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Fonterra wants new government to push hard on US

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode. Fonterra's Miles Hur...

Chat GPT - One year after launch

29 Nov 2023

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Today's business news - Brought to you by Riley KennedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASB boss says safety before speed of payments

28 Nov 2023

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In this episode: ASB boss says safety before speed of payments Sanford nominee says 'we all want to create wealth' One million smart meters now on Ve...

Is the coalition’s policy Rubik’s cube solvable?

27 Nov 2023

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In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Making sense of the coalition agreements Flurry of legal action expecte...

Ken Wikeley, Eric Watson's judgment against Owen Glenn obtained by 'fraud'

26 Nov 2023

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On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Energy policy: largely status quo with sprinkling of investigations; Possibility of RBNZ setting off...

Leaks hurt Ebos deal, but they didn't sink it

23 Nov 2023

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On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: The wait is over: new govt today; NZ directors a little less pessimistic on the economy than last ye...

Did Supie’s directors get caught up in the hype?

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Luxon close to being sheriff, but who will be deputy?; Next winter blackout risk increased by geothe...

Roundup back under the microscope in NZ

21 Nov 2023

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On today’s episode: Roundup back under the microscope in NZ Forsyth Barr says Gentrack and Turners Automotive Group to enter NZX-50 Easy Crypto lau...

Can we trust trusts?

20 Nov 2023

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In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Talking to the taxman about trusts NZGIF offers new debt funding for SM...

Ezibuy's Aussie owner still sees opportunity in NZ, says CEO

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Check-in for negotiations, check-out with a coalition; Luxon's boarding pass to power; FTN Motion se...

"Major issues" found in audit of online educator

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode -  Developers institute audit NZME future ambitions Under investment is taking our economy back in time Congestion charges for major...

Do we trust our public servants?

14 Nov 2023

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On this episode: A liquidating booze company’s supercar creditor, Managing errant employees IRD to scour sharesies investors Do we trust our public...

September KiwiSaver report: how did your fund perform?

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Bankruptcy at the end of the Doshis' Rainbow; Luxon's boarding pass to power; Pāmu winds up part of...

Fonterra plant closures might be on the cards

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode: Fonterra plant closures might be on the cards China Forestry fails to keep evidence in NZ during shipping dispute Self-regulate...

Gentailers spend $180m smoothing Waitaki consent path

08 Nov 2023

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On today’s episode of BusinessDesk Today: - Gentailers spend $180m smoothing Waitaki consent path - Ken Wikeley head to court of appeal over Eric Wa...

Board size and pay rises centre stage at Fonterra AGM

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode: Board size and pay r...

Westpac Borrowers, Climate Progress, BNZ Bankruptcy, Bluebird's Automation

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Westpac borrowers mostly managing shift to higher rates The progress of...

NZ boards doing it all wrong: David Teece

05 Nov 2023

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On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Mainfreight half year revenues could be down $1b; Cooking the Books podcast: How to budget without r...

Why Fonterra's CFO left so soon

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode.See omnystudio.com/lis...

Air NZ’s earning coming into land lower

01 Nov 2023

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On today’s episode of BusinessDesk Today: Air NZ’s earning coming into land lower Entity previously backed by Hanover to buy Big Sky Dairy Farms ...

Transmission Gully builder sues Waka Kotahi

31 Oct 2023

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On today’s episode we discuss: Transmission Gully builder sues Waka Kotahi NZX50 Carbon Insight: which sector performed best? The battle for online...

Who are the NZX’s biggest polluters?

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: NZX50 Carbon Impact  Supie needs a superhero – can it be saved? Capt...

Du Val BTR fund hunts new banking suitor

29 Oct 2023

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On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: How relentless lobbying delayed major recycling policy; Simplicity 'goes large' with new homebuildin...

Simpson Grierson nets $5m from CBL case

26 Oct 2023

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On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Jobs data could rule out a February rate hike; CPB seeks to suspend Christchurch pool build; BStewar...

New Zealand came close to several blackouts last winter

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast, where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Riley Kennedy hosts today's episode.See omnystudio.com/...

Eric Watson served in bankruptcy proceeding

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Ministry of Regulation idea may need more public servants; Northport dry dock decisions await; Bully...

When Trade Window met nChain

23 Oct 2023

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On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Just how tight are farmers’ finances?; Act’s proposal for chief executive bonuses alarms experts...

Alexander Abramov spells out the impact of sanctions

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Victoria Young discusses: An update on Fletcher's legal troubles with Australian company BGC What is stalling the liquidation of ...

Frenemy fire: can National's 100-day ambitions survive coalition heat?

18 Oct 2023

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On today’s episode, we cover: Scott Tech’s bet on big markets paying off; FAIL: Queenstown's housing plan falls well short – commission; NZ Oil...

Auckland Council spends big on rubbish ads

17 Oct 2023

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On today’s episode we cover: Auckland Council spends big on rubbish ads Business of Government, caretaker edition, starring Winston Peters, and mor...

