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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on increasing variable home lending rate in wake of OCR hike
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here come the banks on the back of the OCR hike.Both ASB and Kiwibank have raised their variable home lending rate - 5.85% to 6.35% for ASB and 5.5 to...
Andrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers President as survey reveals farmer confidence lowest since beginning of pandemic
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Farmer confidence is at its lowest level since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey.Possib...
Chand Sahrawat: Auckland restaurant Cassia opening seven days a week to meet customer demand
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed Auckland restaurant Cassia is shaking up its operations and opening seven days a week in order to meet customer demand.They also want to pro...
Jason Smith: Kaipara Mayor calls for proximity limits on vape stores
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Move over kumara, it's vape outlets that Dargaville is becoming known for.There are 13 within a one kilometre radius in the Northland town.Kaipara Dis...
Irene King: Aviation commentator calls for changes to Air NZ's customer service
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An aviation expert says changes are needed to Air New Zealand's customer service.The airline is facing significant challenges as it gears up for its b...
Brad Olsen: Economist says we should expect to see another rise in interest rates
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Expect another rise in interest rates.The Reserve Bank is expected to increase the OCR by 50 basis points this afternoon, to 2.5 percent.Infometrics P...
John Kensington: Banking and Finance at KPMG on predicted 50 point OCR rise to 2.5pc
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank's move today regarding the OCR seems to be a foregone conclusion.Anyone who's anyone in the finance world is predicting another 50 po...
Colin Mansbridge: Crusaders CEO hopes Te Kaha is a done deal and the council will get on with it
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's just one day left until Christchurch finds out if it will push ahead with its controversial stadium.The city council's confirmed it took some ...
Pattrick Smellie: Business Desk editor on the polytech merger mess
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A damning report has come out this week, revealing what can only be described as financial meltdown at the new polytech mega-merger.Pattrick Smellie f...
Kirsten Killian-Taylor: Perpetual Guardian Philanthropy says they want to help fund scholarships for nurses
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A different approach to filling nursing shortages.Health New Zealand is going to meet with nine nursing schools as they call for more funding.Perpetua...
Chris Melcher: Legal analyst as looming Musk-Twitter legal battle hammers company shares
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shares of Twitter slid more than 11% in the first day of trading after billionaire Elon Musk said that he was abandoning his $44 billion bid for the c...
Terry Shubkin: Young enterprise scheme chief on amount of young people owning businesses growing
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are getting more and more young people into business.The amount of young people between 18 and 30 running their own business is growing in what we ...
Carol Ward: Zespri Chief Grower on company wanting to expand SunGold growing area by 10,000 ha in each country
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwifruit growers have a big decision to make soon over the future of the most popular SunGgold fruit.Zespri want to expand their overseas planting ar...
Kerry Archer: Registered Master Builders Assn on concerns Master Builder guarantee is not a guarantee at all
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns have been raised that the Master Builder guarantee is not in fact a guarantee at all.A number of customers have made complaints to the Master...
Karli Thomas: Deep Sea Conservation Coalition spokesperson on concerns surrounding new fisheries bill and MPI
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conservation groups have concerns a new fisheries bill will rule out public consultation when it comes to decisions made about fishing by MPI.The new ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on whether Jacinda Ardern's Australia trip was successful
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The dust has settled on Jacinda Ardern's trip to Australia.The initial signs are that the trip went well for both sides due to the commonality between...
Nick Leggett: Transporting NZ CEO on trucking operators at risk of collapse due to rising fuel costs
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of fuel is hitting the trucking industry.The industry body for trucking says the rise in cost of fuel has put a number of businesses on the v...
Mike's Minute: The fear is still out of control
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A reminder of just how close to the surface the carnage of our Covid response is.I am standing Friday in a retail outlet, when the owner comes to me a...
Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers' Assn Chief says 2022 is the most unpredictable year of the pandemic for businesses
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses are being pushed to the brink as staff sickness upsets workplace rosters.Flu season is in full swing, combining with a spike in Covid-19 ca...
