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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the latest Federated Farmers Confidence survey means for the sector

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Robin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner on Nicola Willis hinting income tax cuts could come if National re-elected

3

Tania Tapsell: Rotorua Mayor on tourism arrivals overtaking pre-Covid numbers

4

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner on the impact of Labour's proposed capital gains tax

5

Kerre Woodham: Will the new CRL really boost productivity?

6

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the growing calls to invest more into health spending

7

Richard Arnold: US correspondent on the growing calls to take AI risks seriously

8

Vicky Pryce: business correspondent on the UK GDP going up by 0.4 percent

9

Special Series: Common Grounds with Nespresso

10

Special Series: Common Grounds with Scapegrace

11

Special Series: Common Grounds with Signature Homes

12

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the AI researcher quitting Anthropic and warning of the tech's risks

13

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the market volatility potentially impacting red meat sector

14

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on New Zealand’s largest Kmart opening today

15

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Apple unveiling its first foldable iPhone

16

Glenn Harris: Warriors COO of Commercial and Marketing on the growing demand for Warriors merch ahead of Dolphins clash

17

Jos Ruffell: Garage Project co-founder on how the Australian excise tax break impacts Kiwi brewers

18

Brent Kleiss: NZPork chief executive on the Government's refusal to make changes around labelling pork

19

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ACC Minister Scott Simpson promising a crackdown on fraud

20

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on KMD Brands' share price going up after 'brutal' few months

21

Dylan Firth: Brewers' Association Executive Director on what the new Government report on the hospitality sector means for businesses

22

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the new hospitality sector changes being made by the Government

23

John Pask: BusinessNZ Chief Economist on their latest forecast predicting solid economic growth out to 2028

24

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist speculates about future increases to Australia's OCR

25

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Nvidia's CEO claiming AI has matched human capability

26

Jessie Creedmore: Buller petition organiser on the growing support to expand Bathurst Resources' Stockton site

27

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the Asia-Pacific market reactions to the Middle East conflict

28

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ Chief Executive on the new report warning NZ to spend more on medicines

29

Simon Kebbell: Port of Tauranga CFO on the port getting approved for an expansion

30

Matt Johns: Pōkeno Whisky co-founder on the company being chosen for world-first climate study

31

Special Series: Common Grounds with Tax Traders

32

Special Series: Common Grounds with Blunt

33

Special Series: Common Grounds with Sills + Co

34

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on the number of first home buyers who owe more than what their home is worth

35

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the bank urging politicians to investigate Australian rivals over 'bonus saver' accounts

36

Mike's Minute: Look further than the headline

37

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the new idea proposed for the future of superannuation

38

Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on the market's reaction to the OCR going up by 25 basis points

39

Bruce Aitken: former CEO of Methanex on the company halting production in New Zealand

40

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on whether we can expect more OCR hikes after recent increase

41

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government hiking the OCR to 2.75 percent

42

Rudd Hughes: Workers First deputy secretary on Woolworths moving 130 jobs to Australia

43

Kristina Harazim: Australian correspondent on the concerns raised over facial recognition technology

44

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what a drop in business confidence could mean for the OCR

45

Jonathan Waecker: Michael Hill CEO on the company's profit jumping 376 percent to A$10m

46

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government delaying increases to the fuel excise tax

47

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association spokesperson on Winton Land's shares being suspended after board resignations

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James Smith: Road Carriers Association Advocacy Head on the Government delaying fuel excise hike

49

Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter on how the teen social media ban could see Facebook blocked in NZ

50

Jodi O'Donnell: TVNZ CEO on full year results

51

Hayley Horan: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on their election priorities to foster growth and investment

52

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what Nvidia's earnings say about the tech sector

53

Dr Rob Nicholls: Sydney University Associate Professor on Meta reaching settlement over social media case

54

David Walsh: NZ Post CEO on NZ Post reporting first net profit since 2023

55

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on what the latest NZX results mean for the economy

56

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Kiwibank trying to by TSB

57

Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the company returning to profit

58

Justin Watson: Christchurch Airport chief executive on the airport posting its strongest ever financial result

59

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the state of Australia's housing slump

60

Michael Boggs: NZME CEO on NZME returning to profit and what it means for the market

61

Claire Matthews: Massey University Head of Accounting and Finance on Kiwibank pushing to stop TSB-Heartland merger

62

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the SkyCity share price going up amid takeover rumour

63

Mike's Minute: The only thing deciding this election is the economy

64

Barbara Edmonds: Labour finance spokesperson on the party outlining their new fiscal plan

65

Laura Marquez-Garrett: Counsel of Record for successful Meta lawsuit on what current Meta trial could mean for social media

66

Graham Leaming: Skellerup CEO on the company reporting record profits

67

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on profits dropping slightly, expectations of strong growth in summer

68

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Anthropic potentially becoming one of the biggest IPOs on record

69

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the outlook for farmgate beef and lamb prices

