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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on GDP rise of 3%

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GDP rose by three percent in the last three months of last year, a lower figure than most economists had forecast but ahead of Reserve Bank expectatio...

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand chief says trans-Tasman flights made up 15-20% of their business pre-Covid

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Air New Zealand's glad it will soon be able to welcome Australians and travellers from the rest of the world. Vaccinated Aussies can come here from A...

Trish May: Travel marketing consultant says the opportunity is there for New Zealand to roll out the welcome mat to Australian tourists

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand will need to step up its marketing to Australia, ahead of our border opening to them. Vaccinated Australians can come here from April 13 ...

Ann-Marie Johnson: Tourism Industry Aotearoa spokesperson on border reopening announcement

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fully-vaccinated tourists will be allowed into the country sooner than expected. Our newsroom understands travellers from Australia could be set to a...

Megan Woods: Energy Minister says the Government will keep a close eye on fuel price situation

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is set to keep a close eye on the fuel price situation after temporarily trimming the tax take. It's cut fuel excise duties and road u...

Jake McLellan: Christchurch Central Ward councillor on proposed rates increase for land that is not used or developed

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your unruly property in central Christchurch could be about to be slapped with a huge new rates bill.  After a number of complaints about unsightly o...

Dr Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative chief economist on whether fuel price cuts will help those dealing with cost of living crisis

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fuel prices have been slashed by 25 cents a litre to help combat rising prices. Motorists will be lining up to fill their tanks today as the discount...

Dave Bodger: Gull New Zealand Manager says 25 cent a litre price cut on fuel is huge for the public

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fuel companies appear to be playing ball. Fuel excise duties and road user charges have been cut by 25 cents a litre each for three months. Pric...

James Fuller: Hnry Chief Executive says sole traders want red tape cut out of the economy

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Small businesses want the red tape cut out of the economy. A new survey of Australian and New Zealand sole traders found a growing number of traders...

Roelf Schreuder: NZ Gourmet Director of Production on why vegetable growing is becoming a more unviable profession

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The cost of vegetables seems to be going through the roof for certain vegetables.With cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower reaching astronomical prices, ...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on the expected changes from Commerce Commission's report into supermarkets

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission came out with its final report into supermarkets this week.Many have questioned just how much will realistically change with t...

Damien Venuto: NZ Herald Online Business Editor on Facebook moderators relaxing hate speech rules on Vladimir Putin and Russian army in some

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook and Instagram have hate speech guidelines, but they're being quietly relaxed when it comes to Vladimir Putin and the Russian military.Accordi...

Mike's Minute: There's a cold economic winter coming

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Between Chris Luxon and ANZ, the National Party in a single week have reshaped the political debate and increased their chances of winning next year b...

Alastair Espie: Employment law expert says employers may need to change their thinking around vaccine mandates

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Employers may need to reevaluate their thinking around vaccine mandates.  The Public Service Commission is advising government departments and agenci...

Mike Bennetts: Z Energy Chief Executive says petrol reaching $4 a litre is 'not impossible'

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are predictions petrol will hit $4 a litre, as the invasion of Ukraine and sanctions against Russia push up commodity prices across the board. ...

Michael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber chief calls for all workers to be treated as critical and be tested every day before work

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Auckland Business Chamber says isolation rules for household contacts are a waste of human capital. From midnight Friday, Covid-19 cases and thei...

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy suggests large chunk of the population are still worried about livin

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A suggestion there's not too much of an appetite for an even shorter isolation period. Covid cases and household contacts only have to isolate for se...

Tom Brownlie: Heybarn co-founder on his startup the 'Tinder for barns'

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new startup company considers themselves the "Tinder for barns" Called Heybarn, the idea is that rural and lifestyle property owners that have free...

Simon Rawson: Director of Corporate Campaigns at Shareaction on Unilever being forced to disclose more nutritional data on their products

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The little guy is using leverage on one of the largest public companies in the world.  UK company Unilever has agreed to publish more rigorous data o...

Leanne Young: Registered dietitian and nutrition researcher concerned at length of time it may take for supermarket industry to lower prices

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns at the length of time it may take for changes to the supermarket industry to bring prices down. The Commerce Commission's final report recom...

