The SME Stream

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the changes to visa settings to allow tourists to work remotely

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's signalling more visa changes could be on the way to encourage overseas travellers.   There's been a loosening of visa settings, ...

Stephen Jacobi: NZ International Business Forum Executive Director on the further threat of tariffs from Donald Trump

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are more tariff threats from President Trump after a tense standoff with Colombia.  The South American nation rejected US planes of deporte...

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management representative on Global PMIs, the luxury brand that is soaring, and why things are looking up in the red meat sector in NZ

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The United States has stood out as the only major economy experiencing significant expansion amid Global PMIs.  The economic health indicator was...

SailGP: How data makes the boats go faster

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SailGP's chief technology officer Warren Jones goes deep into all the ways he and his team have integrated digital technologies into the very foundati...

Inflation, growth and tariffs: How will the economy perform in 2025?

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's economic outlook for 2025 is expected to be a recovery from the previous two years of weakness. With inflation stagnant and the number o...

Ryan Bridge: Our economy is still in the wilderness

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So we have an inflation number, which is better than not knowing, but it doesn’t tell us much. 2.2 percent for the year to December, no change f...

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the Government's new agency designed to bring in overseas funding

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trade Minister says he wants deals through the door this year - with a Government goal of tempting overseas funding. A new agency called Invest Ne...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Prime Minister Chris Luxon's plan to grow NZ economy

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Chris Luxon laid out his vision for growing the economy as part of today's State of the Nation address - and pointed the finger at the ...

Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on Luxon's new foreign investment agency

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During his state of the nation speech Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a new foreign investment agency with the aim of driving more overseas...

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 24th January

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a ...

How to stick to your financial goals in 2025

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your enthusiasm to maintain your “New Year, new me” financial goals is starting wane already, you’re not alone – most resol...

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster hopeful the Reserve Bank will cut rates in February

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence another substantial Official Cash Rate cut's on the cards, with today's figures showing inflation is still under control. Stats NZ says the...

Bharat Chawla: India NZ Business Council chair on India testing the waters on a trade agreement with New Zealand

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New reports indicate the Indian Government is sounding out the nation's biggest businesses to determine how they feel about a trade agreement with New...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business editor on the inflation rate holding steady at 2.2%

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a belief we're still yet to reap the benefits of having inflation under control.  Latest Stats NZ figures show the inflation rate f...

Christina Leung: NZIER Deputy Chief Executive talks inflation forecast ahead of Q4 release

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stats NZ will release Consumer Price Index inflation numbers for quarter four on Wednesday, and economists are predicting it will be within the Reserv...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on retail spending being 'stronger than expected' for December

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Economists have revealed retail spending numbers were better than expected for the month of December. The total value of electronic card spending, inc...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister outlines plans for 2025 as she takes on Economic Growth portfolio

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis says her new role in Cabinet is all about driving New Zealand's growth.  The Finance Minister has been given the Economic Growth po...

Ed McKnight: "Inflation is nobody's friend"

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASB has cut its 18 month fixed term loan rate to 5.39% following cuts by Westpac and BNZ. All three of the banks' six-month rates are now at 5.99% as ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the new Economic Growth Portfolio, and what she is bringing to her new role

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Willis will pick up a new role with a new name in the Economic Growth Portfolio - formerly the Economic Development Portfolio occupied by Melis...

Nicola Willis: Minister for Economic Growth on new portfolio

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made a series of changes to his cabinet for the new year. Melissa Lee has been demoted from his ministerial team,...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on rising Employment Confidence Index

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another sign of hope on the horizon for jobseekers.  The latest quarterly Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index has risen for the ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on banks cutting their home loan rates

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The banks are at it again.  ASB is slashing its rates this morning following a move by Westpac yesterday afternoon.  Many borrowers have bee...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the US jobs report, the Prime Ministers trip to the UAE and oil prices rising 3% over the weekend.

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The strong US jobs report is out and raising questions about further interest rate cuts. A quarter of a million jobs were added to the market in Decem...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the increased optimism from businesses

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Businesses are feeling optimistic they could be in for a better 2025.   The latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion from the Institute of Eco...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the increase in job numbers

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Job numbers have picked up slightly, but not everyone's benefiting.  Latest figures from Stats NZ show the number of filled jobs rose slightly in...

