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Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ says there's no way we can fulfil the need for workers domestically

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for a shake up to immigration. Act has unveiled a new immigration policy that scraps temporary visas, charges based on demand, and allows more m...

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs NI CEO facial recognition data is deleted every five days

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Foodstuffs is clearing the air over concerns it's been collecting sensitive information from shoppers without their knowledge. Our newsroom has confir...

Adrian Orr: RBNZ Governor believes he's struck the right approach with latest unprecedented hike to interest rates

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Orr believes he's struck the right approach with the latest unprecedented hike to interest rates. The Reserve Bank Governor has lifted the Offi...

Dennis Maga: First Union General Secretary calls for employers to take action as supermarket crime soars

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A call for employers to take more precautionary action, as supermarket crime soars. Since 2020, Foodstuffs says there's been a 246 percent rise in ser...

John Carran: Economist says there are real signs global inflation pressures are starting to ease

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Reserve Bank raising the Official Cash Rate too far, too fast? The central bank has lifted the OCR by an unprecedented 75 basis-points to 4.25 ...

Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson says plans to cut the top tax rate may no longer be affordable

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National is adjusting its tax plans, heading into next year's election. The party is reviewing its policies following the Reserve Bank's unprecedented...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Wellington infrastructure conference

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over in Wellington, the Building Nations infrastructure conference is underway, and set to continue on for the rest of the week.  Infometrics Princip...

Mike Harper: Project manager on mega glasshouse planned by Japanese-owned Tatsumi Limited

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Hawkes Bay could be lining up for an economic boost. Japanese-owned company Tatsumi Limited is constructing a mega glasshouse in the hope of produ...

Jordan Heerspring: CERT NZ says professional criminals know what they're doing in setting up scam websites

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A word of caution as cyber scammers continue to lift their game to target unsuspecting victims. The Government’s cyber security agency has recorded ...

Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager says it is still a job seeker's market

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The jobs market is remaining buoyant, despite a small decrease in listings. The latest Seek Employment Report shows job ads fell one percent between S...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist expects RBNZ to raise the OCR by 75 basis points, highest rates hike ever

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Reserve Bank decision on the Official Cash Rate is almost certain to be historic. The central bank is expected to raise the OCR by 75 basis po...

Bodo Lang: Marketing expert says Tip Top has done the right thing removing 'take a selfie with a stranger' sticks

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ice cream company Tip Top has pulled one of its challenges from its new promotional campaign after sparking significant backlash. The company's latest...

Toby Adams: Hauraki District Mayor on classic L&P bottle being on the way out

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The classic brown L&P bottle could be on its way out, due to its effect on our recycling system. Coca-Cola is looking to swap out the brown, and g...

Rob Fyfe: Chair of Recorp on his latest South Auckland can manufacturing plant investment

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Fyfe, former Air New Zealand boss and current chair of Recorp, has announced his latest investment- a can manufacturing plant operating out of Sou...

Kristin Sutherland: Auckland Property Investors President on Govt confirming extension to meet Healthy Homes standards

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has confirmed an extension is being considered for all landlords, including private rentals and Kāinga Ora, to meet minimum Healthy Ho...

Dave Bodger: Gull NZ general manager on poll showing majority of Kiwis want fuel tax cut extended

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Few are surprised that many Kiwis want the fuel tax cut to be extended. A new poll states that more than two-thirds of respondents want the current fu...

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ says they have accepted they will represent some members in some Fair Pay Agreement negotiations

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An employers group says it's been forced to play a part in the Government's new Fair Pay Agreements system. The Government had offered the lobby group...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the upcoming Reserve Bank rates hike

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is set to meet next week, and speculation suggests rates may be hiked again. Liam Dann, NZ Herald business editor at large is among t...

Brad Olsen: Economist says questions remain as to whether NZ can support a strong summer of tourism

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After two years of stunted growth our local economies could be doing better than we realise. With international tourism boosting activity over the win...

