BusinessDesk Today
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Neil deGrasse Tyson on the rise of disinformation on social media
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round up of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Ben Moore discusses: A possible conflict of interest at TVNZ. The financial needs of the n...
Arts House Trust ditches the James Wallace brand after convictions
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Queenstown adds $30m to ratepayer bill to pay debt; Speculation as...
Comvita looks to milk the Asian honey market
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: OneNZ to make staffing changes Bad publicity savages Arise Church's...
The NZX50 gainers and losers in the first half of 2023
03 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. In today's episo...
Will the business and consumer confidence good mood last?
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Miraka says competition is heating up but it's holding on to supply; Real estate searches up,...
Debate on ‘More than profit’ law for directors delayed
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, host Ben Moore discusses: The Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill debate delayed US infant formula market needs more th...
NZ bank margins stay high as recession bites
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: New dividend reinvestment plan for Investore Property; NZ tops cha...
What will TSB look like after reform?
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: TSB’s restructure Upturn in property prices Industry welcomes amendme...
What The Warehouse knows about me
26 Jun 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. In today's episo...
Project Auckland: 'she's a pretty big job'
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Why Hipkins visiting China is really about NZ politics; The doctor...
Sale of campsites in Queenstown approved
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Fonterra GIDI fund decarbonisation. What's going on with The Warehouse ...
PM policy bonfire
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Password theft has financial fraud on the rise
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's wrap of the top BusinessDesk stories, Murray Jones will discuss:1 Wayne Brown and Ngarimu Blair push for light rail 2 Pacific Edge – ...
How a Wellington chemist took on Countdown
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's wrap of the top BusinessDesk stories: How a Wellington chemist took on Countdown Greenwashing claims against Air New Zealand When Eric Wat...
Politics trumped spending at this year's Fieldays
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's wrap of the top BusinessDesk stories we discuss: Last week's annual Fieldays A joint study for sustainable aviation fuel New addition to...
Lake Onslow cheaper option over 100 year lifespan
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's wrap of the top BusinessDesk stories we discuss: RBNZ may open up payments systems Lake Onslow hydro pumping project works out cheaper ove...
Foodstuffs' inflation-beating claims questioned
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode. In this episode we cover: Apple...
Is NZ heading for a recession?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Murray Jones hosts today's episode. In today's episode we cover: whether NZ is heading for a recession microbes that could reduce our emissions pow...
Former Highlanders co-owner found by a judge to be ‘hopelessly insolvent’
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Rebecca Howard hosts today's episode. In today's episode we cover: ...
BusinessDesk Today: Carbon auction is set to fail
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Rebecca Howard hosts today's episode. In today's episode we cove...
Dairy farm profitability "a real challenge" this season
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Farmgate milk price puts the squeeze on dairy farms Australia and ...
Looking for serious people? Try the NZX
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Riley Kennedy hosts today's episode. In today's episode we discuss:...
Where next for Air New Zealand?
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Murray Jones hosts today's episode. In today's episode we discuss: ...
Where in the world is Neil Barnes?
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: “Where in the world is Neil Barnes?,” the first of a two-part ...
Stuff owner steps down as CEO
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Sinead Boucher steps down as CEO of Stuff Retail investors are fee...
Is the Government considering a fertiliser tax?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Is the Government considering a fertiliser tax? Vital Healthcare's...
Is a congestion charge imminent?
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Congestion charge may have cross-party support Brewers bemoan hike...
Another infrastructure project faces cost blowouts
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Queenstown Lakes councillors approve cost blowout to hasten bypass...
Brian Gaynor Initiatives launches fund for business journalism
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Brian Gaynor's legacy honoured with $2m toward NZ business journal...
Waka Kotahi holding back info on Wellington transport project
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Waka Kotahi won't release details of a review of Let's Get Welling...
Economists predict more rates hikes yet to come
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Economists say more rates hikes likely this year; Paul McBeth talk...
More people losing money on property sales
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: The number of properties sold at a loss is trending upward; Liquid...
Should NZ introduce a carbon dividend?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: The possibility of a carbon dividend; and The benefits of the New ...
John Key's view on election 2023
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: What John Key sees in store for this year's election; My Food Bag'...
Budget 2023 - what's in it for business?
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: The 2023 budget; An update on the embattled Indigo Fund; and Media...
Iwi and Dairy NZ team up to clean up water
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: A2 milk has a trade mark application rejected; Auckland Council ta...
Highway network at 'tipping point' – Waka Kotahi CEO
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Hnry CEO wants 'greater recognition' for sole traders in Budget 23...
Five things to look for in the budget
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Jenny Craig NZ enters administration alongside Australian counterp...
NZ space firm Zenno closing on $80m in pre-sales
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Retirement village clampdown might sap competition; Terry Serepiso...
Calls to scrap rule preventing migrants taking out student loans
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Health-tech software saves ED staff time; Foodstuffs 'only passing...
Managed retreat – Muriwai’s $100m problem
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Revenue from Zespri's licence release down 31% on the year; Let's ...
