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Todd Hunter: Turners chief executive on their 'Tina from Turners' ad campaign helping them see record earnings
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Used car retail company Turners claim recent record earnings were generated by a popular ad campaign. Turners revealed their net profits went up by 4 ...
Mike's Minute: We have never given more to people who can't be bothered
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There was a headline, my despair and a crime committed all in one story. So what was the headline? "Want free tickets to the Warriors in Napier? Fill ...
Catherine Field: Europe Correspondent says €1.2 billion fine against Meta by EU is due to privacy concerns
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Privacy concerns are behind a €1.2 billion fine against Meta, the operators of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The European Union has slapped the...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister stands by govt spending despite the part it may be playing in driving up inflation, interest rates
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister is standing by government spending, despite the part it may be playing in driving up inflation and interest rates. Economists are n...
Toby Williams: Fed Farmers Meat and Wool Chair on ratio of sheep to people dropping below 5 to 1
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ratio of sheep to people has dropped below 5 to 1 - the lowest number since the 1950s. Stats NZ has released its five-yearly Agricultural Producti...
Susan St John: Economics professor says Working For Families abatement thresholds have fallen behind and should increase
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An economics professor says Working For Families abatement thresholds have fallen behind and should increase. The Government lifted the abatement thre...
Richard Wagstaff: Union boss says working conditions of bus drivers need to be improved
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bus drivers eagerly await their turn to discuss working conditions today. Transport Minister Michael Wood is meeting with union representatives in Auc...
Sean Sweeney: CRL chief on Auckland’s City Rail Link not opening until 2026 at the earliest
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland’s $5.5 billion City Rail Link (CRL) will not open until sometime in 2026 or later, the Herald can reveal. This is at least 18 months lo...
Paul Stenhouse: Tech - Apple's new accessibility features and Montana's TikTok ban
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Create a digital copy of your voice in just 15 minutes Apple's soon-to-be-released feature "Personal Voice" is designed for people who may be going ...
Kevin Milne: Wanting to talk wealth tax
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Milne feels it's becoming inevitable that a wealth tax will be introduced here in New Zealand. He says he'd like to involve Jack Tame in a dis...
Politics Friday Budget Special: MPs Dan Rosewarne and Gerry Brownlee on MP security, retail crime and kapa haka funding
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John MacDonald was joined by Labour's Dan Rosewarne and National's Gerry Brownlee for today's Budget Special edition of Politics Friday. Why is $14 ...
Bruce Bernacchi: Tax expert discusses finer financial points of Budget 2023
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister called it the 'Bread and Butter Budget'. Pundits have called it bland, basic brand, bare bones, bread crumbs and the baked beans bu...
Claire Trevett: NZH Political Editor says Budget 2023 is not an election winner, but it's not an election loser either
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Herald Political Editor Claire Trevett says Thursday's Budget is not an election winner, but it's not an election loser either. Claire Tre...
Mike's Minute: The Budget showed the bigger picture is a disaster
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The real value of the Budget for me is not the so-called lolly scramble people seem to expect each year. A bus trip here, a prescription there and a h...
John O'Reilly: Founder of Flightless Games studio reacts to sizable Budget investment into the gaming industry
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Budget came with a somewhat surprising investment into the gaming sector. Including a 20 percent rebate for video game developers and an allocatio...
Rod Duke: Group Managing Director at Briscoes on combating mega-companies moving in on NZ business
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the threat of mega-companies IKEA and Costco moving in on New Zealand business, the Briscoe Group are looking to lift their game to combat the bi...
Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers Acting Pres says more than money, they'd just like relief from the endless regulations
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Budget offered $11.5 billion over the next four years but left nothing for farmers. But it's farmers saying that more than money, they'd just...
Andrew Keller: Finance expert says the extra $4.8b of govt spending each year will put pressure on inflation, interest rates
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions for the Government this morning, over whether its Budget could make the Government's balance sheet even worse. The Budget includes removal o...
Peter Thomson: Ruapehu Stakeholders Association concerned about transparency from MBIE over purchase offers
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple offers have been received in an attempt to buy the Mount Ruapehu skifields. However, locals have concerns surrounding how transparent the MBI...
