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Shannon Barlow: Recruitment expert says counteroffers are becoming more commonplace in negotiations
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
High demand for workers is giving more power to some at the negotiating table. A Frog Recruitment survey shows 79 per cent of managers have made mor...
Michael Wood: Associate Finance Minister says $1 billion for cyclone-affected properties is evidence based, could change
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The categorisation of cyclone affected properties could continue to shift, as the finer details are ironed out. The Government will help fund council ...
Ashley Church: Property commentator on how much further the property market has to fall
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Property commentator and former politician Ashley Church joined The Weekend Collective for the OneRoof Radio Show to discuss just how much further hou...
Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on Budget announcement, Auckland Airport and cost cutting measures
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has made a last-minute bid to build support for a $2.3 billion sale of the council’s airport shares ahead of releasing ...
Robert Stubbs: Forestry operator shutting up shop after 23 years due to a raft of troubles
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing concern has come that the forestry sector isn't being run in a sustainable way, with businesses on the chopping block. A 23-year-old busine...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on figures showing reversal in increase of arrears in mortgages
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cost of Living pressures don't look like they are abating anytime soon but we may actually just be acclimatising to our new norms. The latest Centrix ...
Owen Vaughan: OneRoof Editor on latest data suggesting ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house prices
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The tide may be turning on tumbling property values after three analysts all judged fresh real estate data shows a “possible floor in [house] prices...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job growth accelerating by 0.6 percent in April
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Job growth continues to shoot up, with April's 0.6 percent increase continuing the trend of previous months. The largest reported increases were in ac...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the RBNZ and ANZ increasing their house price forecast tracks
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists and the Reserve Bank have been laying out their predictions on house prices. The RBNZ recently increased their house price forecast track i...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on business confidence lifting to 18-month high
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence in the economy is rebounding- but this positivity will make things harder on the Reserve Bank. According to ANZ's Business Outlook survey, ...
Kimberly Crewther: Dairy Companies Association Executive Director says the beginning of the FTA with the UK is great for dairy trade
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dairy Companies Association of NZ welcomes the beginning of the nation's Free Trade Agreement with the UK. It came into force today, and the wine,...
Irene Gardiner: NZ Screen Producers Guild President on proposed tweaks to current Screen Production Grant
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some good news has come for the screen production industry with the Government proposing a tweak to the current Screen Production Grant, starting with...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand Chief Executive not taking being crowned Airline of the Year for granted
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's boss isn't taking its latest award for granted. The company has been crowned AirlineRatings.com's Airline of the Year, beating the l...
Troy Patchett: Property development expert says National's housing density U-turn will put off developers
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National's U-turn on housing density is one of many factors leading developers to put their projects on ice. The party has pulled out of its bi-partis...
Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers CEO says we need to spend on what's essential, then fix transport funding model
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disappointment at the idea of hiking fuel taxes. Treasury warns rising costs in the transport sector and a large loan granted to Waka Kotahi may mean ...
Stuart Taylor: Craigmore Farming GM on their trial to remove methane emissions from farming effluent ponds
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farming produces by-products and there is one by-product in particular that has become an increasing issue in recent times; effluent, and in particula...
Richard Kennedy: Recruitment expert on NZ’s top 20 organisations being revealed
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand’s Most Attractive Employer for the seventh time, according to Randstad’s latest Employer Brand Research...
Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy Advisor says there are challenges with the user-pays transport funding model
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a challenging time for transport funding. Treasury says Fuel Excise Duty or Road User Charges may need to go up in a year's time to manage pressu...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist says the OCR has peaked for the foreseeable future
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr indicated the 25bps increase to 5.5 percent is as high as the OCR will go for the foreseeable future. Orr explained t...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on farmers facing highest on-farm inflation levels since the 1980s
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sheep and beef farmers are experiencing record on-farm inflation levels for the second year in a row. Beef + Lamb NZ's report Sheep and Beef On-farm I...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the big four Australian banks receiving 2024 deadlines for open banking
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The big four Australian banks have been given a deadline for establishing open banking standards. Payments NZ’s API Centre has published a “minimu...
Danny Gelb: employment law advocate says uptick in NZ businesses stopping staff from accessing work I.T linked to well-being concern
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand businesses wary of burning out staff are taking steps to reduce employees working when on annual or sick leave. A recent survey revealed n...
Roman Travers: How do NZ's primary industries diversify to keep ahead of global markets?
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You'll be well and truly aware that when our primary producers do well, the whole country benefits. When our farmers, orchardists and horticulturalist...
Gareth Wallis: Tauranga City Councillor on reintroducing free parking during weekends and after 5pm weekdays
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of last year Tauranga City Council re-introduced paid on-street parking. But it ended up meaning less people were coming into the City Cent...
Mark Pullman: Green Valley Dairies General Manager on supplying kegs of milk instead of bottles to cafés
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kegs in cafés may become the new norm, but not the kind of keg you're probably thinking of. Waikato's Green Valley Dairies is supplying cafés with 1...
Sam McIvor: Beef and Lamb NZ CEO on report forecasting a 30 per cent decrease in average farm profit
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beef and Lamb are forecasting a 30 per cent decrease in average farm profit. A new report shows on farm inflation is at 16.7 per cent, which the highe...
Nathan Penny: Agricultural Economist says times are tough as on-farm inflation reaches highest level since 1980s
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sheep and Beef farmers are feeling the pressure of a second year of high inflation levels - which have not been seen since the 1980s. Beef and Lamb Ne...
Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director on the alcohol excise tax increasing 6.65 percent in July
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the cost-of-living crisis has you wanting a stiff drink, think again. The alcohol excise tax will increase 6.65 percent in July- the second largest...
The Sunday Panel: What do we make of Labour's Superannuation announcement?
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Sunday Panel, Coast day host Lorna Subritzky and the Front Page's Damien Venuto joined in on a discussion about the following topic...
Frances Cook: BusinessDesk editor and Cooking the Books host on the growing interest in 'ethical investing'
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey shows more Kiwis are concerned about where their KiwiSaver investments go. Mindful Money's annual survey says 74 percent of people expect...
Steve Wiggins: Payments NZ CEO on bank payments now available seven days a week from today
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From today, kiwis can make electronic bank payments seven days a week. No more having to wait for payments to go through after public holidays or week...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains how Government spending impacts inflation and interest rates
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a clear divergence between loose fiscal policy and tight monetary policy. Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says a restrictive monetary policy ...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Fonterra issuing $8.00/kg milk price for 2024 and lifting Q3 profit
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra has announced an opening 2023/24 season farmgate milk price forecast of $7.25 to $8.75 per kg. The co-op also reported an increase in its thi...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor asks if we really want interest rates to come down
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr warns restrictive monetary policy will be in place to fight inflation. The OCR has been raised by 25 basis points to ...
Heath Milne: Development West Coast CEO on Australian mining giant Clive Palmer setting sights on New Zealand
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Billionaire and 'human bulldozer' Clive Palmer seeks to expand mining in New Zealand- including conservation land. Palmer's company Mineralogy alrea...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist still forecasts more OCR increases in the future
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank and economists are at odds over interest rate predictions. The Official Cash Rate was lifted 25 basis points yesterday to 5.5 percent...
Mike's Minute: Government advice on saving money is condescending
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the line about history repeating itself? What undid the Helen Clark Government was shower heads and water pressure. It wasn’t their only issu...
Ant Boyles: NZ Council of Cargo Owners chair on calls for immediate intervention on labour shortages in the sector
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's logistics and freight industry is calling for immediate intervention to a worker shortage. A new government study finds the labour short...
Glen Sowry: Queenstown Airport CEO on new plan for predicted 33% increase in flights
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018, Queenstown Airport predicted it would need to double the number of flights to one every four minutes to accommodate an expected 5 million pas...
Samantha McNaughton: Report author finding freight and logistics sector labour shortage could widen to 18,000 by 2028
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The freight and logistics sector urgently needs skilled workers - and they need them yesterday. Without any intervention, labour shortage in the secto...
Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is confident inflation is finally being brought under control
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is confident inflation is finally being brought under control. The central bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate by a...
Don Brash: Former Reserve Bank Governor says he does not envy Adrian Orr's position
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is in a difficult situation. The central bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate by a further 25 basis points to 5.5 pe...
Greg Harford: Retail NZ Chief Executive says the OCR hike will push spending down even further
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some good news, and some bad news, from the Reserve Bank. The central bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate by a further 25 basis points to 5.5 percen...
The Huddle: What do we think of today's OCR increase?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst says fiscal spending and record migration present real risks for future inflation
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank today hiked the OCR up further, citing high inflation for the move. The cash rate has been lifted 0.25 basis points to 5.5 percent,...
Todd Dawson: Napier Port CEO on Cyclone Gabrielle negatively affecting half-year profits
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Napier Port is reporting a slight drop in half year profits, thanks to Cyclone Gabrielle. Net profits have fallen 3.3 percent in the six months ended ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor-at-Large reacts to Official Cash Rate announcement
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has today raised the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points - taking it to 5.5 per cent. RBNZ still sees 5.5 per cent as the peak for ...
David Cunningham: Squirrel Chief Executive on his open letter to Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Economists predict the Official Cash Rate will rise today, but opinions differ on whether it'll be a 25 basis point increase, or 50. Mortgage advisory...
Jo Collins: Adelaide wine expert on Hawke's Bay recognised as a world class wine destination
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining the likes of Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Adelaide - Hawke's Bay has been recognised as a world class wine destination. The region has taken the ...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist predicts a bigger 50 basis point hike to the Official Cash Rate
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brace for another hike to interest rates, with the Reserve Bank reviewing the Official Cash Rate this afternoon. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold...
Nicola Willis: National's finance spokesperson downplays cost of their tax cuts, amid calls for the party to front up
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National is downplaying the cost of their tax cuts, amid calls for the party to front up. The Council of Trade Unions is picking the policy will cost ...
Roderick Mulgan: Lawyer on NZ Law Society proposal to introduce statutory duty for lawyers to perform in accordance with Treaty
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What first started out as a report into sexual misbehaviour in the law industry, has now become a proposal from the New Zealand Law Society to introdu...
Kelly Eckhold: Economist says Reserve Bank may hike OCR 25 basis points to 5.5 percent
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Official Cash Rate is expected to take another hike today. An announcement will be made by the Reserve Bank at around 2pm this afternoon. Most eco...
Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative Chief Economist on the Government potentially returning ETS revenue to households
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government may return ETS revenue back to Kiwi households. Officials have been giving the Government advice on potentially giving New Zealanders a...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor defends aspects of NZ Steel carbon deal
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's partnership with NZ Steel is poised to boost the nation's fight against climate change. NZ Steel will receive up to $140 million to h...
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...