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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...

Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says it's a tight labour market compared to pre-Covid

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Job ads have seen a slight fall from record highs in the first half of the year. But SEEK's annual job market report shows demand is still strong acro...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says he's tried to create an environment where businesses can flourish

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister says he's tried to create an environment where businesses can flourish. The quarter three GDP figure exceeded many economists' pr...

Nicola Willis: National's Finance spokesperson says wages aren't keeping up with inflation for many

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The National Party says there are big challenges in our economy despite a quarter three GDP boom. New Zealand's GDP increased two percent in the three...

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...