Giles Barker: Bloomsberry Chocolate Company Creative Director says we've missed an opportunity for the supermarket industry

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A would-be supplier says we've missed an opportunity for the supermarket industry. The Commerce Commission concludes competition is not working well ...

Hamish Rutherford: Wellington Business Editor Reaction to Commerce Commission report on Supermarket Sector

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission has released its final report into our supermarket sector -- stating competition isn't working well. It recommends freeing up...

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter breaks down Commerce Commission report into supermarket sector

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission has concluded competition is "not working well" in the supermarket sector, recommending a mandatory code of conduct for suppli...

Stephen Jeffery: Central Otago Queenstown Trail Network Trust Chairman on Lake Dunstan Trail is smashing all expectations

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Central Otago's Lake Dunstan Trail is smashing all expectations. More than 62,000 riders have used the track since it opened in May. During January ...

Keely Alton: General manager of corporate brands at Flight Centre as business travel reopens

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last two years, we've heard countless stories about businesses needing to do business travel. When it comes to making deals and trades, doing ...

Murray Edridge: Wellington City Missioner echoes National’s claims of a living cost crisis

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington’s City Missioner is echoing National’s claims of a living cost crisis.  Christopher Luxon has painted a picture of New Zealanders bein...

Sarah Balle: Supie Online Supermarket Founder says she wants to see a major reset in Commerce Commission's sector report

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anxious wait for those with skin in the supermarket game. The Commerce Commission will release its final report into the sector this morning. Las...

Bodo Lang: Auckland University Marketing Lecturer expects major overhaul for supermarket industry today

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's supermarket industry could be in for a major overhaul today. The Commerce Commission will release its final report from its market stud...

David Crawford: Motor Industry Association CEO on record ute sales in February

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ute sale figures for February are out.Out of 12,500 vehicles registered in New Zealand, the utes were the best-sellers.The Ford Ranger was the bes...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on the sanctions on Russia starting to hit hard

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sanctions applied to Russia in wake of the Ukraine invasion are starting to Russia hard.Although the Russian had built up very substantial foreign exc...

Phil Taylor: Forest Owners Association President on Government potentially excluding exotic plantings from the carbon credit system

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government may be excluding exotic plantings from the carbon credit system.  Forestry Minister Stuart Nash has released a discussion document whi...

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says the West is bringing down an economic Iron Curtain against Russia

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vladimir Putin is standing his ground on his invasion on Ukraine amid ever-mounting economic pressure from the west. The Russian president has been a...

Katherine Swan: Randstad NZ's country director on the company allowing employees four weeks work from anywhere in the world

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There has been some discussion this week about the Brain Drain, and how with the world opening up for Kiwis again, we could lose a lot of workers ove...

Deborah Lambie: Global Equities Analyst at Milford Asset Management reviews impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on markets

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deborah Lambie from Milford Asset Management joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to breakdown the effects that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has had on glo...

Craig Turner: Director of the Comfort Group on Sleepyhead Estate development being given the green light

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's only taken three and a half years, but the Sleepyhead Estate development at Ohinewai has finally been given the green light. The Environment Cou...

Business Panel with Zealandia CEO Danielle Shanahan and businessman Paul Ridley-Smith

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington Mornings Business Panel with Zealandia CEO Dr Danielle Shanahan and businessman Paul Ridley-Smith on how a brain drain could impact Welli...

Brad Olsen: Economists predict up to 20,000 Kiwis could move to Australia alone as border reopens

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From this morning any Kiwis coming home from Aussie do not need to self-isolate and no MIQ. But with the welcome mat opening for KIwis round the worl...

Tuesday Business with New Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford on a potential Brain Drain and FTA with the UK

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders returning home will soon be able to do so without going into isolation - does this mean we are likely to have a brain drain? New Zealan...

Laura Clarke: British High Commissioner to New Zealand on FTA

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's praise all around for New Zealand rea$ching a free trade deal with the United Kingdom. Trade Minister Damien O'Connor says our free trade dea...

Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister warns that tourism won't be fixed overnight and won't look like it did pre-Covid

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Tourism Minister says he's working hard to rebuild brand New Zealand.  He says he should be able to make an announcement about the fate of overse...

Les Morgan: Sudima Hotels Chief Operating Officer says there will be no health overhang once MIQ comes to an end

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hopes the hotel industry can shake the MIQ stigma.  From Thursday, vaccinated New Zealanders in Australia will be able to return home without isolati...

