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Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist says GDP figure could be revised
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fears a positive economic result could yield a negative one down the track. Our GDP grew two percent in the three months to September, blowing most ec...
Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor on Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's comment causing a halt in airport trading
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland councillors have voted to send mayor budget proposals out to public consultation. But not without a flurry, after Wayne Brown said Auckland A...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on latest GFP figure showing solid economic growth
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh GDP data shows solid economic growth. The New Zealand economy grew 2.0 per cent in the September quarter, greatly surpassing expectations. Econo...
Nick Leggett: Transporting NZ Chief Executive on Govt's cancellation of fuel and transport subsidies
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As has been much discussed over the last 24 hours, the days of cheaper fuel and transport are coming to an end. Transporting New Zealand says the Gove...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO says 50,000 expected to fly in and out of the country during Xmas period
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big numbers are expected at Auckland Airport this Christmas season. 50,000 people will be flying in and out of the country across December 23 and Chri...
Dave Bodger: Gull NZ General Manager on fuel tax cut being phased out
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis are set for more pain at the pump next year. The Government is extending its 25 cent a litre petrol tax cuts to February 28, before then phasing...
Miles Workman: Economist predicts 1.1% growth in GDP figure
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's GDP figure is expected to show small growth, but some economists are more optimistic than the Reserve Bank. It predicted 0.8 percent growth, b...
Nick Tuffley: Economist expects GDP numbers will show the economy is still going through a recovery
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A glimpse into how our economy is continuing to fare post-pandemic... Stats NZ is set to release our GDP figures for the third quarter later this morn...
Nick Tuffley: ASB economist predicts house prices will be lower than 40% when adjusted for inflation
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
House prices are down sharply and questions remain as to whether they will stay down. ASB Bank predicts prices will eventually be lower by 40 percent ...
Michael Gordon: Economist says Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update likely to be grim reading for the Govt
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Treasury will be opening its book for the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update today. Westpac Acting Chief Economist Michael Gordon says it will s...
John Edminstin: Bluff Oyster and Food Festival chair as event is cancelled for a second year running
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival has been canned once again. The festival was to be held in May, but has been postponed due to a former hotel adja...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Rio Tinto Chief Executive of Aluminium visiting New Zealand
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Vella, the Chief Executive of Aluminium at Rio Tinto is on a visit to New Zealand. He did an interview with BusinessDesk and said that Rio Tinto'...
Chris Gallavin: Law professor says Government should be doing what it can to avoid litigation over vaping review
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A tobacco giant is threatening the Government with legal action over its vaping review. Newstalk ZB has seen documents that reveal British American To...
Matt Connell: McArthur Ridge's Winemaker of the Year on a fantastic year for the vineyard
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 was a fantastic year for McArthur Ridge wine; its Southern Tor Pinot Noir 2020 has been awarded trophy after trophy, including gold at the New Ze...
Lucy Elwood: Cancer Society CEO says New Zealand is creating addicts by selling vapes with high levels of nicotine
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Cancer Society says New Zealand is taking a step towards a Smokefree 2025. Newstalk ZB understands questions still remain over the compliance of a...
Hannah McQueen: The risks of fixing your mortgage long
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With how high interest rates could now go scaring some people a little, and with terms of four and five years only fractionally higher than terms for ...
Kerre Woodham: I was surprised to hear NZ's small businesses are feeling positive heading into Xmas
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I thought, given that it's FriYay, we could start today's show with a bit of good news, a bit of positivity. Incredibly to me, a survey commissioned b...
Nick Pierce: Bachcare Head of Revenue on data showing regional accommodation already at full capacity for New Year’s
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows that regional accommodation is already at full capacity for New Year’s. Baches filling up fast may not be new for this time of year, ...
Gemma Gloyne: Head of Retirement Vivid Living on giving 50 percent of capital gains made on new development to residents
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Living are looking at a new retirement village model. Retirees who buy into Fletcher Building’s new Vivid Living on Auckland’s North Shor...
Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister has hopes of a long-term future for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tourism Minister has hopes of a long-term future for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts. The Government has expanded its loan to the company by another $6 milli...
