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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the uptick in people withdrawing money from their KiwiSavers due to financial hardship
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An increasing number of people are dipping into their retirement savings to meet soaring living costs. KiwiSaver members made 18,291 withdrawals worth...
Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Elon Musk hinting that he wants to charge X/Twitter users a subscription fee
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk has hinted that Twitter, now X, could soon go behind a paywall. Currently, the platform only charges users for the service X Premium, which ...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist says New Zealand's economy is at the 'bottom edge' when compared to other developed countries
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A leading economist believes New Zealand's economy is at the "bottom edge" when compared to other developed countries. This follows the Government lay...
Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor thinks Tory Whanau's business delegation could have cost taxpayers less
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One City Councillor reckons the Wellington mayor's business delegation could've been cheaper. Tory Whanau and several council officials are visiting C...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Luxon potentially targeting Fraser Whineray and Andrew Grant as future administration members
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been rumoured in business circles that Luxon is scoping top Kiwi figures as part of his potential administration. Fraser Whineray and Andrew Gr...
Stuart Davison: Dairy Insights Consultant on a2 Milk cancelling exclusive deal with Synlait
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A2 Milk has cancelled the exclusive manufacturing supply arrangement it has with infant formula maker Synlait Milk, citing a decline in delivery stand...
Mike Jones: BNZ chief economist reveals it is cheaper to rent a home than buy- in the short-term
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's now cheaper to rent a home in New Zealand than to buy - at least in the short-term. BNZ has revealed servicing a mortgage takes about 50 percent ...
Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on whether China's economy is bouncing back.
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan on whether China's economy may slowly be turning around and if North Korea h...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the European Central Bank hiking interest rates
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the 10th meeting in a row to counter stubborn inflation but signalled it is likely done tighte...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Banks need to step up their online security
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t think that banks should have to refund people who've lost money in scams. But come on... they really need to step it up on the security stuf...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on IPOs regaining popularity in 2023
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Initial public offerings, or IPOs, have been regarded as a crucial, yet risky source of funding for companies around the world. After a weak 2022 for ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of next week's GDP numbers
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are braced for a small bounce-back ahead of next week's GDP numbers. The last set of GDP figures released in June 2023 put New Zealand in a...
Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist scrutinises aspects of National's proposed tax plan
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three economists have teamed up to scrutinise part of National's tax plan. The party's proposed ending the ban on foreign buyers - for homes worth mor...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist claims PREFU release came with warning about future Government spending
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The economic outlook and Government books were in better shape than predicted, but Treasury has issued a warning following PREFU. According to one exp...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on returns on low-risk managed funds underperforming in recent years
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Returns on low-risk managed funds, including Kiwisaver's Conservative and Moderate funds have been underperforming in recent years. Kiwisaver's Conser...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the impact increased migration rates will have on productivity
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Higher-than-expected net migration is promised to prop up economic growth and fuel the property market- but Treasury has other ideas. Treasury doesn't...
Nick McIntosh: Australian Transport Workers' Union spokesperson on Qantas illegally firing 1700 workers in new ruling
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Qantas staff will be chasing compensation, after Australia's High Court has upheld a decision against the airline. It's agreed the airline ille...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on NZ Superannuation Fund CEO slamming $10 billion tax bill
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The outgoing New Zealand Superannuation Fund CEO has slammed the near-$10 billion tax bill as 'nonsensical'. Matt Whineray believes the Superannuation...
Anne Douglas: Fonterra farm source group director on several Waikato farmers ditching Fonterra for OFI
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new international player is determined to snap up Fonterra dairy farmers, as competition intensifies. Fonterra farmers have put up signs featuring t...
David Cunningham: Squirrel CEO urges banks to reduce mortgage rates as they bring in record profits
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calls for banks to drop mortgage rates- while they bring in record profits. They are scraping off an extra $2.2-billion dollars annually, from a 17 pe...
