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Dr Will Barker: Mint Innovation CEO on the company securing $18m to recycle EV batteries for Jaguar Land Rover
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland company is part of a consortium which has secured nearly $18 million in UK Government funding to help Jaguar Land Rover recycle old EV bat...
Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager on the Small Business Insights report and the industry performances
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agriculture is leading the way as the country's top performing industry. Xero’s latest Insights report shows consistent under-performance in ...
Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the US labour market softening
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of a historically strong labour market, there are now growing signs of softening beneath the surface. Work opportunities in the US are dwi...
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices concerns surcharge ban will harm small businesses
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce have warned that the Government’s proposed ban on retail payment surcharges risks hitting small businesses with...
Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on Air NZ appointing Nikhil Ravishankar as new CEO
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand's new CEO appointment isn't a shock within the sector, according to one expert. Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar will step up ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on KiwiBank being given the green light to raise an additional $500 million
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's floating the idea of listing KiwiBank on the stock exchange. Cabinet has given KiwiBank's parent company the green light ...
Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy manager speaks in defence in investment properties
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Williamson, head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners, recently claimed there was momentum building for Kiwis to move aw...
Rachael Reed KC: lawyer defending claimants in the CCCFA case calls for investigation into multi-billion dollar impact
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A top lawyer working with the plaintiffs in a large-scale banking class action is calling for a formal investigation into the 'serious civil service p...
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia facing higher tariffs from the Trump administration
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian exporters may face tariffs of up to 20 percent as US President Donald Trump keeps flagging higher baselines. Trump revealed the range for t...
Jeremy Williamson: head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners on whether NZ needs to let go of property investing
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One investment expert says New Zealand would be a lot better off if people sold off their property investments and put money into assets that helped b...
Kerre Woodham: Yesterday was a day to forget for the Government
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is much that this coalition government is dealing with that is not of their own making – they are mopping up, cleaning up the mess. Then there...
Jonathan Dale: BNZ Head of Payment Development on the surcharge ban, Payap
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BNZ is taking advantage of the Government’s ban on in-store card surcharges to promote its new banking platform. Payap, an open banking platfo...
Scott Simpson: Commerce Minister on the Government scrapping in-store card surcharges
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Minister says he's disappointed in businesses who say they will pass on the cost of surcharge scrapping. Most in-store surcharges ...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Trump confirming the US and EU reached potential trade deal
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump recently announced that the United States and the European Union reached a framework for a trade deal. Trump reportedly had tal...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the shortage of available jobs for June 2025
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent data shows there were 27,850 fewer jobs in New Zealand in June compared to the year before, and young Kiwis are being hit hard by a tightening ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hints changes to come for supermarket sector
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister has hinted changes are on the way for the supermarket sector, with a further update due out by the end of August. Speculation ind...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why the surcharge ban will fix nothing
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The news of the day, politically, is that surcharges are gone, as the Government's just banned them. You know what I'm talking about here, right? They...
Ankit Bansal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on the Government banning in-store card surcharges
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's recent ban on on payment card surcharges has been met with criticism from the retail and hospitality sectors. The Government's announ...
Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government scrapping card surcharges at the till
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's scrapping card surcharges at the till, which collectively cost Kiwis $150 million each year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister S...
Mike's Minute: Who I'd have for the Governor of the Reserve Bank
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can I suggest Jarrod Kerr for Governor of the Reserve Bank? Jarrod is Kiwibank's Chief Economist. He has been completely consistent in his ongoing com...
Business Panel: Hutt Valley chamber CEO Patrick McKibbon and Metco Engineering director Paul Jessup
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Hutt Valley special of the Wellington Morning's business panel this week, with a successful engineer and the man in charge of advocating for bu...
Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says number of job ads posted to site continue to drop
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The job market is slowly rebounding from last year's low point. SEEK's latest Employment Report shows job ads dropped for a second month, down ...
Nic Gaviria: entrepreneur and Binge Free Bestie founder on winning the opportunity to be mentored by Steven Bartlett
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christchurch entrepreneur Nic Gaviria's business idea designed to address binge eating has landed a new major supporter - and a cash boost. Gaviria wa...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on the South Island's economy recovering quicker than the North's
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The South Island seems to be pulling ahead of the North as New Zealand crawls out of the recession. Kiwibank’s latest report reveals economic ...
Kevin Milne: Tough trading and the loss of iconic Kiwi enterprises
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Times are tough, many businesses unable to survive the cost of living crisis and downturned economy. Cultural institutions and smaller businesse...
