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Karen Billings-Jensen: CEO of Age Concern on government trying to get older workers to stay in the workforce
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is trying to get more older workers to stay in the workforce and not retire.They say they have an employment action plan to try and ach...
Kate Hawkesby: Even though we can travel overseas, don't rule out a domestic trip instead
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know many of you will have gone away for Easter holidays or school holidays, or perhaps be planning to go away soon given we are now finally free an...
Mike's Minute: More dangerous ideology from the Government
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, yet another red flag for you to be cognisant of.If the co-governance scandal isn't bad enough, if He Puapua isn't bad enough, if the mess the econ...
Nirmal Saverimuttu: Virgin Voyages President and Chief Experience Officer following announcement cruise ship Resilient Lady to call New Zeal
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Virgin Voyages has announced its newest ship Resilient Lady will be homeported in Melbourne.Richard Branson's freshly chartered cruise company has set...
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says David Parker is looking for tools to dream up new ways to tax people
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The National Party thinks Labour just wants to tax people more.Revenue Minister David Parker is introducing a new bill focussing on principles of fair...
Todd Charteris: Rabobank chief executive on survey finding farm workers' wages have increased by 14 percent over the last two years
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A tight labour market means farm managers are having to pay their workers more to retain them.A survey by Rabobank and Federated Farmers shows farm wo...
Geof Nightingale: PWC tax partner says David Parker is setting up for a future political mandate for more capital taxes
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's belief the Government may be preparing the groundwork for a capital gains tax - if elected for another term.Revenue Minister, David Parker, ha...
Samir Jain: Former White House Senior Cybersecurity Director says we will have to wait and see what Elon Musk's impact on Twitter is
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter has been met with cheers - and jeers.The billionaire added the social media giant to his empire in a deal worth $66 bi...
Mike's Minute: Inflation number paints a grim economic and political picture
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Along with the number, came the commentary, and the commentary was the thing that clearly stung the most.Our inflation number is a disaster. 6.9 perce...
Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council chief executive says tourism industry wants restrictions at the border lifted
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The tourism industry wants restrictions at the border lifted.Tourism Export Council chief executive, Lynda Keene, says many countries have opened up, ...
Peter Lewis: Hong Kong Disney opens as Covid eases; Shanghai deaths rise
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hong Kong relaxed pandemic restrictions on Thursday, with Disneyland and museums reopening and nighttime restaurant dining resuming as the city's wo...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on why 6.9 percent inflation may actually be a good thing
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday saw inflation figures rise to 6.9 percent.It comes after predictions of as high as 7.4 percent, which is seemingly better than the actual re...
Tom O'Sullivan: Campaign for Wool New Zealand chair on trying to change America's perspective on wool
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Americans think wool is rough, itchy and hard to care for.New Zealand is the world's third largest exporter of wool, so a group called Campaign for Wo...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says the Government is doing what it can to help beneficiaries
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson says the Government is doing what it can to help beneficiaries.The Acting Prime Minister and Finance Minister told Tim Dower that's wh...
Iain MacLeod: Merchant Service Guild National Vice President as three maritime unions write joint letter to Workplace Relations Minister to
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unions are demanding for robust and enforceable health and safety national standards for our port workers.It comes after 26 year old port worker Atiro...
Kay Brereton and John Reeves: Beneficiaries advocate says government should extend fuel and public transport subsidies
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson is being urged to help people as inflation bites.Inflation's risen to a 30-year high of 6.9 percent, there are predictions it will con...
Michael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber CEO warns companies they could go out of business if they don't lift prices
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Companies are being warned they could go out of business, if they don't lift prices.Annual inflation's hit 6.9 percent - a 30-year high.Auckland Bus...
Philip Gregan: CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers says this year's harvest is expected to be far better than 2021
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is some hope on the horizon for our wine growers.This year’s grape harvest looks to be in far better shape than what 2021 gave them.Last year’...
Nick Murney: Pure Oil Managing Director says they are hoping to meet demand for sunflower oil usually met by Ukraine
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Kiwi oil company is hoping to meet the demand for sunflower oil in New Zealand, which would usually be meeting by imports from Ukraine.Pure Oil curr...
