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Herald NOW Business

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With more than more than 25 years' experience reporting on consumer affairs, business and politics, Garth Bray brings you today's business news, direct from the Herald NOW studio.

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Episodes

  1. IRD takes a firm line on tax debt, naming companies with large unpaid bills - Wed 28 Oct

    Sounds like punching down, but those paying their tax on time compete with those using unpaid tax as working capital. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap.

  2. Kiwi foam firm takes on polystyrene in US push - Wed 28 Oct

    ZealaFoam CE Sarah Heine on taking the company’s award-winning plant-based foam to the US as it takes on polystyrene without costly machinery changes.

  3. Retailers pin hopes on Christmas sales - Wed 28 Oct

    Carolyn Young, Retail NZ CE, on the challenges facing retailers, hiring pressures and what it will take to deliver a strong Christmas trading season.

  4. US markets weigh Coca-Cola and Boeing results - Wed 28 Oct

    Wealth Watch with Greg Smith - KiwiSaver investment and Managed Funds at Generate, on what Coca-Cola and Boeing’s latest results signal for investors.

  5. Brisbane Olympics open doors for Kiwi businesses - Wed 28 Oct

    Jodie Shipway, Deputy Mayor of Moreton Bay, on the business opportunities for Kiwi firms as Queensland gears up for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

  6. US earnings season under way - Tue 27 Oct

    Investors keeping an eye on whether strong company results can keep markets moving despite all the uncertainty. Roger Garrett Craigs Investment Partners.

  7. The Power Players Shaping NZ Property - Tue 27 Oct

    Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson reveals the power players shaping New Zealand property — and the surprises in three years of Property Insider.

  8. How tokenisation could reshape global finance - Tue 27 Oct

    Fantail Ventures’ Jonty Kelt on how stablecoins and tokenisation could transform global financial markets, cut costs and expand access to investment.

  9. Poll: Energy costs and security loom large for voters - Tue 27 Oct

    Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey discusses a new Talbot Mills poll showing energy costs, security and renewables are key concerns for voters.

  10. Air NZ bets on Sydney’s new airport - Fri 23 Oct

    Air NZ's Kate Boyer on the opportunity, passenger demand and freight potential of becoming the first international airline to fly into Western Sydney.

  11. Meta reporting strong revenue growth - Fri 23 Oct

    So what does that tell us about the AI boom and the wider US earnings season? Andrew Thompson from JBWere.

  12. NZDF tenders for new $20 million polar drone. Danu Abeysuriya Rush Digital - Fri 23 Oct

    Designed to operate in some of the toughest conditions on Earth - what could it deliver, and is it good value? Tech with 2degrees.

  13. Inflation eases, but rate relief uncertain - Fri 23 Oct

    Economist Tony Alexander analyses easing inflation, rising petrol prices and what the latest figures mean for interest rates, households and businesses.

  14. Your dreamin'. Australian data-centre company NextDC vs neighbours - Fri 23 Oct

    It wants to build a 225-megawatt data centre in Melbourne's inner-west. Locals have nicknamed the site Mordor. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray.

  15. AgriZero backs farming's low-emissions future - Thu 22 Oct

    AgriZero chief executive Wayne McNee on securing $117m in new investment, cutting farm emissions and unlocking growth in New Zealand’s primary sector.

  16. Mood of the Boardroom - a barometer for business. 2degrees Business Wrap - Thu 22 Oct

    More than 150 CEOs and directors will hear out loud what many have been saying quielty around boardroom tables and in airport lounges.

  17. BusinessNZ chief on confidence and growth plans - Thu 22 Oct

    BusinessNZ's Katherine Rich on business confidence, company tax cuts, R&D incentives and the policies needed to lift productivity and growth.

  18. Westpac chief on who is showing confidence and investing... and who’s waiting? - Thu 22 Oct

    Westpac NZ chief executive Catherine McGrath on business confidence, investment amid global uncertainty.

  19. Foodstuffs boss on supermarket pressure and price promises - Thu 22 Oct

    Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin on supermarket shake-up plans, cost-of-living pressures and the future of grocery competition in NZ.

  20. What are we borrowing for? 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - Wed 21 Oct

    Te Waihanga, the Infrastructure Commission counts about 12,500 projects worth a combined $290 billion.

  21. Valocity wins major digital infrastructure deal under the Indian FTA - Wed 21 Oct

    Carmen Vicelich, Valocity's founder and CEO, explains what it means for NZ.

  22. NZ’s Energy Gap puts growth and investment at risk - Wed 21 Oct

    Simon Vannini, Corporate & Commercial partner at Simpson Grierson, on how NZ’s energy gap threatens investment, growth and power security.

  23. $231m push to turn NZ tech into global success - Wed 21 Oct

    NZ Institute for Advanced Technology CE Roman Reyhani on turning New Zealand research into global businesses and high-value jobs.

  24. Elon's promise to the children of America - Is it cake or fake? - Wed 21 Oct

    An early stake in investing could give children more than money. Victoria Harris The Curve Investments.

  25. Tech rally 'are we all hunky-dory after the last 24 hours?' - Tue 20 Oct

    Markets now focused on Q3 reporting. Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr.

  26. Happy 25th birthday to the NZ Super Fund - Tue 20 Oct

    The fund now stands at $94 billion before tax and is expected to more than double, reaching $200 billion by 2040. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap.