Jennifer Mills: Employment specialist on responsibilities of employers around sick leave
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Covid numbers are going back up and the experts are warning of a second wave.Employers are being told to brace for another round of long periods o...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on banks tracking your carbon footprint based on your spending
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your bank may soon be able track your carbon footprint.The software does this through tracking transactions, which they can then understand what the l...
Jeremy Goldkorn: China visiting expert on concerns over New Zealand's dependency on China after Ardern's Pacific comments
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A visiting expert on China is concerned that we're too dependent on China.These comments come as Jacinda Ardern urges diplomacy with China over Pacifi...
David Downs: NZ Story CEO on Australians perceiving New Zealand as a poor exporting nation
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A survey has found Aussies view Kiwi exporters as "informal", "unsophisticated" and "bad at long-term relationships".The survey is from the government...
Mike's Minute: Low wages won't solve our labour crisis
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beware the wisdom of the academic.AUT's David Williamson is weighing into the labour shortage debate with the insight only an academic can give; if yo...
Sam McIvor: Beef and Lamb NZ chief on joint letter to Ministers asking for more time on environmental policy changes
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns the Government are rolling on through with environmental policy changes without any care that farmers are struggling to keep up.On June 9 we ...
Sandy Gibbs: Recruitment expert says 87 pc of workers expect to discuss money at performance review
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Performance reviews for a lot of businesses this week and 87 percent of workers expect to discuss money.42 percent of companies say salary reviews are...
Kerre Woodham: A Grocery Commissioner isn't going to put cash in your pocket
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another job for an old mate has been announced by the Government.If as a child, you grew up and you were asked what do you want to be when you grow up...
Steve Newall: Flicks editor on whether TV show intros are a thing of the past
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are suggestions it’s time we do away with TV show intros.We have some numbers around the ‘skip intro button’ - ever since Netflix introduc...
Dr Sharad Paul: Kiwi skin cancer expert develops first vegan non-injectable wrinkle reduction serum
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Kiwi skin cancer expert who consults some of Los Angeles' biggest names has created the world's first vegan non-injectable wrinkle reduction serum.D...
Chris Small: ABC Business Sales MD argues young Kiwis should invest in business rather than housing
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some are proposing an argument to be made for young New Zealanders looking to invest to avoid the housing market and get into their first business.Con...
Sarah Balle: Supie founder says supermarket code of conduct won't make a big difference for a while
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consumers shouldn't expect to see savings at the checkout any time soon.Consultation is underway on a draft code between major grocery retailers and t...
John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair says supermarket watchdog could end up having a negative effect on producers
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A supermarket watchdog looks set to stir up competition in the sector.Consultation is underway on a draft code between major grocery retailers and the...
Kate Hawkesby: I'm not sure a Grocery Commissioner is actually going to bring change
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Didn’t you always know that this Government, in clamping down on something, would involve a working group, a watchdog, a commissioner or a report?Tu...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics chief forecaster on what business confidence dive means for OCR
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business confidence has taken a dive this week.But what does mean for the Reserve Bank's decision on the OCR next week?The main issue for the Reserve ...
Jenée Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on Jacinda Ardern's regenerative tourism comments
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern has stressed the need for regenerative tourism in Sydney.She said that we need to promote clean, green tourism and tourism that embeds ...
Rod Carr: Climate Change Commission chair on what critical tweaks need to be made to He Waka Eke Noa
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He Waka Eke Noa needs some critical tweaks to work.This is according to the Climate Change Commission.For now, they recommend cracking on with the exi...
John Bolton: Squirrel Mortgages CEO says the OCR will keep increasing, but longer-term fixed rates are peaking
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates may have already reached their peak.In May 2020, borrowers taking out a standard one-year rate were paying an average of 3.2 percent, b...
Prof. Rod Jackson: Epidemiologist says we need to do orange properly before looking at other restrictions
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Covid-19 cases have been climbing, with experts warning we're in a new wave of the pandemic.Some experts say New Zealand should be considered.Auckland...
Mathew Simister: Holiday Inn Remarkables GM on their 'Very Important Kids' program during the July holidays
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One Queenstown hotel thinks the secret to getting more guests is to treat the kids like VIPs.The Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park are doing a '...