Glen Kyle: Senior Vice President and General Manager of Discovery Australia and New Zealand on potential TVNZ and RNZ merger

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There has long been talk of government merging TVNZ and RNZ into a new public media entity. Cabinet is said to have finally made it's decision on t...

Damien O'Connor: Trade Minister says free trade deal with the UK was no easy feat

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Damien O'Connor says securing a free trade deal with the UK was no easy feat.  The Trade Minister's signed the agreement in London with his British c...

Andrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers President says Free Trade Deal with the UK is a win for New Zealand

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers is welcoming the news of a free trade deal between New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The UK has agreed to phase out all tariffs o...

John Miles: Marketing Association CEO on whether junk mail is actually an effective advertising tool

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is junk mail still a thing?It’s mainly email these days, with specials and sales, etc.How many of us still pull a pamphlet out of the letterbox and ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Government's vaccine mandate mathematical mistake

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a bad day for the Government regarding vaccine mandates.Earlier today, it was announced that the High Court in Wellington ruled that the m...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on the implications of sanctioning Russia

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand has joined a majority of the world in sanctioning Russia for the invasion of Ukraine.The sanctions particularly apply to financial institu...

Peter Lewis: Grumbling grows as Hong Kong sticks with zero-COVID policy

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hong Kong residents are becoming increasingly annoyed with the administration’s insistence on sticking to China's “zero-COVID” strategy as the c...

Doug Paulin: Sealord CEO on a seasonal worker shortage for upcoming hoki season

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hoki season is coming up.Sealord, who farm the hoki, are expecting half the crew they usually have for the upcoming season.Usually they’d employ up ...

Fraser Whineray: Chief Operating Officer at Fonterra on New Zealand's first ever electric milk tanker

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra is getting our first-ever electric milk tanker.  It's part of the announcement made by the Government for funding for climate friendly vehic...

Pam Ford: Auckland Unlimited director says Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher programme has been a shot in the arm for struggling Auckland busi

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher programme has been a shot in the arm for struggling Auckland businesses. It's a scheme where you sign up for a v...

Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers Chamber Chief Executive says difference between phase 2 and 3 is minimal

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses still expect to feel under pressure in phase three of the Omicron response. Health officials will now primarily focus on managing high-ris...

John MacDonald: Is home ownership really worth the stress?

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m really starting to wonder why we get so caught up and obsessed with the idea of owning a home. I do know why and I’ll get to that shortly. Bu...

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand losses deepen to $376m

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A clear picture of the impact Covid-19 is having on Air New Zealand. The airline's just posted a statutory loss before taxation of $376 million for t...

Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor says interest rates will continue to rise

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Expect interest rates to continue rising as the Reserve Bank tries to get inflation under control. The central bank has upped the Official Cash Rate ...

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank chief executive says Kiwis with mortgages are expected to be hit in the pocket by Official Cash Rate hike

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders with mortgages are expected to be hit in the pocket by the latest Official Cash Rate hike. The Reserve Bank has increased it by a quar...

Barry Coates: Chief executive of Mindful Money on KiwiSaver funds tied to Russian companies potentially affected by sanctions

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's superannuation fund, as well as ASB and Westpac's growth fund all hold shares in Russian listed companies with ties to the Kremlin.  Br...

Kerre McIvor: Once you start tinkering, the Govt need to take some culpability for what happens

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone agrees it's not a matter of if, but of by how much, the Reserve Bank raises its official cash rate today. Commentators are picking a rise of...

Egor Petrov: Bayside Rum owner on launching their first kumara rum

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kumara rum is something you might not have heard about before. A new Kiwi start-up called Bayside Rum has launched its first kumara rum - which is do...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics senior economist says Reserve Bank should increase Official Cash Rate by half a percent

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank's being told to be more proactive when it comes to the Official Cash Rate. It's expected to lift the rate this afternoon in a bid to...

David McLeish: Fisher Funds Head of Fixed Income predicts Reserve Bank will be cautious with Offical Cash Rate

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A prediction the Reserve Bank will take a cautious approach to the Official Cash Rate. The central bank releases its latest Monetary Policy Statement...

