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Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister defends minimum wage increase and claims it strikes the right balance
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister-in-charge says the Government is striking the right balance on lifting the minimum wage. It's rising two percent from April to $23.15 an ...
Mark Wolfenden: Woolworths Director of Digital and Loyalty defends latest Everyday Rewards scheme
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Woolworths have recently launched their Everyday Rewards scheme set to replace Onecards. This development comes as consumer advocates have voiced conc...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on post-Brexit controls on key imports from the EU kicking in
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Post-Brexit controls on food, plant and animal imports to Britain from the EU have recently come into force. Health certificates will now be required ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the results from the latest ANZ Business Confidence survey
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ has released their latest Business Confidence survey, creating a complicated picture for the economy. Business confidence rose 4 points to +37 in ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on National deciding not to scrap regime designed to protect customers
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has decided against scrapping a new regime aimed at preventing banks, insurers and non-bank deposit takers from mistreating customers. ...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst on whether rate cuts are on the cards for 2024
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays have wound down and central banks are back in action- what can people expect for the new year? 2023 was dominated by rate hikes to curb r...
Mat Bolland: Air New Zealand Chief Corporate Affairs Officer on the company's report highlighting its significance to the country
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has recently released a report designed to prove the company's economic significance to Aotearoa. The company claims it directly contr...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank shutting down hope for an early rates cut
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has poured cold water over growing speculation for an early rates cut this year. In a webinar delivered to the public, RBNZ chief eco...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the current state of agri-business
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One leading accountant and agri-business advisor fears the current downturn in the rural sector may be the worst recorded in recent memory. Pita Alexa...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor predicts James Shaw could take over the Climate Change Commission
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One expert is predicting James Shaw's next career move following his departure from the Greens. Shaw announced he'll step back as party co-leader- but...
Tex Edwards: MonopolyWatch spokesperson on Woolworths slashing 70 percent of value from NZ supermarkets
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Woolworths is slashing the value of its New Zealand supermarkets by $2.3 billion to $700 million in a 70 percent decrease. The company blames a 'weake...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on equity markets rising again
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Equity markets are enjoying a significant spike in the new year. International markets are soaring at an all-time high not seen since 2021- while the ...
Tim Grafton: Insurance Council chief executive on the cost of insurance going up significantly over the past year
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of insurance is still stubbornly high, according to the latest data. Figures released by Stats NZ show that inflation is going down, but insu...
Matt Cowgill: Seek economist on the uptick in roles promising work-from-home arrangements
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A growing number of employers are trying to lure in new staff with work-from-home arrangements. Seek's latest data reveals around 10 percent of job ad...
Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the uptick in baby boomers selling their businesses
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Baby boomers are back in the business of selling their businesses. Professional services network PwC says it’s seen an uptick in enquiries from o...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist responds to CPI inflation slowing down
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annual inflation has slowed down in recent months, in line with predictions from economists. The Consumer Price Index rose 4.7 percent in the year to ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on what RBNZ debt-to-income restrictions mean for first home buyers
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions are being raised over what incoming restrictions from the Reserve Bank mean for first home buyers. The banking regulator proposed debt-to-in...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank economist on the inflation rate dropping to 4.7 percent in the December quarter
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has had its smallest annual inflation increase in two years. CPI rose 4.7 percent in the year to December- in line with the expectations ...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Australian company Santana Minerals revealing significant gold discovery in Otago
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian-owned company Santana Minerals has informed investors swathes of gold may be hidden under farmland in Central Otago. The 'Rise and Shine' s...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson stepping down from the role
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson is stepping down from New Zealand's biggest kiwifruit exporter to pursue overseas opportunities. Mathieson has le...
Tony Alexander: independent economist on the Reserve Bank bringing in debt-to-income mortgage lending restrictions
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A potential silver lining for first home buyers in possible changes to lending rules. The Reserve Bank is proposing introducing debt to income ratios ...
Paul Spain: tech commentator questions the necessity of the Christchurch Call role designed to combat online extremism
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether Jacinda Ardern will continue as New Zealand's special envoy for the Christchurch Call - is still up in the air. The multilateral body brings t...
Stefan Vogel: Rabobank researcher says New Zealand exports likely to be affected by ongoing Gaza conflict
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand exports could profit from the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea. Freight continues to be redirected around Africa's Cape of Good Hope while ...
Steve Armitage: Hospitality NZ CEO on the data showing consumer confidence is on the rise
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome news for businesses, as new data shows that consumer confidence is on the rise. The latest Westpac McDermott Miller Index shows consumer con...
The Huddle: Was it a good idea for the Government to scrap the Interislander ferry project?
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett joined in on discussion about the ...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains the impact of asset sales
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More local councils are turning to asset sales in order to balance their books. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council aims to sell off several majority ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large discusses today's 'surprising' GDP figures
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Q3 GDP report caught several economists by surprise. GDP fell 0.3 per cent in the September quarter, lower than the predicted 0.2 or 0.3 perce...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on Grant Robertson defending New Zealand's declining GDP
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's former Finance Minister has stepped up to justify today's disappointing GDP results. GDP fell 0.3 percent in the three months to Septemb...
Stephen Toplis: BNZ economist on the worse-than-anticipated GDP results
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weak economic growth is expected to continue a while. GDP fell 0.3 percent in the three months to September - a much worse result than forecast by mos...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The GDP numbers confirm what we're all feeling
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's fair to say that the GDP figures out this morning came as a shock- it's a lot weaker than economists were expecting. Economists were tending to f...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP figure falling by 0.3 percent
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise at today's negative GDP figure. It fell 0.3% in the three months to September, a switch from a revised 0.5% increase for the three months to ...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on the increased use of robots in the workforce
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Technology continues to evolve and spill over into the world of work, allowing more robots to fit into modern workplaces. More companies have turned t...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on New Zealand's account deficit remains stubbornly high
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand’s current account deficit remains stubbornly high, according to the latest data. A new report shows the country spent $30.6 billion more...
Peter Reidy: KiwiRail chief executive on Nicola Willis declining the company's request for further funding
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The deal's off - with two new mega-ferries for the Cook Strait no longer going ahead. KiwiRail has confirmed it will terminate a contract signed in 20...
Pierre van Heerden: Grocery Commissioner urges supermarkets to implement lower pricing amid surging Christmas demand
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Grocery Commissioner is shining a spotlight on grocery prices this festive season. Pierre van Heerden is challenging supermarkets to implement Eve...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what to expect for the economy in 2024
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is drawing to a close, and economists are predicting what lies ahead for the new year. New Zealand is still fighting a long, drawn-out battle wit...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the increasing number of local councils looking into asset sales
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More local councils appear to be drawn towards attempting asset sales. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has begun the process of selling a chunk of ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Don Brash's warning about the second pillar of AUKUS
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former politician and Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash has issued a warning about the second pillar of AUKUS. US lawmakers have struck a deal on the AU...
David McDonald: Being AI co-founder on being the first AI company to appear on the NZX
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging AI company Being AI is set to become the first artificial intelligence-based business to appear on the NZX. Listed investors Ascension Capita...
Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the Government's plan to scrap fair pay agreements by Christmas
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says scrapping Fair Pay Agreements and bringing in 90 day trials means more workers can be hired. FPAs - which triggers collective ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra increasing their farmgate milk price forecast following strong opening result
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra has upgraded its milk price forecast and raised their full-year earnings forecast following an 85 percent lift in their first-quarter profit....
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the gap between the market and the Reserve Bank's views on the future of interest rates
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A big gap has opened up between the market and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s views of where interest rates are heading. The two-year swap rate -...
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...