Craig Elliffe: Tax expert on IRD chasing unpaid taxes from construction and property investment firms
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inland Revenue is on the chase for unpaid taxes from construction and property investment firms.Deloitte has seen an increase in action and companies ...
Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa says Tasman tourism meeting about making sure leaders see NZ as place to invest
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The tourism bodies of New Zealand and Australia are collaborating for the first time today, as part of the Prime Minister's trip across the Tasman.The...
Doug Paulin: Sealord Chief as they ask office staff to work on the factory floor
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Covid is exacerbating labour shortages, with Sealord asking office staff to work the factory floor.The company has only recruited 150 of its usual 450...
Neeraj Lala: Toyota NZ chief on announcement Corollas will only be sold in hybrid versions by end of next year
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A shock to an old classic.Toyota's announced the most popular car model in the world - the Corolla will only be sold in hybrid-electric versions by th...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist optimistic that the country can side-step stagflation
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Optimism that the country can side-step stagflation.The latest NZIER survey has business confidence at its weakest since March 2020, with 62 percent o...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says path to avoiding a hard economic landing continues to look tricky
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The path to avoiding a hard economic landing continues to look tricky.Business confidence has plummeted back to March 2020 levels in NZIER's latest su...
Rowena Duncum: The Country executive producer on Global Dairy Trade auction expectations
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A GDT auction is taking place.It's expected to head largely sideways, and even with high dairy prices, the dollar is playing ball.The red meat sector ...
Stewart Germann: Franchising lawyer on why New Zealand has become hot property for franchising
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is being eyed up as a country of choice for overseas businesses looking to expand.A number of franchises from fast food to beauty services...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk Managing Editor on Jacinda Ardern at odds with ANZ CEO Antonia Watson
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern is still in the early days of her trade trip to Australia.But it hasn't been smooth sailing.Ardern has been at odds with ANZ New Zealan...
Matt Tolich: Trade Me Jobs sales director on job listings falling but wages climbing
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trade Me job listings have fallen 5 percent compared to this time last year.However, wages are still climbing as employers are fighting to secure tale...
Christina Leung: NZIER principal economist says worker shortages are troubling businesses with low confidence levels
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The business community is feeling downbeat.Business confidence is back down to March 2020 levels, with 62 percent of businesses expecting economic con...
Ben Kelleher: MD of Personal Banking at ANZ on their new Good Energy home loan scheme
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An interest rate of 1 percent seems impossible right now, but ANZ is banking on it to get you to be more sustainable.The bank has launched their Good ...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix data shows lending demand in June was lower for commercial and business sectors
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lack of consumer confidence is taking a bite out of demand for credit.Centrix data shows lending demand in June was lower for the commercial and bus...
Wendy Hewson: Recruitment expert says return of foreign workers isn't the golden ticket to fix the country's labour woes
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The return of foreign workers isn't the golden ticket to fix the country's labour woes.Work visa applications have officially opened - the final part ...
Dame Kerry Prendergast: Film Commission Chair says Avatar sequels have provided 20,000 jobs in past year
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Film Commission's talking up the benefits of multi-million dollar subsidies for the upcoming Avatar movies.Newstalk ZB has revealed the next four ...
Kate Hawkesby: Who knew it would be so hard to build a pool?
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I can see why we have resource consent issues in this country and it’s virtually impossible to get anything done. We’re experiencing it first hand...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on the upcoming Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern and Anthony Albanese are expected to meet at the Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum at the end of the week in Sydney.It will be the...
Viv Beck: Auckland mayorla candidate on why she wants to abandon light rail in favour of buses
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the candidates in Auckland's mayoral race says trams are out, buses are in.Viv Beck wants to scrap the Government's $14 billion light rail proj...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says he'll join Jacinda Ardern in Australia on Thursday if he recovers in time
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson hopes to get to Australia for talks this week if he recovers from Covid-19.The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister is expected ...
Michael Wood: Immigration Minister says there's no need to apologise for hospitality and tourism comments
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Immigration Minister is sticking by comments he made about the hospitality and tourism sectors.Michael Wood says businesses with low wages need to...
