Best of Business
Episodes
Business NZ CEO Kirk Hope discusses inflation figures
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation has finally fallen to six percent but how are we looking in the domestic front? Businesses are continuing to struggle with less demand and l...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says several factors are continuing to keep inflation historically high
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says several factors are continuing to keep inflation historically high. The Consumers Price Index rose six percent in the year t...
Megan Woods: Energy and Resources Minister on Govt pledge of $90 million to Fonterra to halve manufacturing emissions
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is putting $90 million dollars towards Fonterra, to halve manufacturing emissions within the next seven years. Fonterra is investing $7...
The Huddle: Are today's CPI figures the start of a bigger trend?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of ...
Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the US earnings season for the June quarter
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The US earnings season for the June quarter is officially underway. Economists warned of a recession risk in the lead up, but those concerns have sinc...
Jarrod Haar: Massey professor of Human Resource Management explains how employers can benefit from post-covid working hours
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Microsoft Teams data reveals 4pm til 6pm is the new workday 'dead zone' for employees. The data shows that employees have maintained their lockdow...
Kerre Woodham: We work hard, but we don't work smart - how do we change that?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s no doubt about it; New Zealanders are hard workers. But according to the productivity stats, we work hard and we worked dumb - like good, so...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on latest inflation figures
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's inflation rate has taken another tumble - dropping from 6.7 percent to 6. Today's 0.7 point drop in the Consumer Price Index represents ...
Henry Russell: ANZ Economist on whether the Consumer Price Index will fall again
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most economists are tipping the Consumer Price Index will fall below six percent. It would be for the first time since December 2021. ANZ Economist He...
David Cooper: Immigration director slams Government after revelation only one person approved for specialist investor visa
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An immigration director is slamming the Government after revelations only one person has been approved for the specialist investor visa. The policy la...
Sharon Zollner: Economist says signs are pointing to a slight slowdown in inflation ahead of CPI figures
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signs are pointing to a slight slowdown in inflation when Stats NZ releases its latest figures this morning. Economists expect inflation in the year t...
Bodo Lang: Marketing expert discusses whether Countdown/Woolworths rebrand is a waste of time and money
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's thought Countdown's $400 million rebrand is a waste of time, money and poor timing as many Kiwis struggle to pay for their groceries. The superma...
Spencer Sonn: Countdown and Woolworths Group NZ Manging Director says rebrand will give customers better value and convenience
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Countdown will start changing its signage back to the Woolworths name from next month. The supermarket has announced the $400 million transformation p...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist predicts another 25 percent basis point hike to OCR
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Westpac economists predict that the Reserve Bank isn't done hiking up the OCR. The RBNZ has indicated through forecasts in the May Monetary Policy Sta...
Alistair Crozie: NZ China Council Executive Director on the China Business Summit
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chance for businesses to reconnect with a changing China. The China Business Summit began in Auckland at 7am this morning. Prime Minister Chris Hipk...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on US inflation dropping to 3 percent
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US inflation fell to 3 percent in June, highlighting the Federal Reserve's success at pushing down price pressures. The US dollar has dropped to a 15-...
Bruce Bernacchi: Tax expert reacts to Chris Hipkins ruling out wealth, capital gains tax while Prime Minister
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is putting on a brave face after news his work on a wealth tax won't come to fruition. Although proposals were considered by Cabi...
Kirk Hope: BusinessNZ chief executive on data showing nearly half of small business owners are not actually paying themselves
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If owning your own business wasn't hard enough - new data shows us that nearly half of small business owners are not actually even paying themselves. ...
Mike's Minute: We were lied to on tax
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Has the Government's desire to bail out their dire fortunes in the election, in fact, made them worse? The revelation that the Government was indeed c...
Elizabeth Broadbent: Medical professor on research into how AI-powered robots could provide some companionship
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Loneliness and social isolation is said to impact as many as one-third of the world population - and here we have new research into how AI-powered rob...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister admits he's disappointed Chris Hipkins has ruled out capital gains and wealth taxes
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson admits he's disappointed Chris Hipkins has ruled out capital gains and wealth taxes. The Finance Minister told Mike Hosking he underst...
