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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of the Reserve Bank's final meeting of the year
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is set to meet for the last time this year to review the Official Cash Rate. Economists predict a cut will come - but it's unclear if...
SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 22nd November
21 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 ...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the latest feud between the Reserve Bank and the banks
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A senior Reserve Bank official has taken aim at the big banks and accused them of stifling innovation and competition by underinvesting in technology....
Ash Parmar: Dairy and Business Owner's Group Vice Chairperson on the new crime figures
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New crime figures are a mixed bag for retailers. Data released by the Police Minister shows a 61% drop in ram raids in the first nine months of the ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job ads declining for the third consecutive month
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month. Despite these grim figures, on...
How to save a shrinking stock market
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Our savings pool is growing but our stock market is shrinking. Why wealth firms are investing money offshore ...
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Ministry of Regulation's new tipline
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Industry professionals feel it will take more than a tipline to uncover where the problems lie in infrastructure. The Ministry of Regulation has cr...
Chris Di Leva: Investment markets after the U.S. election
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Investment markets have recovered significantly over the past two years following a weak 2022. And, Donald Trump winning the U.S. election is bound ...
Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Government's approach to public-private partnerships for infrastructure
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's taking a new approach to Public-Private Partnerships for infrastructure projects. There will be a reduced risk for private partner...
SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 15th November
14 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 ...
AI year in review and what's coming next
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, we prematurely dubbed 2023 the year of AI but how could we have know what 2024 would bring. Generative AI has solidified it's position in t...
Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management analyst on Trump's impact on the markets one week on
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a week since Donald Trump won the US election - and the markets underwent a shift once the results became clear. Small to medium-sized bus...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on NZ may have to downgrade economic outlook as result of Trump's re-election
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are warning that NZ may have to downgrade its economic outlook as a result of Donald Trump’s re-election. Analysts from BMI have revise...
Carolyn Young: Chief Executive at Retail NZ on slump in retail spending
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retailers continue to struggle along as many watch every penny spent. Electronic card spending data showed a 1.1% fall in October compared to last y...
Gen Z in the workplace: Are they asking for too much or setting a new standard?
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Z can be credited with a few things – an uptick in climate awareness, the ability to work any kind of technology, and the revival of straight le...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister doesn't believe New Zealand will be impacted by Donald Trump's proposed tariffs
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says she's not jumping to conclusions on whether New Zealand will be affected by potential Donald Trump Administration tariffs. ...
Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners expert on the response from the market following Donald Trump's victory
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The markets have reacted strongly to Donald Trump returning for his second term in the White House. The US dollar, stocks and bitcoin all surged after...
Martin Hawes: The impact of Trump's win on NZ markets
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the impact of Donald Trump's election win on New Zealand markets. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME ...
All the Trump trades: Bitcoin, big tech, banks & bets
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Stocks and Bitcoin are rallying following Donald Trump's comeback – here's what could be primed for more gr...
How to put your data to work, plus tech under Trump
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into data with Snowflake's New Zealand country manager Tony Shaw. Shaw shares how any size of organisation can benefit from data analytic...
What a Trump win means for NZ: ‘The devil will be in the detail’
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald J. Trump will become the 47th President of the United States of America. Democrat Kamala Harris called the former president to congratulate him...
Rob Fyfe: Recorp chair on the start-up opening its new aluminium facility
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi start-up Recorp, backed up by some of New Zealand's biggest names in business, has opened up its new aluminium facility. The company is promising...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the economic impacts of Donald Trump's presidency
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House - leaving economists everywhere to wonder what comes next. Trump won't take office until next January...
Damien O'Connor: Labour's Trade Spokesperson on the impact of Trump's re-election on New Zealand trade and exports
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwis are being warned to prepare for a more challenging trade environment as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump has proposed a tariff o...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the reaction from global markets after Donald Trump won
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high after Donald Trump swept through the battleground states and won the presidency. Despite the race s...
Don Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director on the impact of Trump's import tariff policies
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World trade is ramping up rapidly ahead of the changeover of power to Donald Trump. The US President Elect has campaigned on an agenda of increased ...