David Cooper: Immigration adviser on Govt creating a priority pathway for family members stuck overseas

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A glimmer of hope is in sight for split migrant families. It's believed the Government is creating a priority pathway for family members stuck oversea...

Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO says Aussie visitors have played a key role in tourism bounce back

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Belief businesses aren't out of the woods yet, despite economic activity increasing in the September quarter Infometrics data shows a 2.6 percent year...

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group on Calvin Klein setting up shop in Lambton Quay's David Jones

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hopes a major international retailer moving to Lambton Quay will give a post-pandemic boost to Wellington's CBD. Clothing brand Calvin Klein has confi...

Ian Proudfoot: KPMG NZ partner on New Zealand ranking behind in sustainability reporting

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to new data from KPMG, New Zealand is underperfoming in sustainability reporting. The KPMG report ranked New Zealand 38th out of 58 eligible...

Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group Director on whether Resource Management Act changes will stack up

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government plans to repeal the ailing RMA for new legislation by the next election. It will eventually slash and merge the 100-plus plans produced...

John Tookey: AUT professor says RMA changes will allow for prefab buildings to make a dent in housing demand

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hopes changes to New Zealand's resource management system will cut red tape for building homes. The Government will today unveil what it describes as ...

Paul Spoonley: Sociologist says migration loss is a concern

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A sociologist says migration loss is a concern. Stats NZ data shows in September there was an estimated migration gain of 2,176 people. But for the ye...

Jeremy Couchman: Economist on suggestions the brain drain may be slowing down

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some are suggesting our great brain drain may slowing down. The net number of Kiwis that left the country for the year to September was more than 8,00...

Kate Storer: Environmental lawyer says the devil will be in the detail around RMA reforms

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A general view that the devil will be in the detail around RMA reforms. Three new laws will take its place, with two being announced so far. The Gover...

Kelvin Davidson: Property Economist says we could reach a point where up to 25% of houses are sold at a loss

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Up to a quarter of homes could soon be selling for a loss, if mortgages rates keep on rising. New figures from Core Logic show almost three-percent of...

Simon Beale: Cargo Owners Council say supply chain issues should start to ease as we head into 2023

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Supply chain issues should start to ease as we head into 2023. Freedom Furniture and Farmers have told customers they may have to wait up to five mont...

Michael Gordon: Westpac acting chief economist says monetary policy takes time to have a full effect on the economy

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's no easy way down for New Zealand's economy, as high inflation poses a persistent problem. Westpac's latest economic overview predicts the Offi...

Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO says cost reductions expected from RMA reforms don't go far enough

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The resource management and consenting system is in for a shake-up. The Government will today unveil what it says will be simplified, modernised legis...

Vincent Arbuckle: New Zealand Food Safety on changes to Health Star system

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Health Star system is being changed to better reflect added sugar and salt in nutritional ratings. Nutritionists are welcoming changes to the prog...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Jacinda Ardern's meeting at East Asia Summit

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just wrapped up meetings at the East Asia Summit. The East Asia Summit consisted of 10 South East Asian countries wh...

The Sunday Panel: Does the Black Ferns' win signal a turning point for women's rugby?

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Sunday Panel: commentator and editor, Jo Mccarroll and host of The Front Page podcast Damien Venuto joined us to talk about the following...

Richard Quest: CNN correspondent says US midterms have thrown markets into uncertainty

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The US midterms have thrown the market into some uncertainty. The Republicans appear to be heading towards taking control of the House of Representati...

Melissa Lee: National MP on her bill to extend minimum expiry dates to three years for gift cards

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Retailers are less than keen on the idea of extending gift card expiry dates. The minimum expiry date could be extended to three years under Melissa L...

Kathrine Fraser: The Celebrant School Director on the rise of couples opting to have friends officiate their wedding

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A rise in the number of couples opting for friends to officiate their wedding, is leaving professional independent celebrants out in the cold. Numbers...

Stephen England-Hall: CEO of Real NZ on Govt's tourism innovation fund

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's tourism innovation fund is now open for bids. There's $54 million up for grabs, but a few hoops to jump through. CEO of Real New Zeal...