Helen Garner: Business mentor on stats showing almost half of small to medium business owners aren't paying themselves
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
News that business owners are struggling to make ends meet isn't surprising to some in the sector. Research by accounting software company Xero show...
James Shaw: Greens Co-Leader says the party could demand wealth tax, capital gains tax as part of post-election negotiations
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Shaw says whether New Zealand gets a capital gains tax or wealth tax is ultimately a matter for voters. Chris Hipkins has ruled out either form ...
Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner says wealth taxes don't bring in a huge amount of revenue, but create higher costs
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Capital gains and wealth taxes may not accomplish the goals advocates think they might. After investigating, Chris Hipkins has ruled out those changes...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on migration figures returning to pre-pandemic levels
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Net migration figures have experienced a significant resurgence in the last 12 months. Recent data shows New Zealand gained over 72,000 new people in ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank keeping the 5.5 percent OCR in place
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has left the OCR unchanged at 5.5 percent- and will keep it in place for the foreseeable future. Economists predict the RBNZ will hol...
Matt Tolich: Trade Me Jobs sales director on listed salaries reaching $70,000 and job postings dropping 15 percent
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trade Me data shows the average salary for jobs listed has reached $70,000, a 6 percent increase on last year. Job listing have also declined signific...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist predicts no change to 5.5 per cent Official Cash Rate
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have another OCR day, many are expecting the Reserve Bank to take a breather - with no change to the current 5.5 per cent. Westpac chief economist ...
Christina Leung: Economist on whether we will see a surprise in latest Official Cash Rate figure
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We shouldn't see any surprises from the central bank on the Official Cash Rate today. Most economists are picking no change after Reserve Bank head Ad...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor predicts the OCR will stay at 5.5 percent
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The RBNZ is expected to leave the OCR untouched at 5.5 percent on Wednesday. The last time the Reserve Bank didn't raise the OCR at a formal review po...
Sunny Kaushal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair says business owners should be able to defend themselves without being charged
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dairy and Business Owners Group says shop owners should be allowed to defend themselves without being charged. Chair Sunny Kaushal spoke with Poli...
Mike's Minute: Our economic decline is alarming
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you reading about the economy and its performance, or lack of, with the alarm I am? More and more economists are now predicting a double dip reces...
Kate Hawkesby: CEOs on the ground is hopefully the norm nowadays - rather than the exception
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I tell you what’s a good look - CEOs who walk the talk - and we’re seeing a bit more of it these days which is great. Because I think we’re at a...
Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on spammed fake Google reviews
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Top restaurants are being spammed with fake reviews on Google. Overseas internet scammers have been known to start posting five-star reviews from fake...
Pierre van Heerden: Former Sanitarium New Zealand boss appointed as new Grocery Commissioner
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission has appointed a new Grocery Commissioner to referee New Zealand's supermarkets. Former Sanitarium New Zealand boss Pierre van ...
Damien O'Connor: Trade Minister on reaching Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, Australia's reaction
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We now have a Fair Trade Agreement with the European Union. And Australian farmers are rubbishing the deal - urging their Trade Minister to walk away ...
Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic property economist says building sector is slowing down - but new builds won't be cheaper
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dwelling consents have fallen 10 percent this year - slowing down demand for residential building. Latest CoreLogic figures show construction costs st...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on 11 Asia-Pacific trade ministers meeting in Auckland for the CPTPP Commission
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Matariki weekend, New Zealand will host the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission. Set to be the bigge...
Stephen Jacobi: NZ International Business Forum executive director says climate commitments in NZ-EU trade agreement won't be enforced
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand-European Union free trade agreement includes 'unprecedented' climate commitments in the deal. New Zealand will be required to follow c...