NZ tourism on the way back, but facing challenges
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Surge in KiwiSaver investments linked to deforestation; Act securi...
The Business of Health: what we learned
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Westpac NZ wary of further stresses; Why Te Pāti Māori will stru...
Greenwashing rules: guidance needed, says Commerce Commission
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Creative agencies ready to embrace AI; Government’s online exper...
BNZ’s borrowers weathering rate rises
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Whole communities could become unviable – BusinessNZ; Sale and l...
Outrage you can bank on
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Business of Tech podcast hits the digital airwaves; Don't expect r...
NZ covid vaccine developer shuts up shop after funding evaporates
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: ASB gets new travel insurer as Chubb calls it quits; NZ's blank sl...
Thinktank's ideas could kill video game industry
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Colin Rath's receivers say value of assets 'uncertain'; RBNZ likel...
Top Auckland school sues Simpson Grierson
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Auckland International Airport plans to take its foot off the gas;...
Restructuring mistakes can be expensive and The Fisher & Paykel Way: Part 3
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Major build-to-rent project planned for Takapuna; The Fisher &...
Boom and bust risk in current ETS forestry settings
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: The Fisher & Paykel Way – the forecasts and future; Fisher F...
The Fisher & Paykel Way
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Going, going ... gondola: NZ's biggest tourism drawcard gets busie...
Calls for wider inquiry into impacts of erosion and relief for farmers
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: In PIE we crust: Forsyth Barr approves of Precinct Properties’ s...
Law Society keeps culture report secret and RBNZ to brush off inflation peak
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Christchurch gets real time water monitoring for $70k tech upgrade...
CCHL meeting to discuss Lyttelton Port Company and 'Shareholders come first'
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Renewable electricity generation consenting discussion document to...
Empty nursing school and Luxon puts free trade with India back on the table
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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AT's new boss and you'll get paid more if you don't work from home
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: New Auckland Transport boss aims to fix bus chaos; Political suici...
Hotels back to pre-pandemic occupancy levels and a saga of incomprehension
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Victoria University backing environmental startups for million-pou...
A watery end to Hipkins's policy bonfire and carbon prices rise slightly
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: The UK adds to the CPTPP's scale and clout; Carbon prices rise sli...
Drawdown figures show health construction delays and A2 milk short positioning on the rise
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Uber to offer its NZ drivers $7.5m to go electric; Over 700 people...
Du Val in ‘negotiations’ to resume investor payments and high electricity prices likely to persist
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: The Listener hires North & South editor; Why interest rates mi...
Delayed and forgotten OIAs and would RBNZ’s bank resolution work?
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: When will retirement stock prices recover?; Four three waters enti...
Māori party's 'kingmaker' seats and single candidate interviewed by light rail panel
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Māori party will contest general and Māori seats, says John Tami...
Power quits TVNZ amid rumour and speculation and pressures ease in building materials supply chain
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Major electricity generators face new regulatory net; Caffeine and...
Luxon's bright ideas make him more credible and carbon prices continue their slide
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Mortgage payments missed; consumer lending up 19%; By Māori for...
Reserve Bank will hike to 5% and NZ glaciers melting away: 'You'd be shocked'
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Private inner-city deals in the offing as council cuts back; Bum...
What went wrong at Today FM and consensus lacking on Auckland Harbour crossing
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Kupe consent highlights gas chasm; NZ startup wants to make payi...
Southern 'Day After Tomorrow' effect and White Island disaster complaint dismissed in US
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: If things pan out for Synlait, the wait will be worth it; Top la...
The case for an early election and how to fix the NZ laboratory fiasco
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Confusing: the new financial advice discipline; Queenstown's hou...
Fonterra's new structure and the price of life
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Ōtākaro in talks to take over vertical builds; Airline seats a...
There’s nothing basic about the ‘basics’ of education & The great divide: Auckland's harbour tunnel
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: $1 Billion of exports jeopardised by Therapeutic Products Bill; ...
High-profile Auckland lawyer faces disciplinary tribunal and mixed feelings on Emissions Trading Scheme review
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Tony Gapes' Mico Development owes $3.1m, including $500k to Acium ...
The hydrogen dream and Westland Milk's $1 billion milestone
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: How New Zealand can make the most of the public cloud splurge; Biz...
TikTok ban's geopolitical ramifications and Te Pūkenga $330 million leak
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
Arguments over the Mainzeal case and Australia's nuclear decision
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
BusinessDesk Today - 20 March 2023
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
BusinessDesk Today - March 17 2023
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
BusinessDesk Today - March 16 2023
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
BusinessDesk Today - March 15
14 Mar 2023
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BusinessDesk Today - March 14
13 Mar 2023
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BusinessDesk Today March 13
12 Mar 2023
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BusinessDesk Today March 10
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
BusinessDesk Today - March 9th 2023
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
BusinessDesk Today - March 8th 2023
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
BusinessDesk Today - March 7th 2023
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
BusinessDesk Today - March 6th 2023
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...
BusinessDesk Today - Trailer
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.See omnystudio.co...