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Mark Smith: ASB senior economist estimates Kiwi households will need to find an extra $70 per week to cover living costs in 2024

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi households will had to find an extra $70 per week to cover their living costs, according to ASB economists. It's a smaller increase than the $115...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the pre-Christmas fall in the cost of petrol

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good news for Kiwi motorists, with a pre-Christmas fall in petrol prices. Brent Crude has fallen from $81 US dollars on Friday to $77 this morning. Th...

Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the fourth consecutive carbon auction of the year failing

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth consecutive carbon auction of 2023 failed to clear, leaving millions of units unsold. This means the Government missed out on anther $900 m...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank hinting new mortgage lending rules will be less restrictive

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is downplaying the impact of new mortgage lending rules they might impose on banks. It's given the banks until April 2024 to prepare ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the farmgate price of lamb being expected to remain under pressure for the foreseeable future

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi lamb prices are expected to remain under pressure, as Australia's output floods through overseas markets. Over the past few years, Australian far...

Tony Alexander: independent economist on fewer real estate agents seeing an increase in house prices

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent real estate survey has revealed fewer agents have observed a notable increase in house prices. Of the 324 respondents, a net 28 percent of ag...

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail managing director on Woolworths NZ reporting a 52 percent profit drop

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing evidence Kiwi supermarkets may not be drawing in as much profit as expected. Woolworths New Zealand’s profits have dropped 52 percen...

Dr David White: Nosebud inventor and designer launches drug-free solution for nasal congestion

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi company Goodair has developed a drug-free solution to fighting nasal congestion. Nosebuds promise to enhance diaphragmatic nasal breathing in ord...

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister disappointed unions are mis-characterising Government plans for Fair Pay Agreements

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Workplace Relations Minister says she's disappointed unions are mis-characterising plans on Fair Pay Agreements. Elements of the Government's move...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding the OCR at 4.35 percent

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep the OCR on hold for the time being. The cash rate is set to stay at 4.35 percent, with economists citi...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the state of the Government books

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has expressed concern with the scale of financial challenges left behind by the former Government, which she is still u...

Charles Whiting: DebtManagers executive director says New Zealand's attitude towards bad debt is costing the country billions

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Experts claim New Zealand's ongoing failure to deal with bad debt is costing the country over $2 billion per year. Debt management firm DebtManagers s...

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on City Rail Link costing taxpayers millions more amid increased costs and delays

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland ratepayers will be saddled with a bill of roughly $220 million each year to run the City Rail Link - once it opens. Chief executive Sean Swee...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on investment expert Charlie Munger dying

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Munger, investment guru and sidekick in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway project, passed this week. Munger served as Buffett’s sounding b...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the renewed optimism from Kiwi business leaders

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's renewed optimism from New Zealand's business leaders about the state of the economy. In the latest ANZ Business Outlook survey, confidence inc...

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the company's plan to produce 95 percent renewable electricity by 2030

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Genesis Energy is making moves to meet its promise of producing 95 percent renewable energy by 2035. The company plans to use profits from Kupe gas fi...

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ chief executive on the organisation seeking a High Court declaration that Z Energy misled Kiwi

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer NZ is accusing Z Energy of profiting from misleading sustainability messaging.  The organisation teamed up with the Environmental Law Initia...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's plan to shut down the Productivity Commission

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The incoming Government has agreed to disestablish the Productivity Commission, as ACT requested. Staff are disappointed, yet unsurprised, as many wer...

Richard Umbers: Ryman Healthcare chief executive on the company posting a lower half-year profit

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare has posted a lower-than-expected half-year profit. The company had earned $186 million after tax for the ...

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics chief economist on the Reserve Bank's plans for future OCR hikes

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank left the OCR at 5.5 percent during today's review, in line with predictions. The Bank also issued a hawkish statement about future hi...

Tony Alexander: independent economist doesn't believe the Reserve Bank will need to hike the OCR further

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank says there may be a need for more interest rates hikes. It has held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, and their forecast track s...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Government's planned changes to the Reserve Bank

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the coalition agreement, the Government revealed some new changes for the Reserve Bank. Its dual mandate will be ditched- and focus will re...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the date for Eric Watson’s bankruptcy case being called

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A date has been set for disgraced businessman Eric Watson's bankruptcy case to be called. The liquidators of Watson’s company, Cullen Investments, h...

Andre Castaing: ANZ economist says Wellington's property prices are declining ahead of anticipated public service cuts

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's plan to slash the public sector is having an adverse impact on Wellington's property market. According to ANZ's latest property repor...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the upcoming United States Business Summit

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some of America's most successful business figures are set to arrive in Auckland for the upcoming US Business Summit. Experts from major companies lik...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on Sam Altman returning as OpenAI's CEO

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

OpenAI recently reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his ousting. It caps frenzied discussions about the future of the star...

