Best of Business
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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...
Greg Harford: Retail NZ chief executive after speaking at select committee on Fair Pay Agreements
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The debate on Fair Pay Agreements is rife again, with it currently in select committee stage.It's expected to become law by the end of the year, but t...
Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative chief economist on why we should care fuel tax policy was written in under a day
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An economist has found officials were given less than a day's notice of the fuel tax and Road User Charge reduction announced by the Government.Docume...
Richard Kennedy: Country director of Randstad on research revealing the most desirable place to work
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Employers are facing a desperate battle to keep their workers.People may will be surprised to hear what is considered the most attractive place to wor...
Mike Blackburn: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op Marketing Director says Gib issue has been plaguing the industry for months now
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some scepticism over the Government's latest move to tackle the plasterboard crisis.Minister for Building and Construction Megan Woods has set up a ta...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says supply chain issues could get worse as manufacturing sites reopen
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Supply chains could continue to be an issue, even as the world's biggest port re-opens today.Shanghai has been operating at a severely reduced capacit...
Rick Herd: Plasterboard taskforce member says group will aim to educate construction sector on future options
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Several hopes for the Government's plasterboard taskforce.Building and Construction Minister Megan Woods has set up the group to troubleshoot supply s...
Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on what is expected from the plasterboard taskforce
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has launched a plasterboard taskforce to investigate shortages.The taskforce members are Naylor Love chief executive Rick Herd, Registe...
Phil Goff: Auckland mayor on the Council's decision to not renew BusinessNZ membership
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Council has decided it won't renew its BusinessNZ membership.It costs $20,000 a year to be a member by the Council doesn't think it's worth i...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farming bodies calling on Government to give farmers fairer deal with methane targets
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A groundswell is starting to rumble in rural New Zealand.Dairy NZ and Beef+Lamb are calling on the Government to give farmers a fairer deal with setti...
Grant Robertson: Deputy Prime Minister on the Government's GIB taskforce to investigate shortage
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has announced a GIB taskforce to investigate the shortage.It’s going to give advice to those struggling to get alternative plasterboa...
Kelly Colley: Employment Law Institute President on the crackdown on rogue employment advocates
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Employment Relations Authority is calling out rogue employment advocates.It says some are giving poor advice, frequently leaving people with thous...
Dan Carter: Former All Black on life in retirement and his new business ventures
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since his retirement from international rugby in 2015 and all rugby in 2021 – Dan Carter has kept himself busy with plenty of business ventures and ...
Sam Stubbs: Simplicity managing director on calls for Fletcher Building personnel reset
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could the Gib crisis claim some scalps at Fletcher Building?Shareholder Simplicity Living and the Shareholders Association are calling for the board c...
Cameron Bagrie: Economist on possible economic revival during the month of May this year
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are suggestions we may have seen an economic revival of sorts in the month of May.Despite rising costs, the latest BNZ - Business NZ Performance...
Sarah Balle: Supie Founder says CO2 shortage may lead to further supermarket stock issues
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A CO2 shortage is just another problem for food suppliers.Tegel is concerned about New Zealand's shortage of carbon dioxide gasBeer, fizzy drink, spar...
Oliver Mander: Shareholders Association chief says Fletchers isn't taking responsibility for their role in Gib crisis
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A call for the chair of Fletcher Building to resign over the Gib crisis.KiwiSaver provider Simplicity and the Shareholders Association have written to...
Mahe Drysdale: Former Olympic champion rower on his career change into finance
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would you trust Mahe Drysdale for financial advice?The two-time Olympic champion retired from rowing last year and has taken up a new challenge.He's n...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on the importance of Jacinda Ardern's European trip
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister is gearing up for a Europe trip this weekend.Trade, tourism and foreign policy will all be on the agenda as Jacinda Ardern aims to ...
Ben Nathan: Container Door CEO on their incoming shipment of plasterboard to help ease GIB crisis
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's hoped that an incoming shipment of plasterboard will ease the GIB crisis.The shipment is coming through the online business Container Door.They'r...
Dr Jason Mika: Maori Business Professor says commercial ventures around Matariki should reflect its themes and history
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Maori Business Professor says commercial ventures surrounding Matariki should be in line with its themes and history.It comes as an advisory documen...
Greg Harford: Retail NZ chief executive on the guidelines around commercialising Matariki
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another public holiday at the end of this week - the first year for Matariki.The calls have already gone out not to commercialise it.It's always an is...