Mark Goldsmith: MSD Regional Commissioner on job fair at Mt Smart stadium

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Job fairs are popping up all over the place these days, with some suggesting this is a sign of how desperate things are for some employers. There's on...

Brad Olsen: Economist says RBNZ review is closest to an admission that it should have changed tack

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank's self-review pokes a few holes in its response to Covid-19. But it also says the Covid response was consistent with data available a...

Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister is confident an innovation programme will go a long way towards helping the tourism industry

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is confident an innovation programme will go a long way towards helping the tourism industry. People can now apply for the $54 million ...

Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Fonterra's warning to farmers about meeting sustainability targets

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra has issued a warning to farmers that they may have to meet sustainability expectations unless they want to face trade barriers and potentiall...

Matthew Horncastle: Williams Corporation Co-founder on the decision to lay off 30 percent of their staff

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of New Zealand’s busiest townhouse developers says some of their staff have nothing to do. Williams Corporation is offering redundancy for up to...

Selina Deadman: DHL export predictions raise concern about the number of barriers in the sector

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are concerns exporters could be run out of business in this country. The 2022 Export NZ DHL Barometer shows exporters are worried about a number...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Pushpay potentially missing long term targets

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tech company Pushpay is currently under offer, and new data from today suggests that the company will miss some long term targets. As such, people hav...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the uptick in consumer retail spending

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to new data, retail cart spending on non-essential items has gone up again this year. Stats NZ says that electronic card spending climbed an...

Claire Matthews: Business professor on Govt investigating 'open banking' in NZ

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is taking aim at bank's massive profits by allegedly looking into open banking, with an announcement potentially coming this week. Open...

Nicola Willis: National Finance spokesperson outlines how Nats would work with Adrian Orr, if elected

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

National's outlining how it will approach working with a Reserve Bank Governor it's criticised if elected next year. Adrian Orr will spend another fiv...

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist lays into Adrian Orr's reappointment as Reserve Bank Governor

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A former Reserve Bank economist has laid into Adrian Orr's reappointment as Reserve Bank Governor. He'll spend another five years in the role, after t...

Ant Boyles: Council of Cargo Owners chair on report into NZ's susceptibility to supply chain issues

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a desire to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to supply chain disruptions. The Productivity Commission will look into our econo...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the backlash to Adrian Orr getting reappointed

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The reappointment of Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has not gone down well with National and ACT. National say the party is appalled, and ACT says i...

Chris Wilkinson: Retail expert on whether Kiwis will spend large this silly season

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the beginning of the silly month when it comes to retail special days - but will we get out there and spend this time around? Today marks the beg...

Ana Maria Rivera: NZ School of Tourism CEO on figures showing enrolments are up 25% for 2023

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a post-pandemic boom of people studying to work in the tourism industry. Exclusive data revealed to Newstalk ZB shows enrolments at the New Ze...

Kimberly Crewther: Dairy Companies' Association says Canada dispute is a clear cut issue from their perspective

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dairy companies want market access Canada committed to, upheld. Trade Minister Damien O'Connor has asked for an international panel to hear a dispute ...

Tony Alexander: Economist on survey showing 28% of Kiwis are expecting to decrease their spending

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders are preparing to tighten their purse strings. Economist Tony Alexander has surveyed more than 1000 people on their spending expectation...

Sirma Karapeeva: Meat Industry Assn CEO says NZ is in a sweet spot, due to strong demand and limited supply

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's red meat industry is booming, yet there are fears export growth may slow following a busy month. Export values have risen, with beef up ...

Andrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers President says Canada is extremely protectionist in its dairy system

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers says Canada is extremely protectionist in its dairy system. Trade Minister Damien O'Connor has asked for an international panel to h...

Greg Harford: Retail NZ CEO says cost of living may be good news for end-of-year sales

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Retailers will be having a busy rest of their November. Click Frenzy, Singles Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales will all happen before December...

Catherine McGrath: Westpac New Zealand CEO on their recent 12 percent profit increase and community outreach

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac has recently announced that their profits are up by 12 percent, putting their earnings at $1 billion dollars before the years' end. The timing...

