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Jamie Farmer: Buy Kiwi director says they are New Zealand's answer to Amazon
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new online company is calling itself New Zealand's answer to Amazon Launching today, Buy Kiwi will allow New Zealanders to buy from businesses betwe...
Sharon Cullwick: Property expert on survey finding 26% of landlords upped rent in the past six months
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A survey commissioned by the Government reveals that 26 percent of landlords upped the rent in the past six months. But it wasn't because they're gree...
Anne Casey: Marketing expert says tourists are now reprioritising after Covid
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first Chinese tour group in three years, is about to touch down in Auckland. It will be the first to arrive since New Zealand was added to China's...
Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson says they will reverse proposed 'app tax'
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is pledging to reverse the Government's proposed "app tax", saying it's a major deviation from current tax rules. The Government says the rul...
Claire Matthews: Banking professor says inquiry into bank profits may not be a job for the Commerce Commission
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calls for a banking sector market study are ramping up, after the Reserve Bank asked for one earlier this week. Bank profits have never been higher th...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the state of the US housing market
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over in the US, the housing market looks like it's back on the rise. There's been a slight market slump, but new home sales have risen to a one year h...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the return of Chinese consumers to New Zealand
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
China is set to return to its economic powerhouse state after years of restrictions. Chinese consumers are out of lockdown and ready to spend, and thi...
Anthony Walker: S&P Global Ratings director on the economic costs of repairing Three Waters
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S&P Global Ratings warns that Kiwis are blind to the 'astronomical' costs of fixing Three Waters. A new report from the credit agency suggests tha...
Graeme Wright: Bluff oyster operator as 2023 season opens after a poor harvest last year
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 oyster season is upon us and boaties in Bluff couldn't be more excited. Last year the harvest levels weren't up to expectations, but this yea...
Genevieve Stevens: Agricultural analyst says there are big opportunities for the beef sector as China reopens
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big opportunities for the beef sector as the reopening of China allows for more beef exports. Beef intake in China is expected to make a strong reboun...
Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on Better Work Action Plan aimed to boost tourism sector
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are hopes the Government's new tourism action plan will help attract and retain a stable workforce. About 60 percent of tourism workers want to ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on bank profitability reaching eight year high
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bank profitability hit an eight-year high in the December quarter when measured by net interest margin. According to Reserve Bank data, banks’ net i...
Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic economist on largest monthly decline in house prices since October 2022
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Few are surprised to learn that house values have fallen again. This time, it's by one percent for February, the largest monthly decline since October...
Owen Vaughan: OneRoof editor on house prices dropping 11.5% since February last year
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand house prices have taken another heavy hit, down 11.5 per cent since February last year. The average property price is down $120,000 in the...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk editor on former MediaWorks CEO Cam Wallace joining Qantas
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former MediaWorks CEO Cam Wallace will join Qantas as group chief executive of Qantas international and freight. His new job will pit him against form...
Michael Gordon: Westpac economist on borrowing costs being highest in a decade while sales now lowest since GFC
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Westpac's economic overview shows we are still weathering the storm. With high levels of inflation and consumer prices rising by 7.2 percent, househol...
Stuart Crosby: LGNZ President wants less centralisation in allocation of public spending
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A call for the local to be put back into local government. Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby wants less centralisation in the alloc...
Chris Wilkinson: Retail director on sales down 4% in December of 2022 compared to previous years
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retail sales were down 4 percent in the December quarter of 2022 compared to the previous year. Hardware, building and garden supplies were hit the ha...
Jon Ives: OneStaff Chief Executive on median wages for migrant workers increasing
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The median wage for migrant workers has increased further, sparking concerns. The Accredited Employer Work Visa kicked in today and sees workers paid ...
Naomi James: Channel Infrastructure CEO on New Zealand reaching peak petrol within the next two years
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is likely to reach 'peak petrol' within the next two years, according to data from Channel Infrastructure. Diesel use is also set to remai...
Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO admits the airline isn't popular with all of its customers
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran admits the airline isn't popular with all of its customers. The national carrier has been under fire in recent months,...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Kiwibank's strong half year profits and predicted second half
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwibank's half-year profits rose by 53 percent to $98 million dollars with the help of strong lending growth. Kiwibank's CEO says these results will ...
Sophie Maloney: Sky chief executive on half year profits offsetting gains from more subscribers
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Television operator Sky is reporting decreasing half-year profits, as extra costs offset the gains from increased subscribers. The delayed releases of...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the company making $299m in half year profits
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is recovering with a strong half-year profit of $299 million. The airline confirms that this growth was boosted by sustained demand an...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: We should be pleased Air NZ is profitable
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm gonna come to Air NZ’s defence. As expected, the airline just reported a decent profit of $213 million dollars, which is a whopper when...
Sue Tierney: Financial advisor explains how Official Cash Rate hike is going to impact your mortgage
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been asked as to what the impact of the Official Cash Rate hike is going to be on mortgages. The Reserve Bank lifted it by 50 basis poi...
Sally Feinson: TradeMe's marketing director on report showing $300 million in unused clothes nationwide
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders could be hiding hundreds of dollars in their wardrobes. That's according to TradeMe's annual Circular Economy report, which shows Kiwis...
Adrian Orr: RBNZ Governor says there's no reason Cyclone Gabrielle should cause widespread national inflation
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signs inflation is starting to ease, despite the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. The Reserve Bank has opted to raise the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis p...
Tony Alexander: Economist says short-term interest rates should be able to ease next year
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There could be light at the end of the tunnel for those hoping for a reduction in interest rates. The Reserve Bank has raised the Official Cash Rate b...
Bridget Snelling: Xero country manager on figures showing small business sales flat compared to last Jan, agriculture worst hit
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing economic pressure Kiwis are facing is reflected in Xero's latest Small Business Index. Sales were flat last month compared to January 2022...
Toby Williams: Federated Farmers spokesperson says we've needed solutions for forestry slash for a long time
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure on the Government to get an upcoming probe into forestry slash wrapped up as early as possible. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is expected to a...
Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic chief economist on report finding properties are now valued 7.8 times average household income
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington City has overtaken Christchurch, as the country’s most affordable main centre to buy a house. But home ownership is still out of reach fo...
Gary Diack: Ravensdown CEO on committing to a Hawke's Bay rebuild despite flood damage to their plant
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ravensdown is staying committed to Hawke's Bay and remaining a major employer in the region, despite flood damage to its plant. It's joining forestry ...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ economist says the market is pricing a 50-basis point rise to OCR
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Opinion is divided over whether the Reserve Bank is likely to hike the Official Cash Rate this afternoon. ANZ's Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking the m...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of 50 point increase to OCR, up to 4.75 percent
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Official Cash Rate announcement is coming later today and it's expected to lift 50 basis points to 4.75 per cent. That's much lower than th...
Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the sale price for an SME going up by 30 percent
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Small to medium business owners thinking of selling may be in luck. The average sale price for an SME business has increased by 30 percent over the la...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the $300 million emergency package
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced a $300 million emergency package to help the nation recover after Cyclone Gabrielle. $250 million will be spent on roads ...
Hannah McQueen: Settling on property in the current economic enviornment
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What lots of people have been worrying about at the moment – settling on property in the current economic environment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.co...
Paul Stenhouse: Bing's AI chatbot, Tesla recall and US weather balloons
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bing's AI Chatbot is having some bizarre conversations In a two hour conversation with a NY Times columnist the Bing AI chatbot confessed its love f...
Professor Damon Salesa: AUT vice-chancellor on how AI bots are forcing universities to rethink traditional methods
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the university year begins, ideas on how to handle artificial intelligence programme ChatGPT is at the front of teachers' minds. Universities are h...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on the disappointing results from America's fourth quarter earnings season
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fourth quarter earnings coming out of US markets leave a lot to be desired, according to experts. Credit Suisse estimates that the first and secon...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Grant Robertson's upcoming speech with Auckland Chamber of Commerce
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is due to speak tomorrow with the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Grant Robertson has been saying that the Government's...
