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Phil O'Reilly: Former Business New Zealand boss on immigration reset
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has laid out a raft of new changes to our immigration and border rules.Urgently needed workers will now be allowed to come through a gr...
Brent Kleiss: Chief executive of NZ Pork on petition asking for imported pork to be required to meet the same welfare standards as local por
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is currently reviewing our pig farming practices and wants to tighten the welfare requirements for our local pork.NZ Pork has made it c...
John Murphy: Vegetables New Zealand Director says supermarket discounts are good news for shoppers
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's hoped the supermarket industry’s pledges to reduce prices will help all of us at the checkout.Foodstuffs is taking an average 10 percent off mo...
Chris Whelan: Universities New Zealand chief executive says NZ is back in the market for international students
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Universities face work to get fully back into the international student market.The borders fully re-open from August - two months ahead of schedule.In...
Aaron Martin: Immigration Lawyer says new settings 'unfair' for professions not on Govt's 'green list'
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A thumbs down for the Government's new immigration settings.The new range of measures includes one visa for accredited employers and a green list of p...
Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast Manager on controversial new mine given green light at Cape Foulwind
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A controversial new proposed mine on the West Coast has been given the green light.Westland Mineral Sands has been given consent to mine 500,000 tonne...
Kate Hawkesby: Simon Henry's to Nadia backlash has been pathetic
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot to unpack with Simon Henry and his attempt at an apology to Nadia Lim. I don’t know if two minutes on the radio will do justice to h...
Jason Ennor: CEO of My HR on US and UK seeing record low sickness absences as people worked from home
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you're working from home anyway, how sick do you have to be to actually call in sick?The US and UK have seen record low sickness absences as pe...
Pooja Sundar: D&L Law Partner says we have to be concerned with people leaving the country who we haven't been able to replace
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
News of a full border re-opening is being met with a warm welcome.Our newsroom understands Jacinda Ardern will announce an early border opening for Ju...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Aiport Chief Executive on $300 new transport hub and smart baggage system
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Airport is spending $300 million on a transport hub and setting aside land for light rail near its international terminal.The company is also...
Stephen England-Hall: RealNZ Chief Executive says there are hopes for the tourism sector ahead of looser border settings
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are high hopes for the tourism sector ahead of looser border settings.Our newsroom understands the Prime Minister will announce today an acceler...
Julie White: Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive says immigration reset means many businesses will never recover from Covid-19
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is expected to open the door to more highly skilled workers, but not to unskilled hospitality workers.Hospitality New Zealand Chief Exe...
Mike's Minute: Government wastage is totally out of control
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of good clues as to why we have such wastage of government spending and how the psychology behind it suggests it won't change under the curre...
Geoff Cooper: NZ Infrastructure Commission General Manager of Strategy on potential congestion charge for Auckland CBD
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is expected to announce next week that a congestion charge is on the cards for Auckland's CBD in 2025.A Helen Clark Foundation report h...
Shamubeel Eaqub: Sense Partners economist says we could see a wave of "zombie" businesses closing as wage subsidies end
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has been revealed nearly fifty percent of our jobs were protected by the Government’s wage subsidies at some point last year.This resulted in les...
Graham Burke: Construction Industry Council Chair says Government's Apprenticeship Boost scheme a good start but it won't fix the skills sho
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The construction industry is ageing more quickly than new people coming on board.The Government's Apprenticeship Boost scheme, which supports trades t...
David Cooper: Malcolm Pacific Immigration Chief Executive says visa policies during the pandemic have caused big issues
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government’s Covid-19 policies are being blamed for creating an international visa backlog. Over the past two years there’s been a surge in o...
Chris Hipkins: Education Minister says Government could make its apprenticeship boost scheme permanent
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government could make its apprenticeship boost scheme permanent.$230 million will be put towards the scheme, which will now run until the end of n...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on how companies may be affected by Government's climate initiatives
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government looks set to announce a range of climate initiatives and plans this month ahead of the Budget.That might mean companies may have to che...