Michael Wood: Transport Minister on report finding Te Huia train costs more than driving

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Transport Minister says Covid-19 disruptions have affected the Hamilton to Auckland train service.  A report for the Waikato Chamber of Commerce ...

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends comparison period for Government's new business support package

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is defending the comparison period for the Government's new business support package.From Monday, some will be eligible for up to...

Paul Steiner: Lone Star Chief Operating Officer says new government hospitality support doesn't go far enough

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A hospo boss says new government help doesn't go far enough.  A targeted payment will help some businesses struggling with revenue loss due to Omicro...

Krishna Botica: Auckland Restaurant Association president says it is unclear how much government support will help businesses

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Restaurants aren't completely sold on the new support dished up by the Government.  From Monday, a six-week payment will be available for Omicron-hit...

Peter Lewis: Hong Kong hospitals hit 90% capacity as COVID-19 cases surge

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hong Kong's hospitals reached 90% capacity on Thursday and quarantine facilities were at their limit, authorities said, as the city struggles to snuff...

Katherine Rich: Food and Grocery Council CEO says it makes more sense to buy your own RAT because free ones cost businesses more

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some businesses are still struggling to access Rapid Antigen Tests.In Wellington there's only one pick up point for the tests for healthcare and criti...

Rod Oram: Business commentator on Fonterra's ownership structure shakeup with NZX, EEX and GDT

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra is making changes to the Global Dairy Trade’s ownership structure.They’re selling a 33 percent stake to the NZX and also might be selling...

Heather Saunderson: Keep New Zealand Beautiful CEO on its annual list of Most Beautiful Towns and Cities

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keep New Zealand Beautiful has released its annual list of the most beautiful towns and cities, with Whakatane the overall winner.Kaitaia and Taupo wo...

Arie Dekker: Jarden Head of Research on Spark Sport losing TV rights for English Premier League to Sky TV

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A big development in the ongoing sports streaming battle.Spark Sport has lost the English Premier League rights to Sky TV.Sky will air all 380 Premier...

Gerard van Tilborg: North Harbour Rugby chairman on Silver Lake deal

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After months of debate, an agreement hass been reached between Silver Lake, New Zealand Rugby and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association.  UU p...

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic Chief Property Economist on house price average at 8.8 times household income

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Housing affordability has deteriorated to all-time record lows. Figures from CoreLogic shows the average New Zealand property is now worth 8.8 times ...

Doug Sellman: Director of the National Addiction Centre on alcohol companies giving Dunedin students free drinks in exchange for advertising

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Several alcohol companies are continuing to illegally supply Dunedin students free drinks, in exchange for advertising.  Police have warned those com...

Matthew Ryan: Hot Property on Wellington Mornings

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hot Property with property expert Matt Ryan on the fast-changing housing market, tips for first home buyers and what to do amid a construction supply ...

Julie White and Greg Harford: Hospitality NZ CEO and Retail NZ CEO on survey finding 70% of hospitality venues are looking to reduce staff

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are more calls for help from hospitality businesses every day. Now a Hospitality NZ survey says more than 70 percent of cafes, bars and restaur...

Hamish Rutherford: Tuesday Business with New Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday Business with New Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford: The anti-mandate protest is on its eighth day so how are busine...

Jonathan Ives: OneStaff CEO on report finding the number one motivation for a workplace is working within a great team

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A report has been released investigating what matters most in the workplace. Recruitment agency OneStaff has released their latest report gauging wor...

Chris O'Reilly: CEO of AskYourTeam on the possibility of workers being exploited to pick up slack of those isolating

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With daily Covid cases coming within an inch of hitting that one thousand mark, more of us will be close contacts and have to isolate. That could me...

Blair Impey: Republic Hospitality Group CEO fears Queenstown could be entirely shut within a week if plans aren't changed

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A warning the entire economy could collapse, if lawmakers don't come up with a new plan fast. The local chamber of commerce is predicting most busine...

Ben Glesiner: CoGo CEO says he's confident we'll catch up with helping grocery shoppers know the carbon footprint of their purchases

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A call for New Zealanders to learn the carbon footprint of their grocery shop is yet to get off the ground.There's concern the country is lagging behi...

Dave Rossiter: Westmere Butchery Owner says close contact exemption scheme is confusing

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A butcher believes the new close contact exemption scheme, raises more questions than answers.  Under the scheme, critical business workers won't ha...

