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Andrew Stapleton: More ICU beds but no nurses to staff them
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hospitals across the country are getting more ICU beds ... but we don't have nurses to staff them. The Government has announced there'll be 23 new IC...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large breaks down GDP figure
15 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 in ...
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on GDP numbers released today
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The GDP number for the third quarter is released today, with most economists predicting a drop of at least 3 percent. It comes on the back o...
Finn Robinson: ANZ economist predicts GDP figures released today to be better than expected
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's GDP figures are likely to be better than expected. They're due out mid-morning. ANZ economist Finn Robinson told Tim Dower the ANZ bank thi...
Finn Robinson: ANZ economist predicts GDP figures released today to be better than expected
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's GDP figures are likely to be better than expected. They're due out mid-morning. ANZ economist Finn Robinson told Tim Dower the ANZ bank thi...
Todd Charteris: Rabobank CEO says farmers are evenly split over expectations for coming year
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers are evenly split on their expectations for the coming year. Dairy is the most optimistic sector, while dry stock farmers and horticulturalist...
Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says Kiwis will end up paying for large jump in Government spending
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taxpayers are expected to pay down the track for a large jump in Government spending. The Government's giving itself an operating allowance of $6 bil...
Ian Robertson: What to expect in the markets in 2022
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the year is drawing to a close, we can focus on what we can expect the happen to the markets in 2022. What companies are well-placed and w...
EBoss Managing Director: Matthew Duder on the price of building
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The price of building has risen significantly and apparently there is no end in sight. A survey from industry leader, EBoss, found suppliers incr...
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds: Looking back on investing in 2021
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What came as a shock to investors this year? What are the big lessons investors have learnt this year? Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds joined Heather...
Hamish Rutherford: Air NZ is delaying their capital raise again
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has revised their Crown Law Agreement. They will receive an additional 5 million dollars from the government, bringing the total amou...
HDPA: Increasing the minimum wage again is the wrong move
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, the government is considering another hike in the minimum wage. We're told MBIE has been out consulting and now the government is cons...
The Huddle: NZ Post is throwing boxes, Aucklands borders are open and minimum wage is going up
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Post is in the news for the wrong reasons today. The Auckland borders are open and it seems Aucklanders are waiting to see how the traffic holds u...
Consumer NZ CEO: Jon Duffy says your contract is with the seller, not the delivery company
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A New Zealand Post worker's been caught on video throwing parcels from a carrier bin onto the ground. NZ Post has unreservedly apologised for what ...
Alan McDonald: It's a bad time to consult on minimum wage rises
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Employers and Manufacturers Association says it's a rubbish time to consult on minimum wage rises. It's understood the Government's consulting ...
Taxi Federation Executive Director: Warren Quirke says taxi's shouldn't have to carry the unvaccinated
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Taxi Federation wants the right to deny passengers who aren't vaccinated, but its calls to the Government may be falling on deaf ears. The Fede...
Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management talks Aussie healthcare sector, Air NZ liquidity and US inflation
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Smith, Head of Distribution and Strategy at Devon Funds Management joined Mike Yardley to discuss the big news in the finance world.LISTEN ABOVES...
Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO says he expects it to be a bumper summer for the airline
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is expecting a bumper summer. The airline says 12 thousand people will travel in and out of Auckland on its flights today, with the c...
Mark Quickfall and Jereon Jongejans: Mixed feelings for businesses on Auckland border reopening
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed feelings for businesses on the re-opening of the Auckland border. Those in the south are looking forward to seeing the influx of tourists the...
Monte Cecilia Trust chief executive: Bernie Smith on MSD wasting tax payers dollars
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A housing trust says taxpayers should feel like their money's been wasted. The Auditor-General has criticised the Social Development Ministry renti...
The Huddle: Aucklands border is opening and National rises in the polls
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are we being reluctantly drip-fed information about the Auckland border system? Luxon’s bump in the polls, does this bode well for National? LIS...
Max Key on his new career move
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Max Key has just revealed his new career move. He's just completed and sold his first property development project. Sir john Key's son shared photo...
