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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...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO says Countdown's trial of self-checkout cameras is a response to uptick in retail crime
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a view from a retail boss that Countdown trialling cameras in the self checkout area is to catch thieves rather than people who make mistakes....
Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ Interim CEO says motorists will be hit twice by fuel tax hike to fund Labour's transport plan
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The transport industry is warning everyone will feel the pain if fuel tax increases. The Government is proposing a 12 cent rise over the next three ye...
Sam Dickie: Senior portfolio manager talks about weight loss drugs
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss drugs have been the talk of the market recently. Fisher Funds' Sam Dickie talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the topic.See omnystudio...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on National's plan to allow people to invest in multiple Kiwisaver providers
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National wants to give people the ability to invest in multiple KiwiSaver providers. Chris Luxon was speaking at a financial services council event. N...
Adrian Orr: RBNZ Governor is confident the country is on track to squeezing out inflation
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Governor of the Reserve Bank is confident the country is on track to squeezing out inflation. Adrian Orr is keeping the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 ...
John Carran: Investment strategist is concerned NZ's economic outlook isn't taking China seriously
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concern the country's economic outlook isn't taking China seriously. The Official Cash Rate remains unchanged at 5.5 percent. There's a chance the OCR...
Kelvin Davidson: Property Economist says OCR remaining at 5.5 percent is neutral for the housing market, recovery likely
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market is unlikely to be greatly impacted by the latest Reserve Bank announcement. The bank confirmed the Official Cash Rate will remain a...
Susan Kilsby: ANZ Agricultural Economist fears the majority of farmers won't make a profit this year
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's thought the majority of farmers won't make a profit this year. The country’s biggest farm lender ANZ says some farmers are struggling to make t...
Jacqueline Rowarth: Dairy NZ director on dairy prices crashing to lowest level in five years at the GDT auction
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global dairy prices plunged by 7.4 percent overnight at the Global Dairy Trade auction. Whole Milk Powder - a key driver for Fonterra's prices - dropp...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst on the market reaction to the OCR
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, in line with predictions from banks and economists. Many experts believe the OCR may ...
Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building Chief Executive on Fletcher net profit dropping 46 percent after convention centre costs escalate
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tough times for one of New Zealand's largest listed construction companies. Fletcher Building's annual net profit fell 46 percent to $235 million, acc...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist surprised the Reserve Bank kept the OCR in place at 5.5 percent
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has signalled it wants interest rates to stay unchanged for some time. It's kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, matching pred...
Mike's Minute: Our high wage growth has been engineered
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In watching the Prime Minister yesterday in the house, I once again wondered to myself whether he either has a clue economically, or whether he actual...
Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair discusses how Fonterra has affected the market after GDT auction
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global dairy prices plunged by 7.4 percent overnight at the Global Dairy Trade auction. Whole Milk Powder, which has the biggest influence on Fonterra...
Michael Reddell: Former RBNZ economist says the Official Cash Rate may not be able to be halted for long
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A former Reserve Bank economist says the Official Cash Rate may not be able to be halted for long. The central bank will give its latest update today,...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist is sceptical of claims Official Cash Rate hikes will be halted until next year
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A leading economist is sceptical of claims Official Cash Rate hikes will be halted until next year. The Reserve Bank is providing an OCR update today,...
Matt Cowley: Tauranga Chamber of Commerce EO says wage increases a win for earners, tough for employers
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claims have come that businesses are struggling to keep up as wages continue to rise. Stats NZ has revealed median weekly earnings from wages and sala...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says drop in global dairy prices was expected
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global dairy prices plunged by 7.4 percent overnight at the Global Dairy Trade auction. Whole Milk Powder, which has the biggest influence on Fonterra...
Tom Hartmann: Personal finance expert on data showing 55 percent of Kiwis are starting to sink when it comes to money
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More than half of New Zealanders say they're starting to sink when it comes to money. Fresh data collected by the Retirement Commission, shows 55 perc...
Paul Spain: tech commentator on Sky facing backlash over Sky Box and increased broadband and entertainment package prices
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV are on the receiving end of backlash over their recent business decisions. The Herald's Chris Rattue has labelled the Sky Box an 'absolute do...