70

Mark Leslie: Pāmu CEO on the company hitting operating profit goal four years early

71

Jolie Hodson: Spark NZ CEO defends bonus and pay bump amid job cuts

72

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate continuing to climb for July

73

Matt James: Pegasus Residents' Group president on the rejection of proposal to fast-track the rezoning of the town's golf course

74

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on what the demand for shares and bonds means for investors

75

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company returning to profit after downturn

76

Kate Boyer: Air NZ Ground and In-Flight Chief Operations Officer on the airline revealing a new rebooking system to international flights

77

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on whether the recent beef boom could continue

78

Ben Crozier: Forsyth Barr Associate Analyst on Kiwibank looking to merge with TSB

79

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company posting an improved increase in earnings

80

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the US share markets dropping last week

81

Graeme Sumner: Lyttelton Port CEO on the port's planned $821m expansion

82

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the 'SaaSpocalypse' means for software stocks

83

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the whey protein boom means for dairy companies

84

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the plan to boost New Zealand’s sinking cruise industry

85

Zion Armstrong: Jamie Kay CEO on the company expanding across Asia and the US

86

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on investors' hopes for A2 Milk

87

Vittoria Short: ASB CEO on the bank reporting profit drop to $1.3 billion for the year

88

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on job ads falling for the third month in a row

89

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on 62 thousand companies being incorporated in the year to July

90

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia holding their OCR in place at 4.35 percent

91

John Cuthbertson: Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand lead on the number of Kiwis in debt to the IRD

92

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party's bid to help small businesses make use of AI

93

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Contact Energy's results

94

Liam Whittaker: Heirest founder on what the new online jewellery retailer can offer consumers

95

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National looking to introduce three new taxes

96

Andrew Harvey-Green: Forsyth Barr equity analyst on Contact Energy reporting record earnings

97

Amanda Morrall: Does AI play a role in personal finance?

98

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on Labour's proposal to scrap the Investment Boost, back small businesses

99

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on SpaceX's first results as a listed company

100

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Rabobank's latest agribusiness report for August

101

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party's new scheme designed to help out small businesses

102

Delaney Myers: Bus and Coach Association CEO on why Kiwi bus drivers who moved to Sydney are walking away

103

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the unemployment rate rising to 5.6%, impact of AI

104

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy on the unemployment rate rising to 5.6%

105

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the review taking place into the Financial Markets Authority

106

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on US equity markets going up after 'tough' July

107

Mike Lee: UOA marketing professor on Jetstar looking to charge people extra for overhead carry-on luggage

108

Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on what the latest unemployment stats say about the economy

109

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate rising to 5.6% in June

110

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the red meat export sector seeing a boost

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on wages rising one percent amid economic downturn

112

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the group calling for the big four gentailers to be broken up

113

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Donald Trump calling off Iran strikes

114

Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on affordable EVs driving up car sales

115

Darren Bevan: film critic on Hoyts looking to grow IMAX presence in New Zealand

116

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on Rotorua comments and NZ First's baby policy

117

Rupert Carlyon: What's the first step for wanna-be investors?

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Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter on Luxon's comments to Rotorua business group

119

Kim Mundy: ASB Acting Chief Economist on the construction and manufacturing sectors showing signs of recovery in latest survey

120

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on business leaders' call to back the South Island as a driver of New Zealand's growth

121

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether we should be worried about the AI bubble

122

Jamie Sinclair: Watercare CEO on the utility unveiling $15.2 billion infrastructure investment programme

123

Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager on small business sales growing 8.6% year on year, led by agriculture

124

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ACC chief executive Megan Main defending her record

125

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert ahead of the next US Federal Reserve meeting

126

Fred de Jong: former All White on the proposed $20 billion FIFA World Cup commercial rights sale plan

127

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Winston Peters looking to restore Reserve Bank's dual mandate

128

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Why are the oil and gas companies scared to invest in us?

129

Fiona MacMillan: Poultry Association head on the Government implementing harsher rules to help farmers manage bird flu

130

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on what's really behind the increased cost of living

131

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: What do the latest inflation numbers really mean for the 'squeezed middle'?

132

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the number of customers impacted by Origin Energy data breach

133

Rojie Aguilar: Snowplanet general manager on the company teaming up with Sunergise to power the slopes

134

Laurence Carey: Squid Group Founder on TikTok reportedly boosting local economies by $1.2 billion

135

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the impact of TikTok on New Zealand's economy

136

Geoff McDonald: Skyline Enterprises CEO on the company's net profits more than doubling in the year to March

137

Catherine Williamson: Mocka chief executive on the business launching a physical store in Christchurch

138

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Spark announcing strategic review of digital services

139

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on the owner of Frontrunner telling customers not to use in-store sizing and buy things online

140

Nick Leggett: Chief Executive on Infrastructure NZ on Greens' anti-data centre policy

141

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director says businesses are selling like hot-cakes

142

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO supports National's paid parental leave policy

143

Paul Stenhouse: Should we be worried about AI breaking containment?