Council of Trade Unions economist: Craig Renney on minimum wage increase
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure on the Government to lift the minimum wage before Christmas. Stats New Zealand figures show a six percent annual increase in rents across th...
Jeremy Wyn-Harris: Kiwi tradies' online marketplace Builderscrack acquired by Australian company
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's leading tradie marketplace Builderscrack has been acquired by Australia's hipages Group Holdings Limited. The 100 per cent acquis...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business correspondent on traffic light decision
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NZME business correspondent joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to break down the Government's decision to move parts of the country to orange on New Year...
Andrew Kelleher: Net migration and REINZ data
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JMI Wealth director Anderw Kelleher joined Mike Yardley to discuss New Zealand's net migration going negative for the first time since 2013, as well a...
Katherine Swan: Recruitment agency director says she is not surprised to see Christmas bonuses being handed out
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some businesses are offering Christmas bonuses. Waikato Regional Council bus drivers will each receive a $1000 bonus. Recruitment agency directo...
Michael Ahearne: SkyCity CEO says they can look ahead to next year with more confidence
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SkyCity says hospitality's still challenging under a red light, but is grateful for some certainty. Auckland will be given the orange light just b...
Grant Robertson on why Auckland should stay in red
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson's defending the decision to keep Auckland in red for another two weeks. The region along with other red regions, except Northland, wi...
The Huddle: Should Auckland move to orange? Māori vaccination rates and the PM's housing comments
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
December is one of the biggest months for New Zealand hospo, so why isn’t Auckland moving to orange in time? A survey of 1,000 people showed New ...
David Seymour on the Act Party's proposed tax cut
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Act Party has proposed a tax cut for all high- and middle-income earners. It's one of a number of policies detailed in a discussion document the ...
Christchurch city councillor Phil Mauger on his hydrogen powered SUV
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch city councillor, Phil Mauger, has just purchased a 150-thousand-dollar hydrogen powered SUV. But he's a got a problem. There's now...
Steve Smith: Northland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive on his concerns for Northland businesses
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns for Northland businesses. Because of low vaccination rates, the region will stay in "red" Covid settings until at least January 17. North...
Martin Cooper: Harcourts Cooper & Co Managing Director says the housing market has performed better than expected after lockdowns
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The booming housing market hasn't only benefited homeowners.It's estimated real estate agents have earned $2 billion in commission over the past two y...
Marc Collins Chen: Oceanix CEO on the world's first floating city getting underway next year
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Work on the world's first-ever floating city is set to get underway next year. Backed by the United Nations, the green light has been given for the f...
David Stewart: Tauranga greengrocer on his list of rules for his staff
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Tauranga greengrocer has become world-famous for his list of rules he sets for his staff.A disgruntled parent of a former employee posted the list o...
Peter Lewis: Evergrande has defaulted on its debt, Fitch Ratings says
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Evergrande, the embattled Chinese property developer, has defaulted on its debt, according to Fitch Ratings.The credit ratings agency on Thursday down...
Rod Oram: Tourism Holdings set to purchase Apollo Tourism & Leisure
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By RNZCampervan and tourism company Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian tourism company Apollo Tourism...
Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland advocacy website editor on Auckland Transports proposed cycleway
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Transport is being criticised for a cycleway plan costing $8m per kilometre. More than $144 million out of a billion-dollar city Council c...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth director talks Fonterra, EBOS and the financial year
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Director of JMI Wealth, Andrew Kelleher joined Mike Hosking to talk Fonterra and EBOS, as well as a wrap of the financial year.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystu...
Chris Roberts: Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chief Executive says tourism is caught between business and safety
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of both ways from the tourism sector. It wants New Zealanders travelling this summer while at the same time, keeping safety front of mind. Sev...
David Strong: Film Commission Chief Executive says we need to make New Zealand film more competitive
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The screen industry's being encouraged to make more local content. The Government's launched a review into how it funds parts of the sector. Revie...
