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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...
Leanne Geraghty: Air New Zealand say they are making good progress clearing Auckland Airport backlog
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Airlines will working to clear the backlog at Auckland Airport as quickly as possible. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraght...
Michael Gordon: Westpac Acting Chief Economist says he expects unemployment rate to remain steady at 3.3 percent
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New figures out this morning will reveal just how much the tight job market is driving inflation pressure in the economy. The latest official unemploy...
Finn Robinson: ANZ Economist says unemployment figure won't necessarily reflect what will happen over the coming year
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brace for turn-around in the labour market. Stats NZ is due reveal announce the latest official unemployment rate later this morning. Some economists ...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Wellington software firm Hnry securing $35 million investment
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington-based software firm Hnry has managed to secure a $35 million investment and plans to expand. Hnry is designed to help the self-employed man...
Tim Lightbourne: Invivo founder on their chartered wine flight from Auckland to Queenstown
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does a glass of wine with a side of altitude sound? Kiwi wine company Invivo are offering a chartered wine flight from Auckland to Queenstown. Whi...
Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies co-op chair on flooding insurance claims putting pressure on building industry
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just as building supply demand was heading back towards normal, more than 9000 insurance claims have now been made following the Auckland flooding, a ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on what Auckland businesses need following the floods
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland was lashed with heavy rain and subsequent floods last Friday and is forecast to receive further heavy rain in the coming days. The extreme we...
James Higham: Otago University tourism expert says Tarras airport would also completely change the face of Central Otago
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Controversial plans to build a new airport in Central Otago is coming under further scrutiny. Eleven academics have penned an open latter against Chri...
Edward Millar: First Union policy analyst says now is the time to raise the minimum wage up to the level of the living wage
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Divided opinion, over whether the Government should be increasing the minimum wage. The number of people seeking help for financial hardship has been ...
David Seymour: Act Leader says those on the minimum wage often aren't those most in need
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Divided opinion, over whether the Government should be increasing the minimum wage. The number of people seeking help for financial hardship has been ...
Brett O'Reilly: Employers and Manufacturers Assn says increasing minimum wage is the wrong move as it pushes up incomes
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A warning that increasing the minimum wage could make inflation even worse. The number of people seeking help because of financial hardship is on the ...
Antonia Watson: ANZ chief says new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins listened to what business leaders had to say
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
High praise for our new Prime Minister from the head of largest our bank. Chris Hipkins has been meeting with business leaders in Auckland, on his fir...
Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on what the food and fibre sectors want from Prime Minister Chris Hipkins
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's food and fibre sectors hope to find out what they can expect from new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Leaders from those sectors are unawa...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins meeting Simon Bridges and Auckland business leaders
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges is confident Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will make positive changes to our business sector. The two of th...
Barry Soper: senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins meeting with Auckland business community
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins began his first full day on the job by meeting with members of the Auckland business community. Hipkins attended a gather...
Claire Roper: Ōtaki Market organiser on encouraging children to set up their own stalls
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now, here's an idea to encourage a bit of entrepreneurial spark among young New Zealanders. Ōtaki Market is looking to encourage children to set up t...
Andrew Morrison: Beef and Lamb NZ Chair on their policy change wish-list
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's red meat industry has released a policy change wish-list with the goal to tackle labour shortages and grow export revenues. They have go...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says he believes inflation is now past its peak
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson believes inflation is now past its peak. Stats NZ figures show consumer prices have risen 7.2 percent in the year to ...
Michael Franks: Seeka CEO says kiwifruit growers shouldn't be taking the brunt of quality, cost issues
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some are suggesting kiwifruit growers being hard done by. Zespri has pulled pin on its February payment to growers due to higher costs from last seaso...
Brigit Corson: Foodstuffs North Island says growers expect seasonal produce prices to begin dropping as supplies pick up
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's going to get a little bit cheaper to put fruit and vegetables on the table. The price of fruit and vegetables rose 23 percent last year, one of t...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber boss on his meeting with new PM Chris Hipkins
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins heads to Auckland today to woo business leaders after spending his first full day in the top job responding to the co...
John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair says growers are optimistic seasonal fruit and vege prices could drop
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It could soon be a little big cheaper to fill up the fruit bowl and vegetable drawer. Latest figures show fruit and vegetable prices are 23 percent hi...
Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market reaction to CPI figures
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's CPI update shows inflation holding steady at 7.2 percent, undercutting earlier predictions. The markets have noticed that the figures were low...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be hiked further than 75 basis points
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is set to make their next OCR announcement in a month, and predictions say it'll make a 75 basis point hike. This will take the OCR t...
Brett O'Riley: EMA Chief Executive on what Prime Minister Chris Hipkins understands about the relationship between costs and Government policy
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has made the business sector and the economy the focus of his Government. His first address promised to handle t...
The Huddle: Chris Luxon co-governance comments, bobby calves, and calling Hipkins 'Chippy'
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Huddle: David Farrar, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster and Kaine Thompson, former Labour Press Secretary joined in on a discussion abou...
Peter Beck: Rocket Lab founder encourages Kiwi startup founders to get out of New Zealand to succeed
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck says the best thing local startups can do is get out of New Zealand- for a while. According to Beck, it's important for ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on what Chris Hipkins can do for the business community
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has promised to re-prioritise the focus of Labour to reflect the current concerns of New Zealand voters. Hipkins...
Brianne West: Ethique founder on creating a globally successful brand, disrupting the beauty industry
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have another New Zealand business superstar. Brianne West’s beauty and lifestyle company Ethique is on a roll, to put it mildly. They have elimin...
Guy Pope-Mayell: Cookie Time Managing Director on finding a receptive new market in Japan
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This one takes the biscuit. The New Zealand delicacy Cookie Time has found a receptive new market in Japan. Just two days after the product hit Costco...
Kirk Hope: Business NZ chief executive says businesses are putting off investment decisions until after the election
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety across the economy, about the business year ahead. New figures from NZIER show business confidence has plunged to its lowest level since recor...
Joseph O'Keefe: MPI Animal Laboratory Manager says new disease-detecting robot is a game changer
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New robot technology may be the answer to catching exotic diseases in animals. A new machine will improve the testing and accuracy for diseases such a...
Jos Ruffell: Garage Project co-founded on how CO2 shortage is affecting brewing industry
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breweries are being forced to get creative and spend big money to survive a crippling nationwide shortage of liquid carbon dioxide. Since the end of r...
Simon Arcus: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on $2.4 million pedestrian crossing on Cobham Drive
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A pedestrian crossing in Wellington has come with a $2.4million price tag. Around $500,000 of that has gone on consultants for the crossing on Cobham ...
Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana: Owner of Horizon Tours on cruise ships being turned away from NZ due to algae, barnacles
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cruise ships are being turned away from New Zealand waters, for not being clean enough on the outside. Ships with algae and barnacles on the hull are ...
Aidan Bartlett: Designer Wardrobe CEO on the company moving operations online due to Covid uncertainty
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-loved clothing business Designer Wardrobe has had to revamp their strategy to renting and selling clothes to Kiwis. Designer Wardrobe was forced t...
Paul Stenhouse: New tool 'Rewind' aims to be a search engine for your life
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new tool called 'Rewind' has been developed for the latest generation of Macs which effectively stores everything you've ever displayed on your scre...