Mike's Minute: The wage gravy train can't last forever

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of life's lessons is that the more things swing one way, the greater the eventual correction. McLeod Transport in the Bay of Plenty are looking at...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the NZ Herald's upcoming 'Rebuilding Better' series and the post-Covid economy

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A 'Rebuilding Better' series will be out in the Herald tomorrow about how New Zealand can rebuild - economically and socially - post Covid-19. The pro...

Adrian Allbon: Jarden's director of equity research on A2 Milk getting approval to sell infant formula in the US

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A2 Milk has finally got the all clear to sell its infant formula in the U.S. It applied for the approval back in May when America announced a nationwi...

Nick Hogendijk: Grocery market specialist on Foodstuffs' adjustment to price changes from suppliers

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has put a moratorium on its suppliers, stopping them from changing prices for a minimum of 12 weeks over the Christmas pe...

Nick Hogendijk: Australian retail consultant on woman finding shipping groceries from Australia cheaper than buying in NZ

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Kiwi woman has discovered it's cheaper to do her food shop via an Australian supermarket online and get it shipped over, rather than doing the food ...

Mike's Minute: Govt's anti-immigration stance will cost us dearly

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part two of Laurel and Hardy of the New Zealand economy. This time it's Grant Robertson and the Government's immigration policy. The wage numbers were...

Roger Beaumont: Bankers' Association CEO calls on customers to reach out if they're feeling financial stress

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Banks are calling on their customers to reach out if they're feeling financial stress. The Reserve Bank has predicted lending rates and household debt...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends dipping into Covid response fund to financially support Three Waters

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's defending dipping into the Covid response fund to financially support Three Waters reforms. It diverted more than $70 million from th...

Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO says just because border is open again doesn't mean businesses are out of the woods

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for urgent financial support for the struggling tourism sector. The Government has drawn criticism for their lack of action towards a $54 millio...

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO says the housing market has been through a radical shift

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tough times ahead for mortgage holders but they won't have to go it alone. The Reserve Bank has issued a warning about negative equity where people ow...

Gary Rohloff: LayBuy managing director welcomes regulation of the buy now, pay later sector

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A warm welcome for regulation of the buy now, pay later sector. The Government has announced compulsory affordability checks for loans more than $600,...

Nicola Willis: National Finance spokesperson on $70 million diverted from Covid fund to Three Waters

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's being slammed as dishonest after redirecting $70 million of the pandemic response fund, to Three Waters reforms. Official documents s...

Eve Lawrence: Haka Tourism GM on lack of clarity and action from Govt in the sector

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anger from the tourism industry over the lack of action and clarity from the Government. Back in May, the Government announced a $54 million recovery ...

Mark Gorrie: Norton Managing Director warns Kiwis to be vigilant with online scams

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Christmas right around the corner, we're being warned to be vigilant with online scams. A worldwide study by cyber security brand Norton shows al...

Gavin Downie: Production and Stage Manager says the music industry has never been more stressful

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The music industry is crying out for gig crew as concerts and festivals are set to be bigger than ever this summer. Industry experts say they're facin...

Cameron Heath: Unilever NZ director on four-day working week trial

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence that the four-day working week is just as beneficial for businesses as it is for their workers. Unilever New Zealand has run a voluntary tr...

Craig Renney: CTU economist says National's proposed tax plan would give peanuts to the working and middle classes

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Council of Trade Unions says National's proposed tax plan would give peanuts to the working and middle classes. It's crunched the numbers based on...

Tony Alexander: Economist says inflation will take some time to come down

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A stark warning that inflation will continue to spark unemployment and wage growth problems for a long time to come. Economists are predicting our une...

Mark Chittick: Horse breeder on Starship rejecting $570,000 donation

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shock from a horse breeder after Starship Children's Hospital's rejected a donation of more than half a million dollars. After a high-profile race win...