Mark Peterson: NZX chief executive on his decision to step down from the role
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stock exchange operator NZX chief executive Mark Peterson has resigned from the role - and will step down at the end of April 2026. Peterson explained...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Treasury confirming concerns were raised about Adrian Orr's conduct
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Treasury has confirmed concerns were raised about former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s conduct. Its comment comes as it responds to an alle...
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management on Fletcher Building's potential sale of their construction division
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building is looking into possibly selling its construction arm. It's exploring divesting its main construction division - and the Higgins, Br...
Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Tower Insurance getting rid of multi-policy discounts
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tower is ending its multi-policy discounts, with the insurer claiming the level of risk is unacceptable for meeting regulatory requirements. The insur...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why did Nicola Willis hype the Fonterra meeting?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So guess what's happening after Nicola Willis' butter meeting with Fonterra last night? Nothing. After hyping the meeting, after Mikey chasing Mi...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on increasing business optimism despite economic challenges
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retailers across the country are surprisingly optimistic in the face of ongoing economic challenges. The latest Retail NZ report reveals nearly ...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent inflation data means for the market
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns have been raised among economists as inflation data suggests things may not be as on track as they seem. Inflation has hit 2.7 percent, with ...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on NZ red meat exports bringing in more revenue
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand red meat exports earned an extra $1.2 billion this year, due to good livestock pricing and tighter supplies. But the country's $10 b...
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Sky's purchase of TV3 is good for everyone
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The big news of the day is another $1 deal in the media, which probably tells you everything you need to know about the state of the industry. But thi...
David Witburn: Whitburn Group Project Development on whether the Government's granny flat rule changes will lead to more homes being built
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland property developer doesn't believe changes to rules on building granny flats will add the 13,000 extra dwellings claimed by the Government...
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on what Sky TV's purchase of TV3 means for NZ sport
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV recently bought TV3 - and it's got experts speculating about what this could mean for the future of New Zealand sport. It's taking over Warner ...
Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on the company buying out TV3 for $1
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sky TV is promising it won't shake the boat too soon after buying TV3 and ThreeNow - for a dollar. Warner Brothers Discovery has sold its Kiwi T...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the OCR will cut rates in August
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stats NZ recently reported annual inflation increased to 2.7 percent in the three months to the end of June, and it's sparked concerns among exp...
Stephanie Cohen: Cloudflare chief strategy officer on the company's new strategy for AI scrapers
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website infrastructure company Cloudflare has announced moves designed to stop AI from scraping digital content for free. Going forward, website owner...
Mary Jo Vergara: Kiwibank senior economist on what latest CPI data says about the economy
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experts have offered reassurance our high inflation isn't a sign of things to come. Stats NZ figures show the Consumers Price Index reached 2.7 percen...
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ chief executive on the Commerce Commission filing charges against Noel Leeming over ‘Price Promise’ claims
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer NZ says complaints against Noel Leeming go beyond its price-matching policy. The tech retailer is facing criminal charges brought by th...
Rudd Hughes: Deputy Secretary of Retail at Workers First Union on Kmart staff receiving a new 2-year pay deal
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A win for Kmart workers, whose union says it's secured an industry-leading deal. Worker First Union says it's ratified a two-year pay deal match...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the CPI rising to 2.7 percent in June
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation's cooling in many corners of the economy, but not headline inflation. Latest Stats NZ figures suggest core inflation and domestically-driven...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the current US earnings season says about American consumers
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US earnings season for the second quarter is under way - and one expert has revealed what this means for American households. Recent data shows ho...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on demand for red meat shifting ahead of supply
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the current geopolitical environment, product prices have strongly recovered from their lows of the past couple of seasons as demand returned ...
Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the company opening a seed fund to back NZ's latest emerging companies
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hunt is on for New Zealand's next big new start-up. Icehouse Ventures recently opened a $30 million seed round in an attempt to fund 30 new Kiwi-m...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the Commerce Commission announcing new regulations for interchange fees
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retail NZ is criticising the Commerce Commission's regulatory change to card payment fees. The Commission today announced new regulations on interchan...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ declining offer to settle class action lawsuit
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ has declined a proposed settlement by lawyers leading a massive class action against the bank for giving customers the wrong information about the...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Ryman Healthcare leading the NZX for July
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryman Healthcare's share price has gone up for the first half of July, leading experts to speculate about the company's future. This follows a d...