Onslow is dead

16 Oct 2023

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In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: MicroGEM’s staff went 222 days without pay before resigning Lighter s...

Luxon's Saturday night success brings headaches

15 Oct 2023

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In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Rural representation gets a boost in the next parliament; Inside p...

How might pipe pressures hit Fletcher's shares?

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Ben Moore discusses: Will pipe pressure weigh on Fletcher's share price? What's going on with patient portal apps Supie calls on gov...

Fletcher Building subsidiary Iplex will cost the company $1.9b

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to businessDesk's daily podcast, where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Riley Kennedy host's today's episode.See omnystudio.com...

What next for the public service?

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: The public service – what's next? Persisting with listing: is it a ne...

Car dealers brace for EV surge, ute slump

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode.  On today’s episod...

Whaddya mean there's too many public servants?

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Analysts warn unrealistic electricity future prices could hit earnings; Cooking the Books podca...

Arguable case Ken Wikeley and Eric Watson coal deal a 'fabrication': Queensland court

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Why A2 Milk's strike at Synlait exclusivity deal could be 'strategy move';  Back to the future...

Beachlands developer threatens council with legal action

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: The Hughes culture: walking the talk?; Lenders put Greg Olliver's St Heliers home on the block;...

Who owns the news?

03 Oct 2023

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In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Peter Gluckman says AI is as dangerous as a nuclear bomb David Chaplin ...

Leaders pledge closer NZ-India ties

02 Oct 2023

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In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Milk prices bounce Leaders pledge closer NZ-India ties Home loans in ar...

Law school staff unhappy in latest survey

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast, where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Jacques Steenkamp hosts today's episode.See omnystudio....

August KiwiSaver report: how does your fund compare?

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode.   August KiwiSaver ...

ERoad's capital raise: thank goodness for underwriters

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: The kiwi struggles: NZ dollar faces uncertain future; Why doesn’t the Treasury just do its ow...

NZ Rugby's double IPO option revealed

26 Sep 2023

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In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: NZ Rugby's double IPO option revealed Kiwis march on in global retireme...

Building IKEA NZ - not by the manual

25 Sep 2023

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In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: IKEA NZ talks expansion What do National’s housing zoning targets act...

The mega rich eye up NZ properties

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode. What a clinic on Auc...

EU's new carbon tax on ships a 'significant development'

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode. SENZ loses A$5.5m, p...

What more can Fonterra cut?

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Fonterra cutting to the bone Lawvu raises $15m Fletcher’s leaky pipe ...

Business of Blowouts: why cost overruns occur

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Business of Blowouts: why cost overruns occur Lepionka loses battle aga...

Ministerial award winner issued bankruptcy notice

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: The case for a pre-Christmas mini-budget; Barry Kloogh’s Ponzi victims to get 2 cents in the ...

Cyclone Gabrielle: who's profiting from the Hawke's Bay rebuild?

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Brown: opportunities aplenty in India; The public service: stewardship beyond measure; Where is...

Chinese-owned BX Foods fails to file accounts on time

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Government bets $12m on quantum-based research and industry; Firms paying for empty office spac...

Developer Tony Gapes loses appeal

13 Sep 2023

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In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Global economic slow-down weighs on red meat prices; Where the bloody hell are the listings?; W...

How to bring the NZ Rugby silver back home

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Time to boost NZ's own 'space mission' – Rocket Lab; Million dollar baby: the company listing...

Counting the costs of Cyclone Gabrielle

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode.   Is National is ru...

Auckland dump gets consent despite numerous complaints and alleged safety concerns

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Forsyth Barr: 86c/kgMS between milk payout and break-even; Review needed for Auckland rapid tra...

Ken Wikeley loses legal bid in Eric Watson coal case

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: ERoad says $50m raise unrelated to hostile bid; Murray Tingey appeals how complainant is descri...

Labour boosts its books with last-ditch digital tax

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Tech startup BioOra aims to scale up and democratise blood cancer treatments; Allez Les Bleus! ...

Rolling maul of work delays NZ Rugby collective negotiations

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Where's the policy? Ask Luxon and Shaw; Business of Government: budget cuts, HUD gets the tick,...

The land developer’s grand design for rich boomers

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll f ind a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode.See omnystudio.com/li...

TVNZ under fire over government-sponsored content

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Receivers looking for a buyer for retailer 4 Seasons; Govt should front on Interislander fundin...

The curious case of NZ ‘News’ Essentials

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover: The curious case of NZ News Essentials Better ways to do climate policy More than 426,000 people now 'past due' Kiwis’ trust for AI...

The door opened by Mainzeal ruling

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we cover: Political parties put AI regulation in the too hard basket; ExportNZ pleads for NZTE funding, CAPES and more; Would National’s vis...

Tiwai smelter uncertainty causing concern for Meridian

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we cover: Meridian says it's ready for smelter decision – should it stay, or should it go IMF blows in, saves the day Airport light rail last...

