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Kate Hawkesby: Air NZ and Auckland Airport are not up to scratch
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My brother travels a lot, both for work and to visit family – my nephew's studying in the US. So he’s made about three trips during the pandemic, ...
Samantha Barakat-Light: Body Catalyst Founder and CEO on opening their first clinic in New Zealand
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wellness industry is very much a booming sector overseas, with studies showing more people have experienced unwanted weight changes and are wantin...
Roger Wyllie: Capitol Cinema co-owner on ID app trialled in UK aiming to stop kids sneaking into R rated movies
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing kids sneak into R rated movies is not a new phenomenon, but the UK are attempting to crack down on it.They're trialling an ID app called Yoti t...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist says outlook for residential construction is not looking too promising
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The outlook for residential construction is not looking too promising.It comes as the ANZ Business Outlook Survey has shown the situation is "rapidly ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist says supply chains could continue to be an issue, even as Shanghai port re-opens
31 May 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...
John MacDonald: Our shopping is part of the supermarket problem too
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I think I’m going to be the only person in New Zealand today who’s going to say ‘stop beating up on the supermarkets’.The Government has relea...
Doug Jarvis: Butcher on community rallying behind him to offer support after burglaries
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've seen the ugly side of the community lately with the ram raids and shootings and burglaries galore.But here is an example of the good side.Doug J...
Marcus Hull: Mortgage broker says they are seeing increased demand for their services as mortgage and deposit rates rise
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Banks are starting to lift mortgage and deposit rates following last week's OCR hike.Kiwibank has lifted its headline rate for a two-year fixed mortga...
Katherine Rich: Food and Grocery Council Chief Executive says new supermarket regulations will start to make real change for the sector
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Food and Grocery Council says new supermarket regulations will start to make real change for the sector.The Government will put in a regulator, a ...
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank chief executive says they expect to see further hikes to Official Cash Rate
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Banks are preparing for further hikes following last week's Official Cash Rate increase.The Reserve Bank raised the OCR by 50 basis points to 2 per ce...
Matthew Lane: Night 'n Day General Manager says yearly check-ups will keep supermarkets on notice and following the rules
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is confidence the Government's moves to tackle the supermarket duopoly will increase competition.It's matched 12 of the 14 Commerce Commission r...
Hannah McQueen: OCR and what can you focus on in the doom and gloom?
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah McQueen is talking about the latest OCR increase - the fact that rates are rising faster, and likely higher than previously predicted will be ...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on three events putting pressure on the oil and gas industry
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oil companies are making a killing at the moment.The price of Brent crude is back to levels not seen since early March.But there are a few development...
Tony Alexander: Independent economist on why banks haven't changed their mortgage rates yet
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apart from Kiwibank, no other bank appears to have changed their mortgage rates.Kiwibank has changed theirs as a result of the OCR going up on Wednesd...
Mike's Minute: If you look hard enough, you'll find deals on the supermarket shelves
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Herald focus team did what we should all be doing. They worked out exactly how much you can save at a supermarket if you want to.Complaining about...
Shannon Barlow: Frog Recruitment’s Managing Director on report finding flexible work hours open up 45 percent more of the labour market
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an employer and offer flexible working options, you're opening up the talent pool by 45 percent.Frog Recruitment has released their 2022 Emp...
Callum McCallum: McCallam Brothers Managing Director says here are very few sources of consented sand which is suitable for the work they do
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's biggest supplier of sand for concrete is still fighting to mine a beach north of the city.Earlier this month, McCallum Brothers was decline...
Andrew Bayly: National MP says construction issues could tip the economy into recession
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disagreement between National and the construction industry, over the pressures facing the industry.The recent liquidation of Tauranga's Oceanside Hom...
Sunny Kaushal: Dairy Owners' Association say $6 million to stop ram raids is too little too late
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy owners say $6 million to stop ram raids is too little too late.The funding, announced by Police Minister Poto Williams, will come out of the Pro...
Graham Burke: Construction Industry Council Chair says talking about a recession, is the right way to go about making one happen
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disagreement between National and the construction industry, over the pressures facing the industry.The recent liquidation of Tauranga's Oceanside Hom...
