Best of Business

Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on the rising optimism among business leaders

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand businesses believe things are looking up, with optimism at a high.  The 2degrees 2025 Shaping Business Study reveals 45% of surveyed ...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence remaining at a near-record high

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Farmer confidence remains at a near-record high, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey. Farmer confidence in the broader agri-econo...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food prices rising by 4.4 percent

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Food prices increased 4.4 percent in the 12 months to May 2025, following a 3.7 percent increase in the 12 months to April 2025, according to figures ...

Mike's Minute: Manufacturing is our big economic red flag

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As much as we tried to celebrate last week's excellent economic numbers regarding the food and fibre, the bullishness of Fieldays, the boost in electi...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to the Iran-Israel conflict

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel and Iran have been engaged in air strikes for several days now - and experts have wondered what the conflict could mean for the wider world. It...

Business Panel: Dragonfly owner Tania Siladi and Nada Bakery owner Michael Gray

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Business Panel, Nick was joined by two second-generation Wellington business owners. On the agenda was the state of the city, potenti...

Francesca Rudkin: It's the end of an era for two classic Kiwi brands

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks the end of an era for two classic Kiwi brands - department store Smith & Caughey’s announced it will shut their doors for the la...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the mood of Fieldays 2025

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's all go at Fieldays 2025, and the Country's Jamie Mackay is taking it all in. Farmers are in a better mood as primary export figures soar - and bu...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about upcoming GDP

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The GDP for Q1 is set to drop next week - and experts are feeling confident about the state of the economy. Predictions from economists claim figures ...

Sam: caller on whether implementing price controls for alcohol at off-licence stores will help the hospitality industry

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's growing calls to implement price controls on alcohol sold at off-licence stores to boost the hospitality industry and reduce the negative impa...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Fletcher Building's strong day on the NZX

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NZ sharemarket lifted today as Fletcher Building announced it had received inquiries from parties interested in buying its businesses. The S&P...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the concerns surrounding new KiwiSaver changes

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are fears Finance Minister Nicola Willis is opening a can of worms by potentially allowing young farmers to dip into their KiwiSavers to buy far...

Anthony Morsinkhof: luxury real estate agent pens open letter urging Government to lift foreign buyer ban

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An open letter has been written to the Prime Minister urging Luxon to ease the ban on foreign house buyers. This letter comes after multiple NBR Rich ...

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the new reports revealing why Adrian Orr left the RBNZ

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A former Reserve Bank economist is calling out his former employers' lack of transparency. The bank today revealed Adrian Orr quit as Governor in Marc...

Katrina King: Franchise Association CEO on franchising in New Zealand

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As more people take the leap to owning their own businesses, many seem to be buying into already established brands.  Data suggests the business ...

Jason Flitter: NewZealand.AI founder on the applications and benefits of AI in business

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been plenty of buzz around AI in the last few years.  The most recent headlines have been highlighting its evils, such as the creation ...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist speculates about the future of interest rates

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Acting Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby left experts speculating about the future of interest rates following the recent OCR cut. More banks h...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on new data revealing more Kiwis are moving

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New census data shows more Kiwis are moving house than ever and it's raised questions among experts. 45 percent of New Zealanders have moved address o...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Spare a thought for Aucklanders today

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is as expected - if our office is anything to go by, Auckland is a miserable town today because the house valuations are out, and they're bad. Just...

Murray Crane: Crane Brothers expert reveals what latest data says about Kiwis' shopping habits

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New figures from NZ Post’s latest eCommerce Market Sentiments Report show more Kiwis get last-minute jitters before they check out. The data shows 6...

Rawdon Christie: real estate agent on what decreased Auckland property valuations mean for buyers

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buyers could hold all the cards, based on a plunge in Auckland Council home valuations. Numbers have been released today for 630,000 properties across...

Kerre Woodham: Is it feasible to leave your job and buy a business?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you turned up to work yesterday, first day of a new week, with a bad case of Mondayitis, feeling like you're getting nowhere working for the man, t...

Mike's Minute: Hospo - a boom or a bust?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We got the press release recently from the Restaurant Association where they said there were flat sales, cost pressures and regional divergence was th...

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the rising number of people looking to purchase businesses

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now is the time to sell your business.  According to ABC Business Sales, the number of buyers enquiring about purchases is up 30%.  Demand i...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson explains why the US share markets have picked up

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US share markets have continued to pick up recently, sparking discussion among experts. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains the factors be...

Ian Cassels: Director of The Wellington Company on the impact of increased rates on businesses

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wellington City Council is being called on to review its rating system over fears increased rates are driving businesses out of the capital. Newly rel...

Ross Tucker: Auckland Council Group CFO explains why Auckland home values have dropped

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Auckland home values have fallen, down nine percent on CVs released in 2021. New capital values are being released tomorrow for 630,000 properties, wi...

Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers' banking spokesperson on the petition urging the Government to change KiwiSaver rules for farmers

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Federated Farmers has launched a petition calling for KiwiSaver rules to be changed to help young farmers get their foot on the ladder. The petition’...

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy, Finance and Strategy on the increased revenue and profitability in the manufacturing sector

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Positive news from the manufacturing sector.  Data from inventory management software company Unleashed shows that both revenue and profitability...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert explains why the US debt burden is getting more attention

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US debt burden has been thrust into the spotlight - and it's an ongoing point of concern. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains why this is happen...