144

Jack Tame: AI is breaking out

145

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the impacts of the current El Niño weather pattern

146

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company taking a 12.7 percent stake in Datagrid NZ

147

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate remaining at 4.4 percent in June

148

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on rents rising at their slowest rate in 25 years

149

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the factors impacting the tech stocks

150

Dr Kerry McInerny: Auckland University AI expert on OpenAI's artificial intelligence hacking into another company

151

Gary Mortimer: Queensland University of Technology Marketing Professor on the rise of free 'dopamine apps'

152

Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on US President Donald Trump imposing 50 percent tariffs on Canada

153

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank senior economist discusses the latest inflation numbers

154

Kerre Woodham: A one-off payment is not going to fix the problem

155

Mike's Minute: So many questions around the Govt's cement bailout

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Andrew Bascand & Sue Walker: Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO and Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager discuss energy payments

157

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on being one step closer to signing a trade agreement with Switzerland

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the US launching safeguard investigation into NZ lamb imports

159

Paul Fuge: Consumer NZ spokesperson on the number of Kiwis switching power companies

160

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on sluggish retail spending

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the listed retirement sector struggling in 2026

162

Karl Puschmann: entertainment journalist on Netflix looking into buying Letterboxd for $423m

163

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Australia establishing Government AI office

164

Graham Leaming: Skellerup CEO on the company lifting its full-year profit outlook based on strong US demand

165

Cathy Hendry: Strategic Pay managing director on the non-executive director gender pay gap closing

166

Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on business confidence picking up for the June quarter

167

Tim Robinson: Delivereasy founder on New Zealand's growing appetite for takeaways

168

Rohan Metrani: SolarZero customer on being locked into a contract with the liquidated solar-panel subscription service

169

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what the renewed Middle East conflict means for the markets

170

Kerre Woodham: This one's for small business owners

171

Alan McDonald: EMA Advocate wants greater security for manufacturing businesses, election outcome irrelevant

172

Jenny Joblin: Federation founder on the brand celebrating its 25th anniversary

173

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Microsoft cutting over 4,000 jobs as a result of AI

174

John Ambler and Duane Emeny: NZ Jet owner and Air Chathams CEO on the calls to reform the Civil Aviation Authority

175

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the concerns raised over NZ employment contracts

176

Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on whether the markets price in the OCR increase

177

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Anna Breman delivered a refreshingly boring OCR update

178

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor explains why OCR increase was necessary

179

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Reserve Bank moving to increase the OCR for the first time in three years

180

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Reserve Bank increasing the OCR by 25 basis points

181

Mike Casey: Rewiring Aotearoa CEO on the Government looking to changes laws on plug-in solar panels

182

Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on Sky winning NRL and Warriors rights in new broadcast deal

183

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the 'volatile' state of AI-based investments

184

Louise Tanguay: Sleep Store co-founder and director on the company turning 20

185

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's goal to double exports by the 2030s

186

Tim Groser: former Trade Minister 'encouraged' by Government outlining future trade plan

187

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large calls for bipartisan effort to reform KiwiSaver

188

Jack Crosti: Auckland chef explains why he was disappointed with this week's Michelin ceremony

189

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the increase in delivery fees in online shopping

190

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the IMF warning the Government will need to hike taxes and cut spending

191

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the state of the markets at the mid-point of 2026

192

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why I'm so stoked about the NZ Michelin launch

193

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor on the new team chosen to help boost the capital

194

Henry Onesemo: Tala restaurant founder on the business being awarded a Michelin star

195

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Kiwi restaurants recognised by the Michelin Guide

196

Jeremy Kirksmith: Planet Fun CEO on the changing safety standards for children's toys

197

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Rocket Lab buying Iridium for $14 billion to challenge Starlink

198

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on red meat exports setting new highs

199

John Weekes: NZ Herald aviation journalist on Air New Zealand's bid to focus on the 'premium flyer'

200

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the decline in property auction rates

201

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO on the impacts of the new home warranty rules

202

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the latest events in the Middle East

203

Bill Bennett: tech commentator on the growing popularity of Starlink

204

Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the increase in public sector jobs amid proposed Government cuts

205

Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on the price of 91 petrol dropping below $3 a litre

206

Francesca Rudkin: Why is the Government dragging its feet on regulating big tech?

207

Ed McKnight: Are house prices really falling flat?

