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Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO says high air fares are not unique to New Zealand, all airlines are battling increased demand
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air fares are expected to remain high for a number of months, as Air New Zealand says there aren't enough seats to meet demand. Consumers are complain...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on the rise of borrowing and consumer credit with cost of living
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More signs of the cost of living crisis are beginning to show. People are taking out more personal loans to maintain their household budgets rather th...
Aaron Martin: immigration lawyer on Government's new investor visa
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If it's not broken, don't fix it: that's the message an immigration lawyer has for the Government after only one person's applied for the Government's...
Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency Founder says 15-hundred businesses are going under per year
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The number of businesses going under is still below pre-pandemic figures, but the rate is increasing. A BWA Insolvency report has found there's been a...
Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO says driving wage rates up to boost productivity up won't work
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business New Zealand is poking holes in the proposed Fair Pay Agreements legalisation. The rules mean if a thousand employees, or 10 percent of a work...
Max Whitehead: Employment relations expert on Uber workplace protection decision
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The decision yesterday to grant four Uber drivers workplace protection as employees may have been greeted with celebrations by some, but it was short ...
Simeon Brown: National Transport spokesperson on $35 million paid to buyers of Teslas since start of clean car rebate
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the clean car rebate came into effect of April this year, $35 million has been paid out to buyers of Teslas - which have a starting price of abo...
Hannah McQueen: What do you need to think about with your mortgage in conditions like these?
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgages are the story of the week – that inflation reading has pushed up fixed term interest rates for the first time in a while, when most though...
Don Braid: Mainfreight managing director on company heading for strong half year result
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mainfreight says its estimated profit before tax has improved nearly 66 per cent to $301.7 million after 26 weeks of trading. Estimated revenue after ...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on the economic effects of Liz Truss' resignation
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The markets are breathing a sigh of relief as British Prime Minister Liz Truss calls it quits. Truss was in the job for only 44 days, making her the t...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief economist on prediction floating mortgage rates could reach nine percent
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine your fixed term mortgage rate being upwards of seven percent over the next few years. Well according to ASB we don't have to imagine - it will...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on revised earnings increase
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The aviation sector is rebounding a lot better than expected. Auckland Airport has revised its 2023 financial year profit to between $100-130 million,...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the 35th anniversary of the 1987 sharemarket crash
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's the 35th anniversary of Black Monday, the day in 1987 where the world experienced a brief, but violent stock market crash. The odds of a crash...
Emily Rutherford: Kiwi Water Park co-owner on being able to stay open after 'red tape' threatened to close it
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest water parks in the country will be able to stay open after "bureaucratic red tape" threatened to close it. Kiwi Water Park in Cromw...
Rebecca Sowden: Former Football Fern and sponsorship consultant on the growth of sponsorship in women's sport
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a big uptick in sponsorship deals across women's sports. A major international report has revealed a 20 percent increase year-on-year in ...
Michelle McCormick: Infrastructure NZ report suggests it takes 15 years to deliver major transport links across the country
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new report suggests New Zealand is missing out on billions of dollars as a result of delayed decision-making over infrastructure. The report commiss...
Chris Meehan: Winton Land CEO on taking Kāinga Ora to court over $4 billion Papakura development
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A property development company is taking Kāinga Ora to court, over its refusal to fast track a $4 billion housing development in Papakura. Winton Lan...
Grant Webster: Tourism boss says dropping travel declaration is healthy momentum for the travel industry
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reassurance for the travel industry as the final pandemic travel requirement will be scrapped. The New Zealand Traveller Declaration will no longer be...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says the Government has made the right decision at the right times
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson has no regrets about his economic decisions during the Covid pandemic. The inflation rate has dropped only slightly in the September q...
Dave Frame: Climate Change professor on calls for closer monitoring of govt spending on the environment
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Upton is the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, and he wants the Government to now clearly monitor the money it is spending on the ...
Kelvin Davidson: Property Economist on figures showing housing market continues to decline
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Latest figures show the housing market continues to decline, with decade-low sales numbers and dropping house values. CoreLogic's latest Market and Ec...