Skye Kimura: Chief Executive of Tātou doesn't want Matariki to be used as an excuse for sales
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matariki is about resetting and remembering those who have died in the past year.Chief Executive of Tātou - a Māori cultural marketing and communica...
Hannah Croft: Chorus Adaptive Organisation Tribe Lead on their new modern hybrid office layout
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chorus has decided to fully commit to a modern hybrid office layout - with only half the desks they need for all their staff.Their new CBD office has ...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on inflation issues the US and the UK
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is really getting quite problematic in a lot of countries now.The US Federal Reserve has raised its rate by 75 basis points and it’s likel...
Politics Friday: MPs Gerry Brownlee and Tracey McLellan talk Santa Parade, Covid iso rules and GDP
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings, John MacDonald spoke to Labour's Tracey McLellan and National's Gerry Brownlee on Politics Friday.They discu...
Mike's Minute: Gloomy economic days are just beginning
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a case of looking too hard? How is it possible I see a recession and banks don't?The much-anticipated GDP number for the first quarter of the ye...
Jason Minkhorst: Fertiliser co-operative Ballance's sales manager on potential price rises energy and export costs
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers could be paying up to 25 percent more for fertiliser, as much as $365 per tonne.Fertiliser co-operative Ballance say due to global energy and ...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says GDP drop is a sign of a difficult 2022
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister admits the drop in gross domestic product isn't good.GDP has dropped 0.2 percent for the March quarter, following a three percent...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host discusses latest KPGM Agribusiness report
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tension and frustration are boiling over for some New Zealand agribusiness sector leaders but the focus must be on what is controllable to catch many ...
Natalie Ferguson: Hatch co-founder on FMA reports of 1 in 10 Kiwis owning cryptocurrency
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Financial Markets Authority say one in ten Kiwis hold some form of cryptocurrency and those who invest in shares have overtaken term deposit inves...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on how to invest during a recession
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With today's GDP figures this is more topical than ever.How close are we to a recession and what does that mean for investors?Sam Dickie from Fisher F...
Peter Thompson: Media expert says rise of online video consumption now exceeds television
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New entertainment options could be the driving force behind the plummet of traditional TV.Television audience numbers peaked around 2010, according to...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on experts predictions about GDP figures
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our economy has shrunk 0.2 percent in the first quarter.No expert predictions were correct; Kiwibank was actually predicting a rise of 0.8 percent.Lia...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ's Chief Economist on GDP latest
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The reserve bank predicted our GDP figures would show a 0.7 percent growth today.The numbers released in fact showed our economy has contracted by 0.2...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large discusses GDP slump
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stats NZ data shows GDP has slumped 0.2 percent in the March 2022 quarter.This comes in a quarter marked by the community spread of Omicron and reduce...
Garth Nowland-Foreman: Not-for-profit leadership group says legislation may be to blame for the sector's increasing vulnerability
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A not-for-profit leadership group says legislation may be to blame for the sector's increasing vulnerability.It comes as a new report from Grant Thorn...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist predicts GDP growth to be between zero and one percent
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A gloomy outlook for our economic growth.GDP numbers will be released by Stats NZ this morning for the first quarter of the year.It's thought growth w...
Paul Button: Rotorua Canopy Tours general manager on their zipline being named in top ten bucket list activities by TripAdvisor
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to do one of the top ten bucket list activities in the world then look no further than your backdoor.Rotorua's Canopy Tours ziplining tour...
Barry Baker: Grant Thornton partner on report finding major gaps that would prevent NPOs meeting their purposes
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure on non-profit organisations is a mixture of being exposed over a lack of funding, and legislation making it too hard for the sector.It comes ...
Justin Watson: Christchurch airport officer on pre-departure Covid tests scrapped from Monday
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As of next Tuesday, people travelling to New Zealand will no longer need a negative pre-departure test.A Government source has confirmed the requireme...
Brad Olsen: Economist on the expectations ahead of March quarter GDP figures announced
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The GDP figures for the March quarter are out tomorrow.Westpac, ANZ, BNZ all think it will be very very low, if not no growth.The March quarter has be...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on the turbulent week for financial markets
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a turbulent week for financial markets.The NZX has lost 5 percent this week, while KiwiSaver funds are heading south.As a result of this, th...