Michael Wood: Associate Minister of Finance on how the Budget deals with inflation
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Budget 2023 is focused on the 'bread and butter' issues.. The Government has injected tens of billions of dollars, in the hope it battles the high cos...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says the Govt is spending more than it planned to in the Budget, because of Cyclone Gabrielle
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says the Government is spending more than it planned to in the Budget, because of Cyclone Gabrielle.Under the so-called "back to ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Grant Robertson saying New Zealand can afford not to panic
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The grim economic outlook for 2023 could have set New Zealand up for an austerity-focused Budget. Instead, Grant Robertson said today's numbers show N...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate rising to 3.7 percent
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's unemployment rate rose from 3.5 percent to 3.7 percent, surprising economists. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics,...
Chelsea Rapp: New Zealand Game Developers Association chair 'excited' about Budget 2023 boosting gaming sector
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's video game industry will be able to survive and thrive thanks to a 2023 Budget boost. The Government announced $160 million would be all...
Greg Harford: Retail NZ chief executive explains the concept of omnichannel shopping
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As much as shoppers enjoy shopping online, having a physical retail presence is becoming an advantage for many retailers - as omnichannel shopping mak...
Bodo Lang: Marketing expert on the reputation damage caused by insects turning up in food items
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creepy crawlies are continuing to pop up in food items. The latest is insect larvae which was nestled in a boy's Whittakers bar, the second bug incide...
Carl Taylor: Building supplies co-op chair on building supply prices now being monitored by the Government
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building supply prices will now be monitored by the Government - along with land covenants across the country being reviewed. This all comes in respon...
Bailey Gair: Civil Contractors NZ say the Budget needs to address the country's $210 billion infrastructure deficit
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes the biggest needs won't be forgotten, in today's "bread and butter budget". Bailey Gair from Civil Contractors New Zealand says the budget needs...
Rebecca Armour: KPMG Tax Partner on whether or not there will be changes made to tax in today's Budget
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There has been much discussion over whether or not changes to tax will be made in today's Budget announcement. The Government has ruled out any major ...
Brad Olsen: Economist says there isn't nearly as much wriggle room in this Budget as there has been before
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't expect any big surprises, when the Government releases its Budget at 2pm today. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Kate Hawkesby pr...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager explains what investors want out of the 2023 Budget
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Budget 2023 is due to be released tomorrow afternoon, and experts have expressed their hopes about the outcome. Investors will be looking to see how t...
Jenee Tibrshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ forecasting that the OCR will peak at 5.75 percent
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ are the latest major bank to release their revised prediction for the OCR. The bank forecasts that the RBNZ will raise the OCR by 25 basis points ...
John Tookey: AUT construction professor on the Government releasing plans to improve competition in the building supplies sector
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government will be making moves to monitor key building supply prices to improve competition and transparency. Last December, the Commerce Commis...
Keeley Alton: Business travel expert on demand expected to be 85.5% of 2019 levels this year
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People may be finally sick of taking meetings on Zoom as in-person meetings appear to be the leading reason for corporate travel. Travel demand in bot...
Kelvin Davidson: Property Economist on report showing 19.9% decline in purchases by multiple property owner
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgaged investors are choosing to buy fewer properties as interest rates soar. CoreLogic's latest monthly housing report shows a record 19.9 percent...
John MacDonald: Need a receipt with that? No thanks, Christopher
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t know how many people I’ve spoken to recently who have said they’ve got no idea which party they’re going to vote for in the election t...
Mike's Minute: We don't need a receipt to know this Government can't handle money
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I think National has made a mistake on tax receipts. Tax receipts are the sort of quirky idea people pick up on and run with. They're the sort of left...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister says until now, people haven't seen the full picture of the plan ahead
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More hints have come about what we'll see in Thursday's Budget. Chris Hipkins told Mike Hosking since he became Prime Minister he's been working to re...
Gavin Lloyd: TradeMe Property sales director on median rents continuing to surge except for in Southland
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Renters are still having to dig further into their pockets, except if they live in Southland. Rent in the region is now at an average of $430, a massi...
Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner explains National's proposed 'taxpayers receipt'
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To kick of the pre-budget talk, National have come up with a new 'taxpayers receipt' idea. Taxpayers would get an annual report from Inland Revenue on...