208

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on next month's OCR forecast

209

Edwin Paul: Boss of India New Zealand Business Council rejects Winston Peters' claims of discrimination

210

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Micron unveiling their third-quarter earnings

211

Wayne Langford: former Federated Farmers president on Colin Hurst taking over his role

212

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the 12th annual China Business Summit taking place in Auckland

213

Murray Crane: Former Heart of the City Board Member on the mass resignation, call for Auckland Council to pull funding

214

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the pay equity issues impacting the Government

215

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management on the 'financial wobbles' impacting the AI and chip sectors

216

Winston Peters: NZ First leader calls for overseas tech giants to pay more taxes

217

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on GDP rising 0.8 percent for the March quarter

218

Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on the Westpac-McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index dropping to lowest level since 2004

219

Susan St John: Auckland University Associate Professor of Economics on Labour ruling out changes to retirement age

220

Sylvie Thrush Marsh: MyHR Spokesperson on the sectors recording increased restructuring activity

221

Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management's General Manager on National's Kiwisaver boost promise

222

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner says Green's tax will send investments overseas

223

Kate Acland: Beef and Lamb Chair comments on red meat driving increase in exports

224

Hayley Horan: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on the canning of the Golden Mile project

225

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Kevin Warsh making debut as Federal Reserve chair

226

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Rabobank's latest survey showing farmer confidence has taken a hit

227

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on whether the economy will bounce back following US-Iran peace deal

228

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on reports indicating economy was recovering before Iran war?

229

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP rising 0.8% in the March quarter

230

Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on SpaceX's market value going up following initial public offering

231

Greg Smith: Generate investment specialist on Fletcher asking for credit rating to be withdrawn

232

Hamish Walker: Queenstown real estate agent on the surge in interest from Australian buyers

233

Megan Alexander: Robert Half New Zealand managing director on the counteroffer conundrum impacting Kiwi businesses

234

Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Chamber CEO on the Bay of Plenty becoming NZ's top-ranked economy

235

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market's response to the US-Iran peace deal

236

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on what the US-Iran peace deal means for fuel prices and the economy

237

Nick Mowbray: rich-lister and Zuru co-founder on the secrets to his success

238

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on what the US-Iran peace agreement could mean for fuel prices

239

Eric Berger: author and senior space writer on the SpaceX IPO making Elon the world's first trillionaire

240

Francesca Rudkin: What's next for SpaceX and investors?

241

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX IPO launch means for investors

242

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on McDonalds lifting coffee prices for Super Gold cardholders

243

Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on the cost of businesses hiring the wrong staff

244

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB being ordered to pay $6.731 million for breaching anti-money laundering laws

245

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the 'choppy' markets incoming for tech sector

246

Katrina King: Franchise Association of New Zealand CEO on what current economic conditions mean for businesses

247

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian business confidence rising but staying low

248

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on the company celebrating 17 years in New Zealand

249

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Apple announcing an AI upgrade for Siri

250

Nadia Steedman: Front-Line Training chief operations officer on the launch of the 'Mini Woolies' supermarkets

251

Andrew Fairgray: 2degreees Chief Business Officer on the new report saying the 'return to normal' narrative is no longer influencing business confidence

252

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what caused the latest drop in the US sharemarket

253

Grant Bradley: aviation industry expert on Air New Zealand's engine struggles easing

254

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says more details will come regarding billion dollar pre-Budget allocation

255

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy manager on whether New Zealand renters are better off

256

Jamie Beaton: Crimson founder on the company's plan to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs

257

Kylie Freeland: McDonald’s managing director on McDonald’s NZ turning 50

258

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on why the Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold

259

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert ahead of the launch of the SpaceX IPO

260

Gus Gilmore: Te Pūkenga CEO on the Government's plan to increase pay for tradies working as unqualified teachers

261

Kristy Phillips: Hospitality NZ CEO on the number of businesses closing their doors over the last year

262

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Anthropic going public

263

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the racing industry experts who were given King’s Birthday Honours

264

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking professor on whether the merger between Heartland and TSB will boost competition

265

Cecilia Robinson: Tend CEO on the company looking to acquire Green Cross Health's medical division

266

Vicky Price: Business Correspondent on rising oil prices, jet fuel stocks

267

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on oil prices dropping amid Iran deal negotiations

268

Joy Keene: NZ Game Developers Association executive director on New Zealand's 'booming' video game industry

269

Don Braid: Mainfreight CEO on the company's full-year net profit taking a hit

270

Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner on the tax changes included in Budget 2026

271

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I would argue Budget 2026 wasn't tight enough

272

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on his expectations for Budget 2026

273

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on energy bills going up as a result of the Iran war

274

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor speculates ahead of Budget 2026

275

Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR staying in place

276

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: When will the screws on the economy start turning?