Peter Clarke: Bayleys luxury home and apartment specialist in Tauranga on penthouse apartment at Mount Manganui sold for $10.2m
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So while the property market might be cooling in some parts of the country, this might make your eyes water.A new record has been set in Tauranga, whe...
Nick Flack: General Manager of Planning and Sustainability at Christchurch Airport on achieved its goal of becoming beyond carbon neutral
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch Airport says it's achieved its goal of becoming beyond carbon neutral - and now it's entered into being climate positive.The airport is c...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island chief executive says the company is trying to help customers find value
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The chain that owns PaknSave, Four Square and New World says it's doing everything to help customers in the face of high inflation.Many economists are...
Mark Smith: ASB Economist says the big question is whether high inflation continues to next year
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This morning's inflation rate will be historically high - but economists are divided on how high inflation will be, and how long it will last.Stats NZ...
Roman Travers: Inflation announcement only adds to the doom and gloom
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I often wonder how different things would be for myself if I didn’t listen to the news, the news makers and those with editorial licence. Do you som...
Neil Pritchard: Collision Repair Association General Manager on industry potentially losing 15 percent of its revenue this year
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our billion dollar collision repair industry could lose 15 percent of its revenue this year.Demand for parts and repairs are down 31 percent on pre-Co...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says global events are weighing down global dairy prices
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Global events are weighing down global dairy prices.Overall prices are down 3.6 percent at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.The all-imp...
Don Brash: Former Reserve Bank Governor says Adrian Orr has a major inflation issue on his plate
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation could spiral even higher.Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr admits to being caught on the back foot by supply chain woes, and the war in Ukrai...
Michael Fox: Zespri External Relations Director on trade negotiations with Singapore
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister re-starts in-person trade negotiations today.Jacinda Ardern sits down with Singapore's Prime Minister this afternoon.It's her first...
Sarah White: Tribe Recruitment Head of Digital on New Zealand's aging workforce and how to use it to our advantage
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns are being raised about the implications of less experienced workforces worldwide.70 per cent of those who left work in the US during the pand...
Hannah McQueen: Climbing interest rates
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah McQueen gives her perspective on hiking interest rates following a rise in the OCR this week.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Chand Sahrawat: French Cafe and Cassia owner on Orange light setting change
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The move to Orange setting means we can now mingle at bars, nightclubs and restaurants mask free - with no capacity or distancing requirements. It's ...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Economist says the Reserve Bank has needed to increase the Official Cash Rate for a while
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One economist says the Reserve Bank has needed to increase the Official Cash Rate for a while. It's gone from one to 1.5 percent. Infometrics Chief ...
Fran Scholey: Central Pulse Chief Executive says there may be a bit of fear from some people when returning to live sporting events
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This morning's move to Orange means an end to gathering limits for major indoor events like netball games. Central Pulse Chief Executive Fran Scholey...
Jarrod Harr: AUT Professor of Management on how we can keep our young talent from going offshore
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data suggests that 18-39 year olds could become a "lost generation" as a lot of our young people are planning to try their luck overseas. Questions a...
Matthew Lane: Night 'n Day General Manager says supermarket duopoly is to blame for rising food prices
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The supermarket duopoly is copping blame for the highest food price rise in more than a decade. Latest figures show food prices jumped 7.6 percent...
Christina Leung: NZIER principal economist says the Reserve Bank is balancing a lot of factors with OCR rise
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise from some economists at the size of the Official Cash Rate rise. The Reserve Bank has lifted the rate by half a percent, to 1.5 percent. NZ...
Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO says shift to Orange level is a step in the right direction
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A big change in the wind for Air New Zealand. A move to Orange has meant from today domestic travellers will no longer have to be vaccinated or show ...
Mike's Minute: We should understand the economic basics
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Anthony Albanese gaff over employment and the cash rate, in some respects, is why we end up the way we do. Adrian Orr today increases our cash ra...
Sharon Zollner: Chief economist at ANZ predicts Official Cash Rate lift
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes will be on whether the reserve bank lifts the OCR by 25 or 50 points. Chief economist at ANZ Sharon Zollner joined Mike Hosking with her p...
Rene de Monchy: Tourism New Zealand chief on marketing efforts to draw Australians to our shores being ramped up
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing efforts to draw Australians to our shores are being ramped up. Fully vaccinated Aussies can now come here without needing to isolate, with ...