Rowena Duncum: The Country producer on egg prices coming down

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good news for Kiwi bakers out there- egg prices are on their way down. Eggs have been in short supply - and expensive - since the start of the year wh...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Westpac's interest rates dropping

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac is cutting some of its longer-term fixed special home loan rates- making it the first major bank to do so. The bank's two- and three-year fixe...

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Head of Retail on My Food Bag profits halving amid cost of living crisis

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meal kit delivery service My Food Bag's latest profits have more than halved as customers seek to cut costs. The company's half year profit shows a si...

Sarah Jessica Parker: Actress on her business ventures and collaboration with Invivo

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2008 two kiwis created Invivo with the intention of bringing New Zealand wine to the world.  Sarah Jessica Parker joined the team back in 201...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on mortgage rates being expected to decline

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's early signs that mortgage rates could be on the downswing again. New Zealand's wholesale interest rates have fallen sharply over the last mont...

Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Nvidia's revenue tripling and surpassing expectations

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia's latest quarterly results have surpassed expectations amid increased demand for AI. Demand for Nvidia’s graphics processing units has been e...

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Elon Musk promising to donate X ad revenue to Gaza and Israeli hospitals

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk has confirmed that advertising revenue from X, formerly Twitter, will be donated to war-torn Gaza and the hospitals in Israel.  The move co...

Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on the company's strong November forecast

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A fruitful season's in the wind for Kiwifruit growers this year. Zespri's seasonal November forecast projects record returns for all its fruit crops. ...

Todd Hunter: Tuners Chief Executive on the company's successful half-year profit

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Used car distributor Turners Automotive has gone from strength to strength in recent months. The company saw revenue increase 16 percent to $213.9 mil...

Tim Provise: Tech commentator warns shoppers to be careful of fake 'sales' ahead of Black Friday

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A tech commentator is warning people to apply due diligence to Black Friday shopping. Price comparison service PriceSpy found last year, about 15 perc...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on TradeMe posting an increased net profit for the year to June

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Online auction site TradeMe posted a $4.7 million net profit after tax for the year to June, turning around earlier losses. Experts believe the return...

Sabrina Delgado: Kiwibank economist on New Zealand's trade deficit getting smaller

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's trade deficit appears to be getting smaller, according to the latest data. A new report from Stats NZ says imports were down, falling $1...

Paul Stenhouse: Tech commentator explains the theories behind OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's ousting

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Belief opposing views could be behind the ousting of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. At least 700 of 770 staff at the company famous for creating Chat G...

Andrew Krukziener: property developer doubles down on threat to sue Auckland Council if it votes to sell Downtown Carpark building

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A prominent Auckland businessman has threatened legal action against Auckland Council if it votes to sell the Downtown Carpark building. Precinct Prop...

Clive Fernandes: National Capital Director and KiwiSaver expert reveals the benefits of paying attention to your KiwiSaver fund

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwisaver advisors are urging New Zealanders to care about where they put their retirement funds. National Capital's latest Value for Money report fin...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Optus' CEO resining after nationwide outage

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The boss of Australian telecommunications company Optus has resigned after a nationwide outage affected millions. CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin quit after ...

Mark Knoff-Thomas: Newmarket Business Association chief executive warns congestion will increase closer to Christmas

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Warnings malls will only get busier, after shoppers at Westfield Newmarket were trapped inside the carpark for hours on Saturday afternoon. The Auckla...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the upswing in global equity markets

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a significant upswing in global equity markets in the past couple of weeks. The Nasdaq is up by 12 percent, the US Equities Market is up ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Alliance Group's financial loss for the 2023 year

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alliance Group this week announced a significant loss for the 2023 financial year. The co-operative lost over $70 million, as geo-political tensions, ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's housing market cooling in October

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New data from REINZ showed the New Zealand housing market cooled in October. Prices declined 2 percent nationally on a seasonally adjusted basis, in t...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Joe Biden and Xi Jinping's first bilateral meeting in several years

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart discussed climate change, in a first bilateral meeting in seven years. The pair sat down together a...

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Suella Braverman's open letter to Rishi Sunak

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has hit back with a 'scathing' open letter to Rishi Sunak. Braverman was recently sacked after she accu...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on electronic card spending declining significantly in October

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Electronic card spending data recorded the first significant drop since mid-2022 this October. Spending in retail industries fell 0.7 per cent compare...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the increased market confidence in New Zealand

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Latest data shows market confidence has returned to New Zealand. Stats NZ's monthly price report showed airfares, petrol and food prices were down acr...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor says the incoming Government will have to contend with a billion-dollar hole created by ETS auction

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The incoming Government is expected to contend with a billion-dollar hole in its books created by the upcoming ETS auction.  The final auction of uni...

