Best of Business
Episodes
Bosses Unfiltered Episode 1: Dame Wendy Pye
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dame Wendy Pye is one of the most successful businesspeople in New Zealand. She’s a rich-lister, her publishing company Sunshine Books has sold ...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on AI driving record US capex spending
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows AI is still holding strong in current financial markets. Meta, Microsoft and Google recently unveiled their earnings, and the data indi...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need the teen social media ban, because the companies won't enforce it
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've got an update for you on the social media ban for kids situation - over in Australia, the social media companies have now admitted they can kick ...
Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO says the airline's committed to receiving a regional subsidy from the Government
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand says it's committed to maintaining regional connections, despite the Government turning down its offer. CEO Nikhil Ravishankar l...
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company selling off its consumer brands
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's farmer shareholders should get a decent payout from the sale of consumer brands like Anchor and Mainland. They've overwhelmingly voted for ...
Garry Reymer: Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier talks about the company's major sell off
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Signs are looking good for Fonterra's major sell-off to get the green light this morning. By 10:45 today, the shareholders will decide if sellin...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether the capital gains tax can work
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour recently confirmed it aimed to campaign on the introduction of a capital gains tax on commercial and investment residential property. Leader Ch...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on when we can expect to see the economy recovering
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a tough couple of years for the economy, but there's hope things will pick up sooner rather than later. There's been an improved outlook on ...
Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert weighs up Labour's proposal for capital gains tax
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The rate Labour settled on for its capital gains tax policy is partially below the recommendation made by the tax working group six years ago. The pro...
Todd Scott: NBR owner on the company's recent legal victory
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Companies sharing small numbers of subscription passwords to access paywalled news content may face legal scrutiny. Business website NBR has reached s...
Tracey Martin: Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association on government's focus on aged care reform
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is throwing it's weight behind aged care reform. A ministerial advisory group has been established to review the outdated funding...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of ASEAN summitt on NZ-South East Asia trade relations
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's set to get easier for New Zealand businesses trading in South East Asia, as the Prime Minister's in Malaysia to finalise a regional deal. Chris L...
Azaria Howell: Senior Political Reporter discusses Luxon at the ASEAN summitt.
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister's met with various South East Asian leaders but missed out speaking with US President Donald Trump, as he attends talks in Malaysia...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says New Zealand's economy could benefit from Fonterra sale
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's economy could look to benefit from Fonterra’s proposed sale. The proposed sale of Anchor and Mainland brands to French company Lactali...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the weather impacting the South Island
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MetService says the strong winds that battered the South Island and lower North are now easing - but there are still a few things to keep an eye on. R...
Michael Kobori: former Starbucks Chief Sustainability Officer on why being 'woke' is good for businesses
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More and more businesses are rolling back sustainability initiatives and DEI requirements, but one expert says it still pays to be progressive. The Ne...
James Jordan: Housies co-founder on the new investment platform designed to get people on the property ladder
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis will be able to buy a share in a house for as little as $100 with a new investment platform launched today that promises to break down the barri...
Joy Keene: Game Developers Association Executive Director discusses rebate expansion to games industry.
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour plans to expand rebate for game development industry. Labour says that, if re-elected, they will expand the game development rebate, which give...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government changing climate disclosure rules for big companies
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is more than halving the number of entities that need to make climate-related disclosures. It has proposed to only require listed issue...
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on whether we're in an AI bubble
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More financial experts have raised concerns about an AI bubble - and what it could mean for the wider economy. Multiple AI companies are attracting th...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is our climate overhype coming to an end?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's yet another, frankly welcome, sign that the world's climate overhype may be over, or at least correcting. The latest is that the Government ha...
Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association spokesperson on Air NZ downgrading earnings expectations
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand says it now expects to make a first-half loss of about $30 million to $55 million, before tax. It's just provided a trading update to ...
Sam Vye: Syos CEO on the company acquiring Bay Dynamics
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Kiwi company is investing in drone boats able to be used for defence - on home shores and beyond. Robotics company Syos has acquired Tauranga busine...
Greg Wallace: Master Plumbers CEO reveals whether it's worth ditching gas for electricity
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With gas prices going up all over the country, there's debate over whether households should make the switch to electricity. Contact Energy rece...
Dr. Claire Matthews: Associate professor's new report says Kiwisaver can be great for retirement, if used correctly
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report reveals the importance of contributing to Kiwisaver after buying a first home. The Retirement Expenditure Guidelines from Massey Un...
Jeff Grant: Spokesperson for Alliance shareholders discusses deal with Irish-backed Dawn Meats.