Peter McBride: Fonterra chairman says he needs to convince Damien O'Connor on restructure
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's now up to the Government to decide whether to accept a major change to the structure of New Zealand's largest company. Fonterra's farmer shareho...
Jamie Mackay: Farmer shareholders vote in favour of Fonterra's planned revamp of capital structure
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By RNZFonterra farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in support of a plan to revamp the co-operative's capital structure.It is one of the big...
Michael Wood: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on BusinessNZ's refusal to sign up for the Fair Pay Agreement
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BusinessNZ has rejected the Government’s offer for them to play a role in the Fair Pay Agreements Scheme.Chief Executive Kirk Hope told Mike Hosking...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large says ASB's Trade Disruptions Report is a sign of the times we'll have to keep track of shippin
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Export volumes are expected to grow next year but global supply chain issues are predicted to get worse before they get better.ASB’s Trade Disruptio...
Heather du Plessis-Allan: BusinessNZ's withdrawal is a spanner in the works for Michael Wood
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace Relations Minister Michael Wood is trying to pretend it’s not a big deal that BusinessNZ has pulled out of the Fair Pay Agreement system....
Hamish Rutherford: Wellington Business Editor on BusinessNZ withdrawing from Government Fair Pay Agreement scheme
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss BusinessNZ's decision to withdraw from the Government’...
Angela Slaughter: Elements owner explains her decision not to require vaccine passes
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A cafe in Wellington, Elements, has decided to pivot from sit-in dining to takeaways under the Traffic Light System. Under the new system, hospitali...
Andrew Kelleher: Director at JMI Wealth provides an update on China's Evergrande
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Any pretence that Hui Ka Yan, once China's richest man, remains in control of events at China Evergrande Group ended this week as state representative...
Kirk Hope: Business New Zealand chief executive refuses to take part in Fair Pay Agreements, says they are unlawful
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's flagship industrial relations policy is being criticised for being out of touch with modern ways of working. Business New Zealand's refusing...
Mike Wallis: Silverlight Studios Limited director on approved resource consent for $280 million studio near Wānaka
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An investment into development for a sector that is rapidly growing that will help deliver thousands of jobs and more than a billion to the economy. ...
Rob Clark: Seek New Zealand Manager says their job listings are up 35 percent on last year with applications down 36 percent
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There may now be more of a rat race for employers, than workers. Seek job listings are up 35 percent year-on-year, with applications down 36 percent ...
Max Whitehead: Small Business Voice chief operating officer says fair pay agreements mean employers are forced to engage with unions
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Business New Zealand is officially walking away from the Government's fair pay agreements. The business lobby group sees them as unfair and unlawfu...
Hamish Rutherford: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron AGM
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After months of fighting over where to host the next America’s Cup, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron will hold its AGM in Auckland.NZ Herald Wel...
Jung Chun: Business doctor on how to get invoices for small businesses paid
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a year and chances are if you’re a business owner, you just want to be paid before going off on holiday.But a lot of businesses stopped ...
Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the sharemarket annual report card
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The annual report card for the sharemarket is out and unsurprisingly, it isn't looking too flash.The sharemarket is down a couple of percentage points...
Susan St John: Auckland University Director of Retirement Policy wants the Government to extend KiwiSaver contributions for women after 65 y
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are calls to have the Government rethink the way KiwiSaver is catered for women specifically.Auckland University Director of Retirement Policy S...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what he thinks of Luxon's rural portfolio appointments
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of National's caucus reshuffle, Chris Luxon has issued his appointments for the primary industries.Barbara Kuriger has retained Agriculture, T...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the house price surge in both Australia and New Zealand
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's OneRoof property report said four out of five Kiwis believe house prices are too high and the market is looking similarly hot in Australia...
Brad Olsen: Just one out of New Zealand's ten larget banks passed the Reserve Bank's stress test
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just one out of New Zealand's 10 largest banks would be able to meet demand from depositors wanting to withdraw money in a very severe scenario which ...
Tuesday Business with Hamish Rutherford
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday Business with Wellington Business Editor Hamish Rutherford on small electricity retailers, Grant Robertson warning that some households will ...