Chris Whelan Universities NZ executive director on NZ ranking bottom three for diversity of our foreign student population
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
International students are returning to New Zealand at a faster rate than pre-pandemic, but polytechs and schools are still missing out. And despite p...
Andre Syben: Waikato businessman launches safety campaign following five farm deaths in last three months
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Five farm deaths in three months has horrified a Waikato businessman, who is launching a safety campaign in response. Ag Drive Managing Director Andre...
Brad Olsen: Economist says despite recent weather events, regional economic trends are looking finely balanced
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An incomplete picture remains of the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on regional economies. Infometrics' latest Quarterly Economic Monitor shows a 2.7 per...
Weston Kirton: Ruapehu Mayor wants the Commerce Commission to investigate disparities between fuel prices within the region
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mayor of Ruapehu wants the Commerce Commission to investigate why there are disparities between fuel prices within the region. He's written to the...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on her observations from a week in China
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan met investors and took part in roundtables on her week-long visit to China. Fran O'Sullivan observed that Ch...
Mike Grey: Go Media co-owner on securing naming rights deal for Mt Smart Stadium
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium will now officially be known as Go Media Stadium Mt Smart. Outdoor advertising company Go Media have secured a a naming ri...
Hannah McQueen: Residential vs commercial property investment
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a lot of rules have changed or tightened up and made residential property investment a slightly different prospect, more and more people are asking...
Paul Stenhouse: Tech - Google's big news
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Google's big event of the year, where they announced a new Pixel Tablet transforms into a Smart Home display If you're looking to buy an Andr...
Gareth Abdinor: Employment lawyer takes calls on agreements, restraints and on-call rates
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Abdinor is an Employment, Workplace & Information Expert with Taylor Shaw Barristers & Solicitors. He regularly joins Simon Barnett and...
Mike's Minute: New Zealand is consistently losing on the world stage
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are our economic chickens coming home to roost? Overnight, the Bank of England has put their cash rate up another 25 points. But they've also made wha...
Paul Clark: Economist says splitting up the supermarket duopoly would have a much more dramatic effect than current reforms
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A claim has come that the current reforms to our supermarket sector won't bring proper competition. Statistics New Zealand data shows that as food cos...
Kate Hawkesby: The powers that be tell us food prices will come down soon, I hope that's true
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So I’m not sure the Mother’s Day brunch this weekend will be including avocado on toast given the shortage of them – and therefore the cost of t...
Weston Kirton: Ruapehu mayor says a deal is close to being settled on who will be taking over Ruapehu ski fields
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By RNZ The Ruapehu mayor says a deal is close to being settled on who will be taking over Ruapehu ski fields. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, which ran the Wh...
John Murphy: Vegetables NZ chair on figures showing fruit and vegetable price increases of 22.5% on last year
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from Westpac claims more is needed to create sustainable competition between supermarkets. This comes as the price of fruit and vegetable...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Grant Robertson revealing the Government will reprioritise $4 billion ahead of 2023 budget
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has revealed the Government will reprioritise $4 billion worth of savings ahead of this year's budget. The Government...
Richard Burke: LeaderBrand CEO says fruit and veg prices are heading back down as growers recover from Cyclone Gabrielle
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the past 12 months, food prices have risen the most in 36 years - but one vegetable grower says they're heading back down. Food went up 12.5 percen...
Kerre Woodham: I'd be happy to pay more tax if I was confident it wouldn't be wasted
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An open letter to the public and the politicians of Aotearoa New Zealand has called for people to pay more tax, specifically people who are financiall...
Sir Ian Taylor: Businessman and signatory of open letter to government voicing frustration over tax gap
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 100 wealthy individuals have signed an open letter because they are frustrated with how much, or how little, tax they pay. Someone who has sign...
Malcolm Rands: Signatory and Ecostore Founder on 100 wealthy Kiwis supporting tax hikes for the rich
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A somewhat surprising twist in the tax-debate, with some of New Zealand's wealthiest supporting tax hikes for the rich. A group of around 100 inspired...
