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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...
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...