Tim Dower: Things are looking dicey for our construction industry
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I really feel for these guys throwing in the towel on their construction businesses, there's been a spate in the past couple of weeks.Most recently, n...
Caitlin Taylor: Personal stylist on Love Island dressing contestants in second hand clothes from e-Bay
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The reality dating show Love Island will dress contestants in second hand clothes from e-Bay.The show has attracted criticism in the past for having c...
Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor following Official Cash Rate raise to 2 percent
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Central Bank has raised the Official Cash Rate to 2 percent in a bid to drive down our 31-year-high inflation.Its forecasts of how high the OCR mi...
Cheryl Adamson: Parnell Business Association welcomes funding support for businesses to protect against ramraids
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is expected to announce funding for security measures that protect businesses from ramraids.Parnell Business Association's Cheryl Adams...
Carol Ward: Record year for Mount Maunganui-based kiwifruit marketer Zespri
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zespri's global revenue has topped $4 billion for the first time despite a challenging season, the company says.The kiwifruit marketer credited a reco...
Mike's Minute: Hermit Kingdom attitude is now haunting us
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's coming home to roost a bit, isn't it?What we have learned this week, whether it be the construction company now in Britain looking to fill the jo...
Bodo Lang: Marketing expert says outrage caused by the Coca-Cola's move shows how attached people become to brands
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some consumers are fizzed up over Cocoa-Cola's decision to axe two of its soft drink flavours.Coke Zero and Coke No Sugar will soon be merged into one...
John Bolton: Mortgage broker predicts mortgage rates to be above 6 percent over the coming year
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is expected to lift the OCR to its highest level again since 2016.Economists are predicting a lift of another 50 basis points, trying...
Greg Harford: Retail NZ CEO on online shopping increase of 31 percent this quarter compared to the previous year
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New data suggests our shopping habits have changed for the long term.NZ Post's e-Commerce Spotlight report says online shopping was up 31 percent this...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist says central bank is likely to continue with 25 basis point rises until the OCR hits three percent
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for interest rates to keep rising.The Reserve Bank is expected to raise the Official Cash Rate by another 50 basis points today, to counter ri...
Emma Higgins: Senior agricultural analyst says the situation in China has weakened demand for milk solids leading to drop in market price
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seismic global events have left the milk market on shaky ground.Rabobank's latest Dairy Seasonal Outlook forecasts a farmgate milk price of $9 per kil...
Mike's Minute: Job numbers are the last economic domino to fall
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The saving grace, they say, as we plummet towards who knows where economically, is that we all have jobs. Growth might be slow or non-existent, the c...
Craig Renney: What are the implications of the cost of living payment?
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CTU economist Craig Renney joined the Weekend Collective to discuss the recently announced cost of living payment that will be received by all Kiwis e...
Chris di Leva: How should we react to the Budget?
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harbour Asset Management's Chris di Leva joined Smart Money with reaction to the Budget released last week.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for...
Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers' Association Chief executive says high inflation and house prices mean international workers don'
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fears New Zealand's cost of living crisis is stopping international skilled workers from joining our job market. A survey by Beyond Recruitment has ...
Sarah Fitt: Pharmac CEO following $191 million Budget funding boost
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After extensive pressure on drug-buying agency Pharmac, and a major review of its operations, Budget 2022 has provided a big cash injection.Pharmac's ...
Lesley Harris: First Home Buyers' Club Director says time will tell how many people will actually benefit from changes to help first home bu
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time will tell how many people will actually benefit from changes to help first home buyers.House price caps for the First Home Grant have been lifted...
Christopher Luxon: National leader says he's supportive of the idea to scrap the school decile system
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A rare moment of agreement across the political divide as National's Leader says he's supportive of the idea to scrap the school decile system.Christo...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister faces criticism over short-term cost-of-living package
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is defending his cost-of-living Budget package from criticism it is too short-term and narrow, saying long-term or wi...
Cameron Bagrie: Economist warns we must be careful not to add to aggregate demand with more spending
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are concerns there's a risk we become a mouse on an exercise wheel.One of the key parts of the Budget is a billion dollar cost-of-living package...