Dame Diana Crossan: Ex-Retirement Commissioner on group of 100 wealthy Kiwis calling on govt to increase their taxes
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
100 wealthy New Zealanders who believe our public services are underfunded think they should be the ones to pay up. The group has signed a pledge call...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on how TRENZ 2023 will re-shape the tourism sector
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1500 travel delegates from around the world are in Christchurch for the county's biggest tourism business event. Tourism Industry Aotearoa says the TR...
Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management Global Equities Analyst on the US potentially raising the debt ceiling
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure is on for the US Government to potentially raise the debt ceiling. Because recent tax receipts have been lower than expected, the US Gove...
Barry Coates: Mindful Money founder on the surge of KiwiSaver investments linked to deforestation contributors
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand investment into companies linked to deforestation has been trending upward in the last few months. According to research carried out by et...
Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on their pre-election call to action including phasing out the Clean Car Discount
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Motor Trade Association have launched a pre-election call to action. Their big call includes phasing out the Clean Car Discount, Warrant of Fitnes...
Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO on airline's domestic network returning to pre-pandemic capacity
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some big news for Air New Zealand has come this morning. Their domestic network has returned to pre-Covid capacity, while their international network ...
Steve Gillett: The Kingslander owner as government to change law so bars can open for Rugby World Cup
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bars, pubs and licensed clubs will be able to stay open and televise this year’s men’s Rugby World Cup matches with the Government again committin...
Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO assesses damage to Auckland businesses following rain and flooding
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So how much of a hit is yesterdays wild weather to Auckland businesses? The city ground to a standstill again as heavy rain and flooding lead to anoth...
Ross Greenwood: Business Editor at Sky News Australia discusses first budget surplus in 15 years
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Government has announced their first budget surplus in 15 years. The annual Budget includes handouts for cost of living pressures, with...
Barry O'Neil: Horticulture NZ President says $650 - $960 million of govt support required to grow back Hawke's Bay industry
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Around $650 million- $960 million of government support is needed to grow back Hawke's Bay's local horticulture industry, according to a new report. 3...
Monika Lacey: Centrix chief operating officer on new data sharing platform designed to help buy now, pay later users
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Credit bureau Centrix has teamed up with the country’s leading buy now, pay later providers to keep users out of financial trouble. PayWatch is a cr...
Mike's Minute: Australia's Budget will show us what we're missing
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Budget Day is today. The claim is they are going to present a surplus, which is little short of a miracle. I also read that trade with Chi...
Tim Lightbourne: Invivo co-founder on being official prosecco of the Eurovision song contest
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year New Zealand will feature at Eurovision. Kiwi wine company Invivo will be the official prosecco of the Eurovision song contest. All the VIPs ...
Simon Petersen: QV national spokesperson says developers are holding back as house prices continue to drop
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Developers are holding back from starting new developments as house prices continue to drop. The latest QV House Price Index shows values reduced by a...
Shannon Barlow: Frog Recruitment managing director on businesses cutting workplace perks ahead of looming recession
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Free coffee and snacks at work may soon be a thing of the past, as businesses look to cut costs ahead of the looming recession. A Frog Recruitment sur...
Tony Alexander: Has the bottom fallen out of the property market?
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Alexander joins us on the show to ask has the bottom fallen out of the property market? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Sam McIvor: Beef and Lamb chief executive on NZ being only country in the world with Kazakhstan to offset 100% of emissions
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Along with Kazakhstan we are the only countries in the world to allow 100 per cent of our fossil fuel emissions to offset all our greenhouse gas by pl...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains which companies have it better during US earnings season
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
US earnings season is still underway, and plenty of companies are celebrating- others may have a darker outlook. An expert from Fisher Funds explained...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on BNZ making an after tax profit of $805 million in the last 6 months.
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BNZ made an after-tax profit of $805 million in the last six months to the end of March. This represents a 13.5 percent rise in profit on the same per...
Sir Ian Taylor: Animation Research founder says a capital gains tax will help ensure everyone in NZ has a good quality of life
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand introducing a capital gains tax is back in the spotlight following the release of the bombshell IRD report. Sir Ian Taylor has voiced supp...
Matt Macpherson: head of KiwiSaver at Sharesies on the platform launching 'self-select' option for Kiwisaver
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sharesies' new offering to their Kiwisaver scheme is designed to give members more control and choice in their investments. The Kiwi investing platfor...