Jen Baird: REINZ chief executive on new figures showing confidence is returning to the housing market
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New REINZ figures show the housing market is still subdued- but some buyer confidence is returning. Their house price index shows the national median ...
Paul Spoonley: Immigration specialist on NZ posting largest net migration in three years
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis are leaving New Zealand at record highs - but net migration is still up. For June this year net migration rose to 86,000, the largest it has bee...
Brad Olsen: Economist says there are numbers rolling in that look good for New Zealand's economy
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's economy has managed to gain momentum over the past three months, despite pressures. The Infometrics economic monitor says there was a 1....
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister fronts to clarify finer details of GST cut plan
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clarification has come as Labour's new policy to ditch GST from fruits and veggies could be causing a headache for consumers. It's vying to cut the 15...
Lynda Keen: Tourism Export Council CEO says they have lobbied to end Covid restrictions since last year
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The tourism sector is hoping it will be back to business as usual. The final Covid restrictions, including the seven day isolation period and mask wea...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on NZ losing most amount of citizens per month in a decade
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More Kiwis are starting new lives overseas despite migrants arriving in droves. In the year to June, annual net migration rose to more than 86,000. Bu...
Steve Armitage: Hospitality NZ CEO says scrapping of Covid restrictions couldn't have come soon enough for the industry
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The scrapping of Covid restrictions couldn't have come soon enough for the hospitality industry. All remaining restrictions were dropped as of midnigh...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Labour's newly announced tax policies
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced a raft of tax policies designed to address the cost of living crisis ahead of the election. Hipkins has announced a boost...
Sarah Balle: Supie founder says removal of produce GST will add administration costs to the supply chain
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Confusion from some smaller supermarket outlets, as the Government announces an election policy to remove GST on fresh and frozen produce. It says it ...
Andrew Body: Financial markets expert talks Commerce Commission's investigation into banking profits
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our banks are making some big profits - and they are the next organization in the Commerce Commission's headlights. With a new preliminary report from...
Katrina Shanks: Financial Advice CEO discusses the future of insurance as costs climb - meaning many are unable to afford
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The future of insurance seems to be a bit murky, with insurance costs only heading up, meaning more and more people are just not able to afford it. Au...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what China sliding into deflation means for the New Zealand economy
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
China's descent into deflation paired with rising prices in New Zealand could spell trouble. Consumer prices in China fell for the first time in over ...
Jithin Chittibomma: Liquids Sandringham operations manager on being forcibly shut down and appealing the decision
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland bottle store has been shut down after a group of neighbours complained it hadn't lived up to its promise of being boutique. The Sandringha...
Sam Stubbs: Simplicity co-founder says a clear lack of competition makes New Zealand's banking market tougher than most OECD countries
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A not-for-profit Kiwisaver provider says it's tough competing in New Zealand's banking market. The Commerce Commission has today revealed the nation's...
Mike's Minute: The banks have to answer some questions
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Am I changing my mind on banks? I have defended banks. I have defended them when Adrian Orr was wandering around talking about stress tests and making...
Roman Travers: The only way we can make a difference is you and me choosing where we bank
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's news that another of our major banks has made another record profit, just about had me falling off my financially unstable rocking horse. ...
Sue Harrison: Property Investors' Federation president on findings rental inflation is driven by wage inflation, housing demand
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new report into the rental market has found while people usually think interest rate changes, tax changes, and inflation get passed through into ren...
Brad Olsen: Economist discusses what the effect of China's deflation could be upon New Zealand
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
China's economy has fallen into deflation as the nation continues to struggle post-Covid. Their consumer price index fell 0.3 percent year on year in ...
Sam McIvor: Beef and Lamb NZ CEO on increases to the conversion of sheep and beef farms into carbon farms
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conversion of sheep and beef farms into carbon farms is still on the rise up. In 2011, 63,000ha of sheep and beef land was purchased for forestr...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ chief executive says McDonald's app price differences are due to the amount of user data collected
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
McDonald's dynamic pricing on its app seems to show signs of a digital vs analogue conflict. Users have taken to social networking site Reddit, compla...