Cath O'Brien: Board of Air Line Representatives Director says overseas airlines are raising questions about NZ's fuel resilience
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
International airlines are now in doubt about their ability to fill up their planes with fuel in New Zealand. Airlines are having to limit fuel consum...
Max Olson: SeaChange CEO on partnership with Fullers to bring zero-emission hydrofoil ferries to Auckland
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new and efficient way of getting across the Hauraki Gulf. Fullers has teamed up with sustainable boat company SeaChange, to bring a zero-emission hy...
Jenee Tibshreany: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Sharesies expanding into Kiwisaver
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Online investment company Sharesies is expanding into Kiwisaver next year, by launching its own scheme. Sharesies has already set up a waiting list ...
Grant Leach: 26 Seasons CEO on govt partnership aimed at producing strawberries all year-round
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Strawberries could be available all year-round. Backed through a government pilot project based in Foxton, strawberries will be grown using a controll...
Kenneth Johnson: AUT computer expert on ransomware attack on information technology company Mercury IT
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is investigating the ransomware attack on information technology company Mercury IT. It's potentially compromis...
Jen Baird: REINZ CEO on survey showing first home buyers remain more interested in making a purchase than investors
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First home buyers aren't taking their eyes off the housing market. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand's latest survey shows first home buyers re...
Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister on overseas visitors spending more than $1 billion in three months to the end of September
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
International visitors have been spending up large in New Zealand. The latest International Visitor Survey shows in the three months to the end of Sep...
Steve Jurkovick: KiwiBank CEO says the Reserve Bank is at risk of going to far with interest rates
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no prizes for going harder than we need to on interest rates. KiwiBank says the Reserve Bank is at risk of going too far. The central bank lif...
Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association Chief Executive on hospitality industry returning to growth after two years
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hospitality industry is reporting growth figures again, after two years of restricted trading. According to a new report from the Restaurant Assoc...
Jaimee Lupton: Monday Hair Care co-founder on renewed contract with Costco USA
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Making it big in the US market is what every Kiwi company dreams of — but for Monday Hair Care it has become their reality. The Kiwi company has jus...
Weston Kirton: Ruapehu district mayor says Govt doesn't appear to realise costly implications of ski field closure
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has a challenge in front of it over what to do about the plight of the Ruapehu ski fields. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is in voluntary adminis...
Nick Pickering: Waikato University Lecturer on new e-bin that rolls alongside Kiwifruit workers
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our country's Kiwifruit pickers may soon have a robotic friend to help them out. Waikato University engineers have developed an e-bin which rolls alon...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Westpac building consent figures
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Westpac has just released their building consent numbers, and they've dropped down lower than predicted. Dwelling consent numbers are down by 11 per...
Jithin Chittibomma: Sandringham Business Association chair on the new emergency watches that alert police
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sandringham Business Association chair Jithin Chttibomma has enlisted the help of Sir Ray Avery to give trial emergency watches to Sandringham busines...
Kevin McHugh: Banked Head of Publishing on data showing Kiwis will spend an average of $623 on Xmas gifts this year
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Men are bigger Christmas spenders than women. New data by Banked shows people will spend an average $623 on gifts this year, with two thirds happy to ...
Simeon Brown: National's transport spokesperson on Light Rail company having zero employees a month after founding
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The company started by the Government to build Auckland's Light Rail had zero employees a month after it was founded. Written parliamentary questions ...
Alan McDonald: Employers' advocate says the way the FPA legislation is written, things are very imprecise
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fair pay negotiations could end up being a long, drawn out process. Unions say they already have enough signatures to demand a Fair Pay Agreement for ...
Leeann Watson: Canterbury business advocate on letter asking govt to hold offenders to account
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury businesses are making sure they're not forgotten as retailers grapple with crime across the country. 80 of the city's business owners have ...
Margaret Stuart: Sustainability director for Nestle Oceania on NZ's first zero carbon emission dairy farm
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra and Swiss food giant Nestle have formed a partnership to develop New Zealand’s first zero carbon emissions dairy farm. In what the parties ...