Alan McDonald: Employers & Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on MYOB survey showing how businesses and consumers want
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re a couple of weeks away from this year’s Budget and people are starting to come out with wish lists for Finance Minister Grant Robertson.An M...
Ruth Stokes: Queenstown Chamber of Commerce CEO on town's new level of worker shortage
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Queenstown businesses have reached a new level of worker shortage.There are now more job vacancies than ratepayers in Queenstown and hospitality venue...
Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager says their sustainability policy is to try and work with DGL instead of excludi
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
KiwiSaver provider Milford Asset Management will try to engage with DGL Group instead of excluding the company.Company CEO Simon Henry made offensive ...
Matthew Lane: Nite n' Day general manager says Countdown price freeze is likely down to The Warehouse breaking into the market
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Competition may be the driving force behind Countdown's decision to drive down costs.From Monday, the supermarket chain will freeze prices on 500 esse...
Mike's Minute: Gender pay gap solutions are artificial
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another of these strange made up claims this week masquerading as a report that suggests the solving of a problem, or perceived problem, can only happ...
Oliver Mander: Shareholder's Association chief says Simon Henry's comments toward Nadia Lim are insulting to Lim, but to shareholders also
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The backlash against racist and sexist criticism of Nadia Lim continues.Chemicals company CEO Simon Henry described Lim as a piece of "Eurasian fluf...
Grzegorz Sochaki: Project leader on robot chef that can taste food and guide you on how much seasoning to use
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle in the kitchen, then there could be a solution for you just around the corner.Researchers at the University of Cambridge have designed...
Rupert Carlyon: Founder and managing director of Koura on starting the world's second carbon neutral cryptocurrency fund
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How would you feel about investing your KiwiSaver in Bitcoin?A KiwiSaver scheme is launching the world's second carbon neutral cryptocurrency fund.Kou...
Jim van der Poel: Dairy New Zealand chair says the punt came off in eradicating Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a punt, has become a relatively successful story in eradicating Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand.Only one farm is left with the infec...
Jon Duffy: Consumer New Zealand Chief Executive says Countdown price-freeze is masking the real problem, which is that the industry is broke
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A gesture from one of our two big supermarket companies.Countdown says from Monday, it's putting a price freeze on 500 items for the winter months, ev...
Bryce Wilkinson: Former Treasury director says the Auditor-General is right to raise concerns around Covid response fund spending
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Auditor-General's being commended for flagging issues with the transparency of the Government's Covid response fund.John Ryan has written to Treas...
Tony Mitchell: Bike Auckland Chair hopes newly-approved Auckland cycleway extensions will provide safety for city commuters
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are hopes newly-approved Auckland cycleway extensions will provide safety for city commuters.Plans for more than $300 million in funding was e...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on supply shortage problem at PlaceMakers
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a bit of a supply shortage problem going on at PlaceMakers.On Thursday, PlaceMackers delivered price rise and shortage information, revealing...
Mark Knoff-Thomas: Newmarket Business Association chief executive on Auckland Transport's plan to oversee solutions to ram raids
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Transport are appointing a designated staff member to oversee solutions to the recent ram raids experienced by local businesses.In some cases...
Nadia Lim: Chef and My Food Bag founder says she's speaking up for people who feel they don't have a voice
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia Lim isn't sweating the small stuff after a Kiwi richlister brought up her attire and race in an interview.DGL Group CEO Simon Henry claimed in a...
Rhiannon McKinnon: Kiwi Wealth CEO on adding DGL to its exclusions list in response to the derogatory comments made by Simon Henry toward Na
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founder and CEO of chemicals company DGL, Simon Henry, has criticised My Food Bag for putting an image of brand ambassador Nadia Lim in its prospectus...
Mike's Minute: Job numbers are a serious economic red flag
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What I wasn’t expecting in yesterday's unemployment number is that it would go nowhere.Just think about it, how is that possible? Everyone was forec...
Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport Chief Executive says about 30 percent of stores are back open
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Airport is welcoming back international travellers, although most of its food and retail stores are yet to open.Vaccinated tourists can now c...