Greg Harford: Retail NZ chief on David Jones leaving Lambton Quay in Wellington
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Jones is leaving Lambton Quay in Wellington. This will leave a huge hole in the city as in a short time, David Jones became a flagship store fo...
Kate Hawkesby: Aussies can come in now, let's hope a few actually show up
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As of this morning, Australians are welcome back to our shores. The long-awaited welcome mat gets laid out as the border creaks open. It’s going to...
Sir Ian Taylor: Businessman on new emails showing the Health Ministry asked Rapid Antigen Test suppliers to prioritise its orders over those
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New emails show the Health Ministry asked Rapid Antigen Test suppliers to prioritise its orders over those of private businesses. On January 22, staf...
Peter de Gouw: Home Trends Building director on seven-week delay to get routine on-site building inspections from the Christchurch City Coun
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some building companies are fed up with long waiting times for inspections. There's a seven-week delay to get routine on-site building inspections fr...
Chris Lewis: Federated Farmers employment spokesperson says getting overseas workers here is a slow, frustrating process
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome relief for farmers as the Government announces it's allowing 1600 primary sector workers into the country. They'll include 500 each for the d...
Blair Vernon: AMP Wealth Management chief on calls for broader conversation about New Zealand's growing issue of greenwashing
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a call for a broader conversation about New Zealand's growing issue of greenwashing. It comes from AMP Wealth Management. Chief executive Bl...
Kelvin Davidson: Property economist as survey shows 40 per cent of Kiwis agree the Government should forcibly bring house prices down to pre
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over 40 per cent of Kiwis agree the Government should forcibly bring house prices down to pre-Covid levels. That would be around a 20 to 25 per cent...
Damien O'Connor: Agriculture Minister as 1600 workers given border exemptions to fill rural job vacancies
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An acknowledgement from the Government it's a challenge to fill job vacancies in rural areas. It's making it easier for dairy, meat processing and fo...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on plant protein startup Leaft Foods raising big money from overseas investors
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leaft Foods has attracted some big global backers this week.They’ve raised money from investors including a Silicon Valley venture.Leaft Foods grow ...
Tim Aldridge: Puro managing director on $13 million Government grant to develop local organic medicinal cannabis industry
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is pumping $13 million into growing the local organic medicinal cannabis industry.The Beehive reckons cannabis could become the new win...
Mike Corry: Lion Hospitality Director on reopening Little Creatures after changes to Traffic Light settings
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With all the many big-name businesses and restaurants having closed down in recent months, it's nice to see one coming back.Lion's Little Creatures is...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on the worst quarterly return on record for bonds
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that stock markets have been very volatile this year and investors have had a tough time.And now investors in bonds, which are always...
Laura Newcombe: Wellington florist owner on petitioning against proposed cycleway that will see carparks taken away
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Local businesses are being impacted by a proposed new cycleway in Wellington which goes through Newtown up to the Basin Reserve.They say they’ve had...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on just how much it's going to cost to repair the Parliament lawn
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s looking at costing up to $1 million to repair the Parliament lawn after the protests.And it’s not just repairing the lawn as well, as the mes...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on how Grant Robertson and Nicola Willis plan on tackling inflation
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis and Grant Robertson have been interviewed for the NZ Herald.Inflation was the big issue that was brought up in the interviews.With tackl...
Martin Hawes: Financial author on law that allows employers to contribute to KiwiSaver through employees' pay
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re in KiwiSaver, chances are part of the appeal of signing up is that you get a regular financial contribution to your retirement from your e...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the rise of commodity prices
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Commodity prices are on the up.The ANZ World Commodity Price Index hit a new record in March with a lift of 3.9 percent.Meanwhile, global shipping is ...
Tony Austin: Partly Chief Strategy Officer on returning to New Zealand to take on new role
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new brain drain may be upon us, but that doesn't necessarily mean the brain gain is over.Tony Austin is a Kiwi who has held senior roles at eBay and...
Sara Hartigan: Mortgage advisor warns to expect more rises to mortgage interest rates
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are being warned to expect more rises to mortgage interest rates.Kiwibank has lifted its standard 5-year home loan rate to 6.79 percent, the hi...