Richard Arnold: US correspondent says new Threads app is a significant move from Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty-million users have signed up for Mark Zuckerberg's newly-launched Threads app on its first day. The owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on economists warning UK inflation may lead to 7 percent interest rates
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Bank of England may have to keep interest rates at 7 percent to counter inflation, economists warn. US-based investment bank JP Morgan says there'...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the mid-year state of the global financial markets
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Fisher Funds expert says the mid-year state of the global financial markets has taken a different turn than predicted. Senior portfolio manager Sam ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on collective household net worth dropping $42.7 billion
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders are getting less wealthy and saving less money, according to new Stats NZ data. The region's collective household net worth dropped $42...
Graeme Colman: Horizon Research Principal researcher on 43,000 people revealing they will have to sell their property due to rising interest rates
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
11 percent of mortgage holders responding to a survey have said they'll likely need to sell in the next 12 months. That's according to an opt-in Horiz...
Jithin Chittibomma: Sandringham Business Association Chair says fog cannons will not stop violent crime and attacks
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fog cannons don't always stop robberies. An Auckland dairy owner's wife and a customer were injured by robbers with hammers at Jyoti's Dairy in Mount ...
Tom O'Sullivan and Sam Fowler: Campaign for Wool NZ and Education Ministry Property Head on opting for an American supplier for carpet at 600 schools
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Education Ministry has opted for an American carpet supplier, rather than buy New Zealand wool for 600 small and rural schools, They've gone for n...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Economist on export prices for meat and logs declining in June
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Export prices for meat and logs tumbled in June as slower-than-expected Chinese economic growth impacted demand. The ANZ World Commodity Price Index f...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the state of the local share market
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The local share market has had a lacklustre first half of 2023, but the tide may soon turn. Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Sam Trethewey s...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on businesses paying 10.7 less tax according to new Government accounts
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Government's latest accounts, businesses paid 10.7 per cent less tax than expected in the 11 months to May. The Crown received $2 bil...
Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist says we shouldn't overdo concerns as latest Crown accounts show deeper deficit
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former Reserve Bank economist's dampening worries about a deterioration in the Government coffers. Treasury's latest Crown accounts show the tax tak...
Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says Meta's new 'Threads' app isn't the first time they've replicated popular social media
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook owner Meta is set to unveil its new app to rival Twitter. 'Threads' is a text-based conversation app that will be linked to Instagram, which ...
Nick Goodall: CoreLogic Head of Research says latest property data brings uncertainty to the market
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Latest CoreLogic data shows the property market may have further to fall. The value of properties across the country weakened last month, down 1.2 per...
David Banfield: Comvita CEO on the company acquiring Singapore-based retailer HoneyWorld
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Honey producer and exporter Comvita has expanded into Singapore- and they're eyeing future growth. The company have bought honey retailer HoneyWorld S...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on 59 percent of businesses expecting deterioration of conditions in new survey
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Business confidence has improved in the latest survey from NZIER, but there are worries in the mix. Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion data shows 5...
Stephen Toplis: BNZ Economist says pessimistic business confidence survey findings will end potential OCR hikes
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will the latest business confidence survey findings kill off thoughts of another Official Cash Rate hike? Latest Economic Research Institute data show...
Nigel Latta: Clinical psychologist on his new series 'You've Been Scammed'
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the name Nigel Latta, what comes to mind? He's taught us about criminals, raising kids, travelling and managing money. Now the Order of ...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix director says people who are at the stage of buying their first home are finding it tougher right now
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rising interest rates are affecting some people more than others. Latest figures from credit bureau Centrix has found 426,000 New Zealanders are now b...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says building consents are unlikely to trend upwards anytime soon
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building consents are unlikely to see a return to last year's spike. Stats NZ says consents fell 11 percent in the year to May. JMI Wealth Director An...
Malcolm Fleming: Certified Builders Assn CEO says homeowners are favouring doing up their own houses instead of building new
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building consents are coming back to earth after record highs last year. Stats NZ says consents fell 11 percent in the year to May. Certified Builders...
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy and Strategy labels frequent Harbour Bridge closures 'disruptive'
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland business representatives have slammed the uptick on closures and restrictions on the Harbour Bridge as 'disruptive'. Strong wind gusts have s...