Jo Tozer: Head of Go to Market at MYOB says small and medium-sized enterprises are feeling the pinch under the Covid-19 protection framework

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Small and medium-sized enterprises are feeling the pinch under the Covid-19 protection framework. A new survey by MYOB shows more than half expect to...

Krishna Botica: Auckland Restaurant Association President says targeted support for hospitality is needed

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hospitality businesses will continue to ask for government support, as more close their doors. Latest figures from the Restaurant Association show bu...

Hamish Mexted: Porirua Chamber of Commerce Chair says we need an urgent inquiry into Transmission Gully

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The capital's business sector is calling for more clarity about when Transmission Gully will be open. The Wellington, Kapiti and Porirua Chambers of ...

Phil Sprey: Capital C Concerts Owner is frustrated at the lack of support for the sector

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A concert promoter is frustrated at the lack of support for the sector. Several events have already been cancelled this year due to the Omicron outbr...

Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association chief executive on what businesses want from RAT announcement

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At 10am Hipkins and Verrall are setting out "the plan to support key businesses and supply chains" so businesses can make some money during phases tw...

Andrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers vice president on $400k Covid-19 support package

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another cheque has been thrown in the Government's Covid coffers.  This time Damien O'Connor is handing out $400,000, for farmers who might get the v...

Dave Bodger: Gull New Zealand Chief Executive says people will buy the same amount of fuel, make savings elsewhere

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

People are still buying the same amount of fuel, despite prices edging closer to $3 a litre. The Prime Minister says the rising cost is a supplier is...

David Kelly: Registered Master Builders' Association chief executive says sky high construction costs are taking a toll on builders' mental

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sky high construction costs are taking a toll on builders' mental health.  CoreLogic Cordell Construction Cost Index for the last quarter of 2021 sho...

Jon Duffy: Consumer New Zealand Chief Executive says $3 a litre petrol will hurt everyone, particularly low incomes

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More pain at the pump is on its way, as petrol prices continue to climb. It's thought 91 could reach $3 a litre soon, and stay there this year. The ...

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic chief economist says construction costs are likely to continue to rise

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Construction costs are continuing to skyrocket and there are no signs of slowing down.  The CoreLogic Cordell Construction Cost Index for the last qu...

Hamish Rutherford: New Zealand Herald Wellington Business Editor on petrol prices and life in the CBD

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Petrol soars to the $3 mark in the capital and NZ Herald Business Editor Hamish Rutherford shares his concerns about Wellington's CBD.LISTEN ABOVESee ...

Reece Warren: The Wine Auction Room co-founder on New Zealand's most expensive bottle of wine going up for sale

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are hopes the most expensive bottle of wine to ever go to auction in New Zealand will be consumed, rather than invested.  Liquid gold is on the...

Don Wilson: Managing director of OnRoad Transport Ltd on the effect of petrol price hikes

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unleaded 95 is above $3 per litre at different places around the country while experts predict the same isn't far off for 91. It hits the regular pun...

Brad Walters: Founder of Meatworx butchery says demand for quality meat has meant a boost for homekill and retail butcher services

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The demand for quality meat has meant a boost for homekill and retail butcher services.  There's been a surge in home kill trade since 2020 - believe...

Justin Tighe Umbers: Board of Airline Representatives executive director says airlines will lose interest in New Zealand due to self-isolati

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are fear airlines may start losing interest in coming to New Zealand. A phased reopening of the border begins at the end of this month, without...

Mike Hosking: A lesson in life, the taxman is never far from your pocket

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From our rock and a hard place file comes the revelations, if that’s not too strong a word, over the tax price you pay if you help your kid out buyi...

Hot Property with Matt Ryan: How to help your kids crack the rental market

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Landlord and property expert Matthew Ryan joins Nick Mills to answer your questions on the ever-changing property market. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnys...

Business Panel on Wellington Mornings: Theatre CEO Jonty Hendry and Cafe Owner Mary Meachen

02 Feb 2022

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Mary Meachen, owner of Smith the Grocer, and Jonty Hendry Chief Executive of Bats Theatre talk about the impact of the Red Traffic light setting with ...

Will Thomas: Sachi member says Government response to them hasn't been good enough despite support package for the arts

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A music group says the Government hasn't properly acknowledged calls to support the arts sector.  The Government has announced a $120 million boost f...