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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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
John Kennedy: Out of School Care Network manager says $500 afterschool care grant would make a big difference
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More government money for childcare is being pushed as a way to help New Zealand services which are struggling financially. The New South Wales Gover...
Brook Nettleton: Blue Glass Contracting director says if farm workers don't arrive soon, crops will go to waste
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time is running out to save the biggest harvest of the year from going to waste. There's just a two-week window for the Government to allow 200 skil...
Lesley Harris: First Home Buyers' Club director says well over 90% of first home buyers use their KiwiSaver
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most first home buyers would probably be knocked off the property ladder, if they couldn't use their KiwiSaver for a deposit. The OECD has recommende...
Hamish Rutherford: Wellington Business Editor says 'cooked' rental market due to shortage of supply
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems harder than ever to find a rental property in Wellington at the moment. Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford agrees the capital's ren...
Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO says they are planning to have up to 30 percent of staff unavailable
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Supermarkets are continuing to make plans to deal with disruption, as the Omicron variant spreads. Foodstuffs North Island says demand is relatively...
James Bell-Booth: earSHOTS founder new wireless earphone specifically aimed at those doing sporting activities
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new Kiwi tech company is staking it's claim in the multi-billion-dollar headphones market. earSHOTS have launched a new wireless earphone specific...
Mai Chen: Lawyer says Employers can ask their staff not to travel under the Red Traffic Light setting but they can't set it in stone
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Employers can ask their staff not to travel under the Red Traffic Light setting -- but they can't set it in stone. Newstalk ZB has learned some emplo...
Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association says employers are telling staff not to travel due to Red traffic light setting
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Employees across the country say their workplaces are trying to ban them from inter-regional travel, due to the Red traffic light setting. Of course,...
Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers' Chamber chief says Government needs to provide financial support for entertainment industry
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is mounting on the Government to alleviate stress in the entertainment industry, under the red traffic light settings. The country's bigges...
Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says high inflation rate is a sign of the global times
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson says the historically high rate of inflation is a sign of the global times. Annual inflation has hit 5.9 percent for the 2021 calenda...
Jordan James: Christchurch hair salon ditches gender-based pricing
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gender-based pricing has been given the chop at a Christchurch hair salon. Instead, time and skill required will determine the cost. There are ho...
Roman Travers: It would be nice if the Government lived within it's means
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know how easy it is to spend other people‘s money right? Children and politicians are experts at it. Most of us were confronted with yesterday...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large breaks down inflation numbers
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Annual inflation has reached 5.9 percent - the highest in more than three decades. It's the biggest movement since a 7.6 percent annual increase in t...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on inflation figures set to be released today
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation could be about to reach its highest point in three decades -- and keep climbing for months to come. The latest Consumer Price Index data is...
Tony Alexander: Independent economist says tightening of home lending rules has stripped away first home buyers ability to get into the mark
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things aren't looking any rosier for people trying to get on the property ladder. A new CoreLogic report suggests the property market has moved past ...
Grant Habgood: Robert Walters Recruitment director on using video cover letters for job applications
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More and more, job seekers are being asked to include a video resume with their application.Linkedin data shows 79 percent of hiring managers think vi...
Mike Bennetts: Z Energy Chief Executive rejects claims that it's pocketing more profits from rising fuel prices
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Z Energy is rejecting claims that it's pocketing more profits from rising fuel prices.New Zealanders are feeling the pain at the pump, with fuel price...
Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners analyst says we should expect central banks to turn down the tap on cheap money
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The tap's being turned down on cheap money, which is making markets nervous.The New Zealand share market fell into correction territory yesterday morn...
Ali Boswijk: Nelson Chamber of Commerce chief executive says handling Omicron is an impossible task for smaller businesses
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Omicron's arrival in the Nelson region is sending shudders through the local business community.The country has been plunged into Red after a Motueka ...
Liv Beck: Heart of the City chief executive says the move to Red is not the news the events industry wanted to hear
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The move to Red has sparked a string of event cancellations.Both the New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin and New Zealand Fashion Week in Auckland hav...
John Maurice: Hospitality New Zealand Northland President says businesses are hoping it's not too late to profit off the summer period.
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Northland businesses are hoping it's not too late to profit off the summer period. The region moved out of the Red Traffic Light setting this morning...