277

Vaughn Davis: Creative Director at The Goat Farm on Auckland Council looking for a new sponsor for the Harbour Bridge

278

Chris Polaczuk: Construction Health and Safety NZ manager on whether tradies need to warm up before work

279

Peter Dunne: former Minister on whether we need to make changes to MP allowances

280

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to leave the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent

281

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Anna Breman leaving the OCR on hold

282

Carl Carrington: NZ King Salmon CEO on the company reporting a $13.8 million net profit for the first half of the year

283

Jason Boyes: Infratil CEO on the company's full-year result

284

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's opening shot for the 26/27 season forecast milk price

285

Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on the big four power gentailers facing new regulations

286

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the number of international business delegates visiting New Zealand rising by 50%

287

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the Government's loan scheme to help businesses transition from natural gas

288

Mike's Minute: Not everything is a conspiracy

289

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what markets are planning for the OCR this week

290

Todd Hunter: Turners Automotive CEO on the company's record net profit of over $63 million

291

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nvidia reporting its latest quarterly results

292

Chris Keall: NZ Herald senior business writer on what SpaceX filing for IPO could mean for Elon Musk

293

Grant Baker: NZ Businessman and Entrepreneur on his decades of success and failures, new book 'No Pit Stops: The Business Of Going All In'

294

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the reactions to Labour's lack of info on the Future Fund policy

295

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on bond yields and interest rates going up

296

Greg Smith: Generate investment specialist on Infratil selling Contact Energy stake to fund future growth

297

Justin Watson: Christchurch Airport chief executive on the new non-stop international flights announced from Christchurch

298

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ chief executive on Queenstown being warned it needs to boost infrastructure

299

Saul Eslake: Australian independent economist on the claims that the Budget is turning NZ into an Australian tax haven

300

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the services sector continuing to contract in April

301

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on the TRENZ tourism business event running this week in Auckland

302

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the BNZ Business NZ Performance of Services Index results

303

Ruth Richardson: former Finance Minister criticises NZ First proposal to buy back BNZ

304

Vicky Price: Business Correspondent says UK's GDP is better than expected in Q1

305

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the impact of weight-loss drugs on the economy

306

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the CEO of Synlait resigning

307

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the airline expecting a $390 million loss amid ongoing fuel crisis

308

Kendall Langston: Pivot & Pace Founding Partner on the country's leading CEOs becoming increasingly frustrated by the lack of long-term thinking

309

Thomas Rookmaaker: Fitch Head of Asia-Pacific Sovereigns explains why NZ's credit rating was downgraded

310

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growing number of Kiwis shopping at local stores

311

Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby CEO on how the company can bring down the All Blacks' travel bill

312

John Small: Commerce Commission Chair unpacks the report looking at the country's most and least competitive sectors

313

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist ahead of Australia's 2026 federal budget

314

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the latest Rabobank agribusiness monthly report means for Kiwi farmers

315

Jarrod Adam: Unleashed Head of Product on revenue for manufacturers dropping amid global conflict

316

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the 'no deal' announcement on the Middle East conflict

317

Rob Eliott: Auckland Travel Show founder on Kiwi demand for travel holding firm

318

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how the memory shortage could impact the tech sector

319

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the 'protein boom' means for Kiwi farmers

320

Sarah Wrightson: CVs by Sarah director on the rise of AI in the job recruitment process

321

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist issues warning over nation's overloaded pension system

322

Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the unemployment rate falling to 5.3%

323

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Craig Stobo resigning from the FMA after conduct review

324

Chris Smith: CMC Markets managing director on ASB launching their own Sharesies-style app

325

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on whether unemployment is set to get worse again

326

Olivia Blaylock: Icehouse CEO on the Ignite Growth Summit, small and medium businesses in New Zealand

327

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia's Reserve Bank lifting the OCR to 4.35 percent

328

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on whether farmers need to keep staffing levels up

329

Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the bank bracing for a tougher economic climate

330

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the possible US-Iran negotiations

331

Ryan Bridge: Things are about to get a whole lot more expensive

332

Karen Hao: journalist and author on her new book exploring the impact of AI

333

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta reporting their earnings

334

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the Reserve Bank disclosing individual Monetary Policy Committee members’ views on OCR decisions

335

Michael O'Neill: Mt Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and Retailers Association ahead of meeting to discuss Mt Maunganui's future

336

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the data showing small business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter

337

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether we should be concerned about insurance going up

338

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the stock market turning around in April

339

Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on the research showing the impact of AI use on SMEs

340

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia and New Zealand looking to lift rates amid ongoing fuel crisis

341

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the India FTA means for Kiwi farmers

342

Dileepa Fonseka: BusinessDesk senior journalist on the contents of New Zealand's FTA with India

343

Duncan Greive: media commentator on Disney Plus expanding their ESPN offerings

344

Vicky Pryce: Business Correspondent on the meeting between central banks regarding interest rates

345

Mike's Minute: It's not as bad in business as you think

346

Tony Martin: India New Zealand Business Council deputy chair on India FTA signing today

347

Nathan Surendran: Wise Response Society chair on New Zealand's response to the ongoing fuel crisis

348

David Seymour: Act leader proposes $30m scheme to teach kids investing

349

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the opening of the One NZ Stadium

350

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Victorian Hydrogen proposing a $3 billion urea plant in Southland

351

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Moody's credit rating agency downgrading outlook for New Zealand

352

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the global markets' response to the Iran ceasefire