Rod Oram: Business commentator rates the FTA between New Zealand and the EU
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand and the EU has signed a free trade agreement.The Government say this will grow exports to the EU by $1.8 billion a year by 2035.However, m...
Ashley Church: Housing commentator on the Reserve Bank's tide-turning house investment comments
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has said the tide has turned against housing being a one-way bet for investment.And once again, the central bank is also predicting a...
Stephen Jacobi: NZ International Business Forum executive director says it's fair for dairy and meat to be disappointed
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business leaders say it's fair for the dairy and meat sectors to be disappointed in the new free trade agreement.It's been struck between the EU and N...
Paul Conway: Economist says we have traditionally looked at houses for retirement, will have to change
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is warning housing may no longer be a one-way bet for increasing wealth.Its Chief Economist Paul Conway says changes to the tax syste...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on whether we should be outraged at Geoff Ross
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should we be outraged at Geoff Ross for their farming techniques?The entrepreneur has been labelled woke for his sheep shearing techniques on his carb...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on the last 12 months for investing
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The investing landscape has changed pretty dramatically over the last 12 months.This time last year, global inflation was running at around 2 percent,...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on ANZ's Business Outlook survey for June
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The June ANZ Business Outlook survey showed firms are increasingly pessimistic about the outlook for activity and profitability.However, it is the ong...
Renee Lee: Re.Stor owner on fighting back after Consumer NZ labels them dud suds
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Kiwi owners of a laundry detergent brand labelled "worse than water" in a recent Consumer NZ tests are disputing the results and could take legal ...
Mike's Minute: The pay rises are fine, until the economic reality comes
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At PWC in Britain, the pay rise coming is 9 percent. They employ about 20,000 locally. Some pay rises will be as high as 10 percent . The chairman say...
Bronwyn Kivel: Victoria University professor on grant to advance the development of a safer opioid alternative
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand researchers could provide the answer to the opioid epidemic.Victoria University has received a $1.2 million grant to advance the developme...
Charles Finny: Former trade negotiator says what the EU is proposing in a FTA won't be good for meat and dairy sectors
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NATO's agreed to a fundamental shift to how it responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The alliance has wrapped up a summit in Madrid, agreeing to se...
Craig Hudson: Managing director for Xero New Zealand on figures revealing business wages and jobs grew 5.3% in May
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a couple of trends in the small business sector that are performing stronger than a couple of international heavyweights.Xero has released the...
Stephen Johnston: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager reviews the financial year so far at halfway
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're past the halfway point of the year.So far, sharemarkets are predicting a major economic slowdown due to effects from Covid-19 and inflation rate...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on predictions of high levels of infrastructure investment over next decade
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New analysis from Infometrics is pointing to higher levels of infrastructure investment over the next decade.$172 billion is expected to be invested b...
Jenée Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on three banks pausing mortgage lending for small depositors
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASB and ANZ are both pausing their mortgage lending again for anyone who has less than a 20 percent deposit.Meanwhile, Westpac is now limiting availab...
Geoffrey Miller: Democracy Project international analyst says rumours around NZ-EU FTA aren't good
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apprehension for a New Zealand-European Union trade deal don't bode well.The Prime Minister is heading to Brussels tomorrow after Nato meetings in Mad...
Grant Bradley: NZ Herald Deputy Business Editor runs through the big changes to Air New Zealand's cabin
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is making some big changes to its cabin.It's the airline's biggest cabin transformation in almost 20 years.The changes include set ref...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy Chief says potential electricity shortages shouldn't worry people
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contact Energy says potential electricity shortages shouldn't worry people.It follows concerns being averted both last night and last week, after warn...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the FTA with the European Union going down to the wire
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTA agreements with the EU are going down to the wire.Jacinda Ardern and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor are in Europe to meet with EU leaders to s...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on NZ King Salmon's warming sea temperature issues in Marlborough Sounds
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NZ King Salmon is closing down 3 of its 4 fish farms in Marlborough Sounds.Warming sea temperatures is the reason behind this, which have become a gro...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on World Bank warning of a global economic slowdown
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The World Bank is warning of a global economic slowdown.They say many countries are likely to face a recession.A forecast of global growth slowing to ...