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alliance has reached a $270million deal with Dawn Meats. 2,600 farmer-shareholders voted 87% in favour of selling 65% of the company arm to the ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Alliance Group voting for the Dawn Meats deal
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Partially selling one of New Zealand's largest meat companies should give it much-needed capital, according to some. Farmer shareholders of Alliance G...
Paul Spain: tech commentator on the economic impacts of the Amazon outage
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Problems with Amazon's cloud services in the US have been felt around the world. Thousands of websites and apps were affected by an outage during the ...
Hugh Goddard: Pipeline & Civil Ltd owner on the increase in road rage at traffic stops
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A survey of roadworkers has found many face routine abuse, attacks, and some are even purposely hit by cars, according to new reports. The survey, whi...
Antonia Watson: ANZ Chief Executive on the multi-million dollar class action set to be launched against the bank
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A multi-million-dollar class action against ANZ New Zealand over historic disclosure obligations looks likely to go ahead. ASB earlier this month sett...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market response to the inflation data
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent Stats NZ data shows annual inflation hit three percent in September - the upper limit of the Reserve Bank's target range. This has sparked mixe...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on whether inflation is set to go down following recent stats
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's belief from some economists that inflation's peaked, and it's all downhill from here. It reached 3 percent in the year to September - up...
Liam Dann: New Zealand Herald Business Editor-at-large discusses annual inflation peak
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annual inflation has risen to a 15-month high of 3%. Economists had been expecting inflation to reach or surpass the 3% upper limit of the Reser...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist challenges the Reserve Bank's cuts to the Official Cash Rate
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another spike in inflation won't stop the Reserve Bank from cutting the Official Cash Rate again next month. Stats NZ is providing its latest quarterl...
Shane Jones: Resource minister attempts to attract mining companies, says he won't surrender to 'woke-ism'
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Jones is determined to use his voice to attract mining investors to our shores - no matter the next election outcome. The Resources Minist...
Mel Turner: Screen NZ International executive chair on the new organisation designed to boost NZ screen industry
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Several Kiwi industry leaders and screen businesses have teamed up to officially launch Screen NZ International, an industry body designed to boost Ne...
Ed McKnight: Think about money in decades, not days
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think about money in terms of days. Wealthy people think about money in decades. Here's how to think about money differently: Based on thi...
Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT proposes to keep credit card surcharges
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In July the Government announced a ban on surcharges on credit card payments in-store from May 2026 at the latest. ACT is attempting to bloc...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster warns of risk to rise in inflation
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are fears that inflation could come back into the picture as the OCR falls. Infometrics expects the OCR to fall to 2.25% next month - it's...
Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist comments on interest rate cuts
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An argument has been made that the government has ‘overdone it’ with interest rate cuts. Economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge that the...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Amazon's strategy for taking on the grocery market
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon has been scaling up its same-day grocery delivery services across cities all over the US. It's looking to expand to 2,300 US cities by the end ...
Dion Tilson: Parakai Springs general manager on GrabOne going into liquidation
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's no guarantee businesses will honour unredeemed vouchers from GrabOne, which has gone into liquidation. The online deals website won’t be iss...
Jeremy O'Brien: Air New Zealand's Chief customer and digital officer blames accelerated inflation for increase in prices
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's thought that the aviation sector is over capitalising - as New Zealand's domestic airfares have shot up more quickly than any other country. &nbs...
Billie Moore: NZ Airport Association Chief Executive says Airports Association is not to blame for increase in fare prices
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Airports Association is defending itself after airlines blame their charges, for spikes in airfares. An international airport group sa...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank revealing Covid spending didn't contribute to inflation issues
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank recently disputed the idea that Covid-era money printing programme caused sky-high inflation, which cost the Government billions. Sta...
Leela Ashford: Spark Sustainability Director on the company blocking all AI-generated child sexual abuse images
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spark's becoming the first New Zealand telco to block all child sexual abuse images made with artificial intelligence. It already stops access to phot...
Mark Leslie: Pāmu CEO on the launch of new dairy-beef crossbreed cows
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mooove over dairy and beef cows, for a new hybrid breed on the block. Pāmu and Livestock Improvement Corporation have created a new cattle breed - ca...
Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on the hospitality sector's record high revenue but low profit margins
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Revenue in the hospitality sector's reached a new record high, but many operators are seeing profit margins reach a new record low. Restaurant A...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on reports claiming the RBA won't cut interest rates til 2026
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports indicate the Reserve Bank of Australia won't be cutting interest rates until at least February 2026. Employment remains high and inflation...