Christopher Luxon: National Party leader on how infrastructure repair from Gabrielle can be paid for while introducing tax cuts
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the damage the cyclone has caused, it's clear something needs to be done about our infrastructure. But despite the incoming repair bill of cyclo...
Simon Hobbs: AA spokesperson says they have received more than 2,140 storm-related claims so far
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before insurance companies were able to get a grasp on the first crazy weather event of the year, we had another one knocking on the door. Cyclone Gab...
Andrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers vice president on the passing of the Zero Carbon Bill in Parliament
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's flagship climate change policy has passed into law almost unanimously. The Zero Carbon Bill was debated on for almost a year with the...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO says Warehouse's introduction of fruit and veges is a game-changer
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Warehouse's introduction of fresh fruit and vegetables to some stores from today is being described as a game-changer. Consumer NZ Chief Executive...
Ernie Newman: Former Food and Grocery Council CEO on The Warehouse introducing fresh fruit and vegetables to stores
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Warehouse is stepping up its battle against supermarkets, introducing fresh fruit and vegetables to some stores from today. The produce sections a...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist predicts Cyclone Gabrielle will cost the economy billions
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cyclone Gabrielle is predicted to cost the economy billions of dollars in repairs and replacements. When combined with January's burst of floods, expe...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management equities analyst on the companies being affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New NZX data suggests that several companies have been hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle. Fletcher Building has claimed adverse weather conditions will li...
Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building CEO on the company reporting an $80m drop in half-year profits
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building has reported an $80 million drop in half-year profits, and warns that its full year earnings will also be expected to take a hit. Th...
Christoph Schumacher: Economist says Gabrielle damage repair, loss in productivity could cost tens of billions of dollars
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An economist is warning that the repair of Cyclone Gabrielle could cost our economy tens of billions of dollars. The flow on effect of repairing damag...
Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers Assn tells people not to panic as suppliers have stocked up ahead of Gabrielle
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Truckies say they're ready to start their engines to deliver supplies as soon as the roads begin to reopen. Certain areas have been cut off due to dam...
Russell Craig: Microsoft National Technology Officer on why public cloud services are expected to pick up in the next few years
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By 2026 public cloud services could add $21 billion to the New Zealand economy, along with creating 134,000 jobs. Spending on public cloud services is...
Jen Baird: REINZ CEO on 48% drop in house sales through Jan-December 2022, Auckland median down $80k
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand recorded a 48 percent drop in house sales between January and December. Auckland's median selling price was a...
Rueben Davidson: Banks Peninsula Community Board member on Lyttleton residents' concerns over cruise ships
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lyttleton residents are complaining the amount of cruise ships coming in are overwhelming the area, with fears of a Starbucks or trinket shop opening ...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says Govt can't stop the storm but can provide info and support
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland businesses are wondering when they're going to get a break. Aucklanders are being advised to evacuate if necessary and to expect widespread p...
Steve Badger: Director of Avos to Go on some growers expecting less than 40% of produce to be able to be exported this year
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well it's a combination of the not so perfect storm for avocado growers. Between the fruit getting blown off trees in the wind and the fact that avoca...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on deal reportedly close with Rio Tinto over Tiwai Point
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty about the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter looks likely to be resolved, with the owner ready to make a deal on its long-term co...
Kirk Hope: BusinessNZ chief executive on figures showing we may be seeing the end of the record labour demand
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are hopes things could be looking up for the services sector after a difficult few years, that's according to the latest BNZ performance index. ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris Hipkins' appearance at the Apec Business Advisory Council meeting
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins made an appearance at the Apec Business Advisory Council meeting last Sunday evening. Hipkins acknowledged that Auckland ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says it was the right idea to hike the minimum wage
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The minimum wage is set to rise by $1.50 to $22.70 in April, and businesses have voiced their disapproval. New data from Retail NZ has stated that 88 ...