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 17th January

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a ...

Ed McKnight: 2025 will be a great year for property

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joins Tim Beveridge with predictions for the property market in 2025.  LISTEN ABOVE The podcast...

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank Economist on the likely way the Reserve Bank will respond to the drop in the GDP

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's uncertainty if the Reserve Bank will change tack following the revelation of New Zealand's deep recession.  Stats NZ figures out yesterda...

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve adopting a hawkish outlook for 2025

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over in the US, share prices have slumped after the US Federal Reserve hinted at a slower than expected pace for rate cuts in the new year. The Federa...

The Huddle: Can we acknowledge the Reserve Bank made mistakes?

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Cabinet Minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the fo...

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on New Zealand's GDP crashing harder than expected during September quarter

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People will have questions, after one of the country's worst quarterly GDP dips in decades. Stats NZ figures show New Zealand's gross domestic product...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on GDP dropping 1 percent in the September quarter

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This was a dire week for the economy - but experts say things can only go up from here. Stats NZ revealed that GDP was down 1 percent in the September...

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 20th December

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a ...

Toasting and roasting 2024's biggest gadgets

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Other than a few big-swing failures, it’s been a bit of a holding pattern for consumer technologies this year, with many minor improvements but ...

John MacDonald: Kneejerk reactions won't fix the fiscals

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If New Zealand was a company staring down the barrel of running at a loss for at least the next five years and finding itself needing to borrow $20 bi...

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management analyst explains 'Santa Rallies'

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're less than a week out from Christmas - and some key stocks could be well-placed for a Christmas charge-up. The 'Santa Rally' phenomenon refers to...

We’re Shutting Down Our Podcast: The End of ‘Business in Between’

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Accidental Business Owners we talk about one of the hardest decisions we’ve made so far in business – which just happens to b...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's financial update revealing surplus won't return until 2030

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's devised a new measure for counting its coins, which gives it a more positive look. Treasury reports the Government now won't hit surp...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government books revealing a slower-than-expected path for economic growth

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's half-year fiscal update paints a bleak economic picture for the years ahead.  It revealed the Government's debt path is steeper ...

Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson doesn't take blame for the worse than expected economic update

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grim readings from the Treasury's half year economic and fiscal update. The government's books will stay in the red until at least 2029, a year later ...

Geof Nightingale: Independent tax expert on the economic outlook revealed in Treasury's half yearly economic and fiscal update

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a view growth is coming, despite a grim outlook for the New Zealand economy.  The half year economic and fiscal update shows a surp...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on today's half-year economic and fiscal update

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's painting a grim picture of the economy - signalling the Government will further cut into the Public Service.  Treasury's o...

How big tech builds data centres

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY].Amazon’s global head of data centres explains every detail of their design – including how they&r...

Shane Solly: What are private assets and its investment characteristics?

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recently said that the Government is considering regulatory changes to enable KiwiSaver providers ...

Cameron Bagrie: Economist ahead of Treasury's half yearly economic and fiscal update

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Expectations are low as Treasury allows a peek into its books later today.  Economist Cameron Bagrie says in the 2024 update, various scenarios w...

2024 in review: From Luxon to Trump, economic upheavals to growing division

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While 2024 may not have brought the shocks of cyclones, Prime Ministerial resignations or election campaigns, there’s a lot to digest from the l...

Andrew Bayly: Commerce Minister on the potential for Kiwisaver funds to be invested in more local businesses

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government wants people to be able to invest their KiwiSaver funds more in local businesses.  Most Kiwisaver funds are currently invested ove...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of Nicola Willis' half yearly economic and fiscal update

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's set to update the country on the state of the books next week, and experts aren't feeling too optimistic. Nicola Willis will re...

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 13th December

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a ...

Tech in 2024: what happened and what’s next

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by four stellar journalists who discuss what they saw over the last year and look ahead to what may be yet to come.  BusinessDesk&rs...

Christopher Luxon talks economy, Māori relations, Hipkins, and 'corporate speak'

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Luxon believes his so-called ‘coalition of chaos’ has defied the critics. The Prime Minister is spending the remainder of 2024...