Paula Southgate: Hamilton mayor on city performing better economically compared to other cities
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Look no further than the mighty Hamilton for how a city survives during a pandemic when it isn't locked down.A recently released 2021 economic report ...
Johnny Calley: Master Builders Association say it's the hardest it's ever been to build housing
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Warnings from industry leaders that the housing crisis could deepen and property prices could spiral again, if new builds stall.The Master Builders As...
John Tookey: AUT construction expert says some companies won't survive turbulent times, drop off in new builds will occur
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A construction expert says we're in for turbulent times, with the slowdown in the market for new housing builds igniting fears property prices could b...
Paul Mackay: BusinessNZ Employment Relations Policy Manager on GPs asking to loosen approach to medical certificates
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Employers are being asked to loosen their approach to medical certificates for sick leave among staff.GPs say having people coming into clinics while ...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on what Ardern is hoping to get out of FTA with EU
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacinda Ardern is on her way to Europe.One of the issues on her mind in particular is the FTA with the EU, particularly with milk and cheese.The Dairy...
George Carter: Managing Director of Nikko Asset Management says we need to look at the correlation of home loan rates and the Official Cash
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An argument is being made for us look at the correlation of home loan rates and the Official Cash Rate, after looking at the average floating rate abo...
Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on Aucklanders spending more than $1 billion on takeaways each year
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More than $1 billion is spent on takeaways and fast food each year in Auckland.High deprivation areas have a higher concentration of the outlets, and ...
Paul Anderson: NZ Ski Chief Executive says they've seen a huge increase in bookings in the last week
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The removal of pre-departure tests could be the bait luring Australians to New Zealand ski slopes.NZ Ski Chief Executive Paul Anderson told Tim Dower ...
Stephen Todd: Nelson Federated Farmers President says stock control laws proposed by council are impossible to comply with
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers says a stock control bylaw being proposed by the Tasman District Council, will be impossible for farmers to comply with.The council wants farm...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on outrage at Tasman District Council's proposed stock control bylaw
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A proposed bylaw in Tasman District Council is causing outrage.The proposed law will require farmers to hold sheep 50m back from a road while shifting...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on Air New Zealand relaunching 14 international routes in 16 days
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has announced it's relaunching 14 international routes in 16 days.It will have three-quarters of its international and domestic routes...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics chief forecaster on why 2022 is the worst year to buy a house since 1957
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is the worst time to be a first homebuyer since 1957 apparently.Infometrics say millennials are signing up to a lifetime of debt and they're likely...
Lisa King: AF Drinks founder on opening New Zealand's first-ever alcohol free bottleshop in Auckland
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand now has it's first-ever alcohol free bottleshop.AF Drinks (Alcohol Free) opened today on Ponsonby Road.It hopes to remove some of the stig...
Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building Chief Executive says plasterboard supply should be hitting the shelves in the next few months
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building says the plasterboard shortage should be sorted by October.Chief Executive Ross Taylor has spoken at an investor presentation about ...
Sunny Kaushal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chairman says many of the problems won't be fixed until the duopoly ends
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smaller grocery players are casting doubts on the latest moves by the supermarket giants.Foodstuffs has followed its rival Woolworths, in announcing a...
Chris Tennent-Brown: ASB Wealth Senior Economist says a weaker than expected New Zealand dollar augurs well for milk prices
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra's Farmgate Milk Price could surpass $10 this season, according to new ASB forecasts.If it comes to pass, it will be the first double-digit pa...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island chief on setting up wholesale grocery service for rival retailers
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The second of the two major supermarket chains will set up a wholesale grocery service for rival retailers.It was one of the recommendations of the Co...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: I can't see that Fletcher deserves all the hatred it's copping
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Based on the available evidence, I can’t see that Fletcher deserves all the hatred it’s copping over the GIB crisis.I know they’re not the most ...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management on Fletcher Building's investor day
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building has held an investor day today, where it shares its view of where the company is headed.Sam Trethewey from Milford Asset Management ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on a potential conflict of interest at the Reserve Bank
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a potential conflict of interest in our reserve bank?The new person elected to the board has close ties to a bank that it regulates.Jenee Tib...