Bodo Lang: Marketing professor says McDonald's personalised prices on their app are counterintuitive
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is an expectation McDonald's will address charging loyal app users higher prices. Users have taken to complain on social networking site Reddit,...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on the challenges towards getting New Zealand to 100 percent renewable electricity
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's new partnership with BlackRock Capital is set to fast-track the nation's transition to renewable energy. BlackRock's investment fund ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government ditching plans to implement tougher regulations on Buy Now, Pay Later providers
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government have ditched plans to implement tougher regulations on Buy Now, Pay Later providers. They had initially proposed requiring affordabilit...
Vittoria Short: ASB CEO on ASB posting record $1.56 billion full-year net profit
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ASB Bank have posted record annual profits, but the signs of an economic slowdown impacted their earnings. The bank reported a net profit for the year...
Kate Hawkesby: For all the people ‘hopping across the Tasman’ at the moment, I can tell you it’s not a hop
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For all the people ‘hopping across the Tasman’ at the moment I can tell you one thing - it’s not a hop. It used to be a short haul quick trip...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says reason for Govt, BlackRock climate deal is perplexing as the $2 billion doesn't exist yet
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's climate deal with a major global fund manager is being described as 'perplexing'. BlackRock Capital has launched a $2 billion dollar ...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the 'loosely-defined' nature of recessions as several economies slow down
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economies are slowing down all over the world- with many poised to enter technical recessions. Australia's economy has stalled and unemployment rates ...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on BlackRock launching a $2 billon dollar fund to support renewable energy in NZ
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government and BlackRock have joined forces to create a climate infrastructure fund to support 100 percent renewable electricity generation. The f...
John MacDonald: The tax arguments don't stack up
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If I said to you, there was one thing all the political parties need to stop doing straight away, what do you think it would be? One thing that pretty...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says Restaurant Brands hasn't been able to claw back increased expenses
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shareholders in New Zealand's main fast food company are having to swallow some tough financial news. Restaurant Brands, which owns KFC, Pizza Hut, Ca...
Kevin Hart: Wind Energy Association CEO says Govt's move to fast track new wind farms will help the industry
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The wind energy sector is praising the Government's move to help fast track three new wind farms. The projects in Southland, at Waiuku south of Auckla...
Greg Smith: Retail expert says NZ's main fast food company Restaurant Brands full year profit could be half of last year's
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The country's main fast food company says its full year profit could be half of last year's. Restaurant Brands, responsible for KFC, Taco Bell, Carl's...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on trade negotiator Vangelis Vitalis issuing a warning for NZ exporters
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meat exporters have been watching the global spat between the US and China, and some worry New Zealand may be caught in the crossfire. New Zealand's l...
Lisa Dudson: From an idea to a business
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to have a great idea but how do you turn that into a business? Lisa Dudson gives her insight. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener...
Jamie McKay: The Country host says Fonterra's reduced forecast Farmgate Milk Price could be make-or-break for farmers
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bleak news has come for dairy farmers this morning. Fonterra has drastically reduced its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the current season due to on...
Tim Lightbourne: Invivo co-founder on securing deal to supply US airlines and Disney cruises
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't love a bit of good wine news on a Friday - the bottle can already be heard opening. Invivo's Sarah Jessica Parker sauvignon blanc has just...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on Fitch downgrading the US credit rating from AAA to AA+
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US markets plummeted overnight following Fitch downgrading the US credit rating from AAA to AA+. The agency cited fiscal deterioration over the next t...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the Government confronting a potential fiscal hole in their books
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robertson and Hipkins have admitted Government's books are in a more challenging position than expected- but deny claims of a fiscal hole. The Finance...
Mike's Minute: The fiscal hole is the last economic straw
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn’t really matter whether it's a $20 billion hole or not. It might be $19.6 billion. The fact is, the Government has a hole, a massive fiscal...
Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers National president talks GDT results, whole milk powder price decrease
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GDT results have taken a sharp dive - down 4.3 per cent. Whole milk powder - which more or less dictates Fonterra's farmgate milk price - is down 8 pe...