Mark Riggall: Wilford Asset Management Portfolio Manager provides some Kiwisaver advice
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who has checked their Kiwisaver account recently will be aware that returns have slowed down somewhat recently, with losses across funds from c...
Steve Saunders: Robotics Founder and CEO on primary sector using automation to combat lack of workers and wage inflation
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Stats NZ will be releasing unemployment figures for the first quarter.Economists are predicting it will fall to a new record low, just three per...
Frances Valintine: Founder and CEO of Tech Futures Lab on whether we have tapped out our labour market
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many economists are tipping that unemployment will fall, some to a new record low, around the 3% mark.Suggestions are being raised that what it means ...
Christopher Luxon: National Leader says he believes the public sees National as better economic managers
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National says the cost of living crisis is highlighted in the latest Newshub Reid Research poll.National is up 9.2 points at 40.5 percent surpassing L...
John MacDonald: Wealth tax would be a waste of time
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s often said that marketing plays on people’s fears.You know what I’m talking about - things like those ads on TV that talk about the house b...
Max Rashbrooke: Victoria University researcher says there's enough big earners for a wealth tax to make a difference
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A wealth researcher says there's enough big earners for a wealth tax to make a difference.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ruled out introducing such...
Roger Beaumont: NZ Bankers' Association chief on submission to the Ministry calling for a more fulsome review of CCCFA
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
‘Not good enough’ is the summation of the Bankers’ Association when it comes to the Government's tweaks on the CCCFA.The Government put a band a...
Madeleine Allen: Mobile mortgage manager at Kiwibank on new 'co-own' scheme
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As house prices continue to climb, Kiwibank have set up an alternative to the traditional home ownership model, to help kiwis break into the housing m...
Ross Copland: Infrastructure Commission Chief Executive on report finding country needs about $31 billion annually to build our way out of o
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The gaping hole in New Zealand's infrastructure may never be filled.A new report from the Infrastructure Commission has found we'd need about $31 bill...
Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says it's risky for Jacinda Ardern to rule out introducing a wealth tax this term or next
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A former National party minister says it's risky for politicians to rule things out at any stage.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ruled out introduci...
Kate Hawkesby: Wealth tax chat is a fishing expedition for govt
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So do we have a big backflip from the PM coming? The Heralds Political Editor Claire Trevett reminded us all yesterday of Ardern’s words regarding a...
Jack Tame: Is a fairer tax system on the way?
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know it must be a slow news week when tax spends so much time in the headlines. But no matter which major party finds itself in government after n...
Patrick Noone: Costco managing director on expectations ahead of the store's opening
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big hype this week about Costco, the world’s largest retailer after Walmart, opening one petrol station in Auckland’s northwest.The retailer is ex...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on Overseas Investment Office approval of merger between Orcon Group and 2degrees
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The merger between Orcon Group (aka Vocus NZ) and 2degrees has cleared its final hurdle after the Overseas Investment Office granted consent.The deal ...
Mike's Minute: We buy houses on emotion, not logic
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most common home loan these days is one that lasts for 30 years.Think about it, chances are it's longer than you have been alive, given many of th...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds Senior Portfolio Manager on the big US tech companies in reporting season
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's reporting season, and a few big US tech companies have got involved.After Netflix’s stocks dropped to 45 percent last week, expectations have b...
Mike Egan: Restaurant Association National President on deal to buy Nourish Group collapsing
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A big upset for the hospitality sector.A multi-million dollar deal to buy Nourish Group has fallen over because overseas investors couldn’t easily t...
Rowena Duncum: The Country host on changes to winter grazing rules
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Winter grazing rules have changed.One of the rules concerning re-sowing crop paddocks has been changed from November 1 to as soon as possible.A lot of...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on the latest ANZ Business Confidence Survey
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ’s latest Business Confidence Survey is suggesting we’re going to face more inflationary pressure still.Unsurprisingly, confidence overall is d...
Marc Rivers: Fonterra CFO says they are pleased with government support, albeit with a few conditions
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra is happy to comply with government conditions on its capital rejig.The Dairy Industry Restructuring Act needs to be changed but the Governmen...
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...