Kirk Hope: BusinessNZ Chief Executive says reducing the unemployment insurance scheme to focus only on covering redundancies, would be more
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses could be more inclined to support the Government's unemployment insurance plan, if it cut health and disability coverage.The scheme would s...
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank chief executive says interest rates will bite in households
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand mortgage holders are expected to feel the pinch, as interest rates rise.Kiwibank's lifted its standard 5-year home loan rate to 6.79 perce...
Laura Hedley: Cardrona and Treble Cone general manager appeals to Immigration NZ to get much-needed workers into the country
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The country's ski industry is grappling to fill 250 specialised roles before the Australians arrive.With the border beginning to reopen next week - pl...
Emily Blythe: Pyper Vision CEO says government funding for fog clearing technology will help get the product to market
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Christchurch start-up developing technology to clear fog at airports is delighted to have won government backing.Pyper Vision is in active developme...
Hengjie Wang: Kami CEO and founder on being named one of Time Magazine's most influential companies of 2022
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi education tech platform Kami has been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential companies of 2022.Kami is an online platform that allow...
Miles Workman: ANZ senior economist on consumer confidence hitting another record low
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence is at yet another record low at the moment.According to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey, nearly half of us think we’re worse of...
Simon Limmer: Silver Fern Farms chief executive on their record annual profit
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In these times when business is hard to come by, we should be celebrating when a company does so well. Silver Fern Farms has posted an annual record...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on why more Kiwis are relying on shares over traditional savings for retirement
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More Kiwis are relying on shares over traditional savings for their retirement.New data says Kiwis are much more inclined to invest in shares, even th...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Groundswell refusing to meet Jacinda Ardern with other farming groups
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister is set to meet with Groundswell.However, Jacinda Ardern wants to meet them with other farming groups like DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb and ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on how to use productivity to stop inflation
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
April 1st is the start of the new financial year.It means the ute tax, but also means the minimum wage goes up to $21.20 on Friday.There are some fear...
Leighton Roberts: Sharesies 3EO on what Air New Zealand's capital raise means for investors
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of shareholders are facing a rights issue for the first time ever.Air New Zealand is launching its recapitalisation package and some investors w...
Sharon Cullwick: NZ Property Investors' Federation Executive Officer on why rents are rising so steeply right now
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The national median rent is now a record-breaking $575 a week.This is from TradeMe's Rental Price Index, which also says new highs have been hit in th...
Liza Viz: CEO of Beyond Recruitment says businesses will have to navigate guidance on vaccine mandates
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With most vaccine mandates being scrapped for workers soon, the Government have given some guidance for how private businesses should navigate the cha...
Irene King: Aviation commentator says Air NZ doesn't have much option but to offer recapitalisation package
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's $2.2 billion recapitalisation package is being seen as the only way forward. It plans to use it to repay the Crown loan. The Go...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says he's confident people will see Air NZ as a good investment
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government says it won't be left carrying the can when it comes to Air New Zealand. Our national airline is doing a capital raise of $2.2 billion...
Dame Therese Walsh: Air New Zealand chair announces $2.2 billion recapitalisation plan
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has announced a major plan to recapitalise - after two years of economic turbulence. The $2.2 billion package will enable the airlin...
Richard Wagstaff and Kirk Hope: CTU President and Business NZ Chief Executive discuss Fair Pay Agreements
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has taken another step towards fulfilling its pre-election promise to lift incomes and improve working conditions of everyday Kiwis. T...
Liam Rutherford: Primary teacher union NZEI president says his industry welcomes Fair Pay Agreement decision
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed reaction to the Government's decision to push ahead with Fair Pay Agreements. The bill was submitted to Parliament yesterday - in a bid by the ...
Michael Rowland: ABC News Breakfast host on latest Australian budget
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tax cuts, a big fuel excise cut and cash payments are leading the headlines when it comes to the Australian budget. Frydenberg announced the tax off...
Riki Kinnaird: Duke of Marlborough owner says they are still waiting to hear from government on $49 million tourism fund
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Northland are crying out for some tourism help that they say should be extended by the Government beyond the South Island. Earlier this month, the m...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on the business response to Russian invasion of Ukraine
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The war in Ukraine has been raging for one month now, but it wasn't until this week that Fonterra let go of some of their Russian employees.They had 3...