Sunny Kaushal: Dairy Owner's Group chair says meeting with Chris Hipkins over retail crime is crucial
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Dairy and Business Owners Group is meeting with Chris Hipkins today, as ram raids and thefts continue to plague businesses. Several more Auckland ...
Dr Chris Jackson: Cancer researcher says mRNA technology has potential
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes our new knowledge of vaccines will help to cure cancer - within the next decade. The founders of BioNTech, who collaborated with Pfizer to creat...
Glyn Lewers: Queenstown Lakes mayor on new housing development to be fast-tracked for consenting
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A large development including more than 700 new homes near Queenstown will be fast tracked for consenting. The Te Putahi project at Lake Hayes has bee...
Mark Smith: ASB Economist says New Zealand is probably past peak inflation levels
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cost of living pressures are expected to ease, but will remain at a much higher level than usual. Statistics New Zealand’s poised to unveil the late...
Reg Hennessy: Hospitality NZ BoP spokesperson on Rotorua businesses closing to protest lack of govt support
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More than 30 Rotorua bars and restaurants have closed their doors today to protest a lack of Government support. Hospitality NZ Bay of Plenty spokespe...
Sharon Zollner: Economist says inflation figures won't show the full picture of rising consumer prices
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New inflation figures due out this morning won't show the full picture of rising consumer prices. Stats NZ will release its latest quarterly CPI data ...
Sam Lind: Oritain Head of Strategic Sales on new proof-of-origin mark for New Zealand wine
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Dunedin tech company has come up with a high tech proof-of-origin mark that can distinguish New Zealand made wines. It's a little more advanced than...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Grant Robertson's New York delegation
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson, deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister is on a business delegation in New York. This trip was done to reinforce our nation's "New...
John MacDonald: Someone tell the Govt - truck driving is a skill
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Going by the warnings out today from the trucking and transport sector, it may not be long before we get our local councils telling us that rubbish co...
Chris Quin : Foodstuffs NZ Managing Director on soaring food prices
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret food prices are through the roof right now. Latest data from Stats NZ show overall prices rose 8.3 percent in the year to September. ...
David Coles: Mount Cook Alpine Salmon CEO on plans for NZ's first land-based salmon farm
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Land-based salmon farming continues to sink its hook into the fish market. Mount Cook Alpine Salmon has revealed plans to launch New Zealand's first l...
Brad Olsen: Economist predicts two years of stunted growth to try re-balance economy
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Predictions the country needs to go through two-years of stunted growth, to try to re-balance the economy. Infometrics' latest forecast shows inflatio...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster predicts economic growth will slip below 2% in the second half of 2023
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is belief we have a big price to pay to get inflation under control, with two years of stunted growth needed to re-balance the economy. Infometr...
Chris Carr: Trucking boss warns industry is short 9000 drivers
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heavy vehicle driver shortages are so dire that one trucking company is having to fly drivers down to the South Island every week to cover important r...
Mike's Minute: Is the Government finally waking up to our labour crisis?
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In general, the Government seem to have got the memo on immigration. Another loosening was announced by Michael Wood yesterday. But I say in general b...
Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO on first stage of RBNZ's public consultation on its monetary policy remit
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank’s dual mandate has received a frosty reception, after it completed the first stage of public consultation on its monetary policy re...
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on profit guidance raise after stronger than expected tourism rebound
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A positive sign has come from one of our largest tourism companies. Tourism Holdings has significantly raised its full year profit guidance on the b...
Paul Brislen: Telecommunications Forum CEO on Comm Comm looking into how consumers can get better deals
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission is looking into how consumers can get a better deal on mobile and broadband. It's seeking feedback on proposals focused on mak...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on our increasing tourism numbers
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some encouraging tourism numbers are starting to come to light. 130,000 tourists arrived in August - Queenstown in particular is now at 80 percent of ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Reserve Bank staff turnover
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on inside the Reserve Bank? The company appears to have been hit hard by staff turnover. 22 percent of staff left in the previous financi...
Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO says increase in customers' energy bills down to rising input costs
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contact Energy is putting the increase in customers' energy bills down to rising input costs across the board. Gas and electricity bills are expected ...
Kate Hawkesby: Uber service is crap, it's time to drop it
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m pleased to see the 21 year old woman in Wellington who got shafted by Uber is finally calling the ride share out for the crap service it is. W...
Kelly Forster: He Waka Eke Noa director on implications of govt choosing alternative options to their plan
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been asked as to whether the Government has read the room wrong on the He Waka Eke Noa emissions plan. The Government proposes requirin...
Jim van der Poel: Dairy NZ Chair says if Groundswell is unhappy with emissions scheme, it should take it up with Govt
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Farming organisations are hitting back at Groundswell after the controversial group slagged them off. Groundswell has called for the resignation of th...
John Harbord: Electricity users' union says it's worth unpicking why the power price increase is happening
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calls to be careful about increases in gas and electricity bills, before jumping to conclusions. Genesis and Contact Energy customers will see their g...
Mike Egan: Restaurant Association on survey finding eight in 10 restaurant businesses are understaffed
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The labour shortage is reaching boiling point for the hospitality industry. A new Restaurant Association survey's found eight in 10 restaurant busines...
Liza Viz: Recruitment expert on figures suggesting worker wellbeing is front and centre for employers
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recruitment company Beyond Recruitment has found the tight labour market means businesses are focusing more on the welfare of their employees. Figures...
Carol Ward: Zespri Chief Grower on halting SunGold trials in United States
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri will halt SunGold kiwifruit trials on the West Coast of the United States, citing a lack of commercial quality confidence an...
Kate Hawkesby: We're still too complacent when it comes to fixing the tourism sector
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My daughter’s in Queenstown with a friend and her family at the moment, and she's been snapchatting me pictures of all the shop and cafe windows, wi...
Jacqueline Rowarth: Farming expert hopeful He Waka Eke Noa proposals will be given green light by govt
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A farming expert has her fingers crossed that the latest agriculture sector proposals will be given the green light. Newstalk ZB understands the Gover...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Grant Robertson's business delegation to New York
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is headed to New York on a business delegation, where he will meet with the World Bank and IMF. NZME business comment...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister on upcoming New York business delegation
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is off to New York tonight on a business delegation. As part of the trip he'll be meeting the U.S Federal Reserve cha...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on whether or not the job market has peaked
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has been some debate as to whether or not the New Zealand job market has peaked. Recent data coming out of Seek indicates that it has, and emplo...
Michael Reddell: Former RBZN economist says big issue is how much tightening is required to get on top of inflation
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are trying to read between the lines of the Reserve Bank's latest decision on the Official Cash Rate. The central bank has hiked the OCR by...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister stands by decisions to borrow a lot of money to get through Covid
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is standing by decisions to borrow a lot of money to get through Covid, after the Government's books were opened. Treasury has re...
Nicola Willis: National Finance spokesperson says cost of living crisis is raging, RBNZ having to pull interest rate handbrake
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National is warning people are in for a pummelling as the Reserve Bank continues to hike the Official Cash Rate. Five 50 basis point rises in a row ha...
Peter Reidie: Sanford CEO on government funding boost for the aquaculture sector
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The tide is high for the aquaculture industry as it gets a $210,000 government boost. The funding will be used for a strategy to boost the sector's wo...
Jose George: Cantstar NZ GM on survey finding many small business owners feel positive about their futures
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Canstar have released a survey of 700 small business owners, which shows many small business owners feel positive about their futures, having survived...
Michael Gordon: Westpac economist previews an expected fifth consecutive hike to the OCR
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to deliver another 50 basis point hike to the Official Cash Rate today, as it moves to try to head off inflation i...
Brad Olsen: Economist says we can't take our foot off the brake when it comes to inflation
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand isn't expected to follow Australia, when it comes to interest rates. Economists expect the Reserve Bank to lift the OCR by another 50 basi...