Mike Williams: Air New Zealand Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer on the airline's new deal with Air Chathams
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's teamed up with Air Chathams on a new partnership for Whakatane. It'll mean customers can book single-ticket trips that combine domes...
Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the upcoming changes set to impact first home buyers
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Changes to lending restrictions are on the cards. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is welcoming the Reserve Bank consulting with banks on easing loan to...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Fletcher Building posting a 'gloomy' quarterly update
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building's issued a gloomy trading update, marked with trading slumps, market falls and low sales volumes. The company's now aiming for a fur...
Tony Morris: Inland Revenue spokesperson on the IRD taking money from people's bank accounts
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The IRD is set to be cracking down harder on those who don't pay their taxes properly, and they've unveiled new measures for people who ignore corresp...
Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent discusses unemployment rates in China
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China’s hotels are taking a hit, as a struggling economy hurts domestic spending. China’s economy has been in decline for the past 4 years,...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing concerns surrounding AI investments
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence technology continues to attract attention from investors, but there's growing concerns over an 'AI bubble' situation. Official...
Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on Winston Peters raising concerns over Fonterra deals
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's been concerns out of Parliament over Fonterra's future. Peters is asking the dairy giant questions about its proposed nearly $4 billion dollar...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest stats revealing Government spending has dropped
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Treasury has revealed the state of the Government’s finances, and it's been revealed that spending has dropped. The country's still in an operating ...
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Agribusiness expert on Nestle pulling out of a global methane accord
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, prompting speculation. This follows other companies backing out of cli...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the OCR cut, inflation
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank's continuing to walk a fine line, with its move to cut the OCR 50-basis points to 2.5%. Economic data suggests inflation has no...
Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the impac of the OCR being cut to 2.5%
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest upshot of the latest OCR cut is likely to be the boost to consumer confidence. The Reserve Bank's slashed the cash rate by 50-basis-...
Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the 50bp OCR cut
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank today slashed the OCR by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent, prompting markets to make readjustments. This recent cut wasn't full priced ...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Today's OCR cut comes better late than never
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Good news - the Reserve Bank has finally done the thing many of us thought was necessary, and they've gone for a double cut in the OCR of 50 basis poi...
Todd Grace: Queenstown Airport chief operating officer on the airport being named as the best in the country
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Queenstown Airport is flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors. It's been named Large Airport of the Year at the national awards - with judges prais...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 50 basis points
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's 50 basis point OCR cut could go some way to getting our economy growing again. The Reserve Bank's slashed the cash rate to 2.5 percent. ANZ ha...
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on what the latest OCR cut means for the economy
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent, despite acknowledging inflation is still above where they'd like it. Finance Minis...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on the impact of the RBNZ cutting the OCR
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's OCR cut probably won't be the last in the current cycle, according to new claims. The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee agreed to cut t...
Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the state of New Zealand's trade deal with India
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trade Minister Todd McClay has confirmed trade negotiations with India are progressing - but there's still a ways to go. New Zealand and Indian trade ...
Mils Muliaina: former All Black talks new role on Auckland Business Chamber
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former All Black Mils Muliaina is set to trade rugby fields for the boardroom as he steps into his new role. He recently joined the Auckland Business ...
Scott Russell: Lawyer involved in class action lawsuit against major banks on ASB paying $135.6 million to settle suit
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASB has agreed to pay $135.6 million to settle a class action after it was accused of breaching its disclosure obligations under the Credit Contracts ...
Kristy McKay: Air New Zealand Head of Regulatory Affairs on the Commerce Commission rejecting calls for inquiry into airports
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission has ruled out an inquiry into airport regulation, for now. Air New Zealand had written to the regulator, saying there was enou...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Adrian Orr getting $416,000 after quitting Reserve Bank
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is in for a significant payday. He resigned in March, following a funding disagreement, with tensions between ...
Dr Andrew Lensen: AI expert addresses calls that New Zealand needs more AI regulations
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing calls for New Zealand to regulate AI, amid concerns that the nation is falling behind on this matter. It's been revealed that Meta has...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the new media moguls looking to buy TikTok
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Move over Murdoch family - there's a new set of media moguls looking to make a name for themselves. Larry Ellison, founder of the software firm Oracle...
Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on what's behind the increase in the price of wool
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wool prices have seen a significant rise this week, and there's a few key factors behind this development. Currently, wool prices are on the longest r...
Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO hopeful the retailer can grow following recent net loss
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Warehouse Group's chief executive is confident he can turn the retail giant around. It's reporting an annual net loss of $2.76 million dolla...