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on billionaires fleeing the UK amid rising tax pressures
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Britain has lost more billionaires than any other nation over the past two years, and there's fears a tougher wealth tax could drive these figures up....
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what record US beef prices mean for New Zealand's farmers
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the summer barbecue season continues in the US, Americans are paying record-setting prices for their beef. The price for New Zealand-produced...
Kirk Hope: Financial Services Commission CEO on the case for making changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research from the Financial Services Council reveals that New Zealanders are quick to insure their cars, homes, and gadgets - but they're far less...
Andy Matthews: competition lawyer on the Commerce Commission taking Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours Wholesale to court
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Commerce Commission is taking Foodstuffs North Island and its subsidiary Gilmours Wholesale to court, citing what it labels 'cartel conduct'. The ...
Dr Chris Litten: BRANZ General Manager of Research on the building sector body developing pre-designed home plans
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of New Zealand's leading building sector bodies is launching standard house designs that will be available to all, in an attempt to bring down cos...
Mark Gillard: NZ Careers Expo director on job opportunities declining for young Kiwis
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's immense pressure for young New Zealanders trying to find work as opportunities decline. Stats NZ data shows 16 percent of Kiwis aged 15-24 are...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says businesses should be more confident about the economic recovery. The Reserve Bank's been weighing up lower-than-expect...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today. It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022 ...
Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold at 3.25 percent - with the bank claiming it was waiting for more economic data. Economists widely suspected the ...
Simon Court: ACT MP voices concerns about cultural requirements slowing down construction projects
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An ACT MP claims cultural requirements in resource consents are creating extra costs and slowing down solar farm projects. Undersecretary for RM...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank keeping the OCR unchanged
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another cut to the Official Cash Rate still looks more likely than not, according to one expert. The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 3.25 per...
Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Government's first AI strategy
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes a move to boost New Zealand's use of AI will get small businesses on board. Science Minister Shane Reti's announced the Government's firs...
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 3.85 percent
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia has defied market expectations by leaving its cash rate target unchanged at 3.85 percent. Market expectations were for t...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is expected to take a breather when it reviews the Official Cash Rate on Wednesday, before pushing on with cuts later in the year. Th...
Mario Thorne: McVeagh Fleming Associate on the Government streamlining the process for selling houses owned by family trusts
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A property lawyer says new proposals take a major burden off realtor's shoulders. The Government is streamlining the process for selling a house...
Shayne Currie: NZME Editor-at-Large on TVNZ launching an independent review into news content
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TVNZ is set to launch an independent review of its news content to check for balance and bias. This follows Media Minister Paul Goldsmith expressing i...
Mark Oldershaw: WellingtonNZ chief executive on how the capital can grow
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The organisation tasked with helping to grow the Wellington region's economy has a new boss - and he says Wellington needs to focus more on its succes...
Cade Thornton: Cardrona co-owner on the surging buyer interest in the iconic hotel
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buyer interest in Central Otago's iconic Cardrona Hotel is breaking records, and it's looking on track to become Trade Me's most-viewed property this ...
Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Manager on the tariffs on US trade
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand isn't likely to get a better deal than we're currently getting, when it comes to trade with the US. Almost all goods to the US now f...
Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister on iwi-owned commercial entities outperforming large companies
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iwi-owned commercial entities have outperformed some of New Zealand’s largest listed companies. ANZ’s annual Te Tirohanga Whanui report show...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to Trump's newest tariff threats
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time's ticking for US trade partners to sign tariff deals with Donald Trump. In April, the President announced most countries, including New Zealand, ...
Tim Aldridge: Puro co-founder on the regulations impacting cannabis distribution in NZ
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has a limited range of ventures producing medicinal cannabis - but the most successful distributor doesn't even sell directly to Kiwis. Me...
Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent says some Kiwis are stumbling into home ownership.
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Realestate.co.nz survey found that 24% of respondents bought a property without initially intending to purchase, with 8% buying spontaneously in the...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on on the rise of stablecoins
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastercard and a small handful of other companies have dominated the way money moves between banks, shops and consumers, but that could soon change. S...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices dropping in fourth consecutive auction
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prices continue to drop in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, with a 4.1 percent decrease across the board. It is the largest decline this calenda...
Will Burrett: Landcorp Chief Operating Officer on the Government zeroing in on the company's performance
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simeon Brown has told various Government-owned companies they must explain why they are failing to deliver their cost of equity and how they will impr...
Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government overhauling insulation regulations to cut costs
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Building and Construction Minister is backing scaling back some insulation standards. The Government's called the changes 'common sense' - with bu...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the current state of the global markets in 2025
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 is halfway over - so how are the global markets holding up, and what can investors expect for the second half of the year? Several key markets ha...
Damian Spring: Santana Minerals Chief Executive on Australian miners predicting Otago gold mine could make $3.8 billion
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australian mining firm Santana Minerals has forecasted making $3.8 billion (NZD) in pre-tax profit off a proposed gold mine it hopes to open in Otago ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses the state of Wellington, economy and supermarkets
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand has not “escaped the aftershocks of world events” as new data shows hardship rising and more Kiwis...
Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the establishment of Invest New Zealand
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business NZ's Advocacy Director says Invest New Zealand is looking to hire people with an array of international connections. The government org...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Canada rescinding digital services tax
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canada recently scrapped its digital services tax targeting US technology firms - just hours before it was due to take effect. Canadian Prime Mi...
Cathy Hendry: Strategic Pay managing director on the results from the latest Directors' Fees Survey
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strategic Pay's latest Directors' Fees Survey has uncovered an unexpected trend in the nation's private sector boardrooms. The data shows women are ou...
Chris Bishop: RMA Minister criticises the resource consent requirements impacting Auckland's Ikea
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's slamming the requirement for builders of a new Ikea in Auckland - to consult with seven mana whenua groups. Consent for the Sylvia Pa...
Andrew Eagles: NZ Green Building Council CEO on the Healthy Homes requirements kicking in tomorrow
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's concerns not all landlords will comply with the Healthy Homes standards set to kick in tomorrow. New rental compliance standards for heating, ...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nike's share price dropping
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports show Nike's stock has plummeted 68 percent from its November 2021 peak. Experts say it's a textbook 'fallen angel' - a former market darli...
Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the state of the international housing market
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New reports indicate the global housing market has entered a significant downturn. Existing home sales have neared recessionary levels and new home sa...
Mark Aue: Chorus NZ CEO on making the infrastructure priority list
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadband company Chorus is celebrating an endorsement from the Infrastructure Commission for its planed extension. Chorus seeks to extend its ultrafa...
Craig Piggott: Halter founder and CEO on the company raising $165 million in funding
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halter, a New Zealand tech company specialising in virtual fencing and animal management technology, has raised $165 million in a Series D fundraising...
Antonia Watson: ANZ CEO on the bank lending less to businesses than it did five years ago
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand’s largest bank is lending less cash to businesses than it was half a decade ago. Figures from the Reserve Bank show a softening ac...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market response to the US strikes on Iran
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market reactions after the US strikes on Iran have been more 'muted' than expected, especially compared to the response from a week ago. Reports indic...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister weighs in on the US' attacks on Iran
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's keeping a close eye on the economic impact of volatility in the Middle East. Economists worry it will impact oil, driving up pr...
Stephen Hoadley: international relations expert on whether Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the recent US strikes on Iran, experts have voiced concerns over whether Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is considered a si...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how investors can prepare for geopolitical disruptions
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Israel-Iran conflict has continued on for a week - and it's seen markets dropping as more fear the conflict intensifying. Experts also believes ma...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large unpacks recent GDP data for first quarter of 2025
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data out of Stats NZ reveals the country's gross domestic product grew by 0.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025. It's a stronger result than pr...
Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers transport spokesperson on the backlash to the Government's new 'ute tax'
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Federated Farmers is calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to rule out new changes to the Fringe Benefit tax that would impact utes. The IRD has pro...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist issues warning after GDP figures unveiled
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwibank's chief economist says GDP figures released today show good momentum - but the next report isn't looking as good. Stats NZ says our gro...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis revealing legal advice was sought over RBNZ funding
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister's revealed top-level legal advice was sought over the Reserve Bank's battle with Treasury for funding. The bank received le...
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Israel-Iran conflict
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conflict between Israel and Iran is continuing on - and it's sparked concerns among investors. US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's uncon...
Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence going up in June
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data shows consumer confidence has gone up - but overall levels show people are feeling more pessimistic than optimistic about the economy. ...
Tony Morris: Inland Revenue spokesperson on the horticulture sector not paying enough tax
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Inland Revenue Department has unveiled the horticulture sector hasn't paid their fair share of taxes. Over the last 10 months, the IRD has found $...