Mike's Minute: We're writing a recipe for economic ruin
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There was some sobering economic reality at my place yesterday.My street had a truck vacuum in it, sucking all the crap out of the drains, so there wa...
Danika Revell: Co-founder and CEO of The Period Place charity as Spain has approved plans to become the first European country to introduce
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spain has approved plans to become the first European country to introduce unlimited paid menstrual leave in the workplace.The draft law lets women su...
Craig Boote: Managing Director of Westfleet Seafoods on fears fishing industry could be washed up within weeks over spiralling fuel prices
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fishing industry could be washed up within weeks over spiralling fuel prices.There are suggestions that seeing as the trucking industry gets the b...
Murray Edridge: Wellington City Missioner says low income earners are being unfairly hit by the cost of living
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes the poor will get a look in in today's Budget.Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge says low income earners are being unfairly hit by the cos...
Paul Brislen: Telecommunications Forum CEO on new codes of conduct for telco sector
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Promises have come from this country's telcos that they're cleaning up their act.The sector received a telling off from the Commerce Commission last y...
Jordan Tini: Tech commentator on new research finding more than a third of Kiwis no longer watch traditional television
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So it seems the internet is killing the television star.New research out from Canstar shows more than a third of Kiwis no longer watch traditional tel...
Dan Ives: Wedbush Security managing director says Elon Musk's Twitter deal can't move forward unless Twitter proves fewer than 5 percent of
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk may be getting cold feet about buying Twitter.The Tesla CEO says the deal can't move forward unless Twitter shows public proof that fewer th...
Mike's Minute: Are the supermarkets ripping us off? Time will tell
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether The Warehouse dip their toes back into the supermarket game properly may well be an insight into the reality of the supermarket game in this c...
David Vinsen: Chief Executive of the Imported Motor Vehicle Association on government's half-billion investment into electric and hybrid veh
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's offering up new transport options, rather than kicking people out of their cars.Included in their Emissions Reduction Plan is more th...
Finn McLaren: Singer Electrical Marketing Manager says there are issues around subsidies and supply for electric vehicle charging units
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are predictions of a few hiccups in getting more electric vehicles on our roads.The Government wants total driving cut by a fifth, and 30 percen...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Economist says Omicron, staffing and supply chain issues are stalling economic momentum
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Omicron, staffing and supply chain issues are stalling economic momentum.New research from Infometrics shows economic activity has picked up slightly ...
Kirk Hope: BusinessNZ CEO says enforcing collective bargaining under Fair Pay legislation could breach international labour law
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's move to enforce collective bargaining under its Fair Pay legislation could breach international labour law. Collective bargaining ...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on what to expect from the Emissions Reduction Plan on Monday
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Climate Change Minister James Shaw revealed his emissions budget this week and has been backed by both Labour and National.The budgets will see New Ze...
Ernie Newman: Former Food and Grocery Council head says The Warehouse have tried to enter the grocery market before but got into trouble
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A consumer advocate says he'd like to see The Warehouse enter the grocery game.The retailer says it is considering getting into groceries, amid price ...
John MacDonald: Time for a Christchurch super city?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve got that old saying about the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing in my head today.And it’s why I think we need to seriously c...
Terry Taylor: NZ Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences President on petition delivered to Health Minister calling for a review of the pro
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our lab workers have had to go to Parliament for the first time in 75 years to have their voices heard, saying the industry is in crisis.The NZ Instit...
Malcolm Bailey: Dairy Companies Association Chairman says NZ launching trade dispute against Canada over export market access is a good move
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is launching a trade dispute against Canada in a growing dairy backlash.The Government's arguing we don't have as much access to the Canad...
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says now is not the time for government to spend up large in the Budget
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National says the Government needs to rein in spending to avoid adding to the inflationary pressures facing the economy.Finance Minister Grant Roberts...
Mike Hosking: Are we really being ripped off by the supermarkets?
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Funny how the old corporate world works.Countdown freezes prices. Or do they? No one believes them, thus indicating whether they are or not, they are ...
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...