Nick Lane: QOROX business development manager on 3D printed ramraid protection
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A technology innovation company are taking ram raid protection into their own hands by 3D printing concrete planter boxes, outdoor furniture and seati...
Julie White: Hospitality NZ CEO says 2023 is shaping up to be a bumper year for the industry
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A win for tourism as our local hotel industry thrives, with the sector the most optimistic since the pandemic began. The Tourism Export Council foreca...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on customers' rights after claims Ed Sheeran seats changed without holders' permission
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some Ed Sheeran fans are up in arms, claiming their seats for this weekend's concerts at Auckland's Eden Park have been changed without their permissi...
Fraser Whineray: Fonterra COO on new five-storey heat pumps designed to reduce carbon production in steam generation
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heat pumps the size of a five-storey building could be on the way from Fonterra. It's partnered with German company Man Energy Solutions to tackle its...
Sirma Karapeeva: Meat Industry Association CEO on NZ exporting $11.4 billion worth of red meat in 2022
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once again the farmers are saving us. In 2022, New Zealand exported $11.4 billion worth of red meat but the meat industry’s global markets started e...
Dean Humphries: Colliers director on forecast of international visitors to rebound to around 2.1 million by the end of May
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's onwards and upwards for New Zealand's hotel sector. 2023 is off to a good start, with strong-forward bookings and high demand for the rest of the...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on oil companies reporting record profits in 2022
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BP, Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, and Total Energies all earned $219 billion in 2022. All these major oil companies benefited from the surge in oil and ...
Kerre Woodham: Minimum wage increase - sensible or cynical?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sensible or cynical? Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced the first of the Government's policies it will be scrapping in a bid to win back the supp...
John MacDonald: Wage war - what about teachers, nurses and firefighters?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Money will not buy you happiness. We’ve probably all said that at some point. Mostly to try and convince ourselves that the fact we didn’t win Lot...
David Seymour: Act leader discusses Govt announcement of an increase to the minimum wage
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced the minimum wage will increase by $1.50 to $22.70 an hour from April. According to the ACT Party, the Government has ...
Brent Mountford: BoP Federated Farmers president on worst maize harvest in decades, 60 percent of crops wiped out
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers can't catch a break in Bay of Plenty. It's the region's worst maize harvest in decades with around 60 percent of crops wiped out due to the we...
Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO says the ability for businesses to pass minimum wage hike cost on is very low
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are concerns the hike to minimum wage could be devastating for businesses. The Government has announced the minimum wage will rise by $1.50 to $...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on global inflation peaking
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global inflation appears to have peaked and may start heading down in the coming months. Central banks across the world are also predicted to slow dow...
Keith Schembri: Nesteek co-founder and CEO launches Airbnb competitor aimed at young renters
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four University of Technology Sydney (UTS) students have created a house rental platform aimed at young renters. Nesteek is an Airbnb-style website th...
The Huddle: Chris Hipkins' policy bonfire
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of The Huddle, Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following...
Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association head on minimum wage going up by April 1
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has raised the minimum wage by $1.50 to $22.70 per hour by April 1. Hipkins has conceded that small businesses will find ...
Dr Tim Mackle: DairyNZ CEO on his decision to step down from the role in June
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle will be departing the role on June 30, 2023. Dr Mackle has been in the role for 15 years and led DairyNZ through...
Jevon McSkimming: Police Assistant Commissioner on 10,000 reports of retail crime in month of October last year
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police are standing by their approach to retail crime in the wake of surging incident reports. They received a record 10,000 reports of retail crime i...
Dean Williams: Norton Cyber Safety report reveals one in four Kiwis have fallen victim to 'catfish' scams
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concern over the latest data on online dating and romance scams. The Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report surveyed just over 1,000 New Zealand adults, ...