Vanessa Sorensen: Microsoft NZ Managing Director on the new hyperscale data centre in Auckland's Westgate

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft says its new New Zealand facility will create thousands of jobs and pump money into the economy.  The tech giant's today opening its fi...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on card spending dropping in November

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest card spending data from November indicates Kiwis are keeping their expenses down for another month. Kiwibank reports claim the value of spe...

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the NZX winners and losers for 2024

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 is nearly over - so which companies did the best on the New Zealand stock exchange for the year? Tower Insurance leads the pack, off the back of ...

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the changes to the insulation rules

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Building and Construction Minister's confident changes to insulation rules will give builders and designers more flexibility.  Chris Penk's p...

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Director of Money and Cash on Kiwis staying keen on physical money

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most New Zealanders are still keen on using physical cash, a new Reserve Bank consultation has found.  Their online survey drew in over 18,000 re...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian Reserve Bank leaving rates on hold for 2024

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's central bank has opted to keep rates on hold in its final meeting of 2024 - the same position it's held all year. The RBA did soften its l...

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving rates on hold

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's no Christmas gift for Australian mortgage holders - as the central bank has left rates unchanged again. The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says boosting the banking competition top of mind following recent announcement

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister is determined to ensure New Zealanders get access to more competitive banking services. A Commerce Commission report on banking h...

Inside the lab where Rocket Lab, LanzaTech started

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]. This deep tech hub in Auckland is where entrepreneurs Sir Peter Beck and Sean Simpson started Nasdaq-listed ...

Malcolm Fleming: New Zealand Certified Builders Association CEO on the Government's proposed changes to insulation standards

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is looking to shake up how builders can meet insulation standards for new homes in a bid to reduce building costs. Building and Constru...

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on ACT's plan to allow employers to withhold pay for workers on partial strikes

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Employers are in favour of ACT's plan to allow them to withhold pay for workers on partial strikes.  Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden w...

Greg Smith: On the strong U.S jobs report, retailers shares rising and the eurozone economy expanding by 0.4%

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A higher than forecasted jobs report has been undergone in the U.S. The year’s economy created 227,000 non-farm jobs in November, which is above est...

John MacDonald: Here's one solution to the power price problem

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been reading a report the OECD released this morning, and it’s occurred to me that, if we want our businesses to survive, there is a very sim...

Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert sceptical on Revolut starting up in New Zealand

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Open banking firm ‘Revolut’ has applied to become a registered bank in New Zealand. Revolut already offers a “one stop-shop" money management ap...

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the mortgage rates facing Kiwis

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like kiwis with mortgages are hedging their bets for interest rates to keep falling. In the month of October alone 90% of mortgage holders we...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister's last in studio chat with Mike Hosking for 2024

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 is coming to a close and with it the Coalition Government’s first year in power.  Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking for the...

Westfield’s winning shopping formula

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]. More than 400 million customers have visited Scentre Group’s Westfield shopping malls in Australia and Ne...

Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government's planned crackdown on mergers

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Government is looking to crack down on merger rules. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is reviewing the Commerce Act - which cou...

Andrew Murray: Fonterra Chief Financial Officer on the company lifting its forecast Farmgate Milk Price to $10

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dairy giant Fonterra has raised its forecast milk price payout to a midpoint of $10 - the second rise in less than a month. The company says this new...

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 6th December

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a ...

Former Xero CEO Steve Vamos says an open mind is key to navigating change

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Vamos' career in tech has spanned decades, starting with IBM straight out of university in the 1980’s, followed by stints at Apple, NineMSN, M...

Can $6 billion improve Auckland Airport

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] The country’s largest gateway is replacing its 60-year-old domestic jet terminal. Is it an infrastructure p...

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan Partner on the likely tax changes for charities

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Charities are going to be seeing some changes to their taxes from next year.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed that there will be tweaks ...

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the NZX potentially improving in 2025

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025. The reduced interest rates could lead to a bet...

Kerre Woodham: High time the charity loophole was closed

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising tax changes ahead for charities and the closing of loopholes, and the details of that will be announced in...