Naomi Ferguson: Inland Revenue chief executive on undertaking their biggest ever computer project
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inland Revenue have undertaken its biggest-ever computer project, switching off its first computer system following a five-year transition to new te...
Dean Hall: CEO of RocketWerkz says New Zealand gaming industry is really underutilised
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A NZ-made video game has topped a global sales chart after its first weekend of release. Despite only being released on Friday, Icarus: First Cohort ...
Graham Burke: Concave Construction Co-chair says Apprentice Boost policy has jumped apprenticeships 49 percent since August 2019
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Numbers are booming for those wanting to learn a trade. There's been a 49 percent jump in apprenticeships since August of 2019. Concave Construct...
Evan Heywood: Orchard owner on Kiwifruit grower industry report highlighting 18 percent increase in wages
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reports that if you want to get into horticulture as a labourer, then kiwifruit is your best bet. The latest NZ Kiwifruit grower industry report fo...
Duane Mutu: Gaming company director on Rocketwerkz new game being top seller on global platform Steam
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A big boost for New Zealand's reputation in the video gaming industry. Developers Rocketwerkz new game 'Icarus: The First Cohort' is the top se...
Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business commentator on the National Party's caucus reshuffle
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luxon has named his new caucus after becoming National leader.The new shadow cabinet boasts a mixture of youth and experience, with former leade...
Grant Robertson: Deputy Prime Minister says the police checkpoints on northern border is an issue police are dealing with
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Robertson is deflecting criticism over police officers being called in to man Auckland's northern border.It's understood about 300 cops will be ...
Andrew Archibald: Solar Bay co-founder on Christchurch Airport farm big enough to power 20 percent of the city
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A solar farm big enough to power 20 percent of residential Christchurch is to be built at the city's airport. Kowhai Park is 400 hectares of land at ...
Matt McLaughlin: Wellington's Panhead Bar owner says Covid forcing costs up will affect hospo prices
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It might cost a bit more for a wine or a beer in the traffic light system. Aucklanders were able to head back to bars and restaurants over the weeken...
Tony Alexander: Property investors blamed for NZ's soaring house price rises in OneRoof report
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Almost two-thirds of Kiwis say property investors are a key reason why New Zealand's house prices have skyrocketed so high, a new poll has found. Abo...
Jamie Freeman: Hospitality New Zealand Auckland President says Auckland businesses are still missing out on a chunk of revenue
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland businesses are still missing out on a chunk of revenue - they're open, but stuck on the red. The traffic light system has seen bars, cafes a...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist on OneRoof report that paints a gloomy picture on housing affordability
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new OneRoof report this morning paints a gloomy picture on housing affordability. People believe it will get even worse over the next two years, ...
Steve Newall: Editor of flicks.co.nz on whether moving Rhythm and Vines to Easter is a good move
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rhythm and Vines organisers have announced they will be postponing the New Years event until the Easter weekend and Steve Newall, editor of flicks.co....
Brett Duncan: Backpacking Youth Travel Association sector lead fears the industry is on the verge of collapse
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are fears New Zealand’s backpacking industry is on the verge of collapse. A report has been released highlighting the dire situation and u...
Hannah McQueen: Here's to a more fruitful 2022
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finance expert Hannah McQueen talks about how to make 2022 a more fruitful one financially. While we can’t control Covid, she tells Jack Tame, there...
Annette Simpkins: West Auckland's Kumeu Valley Estate owner $200,000 down for Christmas season
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding venues can reopen in Auckland under Red Light settings - but business is still hard to come by. Annette Simpkins, the owner of West Auckland'...
Mike Hosking: Like it or not, we still love to splash the cash
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Felt a bit sorry for Geoff White these past couple of days. He is the head of Trade Aid in New Zealand. He was forlorn over the growing reality of wh...
Maddie McKenzie: Employsure Employment Relations Specialist says businesses have mixed views on mandates, new traffic light system
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new traffic light system puts more responsibilities on businesses to enforce vaccine mandates and rules around proof of vaccine passes. Employsur...