Nick Goodall: CoreLogic Head of Research on property prices falling 4.1% on average across the country
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The property market is continuing to cool after steep growth. Property prices across the country fell an average of 4.1 percent in the last quarter. C...
Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Director on figures showing a rise in arrears due to cost of living crisis
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are prioritising some debt, over other debt, as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. New figures from credit company Centrix shows a ri...
Jeremy Nicoll: Arvida CEO on aged care sector having to turn away new residents amid 1200 nursing shortage
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The aged care sector is having to turn away new residents amid a 1200 nursing shortage. It means some older people are staying in hospitals or at home...
Mary Holm: Financial author says those who are braver with Kiwisaver will retire with more money
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwisaver investors are still feeling brave when contributing to their managed funds. The Financial Markets Authority says Kiwisaver funds have seen a...
Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Director says Kiwisaver fund growth shows the industry is still growing, people are saving
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwisaver funds seem to be doing well, despite increasingly nervous times. According to the Financial Markets Authority, managed Kiwisaver funds have ...
Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management on Warehouse Group's financial results
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We got the Warehouse Group's financial results today. Frances Sweetman from Milford Asset Management joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee ...
Contributions to Govt's proposed social unemployment insurance scheme likely subject to 15% GST
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A tax specialist says the likely GST on contributions to the Government's proposed unemployment scheme, is just a matter of consistency. The scheme wi...
'We're perceived very positively' - David Downs on New Zealand brand's strong ranking in annual Nation Brands Report
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand’s brand value shot up 13% from 2021, according to global rankings released overnight. Brand Finance Nation brands valued New Zealand’s...
Hannah McQueen: Managing your finances in retirement
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Massey University recently re-did its survey of what people of different lifestyles spend in retirement with the numbers shocking some - and yet we st...
Gerald Hope: Marlborough Research Centre boss hopes it will help our successful wine industry to the next level
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We officially have a national wine centre. It was opened yesterday in Blenheim by the Government after funding for the Marlborough Research Centre was...
Scott Tasker: Auckland Airport expecting more than 600,000 passengers these school holidays
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More than 600,000 passengers are expected to go through Auckland Airport these schools holidays; it's busiest in three years. Two airline powerhouses,...
Bridget Snelling: Xero NZ Country Manager on figures showing initial signs of recovery in small business sector
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some are suggesting we may be seeing some initial signs of recovery in the small business sector. Xero's Small Business Index for August shows sales w...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on businesses using younger and older workers to fill workforce gaps
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest monthly job numbers are out today. Infometrics say businesses are starting to turn to youth and older workers to fill the gaps in the workf...
Philip Gregan: Wine Growers CEO says RSE scheme increase won't solve labour issues, but will make a big difference
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A wine grower says more seasonal workers shows the Government is listening to the industry's concerns. It's increased the Recognised Seasonal Employer...
Michael Wood: Immigration Minister says the Government is responding to horticulture industry needs
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Immigration Minister says the Government is responding to horticulture industry needs. The Government's increased the Regional Seasonal Employer s...
Patrick Noone: Costco NZ Managing Director says there is potential for branches in Christchurch, Wellington
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Costco Auckland has just begun its grand opening. Hundreds of bargain-hunters in Westgate, with some flying across the country to be the among first t...
Renee Lee: Everblue COO on being only NZ-made haircare brand stocked at Costco
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One Kiwi company has secured exclusive shelf space. Everblue is the only New Zealand-made haircare brand to be stocked, despite launching just over a ...
David Morgan: Air NZ Chief Flight Operations officer on issues with direct flight to New York
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand’s marathon direct flight to New York is struggling to take off. On Sunday, returning passengers were asked to volunteer to miss thei...
Michele Passarello: Restauranteur offers free accommodation and shared profit scheme to entice workers
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Employers are getting creative as they fight to attract workers in our tight job market. Flexi-work, work-from-home, sign-on bonuses, extra weeks holi...