Stephen Jacobi: former trade negotiator on Labour criticising the Government for not getting a better trade deal from the Trump administration

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labour has slammed the Government for not getting a better trade deal out of the current Trump administration. New Zealand currently has to pay a 10 p...

Matthew Lane: Night 'n Day general manager on the Commerce Commission threatening a crackdown on supermarkets

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Commerce Commission is proposing to give grocery suppliers a leg up in their dealings with the supermarket giants. The commission has proposed upd...

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK being temporarily spared from Trump's 50 percent steel tariffs

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK has managed to escape Donald Trump's recent executive order doubling steel and aluminium tariffs from 25 percent to 50 percent.  The order...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on homeowners needing to pay extra to fund the Natural Hazards Commission

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Homeowners need to brace for another cost increase, this time to help fund the state disaster insurer, the Natural Hazards Commission. The minister re...

Oliver Hartwich: New Zealand Initiative executive director on the impact of the Trump tariffs

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Business leaders across New Zealand have voiced concerns that Donald Trump's tariffs could have a more severe global impact than the Covid-19 pandemic...

Grant McCallum: Northland MP reveals why Landcorp needs to improve its performance

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's belief state-owned enterprises need to go back to basics in order to up their game. New Treasury documents show the Government's told New Zeal...

Julian Benefield: General Counsel for Foodstuffs North Island on supermarket facial recognition tech getting approval from the Privacy Commissioner

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Foodstuffs is hoping to bring retail crime down after a successful trial of live facial recognition technology. The Privacy Commissioner has deemed Fo...

Ben Speedy: ASB's General Manager of Commercial Banking on businesses' uncertainty regarding the impact of Trump's tariffs

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kiwi business leaders fear the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs will be more severe than the impact of the Global Financial Crisis and the Covid pande...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on new data showing farmers are more satisfied with their banks

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New data shows more Kiwi farmers are satisfied with their banks - pointing to improved communication and less 'undue pressure'. Federated Farmers’ l...

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on his new role on NZME's board

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon and former Finance Minister, Steven Joyce, have won positions on integrated media company NZME's board.  Board po...

Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation chief executive on the downturn impacting the construction sector

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The downturn in construction continues. The Post is reporting almost a third of all business liquidations are construction companies - up from a quart...

Warwick Brown: Kiwi chef on the benefits and drawbacks of the industry

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing economic downturn has sparked discussion about the best kinds of careers to take on. The hospitality sector comes with plenty of benefits ...

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on signs of recovery in the region, WorkSafe changes

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leeann Watson, CEO of Business Canterbury, joined John MacDonald to give a quarterly update.  Are we seeing signs of recovery in Canterbury? What...

Brendan Lindsay: Sistema founder on being appointed a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The founder of plastics storage container business Sistema Plastics Brendan Lindsay has been appointed a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of ...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Donald Trump's tariffs being blocked by US federal court

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A US federal court's blocked Donald Trump's global tariffs from going into effect - ruling the President overstepped his authority. The Court of Inter...

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's cautious optimism about the farmgate milk price payout

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra is being cautiously upbeat about the future. The dairy co-op is forecasting a $10 farmgate milk price payout for the current season, and an e...

Don Braid: Mainfreight General Manager on the company's full year net profit going up a third on the previous year

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transport heavyweight Mainfreight has posted a solid full-year financial result, but international economic uncertainty is causing concerns. Annual ne...

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to the latest OCR cut

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. The markets had already priced a rates cut in - but there was some unc...

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's OCR statement

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank delivered their quarterly update on the OCR - but there was a hawkish undertone this time round, according to experts. The central ba...

Mark Beder: Spark New Zealand customer director for enterprise and government explains private 5G warehouse project

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some complex airline problems might be solved with another type of aircraft now operating in an Auckland warehouse. Air New Zealand has teamed up with...

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a gloomy note in the Reserve Bank decision

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I don't really want to have to start on a bum note, but if there is a thing that we do on the show, it's honesty. So let's be honest about it. What th...

Dame Joan Withers: The Warehouse Group Chair on the company getting a new CEO

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Warehouse Group has appointed a new CEO after a lengthy search to fill the role. Mark Stirton, who joined the company in April last year, will hea...

Roger Wyllie: Capitol Cinema co-owner on movie theatres taking a revenue hit

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's hopes poor financial results don't spell the final act for cinemas.  Revenue dropped for all the Hoyts, Reading and Event Cinemas chains ...

Hailey Ashton: hairdresser on the Government's plan to scrap older hairdressers' regulations

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A hairdresser says the industry has lots of 'silly little rules'. Cabinet has agreed to all the Ministry for Regulation's recommendations - allowing d...

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist weighs in on latest OCR cut

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee revealed it failed to reach a consensus today - before they voted to cut the OCR 25 basis points to 3.25 ...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of latest Reserve Bank OCR decision

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank tomorrow afternoon, when stand-in Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby delivers the bank's latest monetary po...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the future of superannuation

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 Budget has come and gone, but the Finance Minister has confirmed raising the superannuation age was still on National’s radar after they ca...

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...