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Jason Paris: One NZ chief executive on the new report revealing many Kiwis don't trust AI
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The use of AI has become more widespread, with 77 percent of New Zealanders using it over the past year. Despite this, the new One NZ AI Trust Report ...
Kate O'Brien: Air New Zealand general domestic manager on the airline introducing domestic jet service to Hamilton
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand is bringing domestic jets back to Hamilton, for the first time in 25 years. Airbus A320 Jets will fly the airline's Hamilton-Christchu...
Todd Hunter: Turners Automotive CEO on the company's record return
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the challenging economic conditions, Turners Automotive is standing strong. The company announced a record year to March, returning a pr...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist ahead of the next OCR announcement
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is set to make another Monetary Policy Statement on Wednesday, and experts have predicted another 25-basis-point cut. The cut, priced...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market response to the new tariff threats
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 50 percent tariffs on the EU from June 1 due to slow progress on discussion. He also threate...
Business Panel: O-Studio founder Kate Twigg and Glide Media director Lukas Halikias
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They are two industries experiencing massive growth; social media management and health and wellness. But why would you set up a new business in tough...
Ryan Bridge: We need more of a heads up on Kiwisaver
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KiwiSaver. I was thinking about this at the weekend. I get why the government is doing the old switcharoo. I get it. Means test the government s...
Lisa Dudson: finance expert on the Government's new changes to KiwiSaver
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a bid to boost Kiwis' retirement savings, the Government is increasing the default KiwiSaver contribution rate to 3.5 percent next year and then 4 ...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the impact of the trade war on China
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first real indicator of the impact of the trade war is coming out of China. The country cut their key lending rates by 10 basis points on Tuesday...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the KiwiSaver changes included in Budget 2025
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An increase in default KiwiSaver contribution rates announced in Thursday's Budget could leave some households better off for retirement - but experts...
Bruce Aitken: former CEO and president of Methanex voices support for Government's plan to invest more into gas
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's bid to bring hope back to New Zealand's gas sector has been met with approval from industry experts. In the Budget, the Government sa...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unpacks cost-cutting measures as part of Budget 2025
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says refusing unemployment benefits to teenagers is about helping parents. This Budget makes 18 and 19-year-olds ineligible...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO ahead of Budget 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The country's soon going to see if the Government will stay true to its proclaimed 'year of growth'. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hours awa...
Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the potential changes to the KiwiSaver scheme, Budget 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A promise today's budget will deliver real growth for the economy. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hours away from unveiling her 'No BS Budget...
Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the closure of Auckland's Smith & Caughey's
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Caughey's closure indicates what needs to change in Auckland's CBD The city's most iconic department store is closing its doors after ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor ahead of the release of Budget 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Budget 2025 is set to be revealed to the nation tomorrow - and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised it will be a “No BS Budget” with “som...
Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Acting Head of Research and Advocacy on the growing calls to ban credit card surcharges
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastercard has recently released a survey showing a significant amount of Kiwis want credit card surcharges banned. The data shows 61 percent of respo...
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on the increase in businesses seeking advice about redundancies
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A record number of businesses have sought advice about redundancies in the first three months of the year, according to new Employers and Manufacturer...
Joshua Tan: Export NZ executive director on NZ seeing the highest monthly trade surplus in years
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A strong primary sector performance has produced a billion-dollar monthly trade surplus - for the first time in five years. Stats NZ data reveals it s...
Simon Watts: Revenue Minister admits Donald Trump was a factor in scrapping Digital Services Tax Bill
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Revenue Minister says Donald Trump was a factor in scrapping the incoming Digital Services Tax Bill. A legacy of the last Government, it woul...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist outlines predictions for Budget Day 2025
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's less than two days to go until Budget Day 2025, and experts are outlining their predictions. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted this won't...
Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on U-GO offering customers cheaper petrol options than Gull
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tide looks to be changing for Gull as the leader of low-priced petrol offerings. Fuel-finding app Gaspy is reporting Taupo's Gull Ātiamuri has be...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK and EU's latest trade talks
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiations to reset the UK's post-Brexit relations reached a turning point - with leaders holding talks ahead of an upcoming summit. Both regions re...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what Moody's downgrade of US Government debt ratings means
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moody's cut the US credit rating by one notch, citing rising debt and interest payments that outpace those of similar sovereigns. The downgrade ...
Patrick Noone: former Costco managing director responds to videos of people bulk-buying products at stores
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bustle of butter-buying at Auckland's Costco - where it costs $10 a kilo. Stats NZ figures show the price of a block of butter has soared 65 percent...
Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on what Wellington needs from the Government's budget
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government will officially announce its annual budget this Thursday. It comes as Wellington’s economy has been particularly hit hard over the p...
Ryan Bridge: We need better protection of our privacy
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a question for your Monday morning. If somebody came up to you on the street and asked for DOB, next of kin, phone number, personal addre...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the US-China trade war, Japan's conditions on trade with the US and China's April exports growing
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trade war between the United States and China has settled down for 90 days. President Donald Trump’s agreed to reduce tariffs by 115 percent. ...
David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on the company's half-year profit more than doubling
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Half-year profit has more than doubled for New Zealand seafood company Sanford. It's the best result in a decade for the company, which took hom...
David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on the company's half-year profit more than doubling (dupe)
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Half-year profit has more than doubled for New Zealand seafood company Sanford. It's the best result in a decade for the company, which took hom...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on dairy products driving a spike in food prices
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Butter, cheese and milk were the biggest drivers of a rise in food prices for the year to April 2025, new figures from Stats NZ show. Food prices incr...
Duane Emeny: Air Chathams chief commercial officer offers theory as to why domestic flights have gotten pricier
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report suggests the increase in domestic air fares may be due to a lack of the right planes. In particular, airlines don't seem to have access t...
Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the company's bid to introduce metro stores
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 15 metro-style Briscoe and Rebel Sport stores will be popping up across the country - in a bid to pump up Briscoes Group's profitability. The pr...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on NZX making a recovery
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a memorable year for financial markets so far - but experts have noted that the NZX appears to have calmed down. After President Donald Trum...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis hinting towards KiwiSaver changes in Budget 2025
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has talked up how changes to KiwiSaver, due to be announced at the Budget, will boost members’ balances. She's offere...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Bremworth reversing their wool carpet only policy
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carpet maker Bremworth has reversed its wool only policy - and will soon start making synthetic carpets again. The NZX-listed company, which stopped p...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Nicola Willis revealing the Government will make its first withdrawal from the Super in 2028
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister has revealed the Government will will make its first withdrawal from the Super in 2028 - five years earlier than initially planne...
Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner on the IRD cracking down on overseas student loan borrowers
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inland Revenue has collected more than $207 million in repayments since July last year from student loan borrowers living overseas in the past 9 month...
James Ross: Taxpayers' Union spokesperson voices disapproval with the Government's plan to invest more into the Elevate fund
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's belief that injecting taxpayer dollars into venture capital comes with high risks. The Government's putting $100 million into the Elevate fund...
Julia Sekula: Head Of Nutrition at Beef + Lamb NZ on the the health benefits of meat and plant-based alternatives
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another plant-based meat alternative is set to leave the market - and it's sparked debate about the benefits and drawbacks of these products. Bean Sup...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on Wayne Brown's manifesto for Auckland
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's Business Chamber CEO says we have nothing to lose by loosening transit visas for Chinese nationals. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's upda...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US and China's trade talks
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US and China have agreed to slash their reciprocal tariffs by 115 percent for 90 days. Washington imposed a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports ...
Chris Small: ABC Business Sales managing director on businesses reaching the cut-off point to pay back Covid loans
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time is running out for businesses who took out a Covid Small Business Cashflow Scheme. It's five years today since Inland Revenue introduced the loan...
Richard Ryall: Zenkuro Sake director on the company winning gold at the Tokyo Sake Challenge for its Drip Pressed Junmai Ginjo
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Queenstown brewery has put New Zealand on the global sake map for the first time. The country’s first and only dedicated sake brewery has taken ho...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on US and China trade officials holding talks this weekend
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trade officials from the worlds biggest economies are coming together for discussions this weekend. US-President Donald Trump says tariffs on go...
Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the body posting a $19.5 million loss
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby has posted a $19.5 million loss for 2024. Since NZR brought US fund manager Silver Lake on as an equity partner in June 2022, ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK and US gearing up to announce a trade deal
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports indicate a 'major' trade deal between the US and UK is set to be announced. US President Trump has teased that a partnership with a 'respe...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef and Lamb NZ urging the Government to close carbon farming loopholes
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is urging the Government to close farming loopholes before 'more damage is done' to the sector. The organisation want loophole...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about Budget 2025
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're two weeks away from Budget 2025, and the Government has been dropping hints about what we can expect. Prime Minister Luxon recently confirmed th...
Nikki Hart: nutritionist on WeightWatchers filing for bankruptcy
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of an era - as WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy after 62 years in business. The company's New Zealand arm closed in-person workshops l...
Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor on the city's bid to draw back tourists
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rotorua is hoping to boost its reputation as a top tourism destination - despite some media blowback. TRENZ, New Zealand’s largest international tou...
Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby chief executive on NZ Rugby posting its third consecutive deficit
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand Rugby has posted a loss of $19.5 million for 2024, despite also bringing in record income. The result was announced during today's AGM in ...
Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director explains the benefits of encouraging investment in New Zealand
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Encouraging investment is a top priority in this month's upcoming Budget, according to new reports. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says it'll come from a ...
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK and India agreeing to a trade deal after three years of talks
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A boost in trade for the UK and India after finalising a long-desired free trade deal. It focuses on tariff reductions for British and Indian goods ac...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Briscoe Group sales dropping
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Briscoe Group sales fell 2.58 percent on the year to $178.3 million in the first quarter, weighed down by weaker homeware sales. Briscoes Homeware sto...
Graham Quirk: former Lord Mayor of Brisbane on what Auckland needs to improve
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 15 years since Auckland became a supercity, and new data has revealed what people believe the city needs in order to improve. A total of 575...
James Kilty: Transpower CEO proposes on $1.4 billion upgrade to Cook Strait electricity cables
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transpower says upgrading the Cook Strait electricity cable would come at a very small cost to consumers. It's consulting on a $1.4 billion prop...
Alison Eddy: NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive on what the pay equity law changes mean for the sector
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After many hours of debate, MPs have reached the final stage of the controversial pay equity legislation. The Government introduced the Bill under urg...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on employment numbers holding steady in latest report
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Overall employment's held steady - but the hours people work have notably contracted. In figures out today, the unemployment rate remained unchanged a...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate remaining at 5.1%
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The unemployment rate has stayed static for another quarter. Stats NZ figures just out show the rate remained at 5.1% in the March quarter. ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on livestock numbers dropping over the past 10 years
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New figures from Stats NZ show livestock numbers have dropped substantially over the past decade. The total number of sheep dropped by 21 percent and ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government saving $1 billion after hitting housing targets early
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government will make major savings over the coming years by outperforming on its housings goals. Last year, it aimed to reduce the number of...
Duncan Greive: Spinoff founder on Steven Joyce being nominated as an NZME board candidate
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NZME’s likely new chairman Steven Joyce says he hopes to unify the media company’s shareholders as much as possible, following two months of heate...
John Key: Former Prime Minister on the Ignite 25 Growth Summit, Trump tariffs
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir John Key does not believe US President Donald Trump intends to keep tariffs on most of the world. The former Prime Minister is speaking at ...
Greg Smith: Devon Funds expert on the factors driving the NZ markets up
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's financial markets have taken a positive turn - following months of financial uncertainty. Greg Smith from Devon Funds unpacked the...
Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the bank's profit growing by 10 percent
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Westpac New Zealand’s profits are continuing to rise, as it makes more money from existing customers, rather than materially growing its business. T...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on India and New Zealand starting the first round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Kiwi negotiation team is in India this week, holding our first in-person Free Trade Agreement talks. Trade Minister Todd McClay says it's an importa...
Francesca Rudkin: Financial literacy in schools is a good thing
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These days I have blurry memories of my time at primary school in Auckland in the late 70s, early 80s, but I can very clearly remember my ASB school b...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about unemployment numbers ahead of next week's data
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The next set of unemployment figures are due to be released next week - and speculation indicates they'll go up even higher. Unemployment was sitting ...
Kiri Hannifin: Air New Zealand Chief Sustainability Officer on the company's new strategy to meet net zero emissions by 2050
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand wants to tap into more sustainable aviation fuel - to meet net zero emissions by 2050. It's aiming to cut well-to-wake jet fuel ...
Dr John Small: Commerce Commission Chair explains why they won't be investigating the cost of flying
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will not be formally putting the cost of flying under the microscope. Rangitata MP James Meager has suggested...
Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the Trump tariffs starting to impact corporate earnings
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US earnings season has started up again - and new reports indicate Donald Trump's tariffs are starting to bite. Companies across the US have reported ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank buying up foreign currency assets
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is continuing to buy foreign currency assets to give it more firepower, should it need to intervene in the market duri...
Dave Mazey: Whakapapa Holdings Chief Executive on the DoC granting Whakapapa skifield a 10 year concession
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The future has been secured for Whakapapa skifield after DoC today granted a 10-year concession. Whakapapa Holdings has signed up to run the Whakapapa...
Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the Government's new curriculum update designed to teach kids about money
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another Government curriculum refresh is aiming to give school kids more grasp of money management. The Education Minister's making financial literacy...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on capital markets stabilising
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first 100 days of the new Donald Trump administration have seen capital markets undergo a turbulent few months - but things appear to be stabilisi...
Billie Moore: NZ Airports Association CEO says Air New Zealand needs regulation and pricing investigation
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's Airports Association has voiced disapproval with the latest review of their regulatory arrangements - and suggested the scrutiny needs t...
Business Panel: Working Style boss Chris Dobbs and Tommy's Real Estate CEO Ben Castle
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses in the capital city are still feeling glum - Westpac's latest survey has found Wellington has the lowest business confidence of any region ...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Rachel Reeves dashing UK hopes of early US trade deal
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK is still hoping to work out a trade deal with the US - but early reports indicate it's quite a way off. Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently arriv...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Donald Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has spent the past week verbally attacking Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and it's prompted concerns from the markets. ...
Rowena Duncum: The Country host on local cheesemakers voicing concerns about presence of supermarket cheeses
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Local cheesemakers have voiced concerns about the competition created by supermarket-produced home-brands. Smaller brands have been forced to scale ba...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on inflation expectations going up in new data
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence has gone back up - but new data indicates people are also worried about inflation. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows consumer...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Donald Trump reportedly considering slashing tariffs on China
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports indicate Donald Trump is considering slashing tariffs on Chinese goods by more than half. No announcements have been made yet- but tariffs...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis rejecting claims of political interference on the Reserve Bank
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister has adamantly denied any suggestions of the Government trying to interfere in the Reserve Bank. Critics have raised concerns that...
Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management expert on the sections of the market that have held up
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the negative press and volatile climate, some financial markets have managed to hold up solidly throughout 2025. The consumer staples industry...
Rowena Duncum: The Country host on chicken exports returning to normal after bird flu outbreak
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chicken exports are returning to normal after a bird flu outbreak in Otago last year. Last December, New Zealand experienced its first confirmed case ...
Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics principal economist on goods exports going up by 19 percent
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's been some positive trade news. Stats NZ data shows goods exports rose 19 percent to $7.6 billion in March - compared to the same time a year a...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unveils plan to bring down deficit in 2025 Budget
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's less than a month to go until the 2025 Budget is unveiled - and the Finance Minister has been clear about the goals she aims to tackle. Nicola...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the growing number of retailers calling for an end to Easter trading hours
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Limited Easter trading hours are bringing extra financial burdens for businesses according to retailers. The Retail Radar survey shows almost 70 perce...
Francesca Rudkin: We need to simplify Easter trading hours
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you live in a city, there is something quite special about waking up on Good Friday - to the sound of silence. There are no cars on the road, no h...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the future of Trump's tariffs - and what it could mean for the economy
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With China and the US promising trade war escalations, economists are speculating about the future of the tariffs and how they'll impact global econom...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on inflation going up higher than predicted
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows inflation's gone up again - and there's concerns about what it could mean going forward. The latest Stats NZ figures put the rate at 2....
John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO 'unsurprised' by Genesis Energy slowing down gas production
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Genesis Energy has confirmed it plans to shift its focus over to coal, as gas production declines and no other suitable sources have been found. Genes...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on what Donald Trump's tariffs could mean for inflation going forward
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US tariffs are expected to impact our next inflation figures, according to new reports. The rate increased in the three months to March to 2.5 percent...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Te Pāti Māori saying Māori should receive New Zealand Superannuation early
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Labour is staying tight-lipped, as Te Pāti Māori says Māori should receive New Zealand Superannuation seven to 10 years before everyone else. Meanw...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist on the bank predicting interest rates will drop further than expected
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ is speculating interest rates will drop lower than previously expected - as the economy is predicted to need extra help to recover. The bank belie...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says she's satisfied with the balance struck over Reserve Bank funding
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is confident in the operational funding she's giving the Reserve Bank. Nicola Willis has signed the bank up to a new five-y...
Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Nicola Willis reducing the Reserve Bank's funding
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister has unveiled a major reduction to the Central Bank's planned spending. The Government and the Reserve Bank have agreed to reduce ...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA hinting it's open to cutting rates
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over in Australia, the RBA says its upcoming May meeting would be an 'opportune time' to reconsider the OCR. Experts believe that the global uncertain...
Rowena Duncum: The Country host ahead of the first GDT auction since the tariffs were announced
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes will be on tonight's Global Dairy Trade Auction to see if the tariffs will leave an impact on dairy prices. It's been two weeks since Preside...