Mark Lister: Financial expert says NZ won't be immune from what's happening in global markets
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand won't be completely sheltered from the latest volatility in international markets. World sharemarkets have been taking a tumble over the w...
Mike Hosking: Corporate New Zealand finally speaks out against the Govt
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mood of the Boardroom, which is out in the Herald today, is in some respects, the Government's day of reckoning. You might recall a few years back...
Stuart Smith: National’s viticulture spokesperson on sample sale member's bill pulled
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hopefully some good news is on the way for our viticulture industry. A member’s bill was pulled out of the biscuit tin yesterday that would help str...
Kylie Freeland: McDonald’s NZ Managing Director as they put 2000 jobs up for grabs
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For those looking for a job, McDonald’s might just have the answer for you. Tomorrow the fast-food chain is holding walk in interviews at its restau...
Sophie Maloney: Sky Television CEO after announcement of new $200 box
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are some new changes coming in the streaming world, with Sky revealing they're set to launch their new box before Christmas at the cost of $200....
Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Assn CEO as pressure mounts on Govt following Mood of the Boardroom survey
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is mounting on the Government, to come up with a better plan for the tough economic times. In the latest annual Herald Mood of the Boardroom ...
Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO on survey finding confidence in Govt's leadership is falling
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business leaders feel the Government isn't listening. The NZ Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey has found chief executives and senior direct...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on whether inflation will be an issue for longer than expected
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some are suggesting there is a likelihood that inflation is going to be a problem for longer than we expect. Mark Riggall from Milford Asset Managemen...
Kay Armstrong: Immigration consultant says re-opening of Pacific visa registrations is a big deal
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of much-needed Pacific labourers can now return to New Zealand, to work. Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced the re-opening of v...
Dr Michael Rehm: Housing expert says banks are aiding and abetting housing speculation, contributing to crisis
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A property expert says banks are aiding and abetting housing speculation and thereby contributing to the housing crisis. Auckland University's Dr Mich...
Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers' Chamber CEO says disclosure regime isn't top of mind for businesses
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exactly how long big businesses are taking to pay their bills could soon become public. Small Business Minister Stuart Nash wants to introduce legisla...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends Govt's multi-million dollar spend up on Three Water consultants
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson is defending the Government's multi-million dollar spend-up on Three Waters consultants. Newstalk ZB can reveal in the last financial ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on latest GDP figure as NZ avoids recession
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has dodged recession after the economy 1.7 grew per cent in the June quarter. To discuss, NZ Herald Business Editor at Large, Liam Dann, j...
Vanessa Horne: Fair Trading Manager says businesses need to be able to back up claims made to online shoppers
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Online shoppers are being misled through online sales. The Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to online retailer, Occasion Box, for makin...
Michael Gordon: Westpac acting Chief economist says there's good reason to feel bullish about GDP figure
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence our GDP will grow, but disagreement about by how much. Economists from multiple banks are predicting around a 1 percent growth for the seco...
Toni Truslove: Kea NZ CEO has potential solution to labour shortage, but Kiwi businesses are reluctant
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A potential solution has been raised for some of our labour shortage problems - but NZ businesses are reluctant. We know that 20 percent of all roles ...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says it is hard to predict GDP growth but best guess is a 1.2 percent rise
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Slight GDP growth is expected in the second quarter. It follows a 0.2 percent fall for the first three months of the year. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tu...
Sophie Gray: Destitute Gourmet author calls in to offer advice on how to manage grocery spending
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Gray, author of Destitute Gourmet, called in to Kerre Woodham with ways to manage the grocery spend through tough financial times. Gray has lot...
Barry O'Neill: Tomatoes NZ Chair says rising supplier costs are to blame for high food prices
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rising supplier costs are being blamed for food prices. Annual food prices have shot up to the highest rate in 13 years. Stats New Zealand data shows ...
Tony Simons: Resident's association chair on win to reject housing density plans in Christchurch
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A win for residents who've been fighting for Christchurch City Council to reject housing density plans for the city, but it's not over yet. Ten counci...