353

Jonathan Waecker: Michael Hill CEO on the company's bid to launch customisable jewellery

354

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwi businesses raising concerns over the war in Iran

355

Sarah Carney: Microsoft's national chief technology officer on the company's plan to digitally upskill 200,000 Kiwis

356

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on New Zealand's CPI reaching 3.1 percent for the first quarter of 2026

357

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the Consumer Price Index remaining at 3.1%

358

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on how markets have reacted to the fractious ceasefire news in the Middle East

359

Gemma Rasmussen: Consumer NZ Head of Advocacy and Research on NZ First's plan to break up the supermarket duopoly

360

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity chief economist on the increase in KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals

361

Kevin Milne: The rise and fall of Allbirds

362

Chris Keall: NZ Herald senior business writer on Allbirds pivoting to AI

363

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on US earnings season being impacted by Middle East conflict

364

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on the growing concerns around the fuel shortage

365

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the fuel crisis, businesses seeking long-term certainty

366

Bridget Unsworth: Angel Association CEO on investment in the start-up scene surging by 14% in 2025

367

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the IRD saying taxes need to rise

368

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on A2 Milk cutting their earnings forecast

369

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Bunnings needed to prioritise staff safety here

370

Chris Larcombe: Do Not Disturb Sleep Company founder on the company securing a multi-million dollar deal in the US

371

Melissa Haines: Bunnings NZ manager on the rollout of new facial recognition technology

372

Max Whitehead: Employment law expert on the investigations into Xero's former chief executive Sir Rod Drury

373

Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand launching 'world-first' economy bunks for long-haul flights

374

Emma McLean: employment expert on how Kiwis can handle 'broken' job market

375

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian business confidence dropping to Covid-era low

376

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Richard Allen being named Fonterra's new CEO

377

Tracey Green: Destination Marlborough general manager on the ferry disruptions gaining international concern

378

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on the bank forecasting an OCR increase for September

379

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Qantas scaling back flights amid Middle East conflict

380

Alan Morrison and Adam King: Viva la Dirt League founders and owners on the success of their online media business

381

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices going up following Trump's blockade threat

382

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor on Wellington's new water entity receiving double the board's original pay

383

Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the prospect of the OCR going up

384

Alexander Cornwell: Reuters Middle East correspondent on Donald Trump threatening a navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

385

John Saywell: Independent Pharmacy Group co-founder on Chemist Warehouse planning to double their sites

386

Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist on the bank forecasting three OCR hikes before the November election

387

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert ahead of Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing next week

388

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the concerns that farmers are running out of fuel

389

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the global uncertainties impacting Kiwi farmers

390

Bryan Wall: Product test journalist on the research into the worst cars to own

391

Richard Corney: Flight Coffee co-founder on the growing popularity of iced coffee

392

Hannah McQueen: Age Brightly founder with her tips for downsizing

393

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on what the Middle East conflict could do to inflation

394

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the ceasefire deal

395

Neil Webster: Employment Hero spokesperson on the growing use of AI in the employment process

396

Carol Yarrow: Cooladdi resident on selling Australia's smallest town

397

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on whether the Middle East conflict could drive up the OCR

398

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the weakening dollar helping rise commodity prices

399

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ chief executive on what Auckland needs to improve in terms of infrastructure

400

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the sheep and beef profits forecast for 2025-26

401

Billie Moore: Airports Association chief executive on the increase in airlines axing flights

402

Rachel Tan: Waikato University Cyber Law lecturer on the best method to regulate social media

403

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO says most builders feeling fuel price increases

404

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing economic costs of the Iran war

405

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on farmers raising questions over supermarket food prices

406

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB facing a $6 million dollar fine for breaching anti-money laundering rules

407

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on KMD Brands announcing an equity raise drive following multimillion-dollar loss

408

Chris Keall: NZ Herald senior business writer on the rise and fall of Allbirds

409

Kieran McAnulty: Labour MP on his member's bill designed to loosen liquor regulations on public holidays

410

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Allbirds selling its assets for $68 million

411

Greig Wilson: Epic Hospitality CEO on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol restrictions getting reduced

412

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on business confidence slumping amid oil shock

413

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what the oil price increases mean for both sides of the Tasman

414

Paul Fuge: Consumer NZ spokesperson on the planned increase in power prices

415

Jamie Mackay: The Country host recaps the 2026 Federated Farmers High Country Field Day

416

Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the revised economic outcome forecasts, impact of Middle East conflict

417

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices surging as Iran war continues

418

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister comments on progress of proposed LNG terminal in Tauranga

419

Dane Ambler: Buy NZ Made executive director calls for policies to prioritise NZ suppliers amid closures

420

Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO is 'pleased' with first half results

421

Dr Samantha Marsh: senior public health researcher at UOA on Meta and Google losing court case over social media harm

422

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on ACT confirming the Government's hit pause on the surcharge ban