Brad Olsen: Economist says even if we don't know size of shortfall, it appears the Government books have taken a hit
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We don't know how bad the Government's books are, but there are signs things are worse than previously thought. National is calling on Finance Ministe...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor says his bold makeover plan for the waterfront will be made in one form or another
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his bold makeover plan for the waterfront will be made in one form or another. He wants a development with an open-air...
David Seymour: Act Leader says Grant Robertson called meeting about financial restraint to improve books before pre-election update
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A dispute has risen between the Government and Opposition over the state of Crown finances. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has told Newstalk ZB he c...
Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Meta and Alphabet reporting strong results from US earnings season
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two major players in the tech world are reporting strong results this US earnings season. Meta and Alphabet are seeing digital advertising revenue bou...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large says rise in unemployment rate means there's more tension in the job market
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A slighter higher rise to the unemployment rate than expected. Stats NZ figures show it reached 3.6 percent for the three months to June. That's up po...
Pollies: MPs Megan Woods and Mark Mitchell on retail crime, Police hiring freeze, teachers' pay and Question Time
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A senior cabinet minister is playing down the recent rise in retail crime. Latest Police figures show retail crime is on track to break records this y...
Mike's Minute: We are still feeling the mistakes of Covid
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the many mistakes made during the Covid days that I could never understand, is how it was that the wage subsidy was handed out with such astoni...
Nick Tuffley: Chief Economist at ASB expects a very slight shift ahead of last unemployment figure before election
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will get the last unemployment figure before the election. Unemployment is currently sitting at 3.4 percent and most are only expecting a ver...
Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson discusses why Labour hasn't introduced a fiscal costing unit
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may remember in 2021 National were initially against establishing a fiscal costing unit. But as soon as Nicola Willis stepped into her role of Nat...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ's Chief Economist ahead of last unemployment figure before election released today
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment figures are out today - and it's the last data set before the election. It's currently sitting at 3.4 percent and no-one is expecting muc...
Sunny Kaushal: Dairy and Business Owners Group Chair on just 2.5% of retail crimes reported ending in arrests
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As retail crime continues to surge, most offenders appear to be getting away scot-free. Latest Police figures released to the Dairy and Business Owner...
Jithin Chittibomma: Sandringham Business Association points to Govt justice policies as a reason for increasing crime
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The retail sector is pointing to Government justice policies as a reason for increasing crime. Police figures suggest only 2.3 percent of reported ret...
Kate McNamara: NZ Herald business journalist on the group of water entity CEOs claiming high salaries for non-existent jobs
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A group of veteran public servants who were appointed to set up four water entities are collecting high salaries for work that no longer exists. Jon L...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host less than optimistic about GDT auction
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Analysts are feeling less than optimistic about tonight's GDT auction amid low Chinese demand for dairy. According to the SGX-NZX futures market, whol...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Grant Robertson refusing to explain whether GST would come off fruit and vegetables
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson remains under pressure, as he bats off questions about Labour's tax policy. Robertson is still refusing to confirm w...
Jarrod Haar: Massey Business School Professor says financial stress and easy path to citizenship make Australia more attractive
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows over a third of New Zealand's workforce are thinking of quitting their jobs and moving to Australia. A joint university study highl...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster says it's hard to see why BNZ hiked up home loan rates
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are baffled over BNZ's decision to bump up the interest rates on three home loan terms. The bank will lift their six-month rate from 7.85 p...
Kerre Woodham: Should there be some kind of fund for people ripped off in scams?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now this is another tricky one and we have talked about it before, and it's in the news again. I am all for personal responsibility in owning your own...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ Chief Executive urges banks to better protect Kiwis who fall victim to scams
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BNZ is under fire for refusing to reimburse scam victims who lost nearly half a million dollars in an elaborate scam. Consumer NZ is urging banks to r...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix director on figures showing company liquidations up, but consumer arrears fall slightly
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are seeing a climb in business credit defaults across the board. Latest data from Centrix shows company liquidations are up 36 percent year-on-year...
Max Whitehead: CEO of Small Business Voice on data showing company liquidations are up 36 percent year on year
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses are continuing to struggle under cost pressures. Latest Centrix data shows a climb in business credit defaults, with company liquidations u...