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Nicola Willis: National says Govt fixing own mistake by increasing superannuation, main benefits in line with inflation

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National says the Government is fixing its own mistake by increasing superannuation and main benefits in line with inflation. The change kicks in from...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the speed limit reduction and clean car upgrade being scrapped

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has scrapped the nationwide speed limit reduction and clean car upgrade to support Kiwis. When paired with the scrapped T...

Glenn Milnes: ikeGPS CEO relived US Treasury stepping in after Silicon Valley Bank collapses

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today has been a roller-coaster for Kiwi businesses tied to Silicon Valley Bank. RocketLab, Comvita, Xero, and ikeGPS were among the businesses who we...

Elise Kennedy: Jarden Director of Equity Research on Xero planning to cut up to 800 jobs

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi software accounting firm Xero has announced plans to cut up to 800 jobs to improve profits. Xero stated that these mass layoffs were needed to en...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on retail spending remaining steady throughout February

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Higher interest rates haven't stopped Kiwi shoppers from spending up a storm. Retail spending has remained steady at $6.6 billion in February 2023, wh...

Kerre Woodham: What do you define as a fair tax system?

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk tax. It is an election year, which means a number of key policies are coming under the spotlight. All the usual suspects - health, law an...

Louise Delaney: University lecturer says our tax polices need to change to fix intergenerational inequalities

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The author of the Newsroom piece, 'How to make New Zealand's Tax System Fairer?' says our tax policies need to change. This is especially if we want t...

Shelley Winkel: TEQ leader on Queensland trade roadshow coming to New Zealand

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are people about to jump across the ditch? Dozens of Queensland Tourism representatives are taking a trade roadshow to New Zealand. The aim of the tri...

Charles Finny: Former trade negotiator says companies shouldn't rely completely on China

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A former trade negotiator says companies shouldn't rely completely on China. New briefings seen by our newsroom reveal the government is worried forei...

Simon Petersen: QV communications manager on report finding house prices are down, but not to pre-pandemic levels

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

House prices are down, but still not to pre-pandemic levels, according to QV's latest report. It shows prices have fallen 12.6 percent in the last yea...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the number of jobs advertised on Seek increasing for second month in a row

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The number of jobs being advertised online continues to grow for another month. New Seek data shows the amount of jobs being advertised nationwide is ...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager predicts when the recession can be expected

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The predicted recession may be biting consumers in a matter of months.  Economists have been forecasting a recession to strike the New Zealand econom...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on National requesting an inquiry into banking profits

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

National's Nicola Willis is weighing in on the ongoing banking profit saga. The opposition's finance spokesperson is suggesting a select committee run...

Mike's Minute: We are shooting ourselves in the foot over the economy and inflation

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a key line in the latest ANZ Business Outlook survey that may well mean some of our predictions around inflation sadly come true. The line is...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says a large number of countries are expected to end up in recession

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is confident it's on the right track to deliver, despite tough economic times ahead. Net debt is $3.5 billion less than expected, at $7...

Terry Williams-Willcock: Tech expert says community hubs could be the answer to black-outs during emergencies

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More technology hubs could help pave a way forward in addressing communication black-outs during large storms. Some New Zealanders were left in the lu...

Brad Olsen: Economist says Govt has to make a clear list of financial priorities and potentially scale back spending

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Government debt is lower than forecast, but financial pressures loom on the horizon. The Government's interim financial statement shows net debt is at...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia hiking their OCR up by a further 25 basis points

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Reserve Bank has increased the OCR by a further 25 basis points to 3.6 percent. This has been the 10th rate rise in a row, putting the ...

Paul Watson: Parrotdog Brewery managing director on potentially expanding into Auckland

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington brewery Parrotdog is looking to expand into Auckland. The brewery is seeking up $4 million in capital raise to fund this brand expansion, a...

Jamie Farmer: Buy Kiwi director says they are New Zealand's answer to Amazon

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new online company is calling itself New Zealand's answer to Amazon Launching today, Buy Kiwi will allow New Zealanders to buy from businesses betwe...

Sharon Cullwick: Property expert on survey finding 26% of landlords upped rent in the past six months

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A survey commissioned by the Government reveals that 26 percent of landlords upped the rent in the past six months. But it wasn't because they're gree...

Anne Casey: Marketing expert says tourists are now reprioritising after Covid

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first Chinese tour group in three years, is about to touch down in Auckland. It will be the first to arrive since New Zealand was added to China's...

Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson says they will reverse proposed 'app tax'

02 Mar 2023

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National is pledging to reverse the Government's proposed "app tax", saying it's a major deviation from current tax rules. The Government says the rul...

Claire Matthews: Banking professor says inquiry into bank profits may not be a job for the Commerce Commission

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calls for a banking sector market study are ramping up, after the Reserve Bank asked for one earlier this week. Bank profits have never been higher th...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the state of the US housing market

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the US, the housing market looks like it's back on the rise. There's been a slight market slump, but new home sales have risen to a one year h...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the return of Chinese consumers to New Zealand

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

China is set to return to its economic powerhouse state after years of restrictions. Chinese consumers are out of lockdown and ready to spend, and thi...

Anthony Walker: S&P Global Ratings director on the economic costs of repairing Three Waters

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

S&P Global Ratings warns that Kiwis are blind to the 'astronomical' costs of fixing Three Waters. A new report from the credit agency suggests tha...

Graeme Wright: Bluff oyster operator as 2023 season opens after a poor harvest last year

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2023 oyster season is upon us and boaties in Bluff couldn't be more excited. Last year the harvest levels weren't up to expectations, but this yea...