Ryan Bridge: The Kiwi trying to stop the Trump tariffs
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rosemary Banks – remember that name. She now has one of the most important jobs for New Zealand – a potentially $2 billion job. She's woman in Was...
SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 8th November
07 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 ...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the unemployment rate rising to 4.8%
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While there are signs of light at the end of the economic tunnel, the job market is likely to remain tough for a little while yet. The unemployment ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate rising to 4.8%
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment has risen again. Latest figures from Stats NZ show the unemployment rate has reached 4.8% in the September quarter. That's up from 4....
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment rising less than expected
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment rose less than expected in the September quarter – from 4.6% to 4.8%. This comes slightly below the financial market expectation of 5...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the impact of Trump's success on investors, international markets
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having a clear winner so early in the US Election process could give some certainty for investors. Donald Trump is set to return to the White House,...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment figures being expected to grow
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has warned the economic downturn is expected to get worse before it gets better, with unemployment being expected to worsen. The bank...
Christina Leung: NZIER Principal Economist on the unemployment rate which is expected to rise
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New data out this morning is expected to show more of us are out of a job. Stats NZ is releasing the latest unemployment rate at 10.45. Most econo...
Kate Ross: Swivel Careers founder on students struggling to find summer jobs amid increased competition
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Students looking for summer work are struggling to land roles, as there's enormous competition for entry-level roles. Retail NZ says businesses are se...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on financial markets factoring in Trump winning the presidency
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
48 hours ahead of the US presidential election, financial markets are gearing up for a Trump victory. Polls indicate the election result will be close...
Inside a steel super centre
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Why this 100-year-old family business built a massive steel facility in a construction downturn. The podcasts...
Lynda Moore: Money Mentalist on spiralling debt and avoidance of money problems
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is becoming a fairly common story that debt is getting so big, people are burying their head in the sand rather than dealing with it. Money menta...
Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China considering $1.4 trillion loan to boost economy
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China is said to be considering approving an additional $1.4 trillion in borrowing to boost the economy. Plus, Asia Business correspondent Peter Lewis...
Paul Stenhouse: Can AI build an app?
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI build an app? Tech expert Paul Stenhouse puts it to the test. I had an idea. ‘All The Calls’ - an app that tracks presidential race calls a...
Charles Finny: Former trade negotiator on the new free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A free trade deal with the Middle East countries belonging to the Gulf Cooperation Council has come at the right time for exporters. The FTA's expec...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the free trade agreement struck with the nations in the Gulf Cooperation Council
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is getting a leg up in the competitive market of global exports. A free trade agreement has been made between New Zealand and the Middle...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the economic impact of the US election
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's less than a week until voters in the US will cast their ballots and determine a new president - and experts are wondering about the economic impa...
SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 1st November
31 Oct 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 ...
Fibre's impressive return on investment in Aotearoa
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's big bet on fibre has paid off in spades, according to a new report by Deloitte that found the $5.5 billion that government and private c...
Ann-Marie Johnson: Retail NZ Communications Manager on the drop in the number of dairies
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The iconic Kiwi corner dairy is believed to be becoming a rarer sight. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment notes there are more tha...
Marcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on the potential for Singapore to invest in New Zealand's infrastructure
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore has its eye on New Zealand as the place to invest. This is the message that has been relayed by Minister Shane Jones, who's just returned ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest employment numbers for September 2024
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest employment numbers for September 2024 show the job market is still in a tough spot. Annual filled jobs were down 0.9 percent compared to th...
Nichole Lewis: It's time to buy an investment property
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Data shows that more people are buying investment properties as interest rates begin to drop - what's stopping others from doing the same? Tim Beverid...
Angus Brown: Co-Founder of Arepa aims to conquer tough market with unique brain drink formula
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time last year Arepa found themselves in hot water after the government officials decided that made unsubstantial health claims of cognitive and ...
Is Neutron almost ready? Peter Beck interview
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck shares how Neutron is progressing ahead of its 2025 launch target, and discusse...
Bridget Abernethy: ERANZ chief executive on the market options available to companies amid power price surge
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Electricity Authority said market options were available to big power users during the winter price spike that some blamed for their closure. The ...
SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 25th October
24 Oct 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 ...
Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Director on the life returning to the property market
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of life is coming back into the property market, but investors think the best is yet to come. The CoreLogic October Housing report has found ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on New Zealand and Australia meeting with South East Asian nations to boost business and security
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experts from Australia and New Zealand are meeting with leaders in Malaysia to discuss how to improve business and security. The three groups are expe...
Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Fletcher Building disappointing shareholders at recent AGM
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building's chief executive and board faced up to some very disappointed shareholders at today's annual general meeting. Company chief executi...
Lesley Wilson: Apple and Pears Chairperson on pipfruit export growth outstripping national export growth
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research has revealed pipfruit export growth is outstripping national export growth. The industry contributed just under $2 billion to New Zeala...
Jacob Faull: Nature Baby co-founder on the company's planned expansion into the US
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi start-up Nature Baby is looking to expand into the US market again. What started as a small business operating out of an Auckland flat has grown ...
Samantha Murton: College of GPs President on the registration fast tracks for immigrants from the UK, Ireland, and Australia
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Royal College of GPs says registration fast-tracks will mean someone coming to New Zealand won't have to wait months. The Medical Council's intr...
Karla Lee: Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce CEO on the Hawke's Bay Expressway being upgraded
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce says widening the region's key road will benefit everyone. The Hawke's Bay Expressway is being upgraded from tw...
Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on public complaint of behaviour during ministerial visit
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small business affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has found himself in hot water after a member of the public complained he swore at, mocked and ridiculed ...
Hannah McQueen: How to split your mortgage
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Financial adviser and coach Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how to split your mortgage to pay as little as possible in the long run. L...
Ashley Church: What will inflation rates do to the property market?
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest interest rate was announced this week - 2.2%, the lowest in 3.5 years. Property commentator Ashley Church joins Tim Beveridge to discuss ...
Michael Saylor: Why MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin funding is NOT a glitch
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor explains how investors should analyse his company that’s valued at more than double its underlying B...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Temu's harmful impact on local businesses
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to new reports, one in four New Zealand adults have bought something off Temu in the last three months. The Chinese e-retailer, alongside si...
Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the 12.8 percent increase in people receiving Jobseeker benefit
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social Development Minister Louise Upston isn't worried by the increase in Kiwis relying on the benefit. The Ministry of Social Development released n...
SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 18th October
17 Oct 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 ...
The rise of deep tech in NZ, plus Peter Beck talks Mars
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WNT Ventures has reached ten years of taking the crunchy stuff we call deep tech and helping turn it into companies and financial returns. With succes...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on inflation dropping to 2.2%
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is continuing to fall and interest rates are likely to follow suit. The inflation rate has dropped to 2.2 percent. It's the first time i...
Veronica de Oliveira: Black Orchid Collective Cafe Owner on Tauranga City Council raising the fees for alfresco dining
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tauranga businesses are furious about what they label harsh outdoor dining fees following a tough winter. They've been waived for the rest of 2024, ...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist warns the RBNZ will need to slash the OCR quicker to keep up with inflation
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's pressure growing for the Reserve Bank to move more aggressively on the Official Cash Rate. New Zealand's inflation rate is officially back on ...
Andrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on New Zealand potentially scrapping bank card surcharges
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Government is set to ban debit card surcharges as part of an economic crackdown designed to bring financial relief amid an ongoing cost-of...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on national house prices declining in 2024
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The housing market remains subdued across the country, with slightly weaker prices, more stock available and houses taking longer to sell. New data fr...
Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplied Co-op Chair on the increase in building costs
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's ongoing concerns for the construction sector, with fewer new builds being considered. Corelogic's latest construction index shows just a 1.1...
John MacDonald: Less eyebrow raising, more glad-eye for foreign investors
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I think we need to get over ourselves here in New Zealand when it comes to foreign investment. And it looks like we’re going to have to get over our...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive on Wellington businesses calling for the council to reconsider Golden Mile project
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's more criticism of central city roadworks in Wellington. Retail NZ, Hospitality NZ and the Bus and Coach Association are asking the council to ...