Kapish Gobindlal: Environmental Decontamination project lead on new development to grind mussel shells into calcium carbonate
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A cutting edge development in the fight for sustainability in the food and fibre sector. New Zealand based company Environmental Decontamination has c...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the RBA pushing up the cash rate by 25 basis points
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the cash rate up by 25 basis points to 3.35 percent. This is the ninth rate hike in a row, raising Australia'...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Jarden predicting a full year dividend for Air New Zealand in August
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jarden is predicting Air New Zealand will announce a full-year dividend in August. This will be the first full dividend for Air New Zealand since pre-...
Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief on data showing tourism industry may be short as many as 80,000 workers
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Latest data shows the tourism sector could be short 80,000 staff, an increase of 13,000 more than last year, with some concerned we may be going backw...
Eve Lawrence: Tourism operator on figures showing the sector could be short as many as 80,000 staff
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of tourism businesses remain desperately short of staff, with the latest figures showing the sector could be short as many as 80,000 staff -...
Paul Stenhouse: Microsoft Teams is going premium, Beyoncé tickets to go the way of Tay-Tay?
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft Teams won't be all-free anymore, they're putting up a paywall They're going to offer a "Premium" tier, costing $7 per user per month. ...
Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson says Grant Robertson is being naïve in saying NZ will avoid recession
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is accusing the Government of having its head in the sand, about the prospect of a recession. Finance Minister Grant Robertson has told Newst...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster expects unemployment rate to hit 4.3 percent by the end of the year
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An economic consultancy group says a recession is inevitable. That's despite Finance Minister Grant Robertson saying it isn't a foregone conclusion. I...
Rick Herd: Naylor Love CEO on Westpac report showing tough times ahead for the building industry
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from Westpac shows tough times ahead for the building industry. The figures show construction demand will fall due to cheaper house price...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the Auckland floods being bad for the economy
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The recent Auckland floods may be bad news for the economy. Hundreds of houses will need to be repaired, businesses are grappling with ruined stock, a...
Dr. Claire Matthews: Associate professor on mortgage holder's ability to deal with increased interest rates
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first of stats are in regarding mortgage holders' ability to deal with the new and ugly increased mortgage interest rates, and so far so good. Tho...
Mike's Minute: Govt are in a fuel subsidy precedent they can't get out of
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The proof in the pudding that if you hand out free stuff people become addicted, is to be found in the already alarming concerns being expressed as to...
John Carran: Economist on record low unemployment, rising salaries and wages
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment remains at a record low of 3.4 percent and wages are continuing to rise. In the December quarter all salary and wage rates increased 4.1 ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends decision to extend the fuel tax subsidy until March
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is defending the decision to extend the fuel tax subsidy. Chris Hipkins has announced the 25 cent fuel tax cuts, and ...
Warrick Dent: Wellington NZ General Manager says Ed Sheeran's show will give businesses a real boost
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington's local economy looks to be the big winners from Ed Sheeran's concert tonight. The pop superstar is playing to a crowd of 48,000 at Sky Sta...
Dave Bodger: Gull GM says fuel tax subsidy extension has alleviated fears from the trucking sector
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fuel tax subsidy extension has alleviated fears from the trucking sector. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins yesterday announced the fuel price subsidy,...
David Seymour: Act leader says Labour's spending on tax cuts needs to be reined in
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A vote of no confidence in Chris Hipkins from Act after the extension of the fuel tax cuts. The new Prime Minister yesterday announced the 25 cent tax...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald business editor on the rising unemployment rate and what it means for the next OCR hike
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are suggestions the next Official Cash Rate increase will be 50 basis points. Latest figures from the December quarter show the unemployment rat...
Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association head says we don't have enough highly skilled people
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A business leader claims Kiwi companies are being hit hard by a workforce shortage. Stats NZ's latest labour market figures for the December quarter, ...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says Minister for Auckland needs to consult with business leaders
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Bridges is calling on the new Minister of Auckland, to listen to the concerns of businesses in our largest city. Mount Roskill MP Michael Wood i...