Dr Colin Hutchinson: Fettle CEO on a new approach to paying for private healthcare
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new approach to paying for private healthcare has started in New Zealand. Local business Fettle gives people the ability to contribute to an investm...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on residential building work declining for third quarter
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Residential building work has dropped for the third consecutive quarter in a row, according to new data. The Wellington region led the annual decline,...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the latest carbon credit auction failing and depriving Treasury of $900 million
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More trouble for the carbon credit scheme that Labour wants to use to fund climate initiatives. The Government has tried - and failed - a third time t...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large says customers can expect more pain at the pump
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One expert warns that Kiwis will soon feel more pain at the pump. Crude oil prices have climbed to new heights, after Saudi Arabia and Russia committe...
Danusia Wypych: ChargeNet CEO welcomes National's plan to install 10,000 more electric vehicle chargers
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EV charging network provider ChargeNet welcomes the latest announcement from National. The party pledges it will roll out 10,000 more EV chargers up a...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on SkyCity's stock dropping following potential license suspension
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A drop in share prices for Sky City - over the possibility its casino license could be suspended for up to 10 days. The Department of Internal Affairs...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ economists predicting taxpayers will have to cover interest on Government debt
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ economists are warning that taxpayers may have to cover the extra interest accumulated on Government debt. If the Treasury has to issue more bonds...
John Small: Commerce Commission chair asks fuel companies to explain differences in fuel prices based on region
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission is keeping a close eye on petrol prices. It's asked fuel companies to 'please explain' the differences in prices between and w...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Australian Reserve Bank leaving the OCR unchanged for the moment
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.1 percent, but the door is open for future hikes. Outgoing governor Philip Lowe said A...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on June quarter figures showing New Zealand's trading power is holding strong
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's trading power has proved more resilient than expected, but one economist warns the worst is yet to come. Stats NZ data shows the June qu...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor recaps pre-election BusinessNZ conference
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fiery start to the campaign season, as political leaders addressed prospective voters at a BusinessNZ-hosted conference. Luxon assured business lead...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Qantas CEO Alan Joyce resigning two months earlier than planned
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Controversial Qantas boss Alan Joyce resigned today- retiring two months earlier than planned. This comes as the airline faces allegations of misleadi...
Vaughn Davis: Social media expert warns against relying on Facebook Marketplace for your business
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Experts are warning against relying on Facebook Marketplace for your livelihood. A New Plymouth couple has been locked out of their business account...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO ahead of planned business delegation to China
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off the back of a successful business delegation to India, Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges is set to take 30 businesses to China. De...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO answers questions and takes calls around Covid-19 credits
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions remain over whether Air New Zealand will match its competitor and remove the expiration on Covid flight credits. Qantas is ditching the expi...
Kate Hawkesby: Fruit and veges aren't exactly garden to table
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am on what seems a never-ending quest to find a good fruit and vege supplier - and it’s not the supermarket. I’m so sick of soft old apples and...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO says Air NZ has no reason not to offer similar Covid credit scheme to Qantas
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions over whether Air New Zealand will match its competitor and remove the expiration on Covid flight credits. Qantas is ditching the expirati...
Irene King: Aviation commentator says Air NZ copying Qantas over Covid travel credits expiry makes sense
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is expected to follow suit and ditch expiry dates on Covid travel credits. Qantas is removing the expiration dates for the credits tha...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist breaks down latest business confidence survey
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some could take a glass half full view of ANZ's latest business confidence survey. It shows a nine point lift in August, to -4. Inflationary expec...
Leeann Watson: Canterbury Business Chamber CEO says 59 percent of businesses are pessimistic about the economy
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conflicting reports have emerged of how business owners are feeling about the state of the economy. ANZ's latest business outlook survey shows busin...
Dr Duncan Webb: Consumer Affairs Minister talks new grocery code of conduct following CommComm report
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supermarkets could cop multi-million dollar fines for unfair treatment of smaller, local suppliers. The Government's new grocery code of conduct has...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains why US interest rates are going up again after global inflation peaked
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following global inflation peaking at the end of 2022, US interest rates had descended by November of that year. However, these interest rates have be...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on business confidence lifting to highest level in two years
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows there's a change of heart throughout the sector. According to the data, business confidence lifted nine p...