Kirsten Patterson: Institute of Directors Chief Executive on business leaders becoming aware of social issues outside workplace
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Signs business leaders are becoming more aware of social issues outside the workplace. The Institute of Directors have released their sentiment r...
Jamie MacKay: The Country’s host on massive expectations for next Fonterra milk payment to farmers
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Economists have been hiking their expectations for Fonterra’s milk payment to farmers for this season, with most now expecting the co-operative to p...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds on why the global shipping crisis might be wrapping up
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Toys, building products, bikes. Chances are you're having trouble sourcing them at the moment. But, there might be light at the end of the tunnel. ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald's business editor on our biggest fall in real wages in a decade
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Real wages have suffered the biggest fall in more than a decade as rising costs outrun pay rises, according to a new ANZ report. Liam Dann, NZ Herald...
Sue Chetwin: Pharmac Panel Review chair says concerns around agency's transparency, equity
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmac is potentially a good model, but there are issues. A panel reviewing the drug buying agency has released its interim report on its operatio...
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group says Ikea's first NZ store at Sylvia Park a 'logical location'
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The talk of Ikea coming to New Zealand is finally becoming a reality. The Swedish furniture company's signed a deal to buy 3.2 hectares of land at ...
Mike Hosking: The economic carnage in this country is heartbreaking
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can't hide from simple statistics, because they are the truth and the reality. And this week's stats show there are fewer businesses opening in ...
Dean Williams: Cyber security expert warns against cyber criminals offering dodgy Christmas deals on toys
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Security experts are warning kiwis to be extra cautious when buying toys online this Christmas. Cyber criminals are banking on global supply issues...
Viv Beck: Heart of the City chief executive says voucher scheme nice idea, but not enough
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The combined Government and Auckland Council voucher and discount programme is being described as nice idea, but not enough. The $37.5 million fund i...
Don Good: Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO on moving Fonterra HQ back to the Heartland
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Waikato Chamber of Commerce is throwing their weight behind the idea of relocating Fonterra's headquarters back to the heartland. Fonterra is cur...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management on tough November for NZX
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
November was a tough month for the NZX with the market down 2.9%. Sam Trethewey from Milford Asset Management joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to sh...
Hamish Rutherford: NZ Herald's Wellington Business Editor says it's early days, but Luxon has the credentials
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The general public has reacted pretty positively to Christopher Luxon as the new National Party leader. But the question is, will business fall be...
Malcolm Johns: Christchurch Airport CEO on airport creating a solar farm, creating platform for other organisations
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch Airport is beginning its transition towards a low energy future. The city's international airport has announced it's committing 400 he...
Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association chief executive says Government's voucher system 'slap in the face' to hospitality
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland hospitality providers are "crushed" to be left out of the city's reactivation budget. The Government, Auckland Council and Auckland Unlimi...
Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth director on ANZ Bank's Business Outlook for November
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ Bank's Business Outlook for November is a mixed bag.Business Confidence fell 3 points from October, a slight improvement on the preliminary readin...
John Kippenberger: Scott Technology CEO on a near $19 million deal for an automated beef-boning system
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A world-first automated beef boning system made in Dunedin hopes to solve worker shortages.The high-speed technology, combining X-ray vision with rob...
Brad Olsen: Economist says Wellington seems to have become a millionaire's paradise
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
House values continue to rise out of reach of many young Wellingtonians.The latest rating valuation has been released by QV.Over the past three years,...
Ondrej Havas : Omnicrom Founder on having similar sounding company name to new Covid variant
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland video production company is facing a bit of bad luck with its name. Omnicrom has been around since the 1980s. And not to be confused wit...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on slight increase in filled jobs
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the slight increase in filled jobs, the impact of the distributi...
Alex Turnbull: Rhythm and Alps director says they’re good to go, but unsure if Rhythm and Vines and Northern Bass will go ahead
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A South Island music festival is going ahead but it's unclear whether two North Island ones will open their gates.Rhythm and Alps in Wanaka is due t...