Merja Myllylahti: AUT media researcher on NZME's decision to sign content deal with Google
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NZME has stunned its rivals by announcing it’s close to signing a deal with Google to pay for its content.New Zealand media have been working togeth...
Matt Twiselton: Muster Recruit managing director says a lack of staffing in automotive industry has led to a $100 million loss
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes border reopenings will ease staff pressures in the automotive industry.Muster Recruit says the combination of stronger demand for vehicles and b...
Mike's Minute: A sobering week of reminders of how far we've fallen behind
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have a look at the new bridge in Turkey that opened this week. It's the world's longest suspension bridge and it's spectacular. They claim it will ge...
Marc England: Genesis Energy CEO says we need to get more women into technical roles which generally pay more
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A call for caution in pay transparency legislation. The Government is looking at a policy which would make it mandatory for companies to report thei...
Nicki Jackson: Alcohol Healthwatch Executive Director on Chlöe Swarbrick winning the backing of council to remove alcohol advertising from e
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The MP for Auckland Central has won the backing of the Auckland Council in her bid to have alcohol advertisements pulled from elite sport. The counci...
Karanina Sumeo: Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner supports proposed law making companies reveal their gender pay gaps publicly
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are hopes pay transparency legislation will show New Zealand cares about equality. The Government's looking at a law that would make companies ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist says people are taking one step forward, two steps back
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure's on New Zealand households. Finance Minister Grant Robertson is signalling another 2.5 percent rise in inflation if Russia's invasion o...
Irene King: Aviation commentator on Air New Zealand announcement of direct flights between Auckland and New York
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has announced it is starting it's non-stop flights from Auckland and New York in September. It will be one of the longest flights in...
Michael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber chief executive says further rises in inflation on top of minimum wage increase is a problem for
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is just one problem businesses are dealing with at the moment. Finance Minister Grant Robertson is signalling another 2.5 percent rise in i...
Karl Schubert: Singapore Airlines Public Affairs regional manager on the carrier hiring new staff and looking to increase its services to Ne
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore Airlines is hiring new staff and looking to increase its services to New Zealand. It operates ten weekly return flights to this country and...
Graeme Muller: CEO of the NZ Tech Industry Association on new report revealing one million kiwis need digital upskilling for their jobs with
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is new research out this morning from Amazon Web Services on our digital skills in this country signaling there is work to be done. Around one ...
Ross Copland: Infrastructure Commission Chief Executive as Treasury warns the country's current infrastructure gap is set to widen if nothin
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Treasury is warning the country's current infrastructure gap is set to widen if nothing changes. It's also stating the Government frequently doesn't ...
Larry Miller: Jordan brand chairman on his life story and biography 'Jump'
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Larry Miller is simply remarkable. He's well known now as one of the most successful black businessmen in America - he led Nike's Micha...
Tyrel Glass: Co-founder of Protag on technology designed to help farmers monitor a cow's health
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of students from Massey University have developed technology to help farmers monitor their cow's health. Their start-up Protag has developed...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on how tourism may look like when the border reopens
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here comes the normal, but what does the new normal look like?This is the big question as the country prepares to open the borders and welcome back ov...
Peter Lewis: China's Shenzhen to reopen, still trying to contain virus
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Companies in Shenzhen, a major Chinese business center, will be allowed to reopen while efforts to contain coronavirus outbreaks progress, the governm...
Kirk Hope: BusinessNZ Chief Executive says putting starting salaries in job advertising won't work
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A call for more employer transparency.Parliament's Education and Workforce select committee says the Government should consider making it compulsory f...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO says the strain on supermarkets are under due to Covid could be starting to ease
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The strain supermarkets are under due to Covid could be starting to ease. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says they're feeling like they're thr...
John Crocker: Unite Union National Secretary discusses MIQ facility paying staff a living wage once hospitality returns
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An MIQ hotel has promised workers the living wage once it goes back to hospitality. Managed Isolation and Quarantine will be a four hotel operation b...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister is describing the latest GDP figure as solid
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is describing the latest GDP figure as solid. New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product rose three percent in the December 2021 quart...