Luke Blincoe: Electric Kiwi chief executive says the market for power is broken, recommends structural reform for industry
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An independent power company says the industry needs structural reform. Consumer NZ has raised concern about historically high profits made last year ...
John MacDonald: A guarantee from a politician? Read the fine print
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s that old line? If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. And that’s how I’m feeling about the Nation...
Graeme Wright: Bluff oyster operator on dip in quality of this year's season
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bluff oyster season ends today. But thanks to dry weather conditions quality hasn't been quite as good this year - one operator says it's the wo...
Mike’s Minute: National’s tax plan shows the battle of ideologies
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes the National Party's tax plan a winner is severalfold. 1) It's substantive. It's not pocket change. For many it is a material boost to th...
David Letele: Community leader National's tax plan does a lot for middle income earners, but not much for those struggling
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A foodbank owner says National's tax plan does a lot for middle income earners, but not much for those really struggling. It's promising a $14.6 bil...
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says legal advice tells them a tax on foreigners buying houses will work
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National says independent legal advice tells them a tax on foreigners buying houses will work. The party's unveiled its $14.6 billion tax policy, wh...
Barry Coates: Mindful Money CEO says investments by KiwiSaver into fossil fuels is at a record high
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
KiwiSaver investments in companies that cause social and environmental harm have reached a record high. Charity Mindful Money has found 8.9 percent ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister believes Chris Luxon is confused about National's tax plan, foreign buyer revenue
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson believes Chris Luxon is confused about his own tax plan. National's policy would lift income tax brackets to compensate for inflatio...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist says there's enough evidence that National's foreign buyers tax could work
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour is casting doubt over National's newly unveiled tax policy that promises to end the foreign buyers ban. National claims that their proposed 15 ...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the New Zealand share market taking a dive
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a choppy month for stock markets globally, with the NZX underperforming throughout August. The NZX is currently down by 5 percent for the mo...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on BlackRock warning that central banks won't start cutting interest rates anytime soon
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global investment giant BlackRock warns central banks won't start cutting interest rates anytime soon. Their strategists believe western central banks...
Michael Singleton: Chch Airport Chief Strategy and Stakeholder Officer on proposed Tarras airport hosting 3.5m passengers a year
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The controversial Central Otago airport near Tarras could host over 3.5 million passengers a year. This is according to documents released by Christ...
Mike Egan: NZ Restaurant Assn President says 90-day trial policy is good news for businesses
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
90-day trials are back in the campaign conversation. National is promising to reintroduce the scheme, which allows employers to dismiss workers - wi...
Christopher Luxon: National leader confirms the party will make changes to the tax brackets if it wins the election
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Luxon has confirmed National will make changes to the tax brackets if it wins the election. It'll unveil its tax policy later this morning...
Paul Spain: Tech Commentator says new Digital Services Tax may lead to overseas companies hiking their NZ prices
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fears have come that new legalisation aimed at taxing multinational companies that provide digital services might not be as effective as hoped. The...
Craig Elliffe: Tax expert says changing tax brackets is a good idea for middle New Zealand
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is expected to make tax bracket changes to keep up with inflation. It'll unveil its policy in a few hours, with Finance Spokesperson Nicola...
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Chief Executive on their revenue nearly doubling after years of Covid-19 restrictions
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism Holdings appears to be on the road to recovery, post-pandemic. It's reported a near $50-million dollar profit in the year to June's end, a cha...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief economist on the new IMF report predicting our economy will only grow 1 percent next year and inflation won't return to target
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A stark warning over our economy. A new International Monetary Fund report says our economy will grow about one percent next year, and inflation won't...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Qantas CEO Alan Joyce getting grilled by Senate over misconduct allegations
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has found himself in front of Australia's Senate to defend accusations of profiteering and 'misleading the Australian public'. T...