Nadine Higgins: Enable.me financial adviser says ASB and Kiwibank unjustified in lifting fixed-term mortgage rates
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ASB customers faced unpleasant news when the bank lifted six-month and one-year mortgage rates to 7.25 percent. Kiwibank has also increased rates- the...
Tony Alexander: Is buying as lucrative as it's made out to be?
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economist Tony Alexander joins the Weekend Collective to discuss whether buying is as lucrative as it’s made out to be- or does it just create more ...
Mike's Minute: The gig is up on assisted petrol prices
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's all over. Today our petrol goes up 29c per litre. It's at this point you will realise, if you haven't already, what a madly, false world of cocke...
Owen Vaughan: OneRoof Editor on house price report showing quarterly value growth in 107 metro suburbs
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After over a year of decline, some house prices are on the road to recovery. The latest OneRoof report shows quarterly value growth in 107 metro subur...
Debra Goulding: Foodstuffs Sustainable Packaging Manager single-use plastic items will be officially banned from shelves
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Single-use plastic items will be officially banned from shelves from tomorrow. It's the second step in the Government's plan to reduce plastic waste. ...
Dave Bodger: Gull NZ General Manager says sales have been up, rather than manic before fuel tax returns
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time is ticking to fill up, before the fuel tax returns. The Government's relief package ends tomorrow, meaning petrol prices will rise around 29 cent...
Brad Olsen: Economist on how life will change following fuel price rise and end of half-price public transport for most
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A raft of cost-of-living subsidies and temporary tax cuts are set to end tomorrow, with economists and budgeting services warning it will hurt those a...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on business confidence rising by 13 points in June
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The tide is starting to turn for business confidence, according to new ANZ data. The bank’s latest business confidence survey shows confidence incre...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on petrol taxes rising by 29c a litre as 18-month tax break ends
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis are bracing themselves for the end of the Government's fuel tax subsidy this weekend. Petrol prices are expected to rise by around 29c a litre, ...
Dean Kimpton: Auckland Transport Chief Executive warns uncertain revenue model could negatively affect agency
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AT's Chief Executive is sounding the alarm over the agency's uncertain revenue model. Speaking to the agency's board meeting on Tuesday, CEO Dean Kimp...
Paul Spain: Tech commentator on Meta adding new child protection safeguards to Messenger and Instagram
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Meta finally doing better at protecting kids online? The tech giant is adding new safeguards across Messenger and Instagram. It's the first time pa...
Barry Coates: Mindful Money CEO says we have far more oil and gas in reserve than what's needed to produce in future
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fossil fuel industry's move to keep expanding has been deemed as a recipe for huge financial loss. The oil and gas industry has said they're worki...
Diane Calvert: Wellington councillor ahead of D-Day vote of no confidence for Let's Get Wellington Moving
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's D-Day for Let's Get Wellington Moving. The council will vote on a motion of no confidence today as seven councillors push for the programme to be...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on filled jobs increasing by 0.2 percent in May
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Filled jobs have lifted by 0.2 percent in May, well below the 0.6 monthly average from the first third of 2023. Healthcare, accommodation and food ser...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on China's new dominance in electric vehicles
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
China is reporting a rising dominance in electric vehicles, having overtaken Japan last quarter. More than a decade of Government subsidies and increa...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on first home buyers making significant percentage of new mortgages
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First-home buyers accounted for a record-high portion of banks’ new mortgage lending last month. In May, first-home buyers 24.3 per cent of the $5.9...
Julie Moore: Moore Wilson managing director among Wellington business owners opposed to Let's Get Wellington Moving proposal
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A popular Wellington retailer is among the businesses and organisations slamming proposals for the city's Golden Mile. The council will vote tomorrow ...
Mike's Minute: The Government don't understand basic economics
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want a good example of simple economics, we are living through a doozy. It's only Wednesday but already this week we have millions promised by ...
Leanne Geraghty: Air NZ Chief Customer and Sales Officer on 500,000 travellers expected this school holidays
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the July school holidays, Air New Zealand are expecting half a million Kiwis onboard this year. 45,000 seats have been added on domesti...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says universities need to take a look at how they deal with their finances and do better
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is telling universities to take a look at how they deal with their finances and do better. Institutions will get a piece of the $...