  27. Retail still weak as services sector recovery gathers pace - Tue 20 Oct

    Wealth Watch with Generate. Greg Smith on retail’s ongoing weakness and what the latest services and manufacturing data mean for investors.

  28. KiwiSaver helps rhinos bounce back - Tue 20 Oct

    Pathfinder's Lily Richards on how $3.47m invested in a world-first Rhino Bond is helping save endangered black rhinos while growing Kiwi savings.

  29. Icehouse lands record $50m KiwiSaver investment - Tue 20 Oct

    Icehouse Ventures CEO Robbie Paul on Simplicity’s record $50m KiwiSaver investment in high-growth Kiwi companies.

  30. NZ leads Five Eyes on email security - Mon 19 Oct

    SMX Email co-founder Thom Hooker on NZ leading the Five Eyes in government email security, the gaps that remain and the risks for businesses.

  31. KiwiSaver: Ride out the volatility or switch? - Mon 19 Oct

    ANZ Investments Head of Asset Allocation Christian Carrillo on market volatility, rising interest rates and AI risks and what it means for KiwiSaver.

  32. Experiment finds ruthless AI agents get better deals - Mon 19 Oct

    Humans against AI that's analysed thousands of similar deals, never gets tired and burns tokens to set market price. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap.

  33. Why the weakness in global tech share prices? - Mon 19 Oct

    Investors question whether AI demand can justify the trillions of dollars being poured into computing capacity. Shane Solly, Harbour Asset Management.

  34. Inside the 2026 Mood of the Boardroom - Mon 19 Oct

    Fran O’Sullivan, Herald Business commentator reveals what’s top of mind for business leaders in this year’s Mood of the Boardroom.

  35. Election uncertainty: Are businesses really holding back? - Fri 16 Oct

    ASB senior economist Mark Smith on why businesses keep investing despite election uncertainty.

  36. EVs: From pump shock to power bill shock - Fri 16 Oct

    Tama Toki, Founder & CEO of Aotea Energy, on how smart technology can cut EV charging costs and protect households from power bill shock.

  37. AI Boom Surges as US Consumers Face Pressure - Fri 16 Oct

    JBWere’s Phil Borkin unpacks TSMC’s latest results for clues on AI demand and what US retail sales reveal about the resilience of American consumers. '

  38. Trademark dispute over the name Chiefs - Fri 16 Oct

    A curtain-raiser of sorts will play out in the High Court in Wellington, between NZ Rugby and the NRL. 2degrees Business wrap with Shayne Currie.

  39. Primary sector: Dairy comeback, fertiliser and lamb risks - Fri 16 Oct

    BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy on Dairy Goat Co-op’s turnaround, National’s fertiliser security plan and the US probe threatening NZ lamb exports.

  40. ArtCraft vs Adobe - Revenge is best served free. Tech with 2degrees - Thu 15 Oct

    ArtCraft has released free, open-source alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. Peter Griffin - The Business of Tech podcast.

  41. America's K-shaped economy really is shaping our own right now - Thu 15 Oct

    Corporate earnings are great but costs are getting out of hand. 2degrees Business wrap - Garth Bray.

  42. Golden visa billions: How NZ keeps the wealth - Thu 15 Oct

    Sunny Nair, SFS Private Wealth founder, warns New Zealand risks losing billions in investor wealth without stronger private banking infrastructure.

  43. US inflation data stronger than expected - Thu 15 Oct

    The US dollar and the kiwi dollar react to that. Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr.

  44. Genesis switches on Huntly’s big battery today - Thu 15 Oct

    Genesis COO Tracey Hickman on switching on Huntly’s 100MW battery today and how large-scale storage will help secure NZ’s electricity supply.

  45. The failed Firmus float - what went wrong? - Wed 14 Oct

    What does it tell us about investor appetite for data centres and AI infrastructure? Matt Goodson from Salt Funds Management.

  46. US market health check - Big banks plus big healthcare - Wed 14 Oct

    Wealth Watch with Generate looks at JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup + Johnson & Johnson and United Health.

  47. Lodestone’s big solar ambitions and investor appeal - Wed 14 Oct

    Lodestone Energy's Gary Holden on investor appetite for its offer, funding the company’s next growth phase and New Zealand’s solar power potential.

  48. About 5,000 robots are now making deliveries in 10 major US cities - Wed 14 Oct

    About 5,000 robots are now making deliveries in 10 major US cities.

  49. Tax promises: do the numbers stack up? - Wed 14 Oct

    Deloitte tax partner Robyn Walker on how to separate credible tax policies from political promises and whether the numbers really add up.

  50. NZ tax system: What needs fixing? - Tue 13 Oct

    Tax Traders co-founder Nicola Taylor on what’s working in New Zealand’s tax system, what needs fixing and the changes businesses need from the next government.

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With more than more than 25 years' experience reporting on consumer affairs, business and politics, Garth Bray brings you today's business news, direct from the Herald NOW studio.

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Herald NOW Business has 686 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 27, 2026.

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With more than more than 25 years' experience reporting on consumer affairs, business and politics, Garth Bray brings you today's business news, direct from the Herald NOW studio.

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Herald NOW Business publishes daily, based on its 686 episodes since March 2026.

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