The Huddle: How can we bring more revenue into New Zealand?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of t...
Mahesh Muralidhar: Phase One CEO says New Zealand businesses should save money to expand overseas
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One Kiwi investor believes more New Zealand businesses should be putting money aside in order to expand internationally. Phase One CEO Mahesh Muralidh...
Debbie Roberts: RBNZ needs to bring OCR down "hard and fast"
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Reserve Bank of New Zealand dropped the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%. Also, the number of one person households have...
Hamish Pepper: How have financial markets responded to the OCR cut?
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has announced a cut of 50 basis points to the OCR, bringing it down to 4.75%. Director and Fixed Income and Currency...
Oliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative executive director on new law reforms to allow for overseas investment
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An easier road for foreign investors looking at New Zealand's companies and property. The Government's new law reforms will allow overseas investment ...
Toby Williams: Federated Farmers spokesperson says rules are needed around levels of investment in Overseas Investment Act reforms
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The gates are opening for foreign investors looking at New Zealand companies and property. The Government's reforming the Overseas Investment Act - al...
OCR cuts a bright spot but economic outlook mixed for the rest of the year
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Official Cash Rate’s been cut to 4.75 percent – which is being touted as welcome news for households all over New Zealand. It’s the lowest ...
Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the government's deficit growing by $3.4 billion
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce says there are some things worth celebrating amidst a grim outlook on the economy. Treasury documents show the...
Nicola Willis: Finance minister on Government debt worse than initially thought
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government's financial books have sunk further into debt in the year to June, with Treasury revealing the deficit on the Crown books deepened by $...
SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 11th October
10 Oct 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 ...
NZ tech should be taking on the world, now
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest, venture capitalist, founder of PhaseOne and former early employee of Canva Mahesh Muralidhar, shares invaluable insights into the n...
John Clarke: Transpower CEO on their $1 million contribution to a regional energy package for Northland
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A token for the Northland community in the aftermath of the collapsed pylon calamity. Power was cut to about 88,000 homes and businesses in June, w...
Kelvin Davidson: Property Economist on OCR cut
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's OCR announcement has got everyone thinking about what impact it will have on the housing market. The Reserve Bank cut for a second time from...
Jack Tame: Bring on 50 basis points
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I went for a walk along K Road the other night and saw something I hadn't seen in the longest time: A new restaurant. I didn't even step inside but ...
EP BONUS: Publicity & Popularity with Tess Woolcock
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get the lowdown on how to perfect publicity. Georgia is joined by her publicist Tess Woolcock for bonus info on how to land your business promotion an...
Nick Leggett & Gary Taylor: The projects picked for fast track approval
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over one hundred projects have been selected for fast tracking through the recently announced Fast Track Approvals Bill. Housing, energy, and major in...
Why executives want more rate cuts
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Executives are increasingly optimistic now the Reserve Bank has cut rates. But how long can their companies hold out for the economy to improve? The p...
Matthew Horncastle: The government shouldn't be using taxpayer money to pay for private projects
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The government has announced that they will temporarily underwrite private housing developments to support developers who are struggling to pre-sell e...
Lisa Dudson: The long term value of your savings
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Financial author and advisor Lisa Dudson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss the long term value of your savings depending on whe...
Margie Apa: Health NZ CEO on the $934 million deficit for the financial year
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Health New Zealand leader says their cost growth has plateaued. Its report for the June quarter shows the preliminary result for the financial ...
The Huddle: Recapping the Mood of the Boardroom results
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large responds to 2024 Mood of the Boardroom survey
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Business leaders have given their verdict on the Government in the Herald’s Mood of the Boardroom survey. Some experts have noted that as the countr...
Mood of the Boardroom: The surprising policies business leaders want to see from the Government
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mood of the Boardroom is back today for its 22nd year. The annual survey of the country’s top CEOs and business leaders has seen a broad tick of...
Dame Joan Withers: Warehouse Group Chairperson on the Mood of the Boardroom survey, education being a priority
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senior business leaders are rating Christopher Luxon well on keeping his Cabinet focused on delivery, and Education Minister Erica Stanford well on pe...