Damien O'Connor: Agriculture Minister says Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report a brilliant outcome
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's primary producers could be our saving grace as an economic storm brews. Our food and fibre export revenue is on track to reach record he...
Mike Egan: Restuarant Association President says FPA for hospo workers has been a long time coming
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurant workers are ready to lodge a claim for better wages. The Fair Pay Agreement bill comes into effect today, and unions are saying they alread...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on data showing number of people behind on debt repayments has increased by 5%
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The number of people behind on debt repayments has increased by five percent in the year to October. Data by credit bureau Centrix shows the number of...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manger on the ANZ business survey results
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ released their latest business survey and it's showcasing a bleaker look at the economy than in previous years. The survey states that the expec...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on banks not doing more to cover the cost of money printing
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should our banks be doing more to help cover the cost of money printing? The RBNZ is holding $49 billion dollars of banks' reserves, thanks to all the...
Hannah McQueen: Should we be tightening our spending?
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah McQueen joins the boys to discuss the fact that New Zealand's official cash rate was lifted to 4.25% & whether we should be tightening ou...
Jo Castasus: Entrepreneur taking the hassle out of supermarket shopping with 'Aunty Jo' service
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the thought of supermarket queues are draining. But for others, they are seen as an entrepreneurial opportunity. Entrepreneur Jo Casta...
Christina Leung: Economist says as people face higher mortgage repayments, they'll start to rein in spending
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scary times for some home-owners, with ANZ the first to react following last week's record OCR rise. It's increasing its home loan and deposit rates, ...
Paul Spoonley: Sociology professor puzzled as to why Govt would put up a barrier to migrants
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration experts are concerned a change to work rights for migrants' partners could put people off coming here. Until now, a partner could get an o...
Kathy Armstrong: Immigration consultant says changes to partners of migrants' right to work are confusing from Govt
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An immigration consultant says changes to the partners of migrants' right to work, will make it harder to attract migrants. A change going ahead next ...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster expects other banks to follow ANZ in lifting mortgage rates
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A major New Zealand bank is the first to move on the back of last week's historic OCR rise. ANZ has lifted its floating and flexible mortgage rates by...
Peter Nation: Field Days Society CEO says everyone is excited for the event to begin
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The southern hemisphere's largest agricultural event will be a little warmer this year. Thousands are expected to flock to Fieldays at Mystery Creek i...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Meridian choosing Australian firm Woodside Energy for green hydrogen project
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big moves for Meridian's green hydrogen project in Southland, as they have picked a collaborator off a shortlist. Meridian Energy chose the Australian...
Chelsea Rapp: NZ Game Developers Association on industry tipped to become worth $1 billion by 2026
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's video game industry is booming. Revenue has almost doubled from last year’s $267 million to $407 million in the past year - heading to...
Liz Wheadon: Glengarry Wines GM says crime prevention announcement is not much different to what's already in place
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Retailers are struggling to see how yesterday's crime announcement will change anything. $4 million will be made available to local councils to assist...
Ash Parmar: Waikato retailer is concerned Govt hasn't addressed the real issue around ram raids
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns the Government hasn't addressed the real issue around ram raids. It's announced a $4 million fund to support local councils in Auckland, Hami...
Karen Murrell: Lipstick brand and Wool Source join forces to create wool keratin-based pigment
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Opposites have attracted in an unexpected collaboration of lipstick and New Zealand strong wool. In what is thought to be a world-first, Wool Source a...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the Three Waters entrenchment discussion
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has recently stated that they will take the Three Waters legislation to parliament's Business Committee to discuss entrenchment. This e...
Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says young people will come out worse off from any upcoming recession
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are fears young people will come out worse off from any upcoming recession. Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has confirmed the bank is deliberat...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says markets haven't been caught by surprise by OCR hike
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investors are keeping calm, after this week's stark warnings from the Reserve Bank. Governor Adrian Orr has left many mortgage holders reassessing the...
Andrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers president on claims they are responsible for 'Five Waters' discourse
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government are determined to pin Three, or Five, Waters confusion on the farmers. Megan Woods on the Mike Hosking Breakfast on Wednesday said the ...
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...