Ian Scott: Employment expert discusses impact of latest job figures
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The unemployment rate for March has remained steady at 3.4 percent, with 102,000 people still out of work. Under utilisation fell to 9 percent, while ...
Joseph Nelson: NZ Trade Commissioner to the UK on how our international reputation is viewed
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As one of our largest trading partners, our relationship with the UK is of huge importance. The two way goods and services trade was worth $6 billion ...
Jessamy Besson-Jones: Karma Drinks UK Marketing Director on their Kiwi roots and becoming a massive success in Britain
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You'll probably know the Kiwi company, Karma Drinks. They're an ethical drinks company which launched in New Zealand back in 2012. They are a massive ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the labour market holding steady with 3.4 percent unemployment
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The expected economic downturn has yet to make a dent in the labour market, with unemployment holding steady at 3.4 percent. Other factors are at reco...
Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the impact AI has on investments
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The US corporate earnings season is still underway- and AI may be impacting investments. Companies across America have been dropping more references a...
Carolyn Luey: NZME Chief Digital and Publishing Officer on NZME teaming up with The Warehouse Group to launch Selection Live Shopping channel
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NZME and The Warehouse Group have joined forces to create a unique online shopping experience. The new online channel- Selection Live Shopping- will h...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large breaks down latest employment figures
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's unemployment rate is unchanged at 3.4 percent. Stats NZ has just released the March 2023 quarterly figure, which hasn't budged since the...
Mike's Minute: Government gets further out of touch
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I think Carmel Sepuloni gave us enough yesterday, didn’t she? Along with previous comments from Megan Woods and Chris Hipkins we can conclude that s...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor says plan for red-stickered homes after Cyclone Gabrielle will be template for managed retreat
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, no-one is willing to discuss a course of action for all the red-stickered homes. An expert from BusinessDesk is sugg...
Kare Johnstone: Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association chair on company liquidations rising as Covid support ends
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sugar hit many businesses received during the pandemic is starting to wear off. Company liquidations are on the rise again as the Covid-related pr...
John Loughlin: Rockit Apples chair among the Hawke's Bay growers calling for more Government assistance after Cyclone Gabrielle
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Hawke's Bay region is calling out for more Government assistance following Cyclone Gabrielle. A report has found the area will have ongoing econom...
Hamish Cross: Vehicles Under $6990 owner says only six hours of work has taken place after road cones set up outside business
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Christchurch business owner is expressing frustration at the disruption created by maintenance. For the last four weeks, traffic management and road...
Nathan Hight: Safe365 co-founder on their success in the UK and rise of software-as-a-service businesses
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the UK they are known for their food and booze - but are leading and expanding in tech and safety as well. In New Zealand we have more than 600 bus...
Carmel Sepuloni: Acting PM says it's too early to say whether Labour will introduce a Capital Gains Tax if it wins next election
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Acting Prime Minister says it's still far too early to say whether Labour will introduce a Capital Gains Tax if it wins the next election. Carmel ...
Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Immigration spokesperson on concerns median migrant wage is contributing to worker shortage
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into a busy winter season, the dairy sector is still lacking thousands of workers. The shortage is being partly blamed on the median migrant w...
Brianne West: Former Ethique CEO on her latest business venture Business But Better
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of hugely successful beauty bar brand Ethique Brianne West is out to help others achieve their own success. After stepping down as Ethique's C...
Kate Hawkesby: We must value those in the tourism sector more
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I like about London is the infrastructure works. The buses, the trains, the tube, the taxis all work. It’s a systems place, it’s...
Ellen Dixon: Union of Students' Associations Pres says students are forced into more work, turning to food banks as rents rise
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Student associations say students are being forced into more work and turning to food banks, as rents rise. The student loan for living costs and st...
Toby Williams: Federated Farmers Forestry Spokesperson expects Govt funding boost will target NZ's slash problem
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Expectation that a funding boost for our wood processing sector will target New Zealand's slash problem. A new $57 million government fund aims to pro...
Chris Bishop: National housing spokesperson claims empowering landlords to evict tenants without cause will help renters
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National claims empowering landlords to evict tenants without cause will help renters. The party's housing spokesperson Chris Bishop says increased te...