Eyal Aharoni: property mogul says earthquake strengthening rule changes unlikely to slow down Wellington projects
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A property mogul developing some of Wellington’s most infamous quake-prone sites has voiced support for recent Government changes, but says these wo...
Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Government's energy announcement
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government recently unveiled its highly-anticipated energy sector announcement and it's prompted good news for the energy companies. The share pri...
Jon Duffy and Alan McDonald: Consumer NZ CEO and EMA Head of Advocacy on the Government's plan to address energy sector issues
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government finally unveiled its plan to address issues impacting the energy sector, and it's prompted a mixed response. The country's largest powe...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Australian Reserve Bank keeping rates on hold
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Reserve Bank will keep the Official Cash Rate on hold at at 3.6 percent. The RBA's Governor, Michele Bullock, says Australia is in a 'd...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Emirati retail giant LuLu Hypermarket being invited to set up in Australia
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently confirmed he invited LuLu Hypermarket to set up in Australia while on a visit to the United Arab Emirates. Th...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Synlait selling their Pokeno plant for $307 million
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Synlait has confirmed the sale of its loss-making factory at Pōkeno to US company, Abbott. The infant-formula company is selling the site and related...
Leonie Freeman: Property Institute CEO weighs in on new earthquake-based building rules
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government recently confirmed they were going to overhaul the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings - a move welcomed by property owners and bu...
Rudd Hughes: Workers First Union spokesperson addresses claims New World workers banned from water at checkouts
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A New World worker's taken to social media to complain about an incoming water bottle ban. A Reddit user made a post stating their store's banni...
Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government's overhaul impacting quake-prone buildings
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A shake-up to the quake-prone building standards could be a reprieve for iconic properties facing large retrofit bills. The Government's loosening the...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Optus outage that impacted triple-0 calls
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian telco giant Optus is investigating another network outage that led to nine failed triple-0 calls on the NSW south coast. Optus has is...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting an improved financial result
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's economy has been shrinking, but our largest company has seen profits surge. Fonterra's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating p...
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on oil and gas exploration applications reopening
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oil and gas exploration applications have reopened for the first time since the 2018 ban. Companies can now apply for new prospecting and exploration ...
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO reveals how strong result could lead to lower butter prices
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's CEO says cheaper butter prices could be on the horizon. The dairy co-op's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating profit and ...
Mark Callander: 2degrees CEO on the company's net loss of $18.2 million for 2025
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Telco provider 2degrees made a net loss attributable to shareholders of $18.2 million for the 2025 financial year. Despite this, operating earnings an...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Treasury issuing a warning about New Zealand's public finances
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Treasury has raised the alarm over the state of New Zealand's public finances as part of its long-term fiscal forecast. Record levels of Government sp...
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the tech companies catching the attention of investors
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI and technology stocks are continuing to have a significant presence in the market - but which companies are leading the charge? Broadcom and Oracle...
Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the open letter urging Govt to rethink surcharge ban
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister is not sharing the same fears as retailers over the surcharge ban. Scott Simpson says the legislation banni...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the search for new Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three hundred potential candidates were identified in the hunt for our new Reserve Bank Governor. The role has gone to Anna Breman, who was the First ...
Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government revealing the new Reserve Bank Governor
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new Reserve Bank Governor is pledging to build trust and credibility. Sweden's Anna Breman has been announced to lead the central bank, taki...
John MacDonald: Christopher Luxon's people don't even get him
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know how the Prime Minister does a very good job of batting away poll results and saying that his focus is fixing up the joint after the last lot ...
Leah McKerrow: North Chamber CEO on the call to reverse the ban on card surcharges
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A view that small businesses may suffer and not be able to survive if the Government's surcharge ban comes into play. Commerce Minister Scott Si...
Neil Paviour-Smith: Forsyth Barr Managing Director on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom survey
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business leaders aren’t sugarcoating their messages for the Government. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey shows business leade...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers offering an alternative to Alliance Group's Dawn Meats offer
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A group of Southland farmers say there is a way to profitability for Alliance Group without selling off 65 percent of the co-op. Alliance shareholders...
Paul Mackay: Business NZ employment specialist on the Government's changes to sick and annual leave
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business NZ says the Government's making workers leave simpler and more cost-effective. It's announced a new hours-based annual and sick leave accrual...
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the Government's changes to the Holidays Act
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's hopes new changes around leave entitlements will mean employers can focus on their core business. The Government has announced a new hours-bas...