John MacDonald: As John McEnroe would say...
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m channelling my inner John McEnroe today. If there is such a thing. This $4 billion cut to public service spending over the next four years tha...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister defends level of spending over the past few years, says much of it was out of its control
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is defending its level of spending over the past few years, saying much of it was out of its control. It's cutting spending on public...
Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager as Job ads listed have fallen for a fourth consecutive month
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Job ads listed on Seek have fallen for a fourth consecutive month. Its July report shows ad numbers fell four percent month-on-month and are just o...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist says the Govt are spending $137b a year, Robertson's cuts will help at the margins
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is trying to cut spending as economists predict it'll need to borrow billions more. Finance Minister Grant Robertson is cracking down...
Feroz Ali: NZFW owner ahead of refreshed edition of the event after three years away from the catwalk
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Fashion Week is being refreshed after three years away from the catwalk. Starting today Kiwi designers will have their talent showcased ...
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Strategy says many businesses are looking to cut costs rather than take on more people
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are fears unemployment could rise as many businesses look to restructure. Seek's latest report for July shows job ad volumes dropped four perc...
Nicola Willis: National Finance spokesperson says Grant Robertson can't deliver on the savings he's announced
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National says Grant Robertson can't deliver on the savings he's announced by slashing public contractors and consultants' spending. The Finance Mini...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the unexpected consequences of a potential Donald Trump comeback
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One expert is warning about the dangers of a Trump comeback following his recent arrest. The former president was lined up for a mugshot in Georgia af...
Craig Renney: Council of Trade Unions economist on rising corporate profits contributing to over half of domestic inflation
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research has found rising corporate profits have contributed to over half of current domestic inflation. This information conflicts with earlier r...
Alec Renehan and Bryce Leske: Equity Mates co-founders on their new book Don’t Stress, Just Invest
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The duo behind one of Australia's most well-known investment podcasts are back with a new guide to securing your financial future. Alec Renehan and Br...
Sue Moroney: Community Law Centres Aotearoa says people are concerned about the impacts of alcohol in their neighbourhoods
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New alcohol legislation is being dubbed a move in the right direction. Communities will now have more of a say on whether liquor licences should be ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on young property owners being hit hardest by high interest rates
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much financial pain is too much to inflict on young families struggling to pay off their first homes? History indicates it's a rite of passage- ba...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Qantas revealing record $2.47 billion profit bounce-back
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Qantas has posted an underlying profit of nearly $2.5 billion- their first since Covid-19. The flying kangaroo has bounced back from a $1.9 billion lo...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO promises company will press ahead with upgrades following post-pandemic profit increase
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland International Airport has managed to bounce back following the return of international travel. A sharp increase in both domestic and internat...
Sophie Moloney: Sky TV CEO assures customers issues with Sky Box have been resolved following results report
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV has reported results in line with expectations and seeks to double their dividend payout to 30 sends in the next three years. Full-year profi...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the company reporting a full-year underlying profit of $585 million
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's chief executive warns that their fares are unlikely to go back to pre-pandemic levels. The company today reported a full-year underl...
Oliver Bryan: Taxpayers' Union reveals $5m of taxpayer dollars spent on private schooling for diplomats' children overseas
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Criticism has come of the millions of dollars being spent to educate the children of our diplomats serving overseas. The Taxpayers' Union says the chi...
Claire Amos: Albany Senior High School Principal comes to the defence of using artificial intelligence in schoolwork
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland secondary principal's coming to the defence of using artificial intelligence in schoolwork. But parents are split almost 50-50 on whether ...
Owen Vaughan: One Roof Editor says house price figures not a large increase, but still significant
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One roof figures show the house price slump is over in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. The quarterly rises show a 0.3 percent increase in the v...
Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO says food and fibre export numbers are good, but there are underlying factors
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Food and fibre export revenue has hit new heights. It's drawn $57.4 billion for the year to June 30, bringing $1.2 billion more into the economy than ...