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO urges the Government to underwrite oil and gas exploration risks

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Energy Resources Aotearoa says gas producers were severely damaged by the previous ban on oil and gas exploration.  It's asked the Government to unde...

John Harman: Lightforce Solar owner reveals why the solar power business is hard in New Zealand

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One expert has offered a theory about why SolarZero met the end that it did. The Kiwi-founded solar and battery firm was placed into liquidation - cos...

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson explains how Trump's policy announcements are impacting capital markets

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

President-elect Donald Trump's latest policy announcements continue to have an impact on capital markets. Trump's pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury Se...

Bruce Patton: mortgage advisor on why the banks haven't factored latest OCR cut into their fixed-term rates

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mortgage holders have been hoping the banks will pass on the latest 50 basis point cut to the OCR - but many will have to wait. New Zealand's major ba...

Debbie Roberts: The Reserve Bank should have gone further

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the OCR by 50 basis points in the final announcement of the year.  Many are of the mindset that it's low enou...

Dan Boulton: Silver Ferns Farms chief executive says he's still unsure if meat sector will be affected by Trump tariffs

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cautious optimism from the meat sector as it braces for the impact of a US presidency change. Donald Trump's campaigned on tariffs of up to 20 percent...

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on how the banks responded to latest OCR cut

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank moved to cut the OCR by 50 basis points in its final decision for 2024. New Zealand's biggest banks have adjusted their floating rate...

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 29th November

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a ...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 50 basis points

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's questions over what will come next for the OCR after today's 50 basis point cut. The Reserve Bank has hinted more cuts will come in the new ye...

Ryan Bridge: When will our economy come out of its hangover?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US economy is just humming along at the moment, isn't it? 2.8% is their lucky number this morning. 2.8% annualised GDP for the September quarter. ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reacts to OCR being cut 50 points, talks growth

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's playing down expectations of a surplus, ahead of Treasury's opening of the books next month.  The Reserve Bank cut the Officia...

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the OCR being cut by 50 basis points

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Homeowners can expect some relief - as the Reserve Bank cuts the OCR down in its final update of the year. The central bank has slashed the rate 50 ba...

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the cuts to the OCR and the current state of the economy

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a tale of two economies, for now.  The Reserve Bank is forecasting more OCR cuts next year, sooner than previously expected, after yesterday's...

Karen Silk: Reserve Bank Assistant Governor talks domestic inflation, OCR cuts

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank remains concerned about domestic inflation as it points to more OCR cuts next year following the latest 50 basis point cut.  Inflati...

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader talks capital gains tax, NCEA curriculum, gang patch ban live in studio

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Labour leader says New Zealand needs an honest conversation about paying for its future.   Our newsroom understands party delegates will vote on...

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist outlines predictions for final OCR decision of the year

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank is set to make its final decision for the Official Cash Rate for the year tomorrow afternoon.  The general consensus among experts i...

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Donald Trump's proposed tariffs for Mexico, Canada and China

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to hit Mexico, Canada and China with new tariffs as soon as he takes office. In a post on social media, Tr...

The Huddle: Should we expect a capital gains tax?

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the follo...

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank Economist ahead of the OCR announcement

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A former Reserve Bank economist says there's a case for the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate by 75 basis points.   The Reserve Bank will r...

John MacDonald: Will they, won't they? Labour's capital gains tax decision

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I reckon former Labour Party leader David Cunliffe might have just done the best sell job on a capital gains tax that any politician in New Zealand —...

Why central banks cut rates quickly

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Interest rates are continuing to be cut, with another Reserve Bank move expected this week. How soon will it ...

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reveals whether the Government's books are on track for surplus in 2027-2028

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Finance Minister's foreshadowing an update on whether the Government's books are still on track for surplus in 2027-2028.  Nicola Willis will del...

Fran O'Sullivan: NZ Inc Managing Director on the US Business Summit, tariffs

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand is bracing for a high stakes poker game, preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs to be introduced.  The US Business Summit is taking place...

Why Resene Paint is under pressure (but won't sell)

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Resene Paint has been in the business of colour for 78 years. But the family-owned company is now facing marg...