John Tookey: Professor of Construction says it will be impossible to have increased community say, and faster consenting in RMA
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed feelings about RMA reforms. The Environmental Select Committee has suggested amendments including faster consenting and enabling local voices. A...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist says there's a 50-50 chance Australia enters recession
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing fears Australia will follow New Zealand into a recession next. Commonwealth Bank and AMP suggest there's a 50-50 chance the Australi...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on H and J Smith Invercargill closing and gutting 220 jobs
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a month-long consultation period, H and J Smith Invercargill will close on November 18. This decision will affect 220 employees of the flagship ...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk manging editor says RMA at risk of becoming next Three Waters
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bills to reform the Resource Management Act have come back from a select committee- full of recommended amendments. These recommendations include more...
Weston Kirton: Ruapehu Mayor says skifield liquidation a complex situation, but the financial backing helps jobs
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes a multi-million dollar government loan to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts liquidators gets the skifields off thin ice. The Government is chipping in up to ...
Geoff Cooper: NZ Infrastructure Commission on 16 percent of Kiwis' after-tax income spent on infrastructure services
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An average of around 16 percent of Kiwis' after-tax income is spent on infrastructure services - including drinking water, transport, broadband and ho...
John Fisk: Liquidator says $5m loan for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts allows consultation to continue before a sale
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lifeline comes as the Government offers a $5 million helping hand towards the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts. The loan is being touted as the s...
Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor says Hipkins needs to keep Xi Jinping onside, China is huge economic partner
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's expected Chris Hipkins will be walking a tight rope during his meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Beijing today. Newstalk ZB Political ...
Alistair Crozier: NZ China Council director says Hipkins needs to sell NZ to Xi Jinping as open and accessible
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes Prime Minister Chris Hipkins can shine in his first meeting with Xi Jinping. The pair will meet to discuss topics like trade and the war in Ukra...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator says situation in Russia will impact Prime Minister's trip to China
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The situation in Russia is expected to colour the background of the Prime Minister's trip to China. Chris Hipkins is currently leading a delegation th...
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on PwC selling Government consultancy practice for $1
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PwC agreed to sell their Government consultancy practice for $1 following a scandal over the misuse of confidential tax plans. The accounting company ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says upgrading Air Force Boeing 757s part of Defence Force program
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it is under no illusions Defence Force aircraft need upgrading. It has been revealed two Air Force Boeing 757s were on the runway ...
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says Govt's handling of PGF is spraying around a money hose full of taxpayer cash
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's finance spokesperson says she's shocked by Government's inability to confirm if the Provincial Growth Fund is getting bang for buck. Parlia...
Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative report questions why the outcomes in govt-dominated sectors aren't performing better
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With numbers of those employed in the public sector increasing by 28 percent, along with more top heavy well-paid managers and communication teams, ...
Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister says China's economy has enormous upsides and plenty of opportunities for NZ exporters
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister has a tight rope to navigate as he prepares for his trip to China next week. Chris Hipkins is set to leave on Sunday with a large b...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the unwinding of Covid-19's impact on the business sector
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The unwinding of Covid-19 is still having an impact on the business sector. Investors have noticed companies have benefitted from the impacts of lockd...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government generating lower-than-expected tax revenue
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lower-than-expected tax revenue is causing the Crown accounts to dip further down. The IRD reportedly received $69 million in the previous tax year, s...
Richard Burke: Horticulture expert on Kiwis wasting a reported 282 tonnes of broccoli each year
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't throw out your broccoli stems if you want an an extra source of nutrition. More than 280 tonnes of stems are being thrown out every year - t...
Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building CEO insists they're in good shape, despite lower profit
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building insists it's in good shape, despite lower profit. It's dropped its forecast to about $800 million down from its February prediction ...
Colin Bond: Kiwifruit Growers CEO says only about half of kiwifruit growers expect to break even this year
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only about half of kiwifruit growers expect to break even this year, amid a particularly bad harvest. Production this year is down about 35 million tr...