potentially going too hard to reduce inflation
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing concern Australia's Reserve Bank may have gone too far to reduce inflation. The RBA infamously pushed the Official Cash Rate up 13 tim...
Troy Clarry: Hospitality New Zealand Accommodation Chair welcomes proposed changes to emergency housing
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The motel sector is welcoming the Government's new priority one emergency housing policies. Families with children living in emergency motels are bein...
Shane Jones: Minister for Regional Economic Development on the Government's fast-track approval scheme
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has promised bigger projects will be built faster and more cost-effectively under their fast-track approval scheme. This legislation, w...
Helen Clark: Former Prime Minister disapproves of trimming down TVNZ news show
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says trimming TVNZ's flagship news show in half would be tragic. TVNZ has confirmed it is proposing to cut up to 68 ...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: These TVNZ job losses won't be the last
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First it was Newshub, now it's TVNZ. We are still waiting on the details- staff have been told there will be 68 job losses, but the rest they’ll fi...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the increase in non-residential construction activity
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Non-residential building work has shot up in the December 2023 quarter, according to the latest data. Commercial buildings have outpaced residential h...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the increase in banks dropping mortgage rates
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BNZ is following other banks in cutting some mortgage rates, following ANZ and ASB. This comes off the back of last week's Reserve Bank decision to ke...
Clive Fernandes: National Capital Director on the growing calls for KiwiSaver to be compulsory
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey has revealed a majority of people think contributing to KiwiSaver should be compulsory. Data from financial advice firm National Capital ...
Mike Egan: Restaurant Association President and Monsoon Poon owner on the rise of tipping culture in New Zealand
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing evidence Kiwis are embracing US-style tipping culture. New data from financial information site, Banked, says 47 Kiwis approve of tipp...
Melissa Lee: Broadcasting Minister on the future on TVNZ and other broadcasting outlets
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Broadcasting Minister is staying tight-lipped about the future of TVNZ. It is understood TVNZ newsroom staff are bracing for a meeting tomorrow ab...
Tessa Tierney: Spark product director on the decision to charge users for Xtra Mail service
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spark customers with Xtra Mail accounts will have to pay $5.95 a month to use them from mid-May. It's citing rising maintenance costs as the reason. S...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank's decision to hold the OCR in place for longer
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank's decision to hold the OCR in place at 5.5 percent has inspired some banks to lower their rates. This is despite some economists warn...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Luxon's upcoming meeting with ASEAN leaders in Melbourne
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon is set to meet with more key trading partners this week. The Prime Minister will fly to Melbourne tomorrow for a special summit, to mark A...
Sam Buckingham-Jones: Australian Financial Review media reporter on Meta's media deal with Network Ten
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While New Zealand's media industry struggles to survive, their Australian counterparts are battling setbacks from social media giants. Facebook's pare...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister warns surplus deadline won't be reached
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis warns the Government could likely miss the proposed 2027 surplus forecast. The Government included this deadline as a k...
Jarrod Kerr: KiwiBank Chief Economist predicts more mortgage rate cuts will come
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a prediction big drops in mortgage rates are on the cards. Both ANZ and ASB have lowered some of their mortgages rates, following the Reserve ...
Dylan Firth: Brewers Association NZ executive director on nationwide beer consumption going down
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The demand for beer nationwide has dropped significantly, according to new figures. Stats NZ data shows consumption has dropped by 4 percent, the larg...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what yesterday's OCR announcement means for mortgages
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Households can breathe a temporary sigh of relief following yesterday's announcement from the Reserve Bank. The Bank has held the OCR steady at 5.5 pe...
Merja Myllylahti: AUT media researcher on whether the proposed closure of Newshub means trouble for the media industry
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing concern that the proposed closure of Newshub could be a sign of tougher times for the media industry. Warner Bros. Discovery reveale...
Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Communications and Campaigns Manager explains ticket holder entitlements following Blink-182 cancellation
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's salt in the wound for Christchurch Blink-182 fans after bassist Mark Hoppus was filmed ripping on the city. It comes after the band announced ...
David Seymour: ACT Party leader wants TVNZ to pay dividends after proposed Newshub closure announced
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ACT Party leader David Seymour has asked Treasury to look into the returns the station is offering tax-payers, after 1News' competitor Newshub reveale...
Simon Parham: Waitomo Chief Executive 'surprised' by leap year-generated fuel pump issues
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An issue with paying for fuel at outdoor pumps has been confirmed as being related to the leap year. The extra day in February has affected Allied, Wa...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Adrian Orr warning the OCR won't be cut anytime soon
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank Governor says inflation is still too high to consider cutting the OCR. Adrian Orr held the OCR steady at 5.5 percent today, in line w...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst on the market response to today's OCR update
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank Governor has held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent today, as expected by most economists. Adrian Orr says there was discussion o...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis' plan to exempt some trusts from paying new 39 percent rate
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants to exempt some trusts from paying the new 39 percent trustee tax rate. She hinted the Government planned to modif...
Jason Stockill: Woolworths Stores Director determined to build back trust in rat-infested Dunedin store
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building back trust is next on the agenda for the rat-plagued Countdown Dunedin South. It reopened today, after being closed for almost three weeks fo...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist still predicts Reserve Bank will hike OCR again
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists at our biggest bank expect the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate. ANZ's changed its forecast, now predicting 25 basis point...
James Gibbons: Warner Bros. Discovery Asia Pacific president says shutting down Newshub newsroom the best decision
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warner Bros. Discovery's Asia Pacific president reckons shutting down Newshub at the end of June is the best way forward. Staff were shocked as the co...
Bill Ralston: media commentator on the unexpected shutdown of Newshub
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty over the future for hundreds of Newshub workers, following the shock announcement its newsroom will close. Warner Brothers Discovery execu...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the low expectations for this week's WTO meeting in Abu Dhabi
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As several trade ministers come together for this week's WTO meeting in Abu Dhabi, some experts are less hopeful. Stephen Jacobi, the executive direct...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Immigration NZ failing to complete risk assessments for migrant workers
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration NZ have found themselves in hot water for failing to do enough risk analysis for migrant workers. A review of the Accredited Employer Work...
Wayne Scott: Aggregate and Quarry Association CEO on the sand shortage impacting construction projects
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Aggregate and Quarry Association says urgent intervention is needed to avoid delays in construction projects in the Upper North Island. Auckland r...
Sir John Key: former Prime Minister on stepping down from ANZ board role
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sir John Key believes the time was right to step down as chair of the country's biggest bank. Key has been working with ANZ's Australian and New Zeala...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on several World Trade Organisation ministers meeting in Abu Dhabi
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Several trade ministers from the World Trade Organisation are expected to gather over the next few days. The MC13 gathering, held in Abu Dhabi, will b...
Daniel Bracken: Michael Hill CEO on the company's success in Australian markets and disappointment in New Zealand
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hill is boosting its presence in Australia as New Zealand sales drop amid ongoing thefts. Overall half-year earnings were down by 55 percent o...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the latest developments in AI- and what they can accomplish
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Herald's Liam Dann has been won over by a new set of AI developments. Spark has rolled out some new technology designed to improve the world of con...