423

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government refurbishing Channel Infrastructure’s empty Marsden Point fuel storage tanks

424

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the NZX dropping 1.53 percent amid Iran conflict

425

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Reserve Bank Governor's speech about fuel prices and the impact on inflation

426

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on the warnings that airlines will have to cut NZ flights in fuel shortage

427

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the groups vying to take over Molesworth Station

428

Jason Delamore: Lotto NZ chief executive on the new changes coming to Lotto

429

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia establishing a new trade deal with the EU

430

David Hadfield: Process Vegetables NZ chairman on McCain closing its Hastings processing plant

431

Richard Wyeth: Synlait CEO on the $80.6 million half-year loss, future of the company

432

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer calling an emergency meeting on economy

433

Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO on the rise in overseas visitors cancelling New Zealand trips

434

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices rising as a result of the Middle East conflict

435

Sagarika Chandra: Fitch analyst reveals why the agency changed New Zealand's rating

436

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's planned cost relief measures for households impacted by fuel crisis

437

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Fonterra reporting a 2.8 percent lift in first-half net profit to $750 million

438

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the latest AI developments at NVIDIA GTC

439

Jamie Mackay: The Country host explains the impact the Wattie’s closure could have on farmers

440

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the state of the economy following recent GDP figures

441

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the impacts of the ongoing conflict in Iran

442

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA increasing the OCR for the second month in a row

443

Shane Jones: Resources Minister explains why Crown funds should be directed towards geothermal sector

444

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on data showing food prices rose 4.5 percent in the year to February

445

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA hiking the OCR up again amid inflation concerns

446

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Communications and Advocacy on the Government's changes to alcohol laws

447

Kerre Woodham: New Zealand's conflict of interest problem

448

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the impacts of the Middle East crisis and fuel prices

449

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the third week of the Iran conflict

450

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail spending trending upward before Iran conflict

451

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis urging Kiwis not to panic over fuel shortages

452

Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws

453

Nathan Surendran: Wise Response Society chair on what the Middle East crisis will do to fuel supply

454

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on Air New Zealand cutting 1100 flights

455

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on markets calming down from Middle East conflict shock

456

Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the business posting steady result in tough financial year

457

Paula O'Kane: Otago University associate professor calls for changes to be made to sick leave

458

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Heinz Wattie's shutting down at least three manufacturing facilities

459

Maree Tassell: iFindProperty founder on the growing calls to regulate property flippers

460

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management managing director on the markets fluctuating amid Middle East conflict

461

Cynthia Robins: Formerly the Blackball Hilton owner on the pub being forced to remove outdoor seating

462

Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand lifting fares in response to Middle East conflict

463

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the economic impact of the war in Iran

464

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's plan to monitor fuel prices amid Middle East conflict

465

Greg Smith: Generate investment specialist on the economic impact of the Middle East conflict

466

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Middle East conflict's impact on the markets

467

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors should be thinking about when it comes to the Middle East crisis

468

Lisa Stewart: Trade Me Head of Marketplace on the company scrapping bank transfers and dropping success fees

469

Anthony Morsinkhof: luxury real estate agent on the Government relaxing the foreign buyer ban

470

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the increase in new lending going to first-home buyers with small deposits

471

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on what the Middle East crisis is doing to oil prices

472

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the Middle East conflict could do for beef exports

473

Dehardt van der Merwe: Propopoly founder on what the company hopes to do for Kiwis

474

Paul Raeburn: new head of GrabOne on the company relaunching under Paradigm Group after liquidation shutdown

475

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA warning the Middle East could have economic impacts

476

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Iran conflict

477

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the economic implications of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East

478

Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group chair on Foodstuffs looking to appeal Commerce Commission’s merger ruling

479

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair says new KiwiSaver rules are a win for rural staff

480

Gareth Edgecombe: T&G Global Chief Executive discusses strong financial result from premium apple demand

481

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on meat processors struggling to get stock onto lines

482

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was David Seymour right about Air New Zealand going 'woke'?

483

Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on the 'challenging' market factors impacting their results

484

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on the reports claiming women are being left behind in the property market

485

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO says airline on the road to recovery following first half financial loss

486

Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ spokesperson on alcohol consumption dropping and what that means for the sector

487

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the RBNZ considering requiring banks to set up thousands of ATMs

488

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on what Anthropic's Claude AI is doing to the markets

489

Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the company delivering a higher than expected net profit

490

Rawdon Christie: real estate agent on the rise in townhouses taking too long to sell

491

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on the RBNZ urging banks to provide cash services to customers

492

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Landcorp reporting solid half year results

493

Michael Boggs: NZME CEO on the company growing earnings and bouncing back

494

Warren Ngan Woo: Westpac's Financial Wellbeing programme manager on the reports revealing less Kiwis have emergency savings