Damien O'Connor: Trade Minister hits back at DHL's export report saying everyone knows prices have gone up, blames inflation
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year's DHL export NZ barometer shows nine out of ten Kiwi exporters report seeing an increase in total costs in the past year. Minister for Trade...
Chitra Shinde: DHL Operations VP on export barometer showing nine out of ten Kiwi exporters see increase in total costs
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi exporters say high costs are a major barrier to doing business here. This year's DHL export NZ barometer shows nine out of ten Kiwi exporters rep...
Roger Gray: Ports of Auckland CEO says their success is dependant on a strong economy, things look promising
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's port company has come back strongly after navigating some choppy financial waters. It's confirmed this year's net profit after tax increase...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on retail sales dropping for the third consecutive quarter
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retail spending is continuing to decline as people opt to spend less money, according to new Stats NZ data. The total volume of retail sales fell 1 pe...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ lifting a number of their interest rates (1)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ has followed in ASB's footsteps in lifting mortgage and term deposit rates. Most of the increases target mortgages with two or more years, raising...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ lifting a number of their interest rates
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ has followed in ASB's footsteps in lifting mortgage and term deposit rates. Most of the increases target mortgages with two or more years, raising...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on the difficulties impacting several Kiwi businesses
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Several Kiwi businesses are feeling the impacts of a tougher economic climate as they report their earnings. Significant cost inflation and rising int...
Kate Hawkesby: The dining experience has changed - not always for the better
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So our post-pandemic dining behaviours, according to this Herald article I read, talked about how much more expensive dining out is these days - $50 m...
Paul Osborne: CARJAM CEO on Waka Kotahi wanting to charge them 19c per search on their website
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are fears a plan to charge for stolen vehicle records will make one car ownership record provider's business unaffordable. Waka Kotahi plans to ...
Alex Cowdell,: Canterbury Bulk Freight MD says there are trucks parked up on both sides of Cook Strait after ferry cancellations
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cancelled ferry sailings are causing a headache for freight. Interislander's Kaitaki sailings were cancelled Wednesday through to this Thursday aftern...
Stephen Jacobi: International business expert says Indian business delegation could be beneficial for both nations
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the largest business delegations from this country to India could strengthen economic ties. The 50 business people will travel to the nation ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on US sheep farmers calling for tariffs on New Zealand sheep meat imports
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US sheep farmers are calling for further tariffs to be imposed on New Zealand sheep meat imports in order to save their industry. Trade and Export Gro...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist predicts Australian interest rates will increase by the end of the year
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the other side of the Tasman, Australians are wondering how much further interest rates can rise. Australia's current OCR is sitting at 4.10 percen...
Anna Mowbray: Kiwi entrepreneur launches new app ZEIL to 'disrupt' the recruitment market
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi entrepreneur and Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray has launched a new app designed for the younger wave of job-seekers. Dubbed as 'Tinder for jobs', Z...
Kirk Hope: CEO of BusinessNZ on data showing sick days cost NZ economy $2.86 billion per year, could increase
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Numbers have been released around how expensive sick days are for businesses. On average, each worker is taking five and a half sick days a year, whic...
Mark Troughear: Freightways Chief Executive on the company's plan to join the ASX following 29 percent revenue increase
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freightways have their sights set on a listing across the ditch, following a solid performance led by the Allied Express acquisition. The company to...
Ryan McArthur: Beervana Event Manager says Wellingtonians are finally snapping up tickets to the city's craft beer festival
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellingtonians are finally snapping up tickets to the city's craft beer festival. Two Beervana sessions are fully sold out, overturning concerns peopl...
James Smith: National Road Carriers spokesperson says it's disappointing taxes are being used as sole funding for Lab's infrastructure
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed feedback for the Government's three-year transport budget. It's proposing a 12 cent fuel tax rise, to fund more than $20 billion of infrastructu...