Viv Beck: Keeping people employed is good for the country
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No green light from Auckland, or the rest of the country – for the time being. Health officials will provide advice to Cabinet this week on the cu...
Camilla Belich: Labour MP on businesses may be required to disclose details of what they pay staff
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses may soon be required to make public the details of what they're paying staff. It's part of a government effort to close pay gaps bet...
Max Whitehead: There's risk that comes with moving jobs
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A movement dubbed The Great Resignation is expected to grow. Internationally, the number of workers wanting to leave their jobs has risen during the...
Dr Ross Bicknell: New Zealand scientists develop new game-changing gene for farmers
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand scientists have helped discover a new gene that could be a game changer for farmers. The P-A-R gene allows some plant species to clone th...
Murray Cleland: A lot of homeowners are selling instead of upgrading
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is putting the heat on Whangamata's rental market. Demand for holiday homes is creating a shortage of rentals, and pushing up prices. Wha...
Jason Walls: The government has spent close to 1 billion dollars on consultants
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the Government's most popular private sector partners isn't shying away from the title. According to numbers compiled by Newstalk ZB, Robert...
John Cuthbertson: Chartered Accountants financial services leader on Kiwis using buy now, pay later schemes
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are sales galore right now, with retailers desperate to make up ground lost during lockdowns. And the prospect of a bargain has upwards of 500,...
Ruby Topzand: Trade Me spokesperson on thousands of unwanted Christmas gifts already up for sale
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has turned from a questionable novelty just a few years ago to a regular part of the Christmas cycle. Thousands of unwanted gifts are already up...
Simon Humphries: Worksafe expects more businesses to be caught not complying with Covid-19 Protection Framework
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More businesses are expected to be caught failing to comply with the Covid-19 Protection Framework. Worksafe has slapped Auckland martial arts gym, ...
Iain MacLeod: New Zealand should be looking after its own infrastructure
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strong calls for the country to switch to using its own local ships and crews – to ensure a reliable service. That's the message from the New Zeala...
Sir Ian Taylor: Ministry of Health is blocking discussions
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a weird year for any government. An historic election win, but it all came crashing down in August when Delta arrived – Auckland has had mor...
Sunday Panel: Should we be worried about Omicron as we head into summer?
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Omicron – heading into summer are you worried about the new variant? The Lowlights/Highlights of the political year Christmas wish list for...
Peter Lewis: Hong Kong public gears up to vote amid new election laws
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hong Kong voters are preparing to vote for the first time this weekend since election laws were changed, amid a dearth of opposition candidates months...
Rod Oram: Business commentator on a seaweed company that specialises in reducing methane receives backing from Sir Stephen Tindall
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A company that specialises in a seaweed that reduced methane has got Sir Stepehn Tindall’s backing.He was an early investor in CH4, and he’s just ...
Rockit Global CEO: Mark O'Donnell on why people love little apples
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A kiwi business is reaping the rewards of making apples cool again. Rockit Global has grown 45% this year, as demand for its snack-sized apples conti...
Jaime MacKay: If you're going to plant trees, make sure they're native
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a good year for farming – income wise – but not such a good year for the government in the eyes of farmers. Carbon farming is seein...
Liam Dann: GDP drops 3.7%, it's second largest fall
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gross Domestic Product has fallen 3.7 percent in the September quarter. Stats NZ says it's the second largest fall since the current series began i...
Lodge Real Estate Managing Director: Vendors need to manage expectations
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Hamilton real estate company says the market's well and truly cooling down and vendors need to manage expectations. With the Reserve Bank lending...
HDPA: Pandemic predictions are too gloomy
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the big lessons that I’ve learnt during this pandemic – but especially this year – is that most of the pandemic predictions are too gloom...
The Huddle: Omicron is here, freedom protests and manuka honey
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Omicron is in NZ; is there a chance the government will revise the plans to reopen to travellers who self-isolate? There’s been another freedom pr...
Unique Manuka Factor Honey Assoc. CEO: John Rawcliffe says Manuka is a Māori word
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand honey producers have lost an important legal case against Australia. Trying to secure a trademark for the term Manuka Honey. New Zealan...
Rodney Jones: The border re-opening next month could be at risk
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plans to begin re-opening our border from next month could be at risk. New Zealand citizens and residents in Australia are set to be able to travel h...