IMF report card: NZ could do better

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode.   Story one IMF rep...

What will come from the Mainzeal demolition?

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we cover: Dead on Arrival? Labour's media lifeline; Ravensdown ekes out a profit as high costs bite; MicroGEM director blamed '...

Peter Hughes part two: “own it, fix it, learn from it”

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we cover: “Own it, fix it, learn from it”, part two of the investigation into Peter Hughes’ legacy Strategic review of Gen...

Public service locks in CEs to 2026 election and beyond

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we cover: Law Society says it wants a new regulator; After climate reporting, here comes nature-related financial reporting; an...

How to Talley(s) the cost of a life

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we cover: Victoria Young asks How to Talley(s) the cost of a life, More small businesses finding it harder to pay power bills Bu...

Talley’s safety systems to be monitored for two years

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories.  Ella Somers hosts today's episode: Talley’s safety ...

Ezibuy administrators racked up $1.5m bill for two months work

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we cover: Board directors turning down roles and working longer hours in 2023; Just how big a problem is China’s slowdown?; C...

No one knows how much we recycle

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we cover: No one knows what NZ's recycling rate is The trouble with targets: how to plan for net-zero emissions Will Australia's...

RBNZ opens the door to another rate hike

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode. Today’s stories are...

Recycling ‘essentially a fraud’

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we cover: Recycling 'a fraud' and food scraps collection ‘subsidised greenwashing’, landfill engineer says NZ celebrates Bla...

Could Happy Valley Nutrition be saved?

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we look at the following: Health agency's 'excessive' comms team unlikely to be reduced by much as restructure begins; Can a re...

The RBNZ will watch, worry and wait

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we look at the following: Tasmania, and how megaprojects can setback dreams; Datacom looks to engage high schoolers with IT; No...

Chris Cook’s web of liquidated entities

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we look at: Chris Cook’s web of liquidated entities Green shoots for Fletcher by late next year? Gentailers' profits will be k...

The ad agencies behind the politicians this election

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Concrete sector aims for net-zero emissions; Half of ASB’s home ...

Rubbish levy leading to ‘perverse’ outcomes

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Rubbish industry warning over rise in cowboy operators Forsyth Barr pit...

Cash for Candidates: how to spend it

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode.  Cash for Candidate...

Global port behemoth registers entity in NZ

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover the following: Kāinga Ora's Te Mātāwai social housing complex – finally, something is finished; Forbar picks its liste...

More cuts coming for Stuff staff

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we cover: Jarden shakes off winter chills PwC’s concerns over Maui Capital accounts More staff cuts at Stuff Mandatory emissions re...

Cash for Candidates: What’s to change?

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BusinessDesk's daily podcast that wraps the top stories for the day ahead. Today's episode is hosted by Riley Kennedy. On today's episode we discuss: ...

Are passive index funds actually active?

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Cash for Candidates: What do you get? Are index funds really that passi...

How the biggest political donors spent $51 million dollars

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode:   How the biggest d...

NZ screen industry may be at risk

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Ben Moore discusses: NZ film industry faces Australian threat Education Perfect's restructure is not a 'cost-cutting process’...

Continuing seven-day isolation risking hosting Fifa world cup, tourist and hospitality groups say

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s round of BusinessDesk Today’s top stories, Riley Kennedy discusses: Tourist and hospitality groups worried about hanging on to a seven...

One giant leap for NZ Aerospace?

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: iPredict granted stay of execution  Government funding the National Ae...

Can automated marketing save SMEs?

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Business of Waste: who holds these lucrative contracts? Dileepa Fonseka...

Crackdown on land covenants a waste of time

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Jacques Steenkamp rounds up BusinessDesk's top stories, including: New NZ-Australian mRNA-based vaccine could be a gamechanger ...

Property prices, job listings both down

20 Jul 2023

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On today’s episode, Ben Moore rounds up BusinessDesk's top stories including: Property prices continue retreat Job listing numbers fall Govt looks ...

July 20th BusinessDesk Today

19 Jul 2023

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Today's Top Stories The Reality of Recycling Inflation Concerns, and the Wellington Science City See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Zuru’s Lego case fail in its entirety?

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Greens want Maori born overseas to be NZ citizens Zuru court case, inco...

The $1.5 billion rubbish industry

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode.    The $1.5 billio...

ETS changes could open a legal can of worms

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Ben Moore discusses: NZ startup aims to slash global emissions from concrete; How TVNZ took on ...

Skycity continues carpark legal battle with Macquarie Group

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Riley Kennedy discusses: OCR held at 5.5% after 2 years of hikes Survey says small business own...

Is the government planning to subsidise fishing?

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: The Government’s proposed fishing vessel buyback scheme’ The latest...

MSD investigates double-dipping on Super Rugby wage subsidies

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode. MSD investigates dou...

Te Whatu Ora subsidiary takes IT supplier to court over contract

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's round up of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Rebecca Howard discusses: James Shaw seeks to calm carbon market panic; Auckland council bri...