Genevieve Stevens: Agricultural analyst says there are big opportunities for the beef sector as China reopens

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big opportunities for the beef sector as the reopening of China allows for more beef exports. Beef intake in China is expected to make a strong reboun...

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on Better Work Action Plan aimed to boost tourism sector

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are hopes the Government's new tourism action plan will help attract and retain a stable workforce. About 60 percent of tourism workers want to ...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on bank profitability reaching eight year high

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bank profitability hit an eight-year high in the December quarter when measured by net interest margin. According to Reserve Bank data, banks’ net i...

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic economist on largest monthly decline in house prices since October 2022

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Few are surprised to learn that house values have fallen again. This time, it's by one percent for February, the largest monthly decline since October...

Owen Vaughan: OneRoof editor on house prices dropping 11.5% since February last year

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand house prices have taken another heavy hit, down 11.5 per cent since February last year. The average property price is down $120,000 in the...

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk editor on former MediaWorks CEO Cam Wallace joining Qantas

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former MediaWorks CEO Cam Wallace will join Qantas as group chief executive of Qantas international and freight. His new job will pit him against form...

Michael Gordon: Westpac economist on borrowing costs being highest in a decade while sales now lowest since GFC

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac's economic overview shows we are still weathering the storm. With high levels of inflation and consumer prices rising by 7.2 percent, househol...

Stuart Crosby: LGNZ President wants less centralisation in allocation of public spending

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A call for the local to be put back into local government. Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby wants less centralisation in the alloc...

Chris Wilkinson: Retail director on sales down 4% in December of 2022 compared to previous years

27 Feb 2023

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Retail sales were down 4 percent in the December quarter of 2022 compared to the previous year. Hardware, building and garden supplies were hit the ha...

Jon Ives: OneStaff Chief Executive on median wages for migrant workers increasing

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The median wage for migrant workers has increased further, sparking concerns. The Accredited Employer Work Visa kicked in today and sees workers paid ...

Naomi James: Channel Infrastructure CEO on New Zealand reaching peak petrol within the next two years

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand is likely to reach 'peak petrol' within the next two years, according to data from Channel Infrastructure. Diesel use is also set to remai...

Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO admits the airline isn't popular with all of its customers

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran admits the airline isn't popular with all of its customers. The national carrier has been under fire in recent months,...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Kiwibank's strong half year profits and predicted second half

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwibank's half-year profits rose by 53 percent to $98 million dollars with the help of strong lending growth. Kiwibank's CEO says these results will ...

Sophie Maloney: Sky chief executive on half year profits offsetting gains from more subscribers

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Television operator Sky is reporting decreasing half-year profits, as extra costs offset the gains from increased subscribers. The delayed releases of...

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the company making $299m in half year profits

23 Feb 2023

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Air New Zealand is recovering with a strong half-year profit of $299 million. The airline confirms that this growth was boosted by sustained demand an...

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We should be pleased Air NZ is profitable

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm gonna come to Air NZ’s defence. As expected, the airline just reported a decent profit of $213 million dollars, which is a whopper when...

Sue Tierney: Financial advisor explains how Official Cash Rate hike is going to impact your mortgage

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Questions have been asked as to what the impact of the Official Cash Rate hike is going to be on mortgages. The Reserve Bank lifted it by 50 basis poi...

Sally Feinson: TradeMe's marketing director on report showing $300 million in unused clothes nationwide

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders could be hiding hundreds of dollars in their wardrobes. That's according to TradeMe's annual Circular Economy report, which shows Kiwis...

Adrian Orr: RBNZ Governor says there's no reason Cyclone Gabrielle should cause widespread national inflation

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Signs inflation is starting to ease, despite the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. The Reserve Bank has opted to raise the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis p...

Tony Alexander: Economist says short-term interest rates should be able to ease next year

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There could be light at the end of the tunnel for those hoping for a reduction in interest rates. The Reserve Bank has raised the Official Cash Rate b...

Bridget Snelling: Xero country manager on figures showing small business sales flat compared to last Jan, agriculture worst hit

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing economic pressure Kiwis are facing is reflected in Xero's latest Small Business Index. Sales were flat last month compared to January 2022...

Toby Williams: Federated Farmers spokesperson says we've needed solutions for forestry slash for a long time

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pressure on the Government to get an upcoming probe into forestry slash wrapped up as early as possible. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is expected to a...

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic chief economist on report finding properties are now valued 7.8 times average household income

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington City has overtaken Christchurch, as the country’s most affordable main centre to buy a house. But home ownership is still out of reach fo...

Gary Diack: Ravensdown CEO on committing to a Hawke's Bay rebuild despite flood damage to their plant

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ravensdown is staying committed to Hawke's Bay and remaining a major employer in the region, despite flood damage to its plant. It's joining forestry ...

Sharon Zollner: ANZ economist says the market is pricing a 50-basis point rise to OCR

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Opinion is divided over whether the Reserve Bank is likely to hike the Official Cash Rate this afternoon. ANZ's Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking the m...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist ahead of 50 point increase to OCR, up to 4.75 percent

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Official Cash Rate announcement is coming later today and it's expected to lift 50 basis points to 4.75 per cent. That's much lower than th...

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the sale price for an SME going up by 30 percent

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Small to medium business owners thinking of selling may be in luck. The average sale price for an SME business has increased by 30 percent over the la...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the $300 million emergency package

20 Feb 2023

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The Government has announced a $300 million emergency package to help the nation recover after Cyclone Gabrielle. $250 million will be spent on roads ...

Hannah McQueen: Settling on property in the current economic enviornment

17 Feb 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...