Guy Pope-Mayell: Cookie Time Managing Director thanks the 'Costco effect' for a massive jump in sales

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cookie Time is thanking the 'Costco effect' for a massive jump in sales. The Christchurch-based company is praising the works of the Auckland supersto...

Mike's Minute: If you want to travel, be prepared to pay for it

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which bit are we surprised about? Air New Zealand tells people to book early because fares are going up. Headlines scream how unhappy we are because f...

Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO says high air fares are not unique to New Zealand, all airlines are battling increased demand

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Air fares are expected to remain high for a number of months, as Air New Zealand says there aren't enough seats to meet demand. Consumers are complain...

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on the rise of borrowing and consumer credit with cost of living

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More signs of the cost of living crisis are beginning to show. People are taking out more personal loans to maintain their household budgets rather th...

Aaron Martin: immigration lawyer on Government's new investor visa

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If it's not broken, don't fix it: that's the message an immigration lawyer has for the Government after only one person's applied for the Government's...

Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency Founder says 15-hundred businesses are going under per year

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The number of businesses going under is still below pre-pandemic figures, but the rate is increasing. A BWA Insolvency report has found there's been a...

Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO says driving wage rates up to boost productivity up won't work

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business New Zealand is poking holes in the proposed Fair Pay Agreements legalisation. The rules mean if a thousand employees, or 10 percent of a work...

Max Whitehead: Employment relations expert on Uber workplace protection decision

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The decision yesterday to grant four Uber drivers workplace protection as employees may have been greeted with celebrations by some, but it was short ...

Simeon Brown: National Transport spokesperson on $35 million paid to buyers of Teslas since start of clean car rebate

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since the clean car rebate came into effect of April this year, $35 million has been paid out to buyers of Teslas - which have a starting price of abo...

Hannah McQueen: What do you need to think about with your mortgage in conditions like these?

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgages are the story of the week – that inflation reading has pushed up fixed term interest rates for the first time in a while, when most though...

Don Braid: Mainfreight managing director on company heading for strong half year result

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mainfreight says its estimated profit before tax has improved nearly 66 per cent to $301.7 million after 26 weeks of trading. Estimated revenue after ...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on the economic effects of Liz Truss' resignation

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The markets are breathing a sigh of relief as British Prime Minister Liz Truss calls it quits. Truss was in the job for only 44 days, making her the t...

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief economist on prediction floating mortgage rates could reach nine percent

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine your fixed term mortgage rate being upwards of seven percent over the next few years. Well according to ASB we don't have to imagine - it will...

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on revised earnings increase

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The aviation sector is rebounding a lot better than expected. Auckland Airport has revised its 2023 financial year profit to between $100-130 million,...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the 35th anniversary of the 1987 sharemarket crash

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's the 35th anniversary of Black Monday, the day in 1987 where the world experienced a brief, but violent stock market crash. The odds of a crash...

Emily Rutherford: Kiwi Water Park co-owner on being able to stay open after 'red tape' threatened to close it

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest water parks in the country will be able to stay open after "bureaucratic red tape" threatened to close it. Kiwi Water Park in Cromw...

Rebecca Sowden: Former Football Fern and sponsorship consultant on the growth of sponsorship in women's sport

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a big uptick in sponsorship deals across women's sports. A major international report has revealed a 20 percent increase year-on-year in ...

Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ report suggests it takes 15 years to deliver major transport links across the country

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new report suggests New Zealand is missing out on billions of dollars as a result of delayed decision-making over infrastructure. The report commiss...

Chris Meehan: Winton Land CEO on taking Kāinga Ora to court over $4 billion Papakura development

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A property development company is taking Kāinga Ora to court, over its refusal to fast track a $4 billion housing development in Papakura. Winton Lan...

Grant Webster: Tourism boss says dropping travel declaration is healthy momentum for the travel industry

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reassurance for the travel industry as the final pandemic travel requirement will be scrapped. The New Zealand Traveller Declaration will no longer be...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says the Government has made the right decision at the right times

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Robertson has no regrets about his economic decisions during the Covid pandemic. The inflation rate has dropped only slightly in the September q...