Rachelle Bland: financial adviser on the Financial Markets Authority facing backlash over Fraud Awareness Week video campaign

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has pulled a controversial video campaign accused of mocking fraud victims. As part of Fraud Awareness Week, the...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on inflation in Australia remaining stubbornly high

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alarm bells are being raised over in Australia, as economists warn the risk of inflation lingering is increasing. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on economists expressing concern about the implications of lower export prices on the provinces

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Economists fear the primary sector is likely to struggle from lower export prices during the economic downturn. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Ki...

Richard Burke: LeaderBrand CEO on fruit and vegetables contributing to significant fall in food prices

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fruit, vegetables and similar household staples were the largest contributor to a monthly fall in food prices. Stats NZ says prices were 6.3 percent h...

The Huddle: Does National need extra time to establish a coalition Government?

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour chief of staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following ...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Luxon potentially missing APEC

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon says coalition talks will probably prevent him from attending this week's APEC leaders' meeting in San Fransisco. The summit for Pac...

Brianne West: Ethique founder launches new start-up designed to cut down on single-use plastic bottle waste

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The brains behind New Zealand's largest regenerative beauty brand has her eyes on a new sustainable venture. Brianne West plans to reduce the use of s...

Antonia Watson: ANZ chief executive defends $2 billion cash net profit amid current economic climate

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ANZ's CEO is defending its cash net profit, at a time households struggle with the cost of living. The country's largest bank has reported a 10 percen...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on port operator DP World Australia gradually recovering from cyber attack

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Flow-on effects from a cyber attack are affecting Australia's second-largest port operator. DP World Australia, which is responsible for 40 percent of...

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Xi Jinping potentially attending APEC

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Officially we don't know yet whether Xi Jinping will be at APEC in San Francisco next week, but it does look very likely? If he comes, will he meet wi...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on Fonterra's new climate plan

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra's new climate plan has been welcomed by Federated Farmers and climate researchers   The company pledged to reduce farm emissions by 30% by 2...

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Investment Funds CEO on divesting from Israeli banks

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwisaver provider Simplicity has announced it will immediately sell off its shares in three Israeli banks in response to the conflict in Gaza.    S...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra aiming to reduce on-farm emissions by 30 percent in new scheme

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Industry experts are 'cautiously optimistic' about Fonterra's plan to reduce on-farm emissions by 30 percent by 2030. The dairy co-op has promised to ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the proposed Foodstuffs merger creating more pressure for the Commerce Commission

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More eyes are on the Commerce Commission, as Foodstuffs seeks their approval for a merger. The retail giant hopes to merge its North Island and South ...

Simon Eriksen: former Supie creditor on the company's creditors voting in favour of liquidation

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creditors of failed online grocery business Supie today voted in favour of liquidation at a watershed meeting. A report from BusinessDesk counted 14 p...

Don Braid: Mainfreight CEO on the company's profits plunging 42 percent

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Global logistics company Mainfreight has reported a significant slump in net profit and revenue. Their result shows profits declined 42 percent, to $1...

Charlotte Rutherford: Fonterra Director of Sustainability on the company launching a new emissions reduction scheme

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra says their emissions reduction scheme will work for the benefit of its farmers. The dairying giant plans to slash on-farm greenhouse gases 30...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist explains what a three-way coalition could mean for future economic policies

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Economists are wracking their brains over how negotiations are set to shape the incoming Government's economic polices. ANZ's latest economic outlook ...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Sky indicating it had terminated takeover discussions with a bidder

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sky TV has terminated discussions about a potential takeover with an unnamed third party. Last month, the company reportedly received an expression of...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on lobbyists working to prevent the incoming Government from taxing commercial and industrial building owners

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lobbying efforts are already underway to prevent the incoming Government from implementing a new tax on commercial and industrial building owners. Nat...

Shaun Clousten: Logan Brown chef on the 'tough' financial climate impacting Wellington hospitality scene

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Wellington chef says it hurts to see high profile local restaurants closing. In the past fortnight, Field and Green and Shepherd have announced they...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on John Key being brought into negotiations between Zespri and Chinese officials

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Prime Minister John Key is taking Zespri's kiwifruit fight straight to top Chinese politicians. Zespri filed a civil case in China's Intellectu...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the company merging its North Island and South Island co-operatives

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Foodstuffs, is set to apply to the Commerce Commission to merge its North Island and South Island co-operatives into one national business. The compan...

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visiting China to strengthen trade relations

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian Prime Minister to visit China in seven years- touching down in Shanghai yesterday. He's trying to imp...

Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the company reporting a lower-than-expected $963 million dollar net profit

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac's CEO has identified a range of reasons for its fall in profits. The bank had a $963 million net profit for the year to September, down seven ...

Katie Wesney: Enable.Me financial adviser responds to report claiming the average Auckland house deposit could reach $1 million by 2045

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A report has suggested the average Auckland house deposit could reach $1 million by 2045. The report was shared exclusively with One News. Enable.Me f...

Derek Handley: Aera founder on how by 2045 an average Auckland house deposit could reach $1 million

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new report this morning outlines that an average Auckland house deposit could reach $1 million by 2045. Aera founder Derek Handley spoke with Mike H...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on what the incoming coalition Government has planned for the economy

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The economy was a significant talking point this election- and remains one of the biggest issues the incoming Government is expected to sort out. The ...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on what a National-ACT-NZ First coalition means for businesses

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The special votes are in and officially point to a National-ACT-NZ First coalition. They all ran on a similar election promise of turning the country ...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager recaps the results of US quarterly result season

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The economic outlook in the United States is looking up. GDP in America has increased at an annual rate of 4.9 percent in the third quarter in 2023, a...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on shareholder confidence in New Zealand's primary sector falling to an eight-year low

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shareholder confidence in New Zealand's primary sector listed companies has fallen to an eight-year low and dropped 22 percent on the 10 months since ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the incoming Government's plan for the economy

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The incoming National-led Government will soon have to make headway on their plans for the economy. The sector has already reported increased confiden...

Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency managing director on their latest report stating more business failures are on the horizon

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A wave of business failings is expected on the horizon. BWA Insolvency's latest report shows 20 percent more business fell in the third quarter of 202...

Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on New Zealand's sharemarket declining

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's sharemarket is in a steady decline, having dropped 20 percent from its January 2021 peak. The selloffs are accelerated, with a reported ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank warning more people will default on their mortgage payments

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank warns that mortgage stress is set to increase, with more households expected to default on payments. The banking regulator forecasts ...

Mike Lee: Auckland University marketing professor says New World's pots and pans promo is letting customers down

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A marketing professor thinks New World's latest pots and pans promo let customers down. Customers have been collecting stickers to claim MasterChef br...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on New Zealand's unemployment figure rising to 3.9 percent

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Experts claim rising unemployment is necessary medicine to get inflation under control. Stats NZ says unemployment rose to 3.9 percent for the three m...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on inflation and inward migration creating economic shocks for Australia

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Economists across the Tasman have noticed Australia is battling two significant economic shocks at once. Stubbornly high interest rates offset by an i...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor addresses the possibility that more businesses may collapse in the coming years

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The recent collapse of two high-profile Kiwi startups has raised questions about an incoming downturn for businesses and employment. Online grocery re...

Simon Eriksen: Neat Meat managing director on the company offering former Supie employees potential employment

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One meat supplier is offering a lifeline to Supie's displaced former employees. The grocery start-up was placed into voluntary administration, leaving...

Tania Benyon: The Warehouse Chief Product Officer calls for prompt reform action from the Grocery Commissioner

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse says the Grocery Commissioner needs to chop-chop on reform. The retailer claimed an investigation into Sanitarium briefly stopping its s...

The Huddle: Did TMOs go too far in the World Cup Final?

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Kiwiblog founder and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about t...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the incoming National-led Government's plans for the Pacific Islands Forum and APEC

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The incoming National-led Government is expected to step up for two key international summits. The Pacific Islands Forum and APEC are set to happen wi...

Bridget Romanes: Kiwi Launch Pad founder on receiving funding, mentorship and resourcing through Coralus

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seven rising female-led New Zealand businesses are set to receive funding, resources and mentorship from Coralus. Coralus, formerly known as SheEO, ha...

Nick Hogendijk: supermarket analyst says Supie was struggling from day one before voluntary administration

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A promising challenger to the supermarket duopoly has dropped out of the race. Online grocer Supie has entered voluntary administration- owing an esti...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on how Fletcher Building's AGM has been going

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes were on Fletcher Building and how shareholders would react at their AGM. Among the issues it’s dealt with recently include the Iplex pipes,...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on new technology allowing farmers to measure methane coming from livestock

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi scientists have developed ground-breaking new technology that will allow farmers to measure methane emissions from cattle. Crown institute AgRese...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on innovation driving global economic growth

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Innovation is a key driver of global economic growth- and it's moving faster than ever. Science, research, and technology have driven economic growth ...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the key factors driving up living costs for Kiwi households

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation may be coming down- but three big influences have accelerated living costs for Kiwi households.  The cost of living has gone up by 7.4 perc...