495

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company returning to profit

496

Karl Gradon: Comvita CEO on the company returning to profit in half-year result

497

Geoff Summers: Remuneration Authority Chair on local councillors seeing bigger pay increases

498

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the Government investing more money into the business

499

Chris Small: ASB Business Managing Director says NZ businesses are getting back on track

500

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on new Trump tariffs' impact for kiwis

501

Bill Reinsch: former US Under Secretary of Commerce and Security on Trump imposing a 15 percent global tariff following Supreme Court ruling

502

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra shareholders voting to receive the tax free capital return from the Mainland sale

503

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on the airport reporting higher profits and revenue

504

Lucy Waterreus: Clubs NZ CEO on the Government widening alcohol restrictions for local clubs

505

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the market reactions to the OCR being left in place

506

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Fletcher Building

507

Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company posting an 83 percent increase in net profit

508

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's hoping this Reserve Bank Governor does a better job

509

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company posting a smaller half-year loss

510

Anna Breman: new Reserve Bank Governor on the RBNZ keeping the OCR in place

511

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down following latest Epstein release

512

Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission chief executive on the unveiling of New Zealand's first national infrastructure plan

513

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the impact of conferences on the economy and the new International Convention Centre in Auckland

514

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation expert on house prices dropping in January

515

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses concerns over India FTA

516

Mark Troughear: Freightways chief executive on the company reporting a 17 percent rise in half-year profit.

517

Mike Blackburn: construction market analyst on Airbnb rates in Christchurch dropping

518

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister responds to calls for clarity from the opposition around India trade agreement

519

Mike's Minute: Greg Foran is back where he belongs

520

Mike's Minute: March 6th is the start of redemption

521

Graeme Rose: Window Treatments CEO explains why it's not practical to regulate blind cords

522

Bridget Snelling: Xero NZ country manager on the new report showing nearly half of small business owners feel link giving up

523

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the MYOB report revealing the increasing work for SMEs

524

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the Government's plan to build a new LNG import facility

525

Simon Delander: Rua Gold vice-president on the company's plan to expand over the West Coast

526

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister defends early end to retail crime advisory group

527

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the Government's signs a new standards agreement with Australia

528

Greg Foran: Former Air New Zealand CEO on taking over as head of US retailer Kroger

529

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist chats US dollar, European interest rates, and global dairy trade

530

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's planned review into insurance premiums

531

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on software stocks plunging

532

Ratu Mataira: OpenStar CEO on the company getting the funding for a new research facility

533

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a recovery story in today's unemployment figures

534

Millie Silvester: Trade Me spokesperson on the growing popularity of gold and silver listings

535

Simon Smuts-Kennedy: Hill's Hats owner on the rising popularity of Jackson St

536

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on what the new unemployment figures mean for economic recovery

537

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on unemployment rising to 5.4%

538

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA increasing the OCR to 3.85 percent

539

Stephen Scheeler: Former Facebook CEO for Australia and New Zealand on whether parental controls are the way forward for social media

540

John Worth: Geo40 CEO on the presence of sought-after metals in New Zealand

541

Murray Crane: Crane Brothers founder on the store extending their High Street lease

542

Greg Fleming: National MP on the cross party support for the Modern Slavery Bill

543

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Meta and Microsoft reporting their results

544

Simon Squibb: entrepreneur and influencer reveals why he's committed to helping Kiwis fund their dreams

545

Nikki Dines: Air New Zealand Chief People Officer on the planned cabin crew strike to take place in February

546

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the possibility of more OCR changes

547

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the rise in construction business liquidations

548

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the possibility of the OCR going up later this year

549

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on Michael Hill reporting its first positive result in over two years

550

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the market reactions to the NZ-India trade deal

551

John Maynard: Postal Workers Union co-president on NZ Post confirming it will close 142 more locations

552

Andrew Barnes: Kiwi entrepreneur outlines plan to revitalise Auckland's CBD

553

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates

554

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the impact of the latest rise in inflation

555

Colleen Getley: GoGetta CEO on the rise in job hunters using AI to craft CVs

556

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the annual inflation rate rising to 3.1%

557

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert examines the risks impacting the equity markets

558

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on what the latest operating reports mean for the winter season

559

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Does JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon have a point about AI?

560

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the reports claiming the 'brain drain' could be slowing down

561

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Europe reportedly looking to suspend approval of US trade deal

562

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether homeowners have missed the perfect time to fix

563

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Xero's rough start to 2026

564

Martin Snedden: former NZ Cricket CEO on the risks that come with leading a sporting body

565

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners economist on the Bay of Plenty overtaking Auckland for most expensive properties

566

Matt Montgomerie: Forsyth Barr analyst on A2 Milk's shares dropping following declining China birth rate

567

Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners investment director on Fletcher Building selling construction arm to Vinci Construction

568

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Trump's latest Greenland tariffs

569

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on the bid to get 24/7 coverage at Ohakea Airbase

570

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister outlines goals for 2026

571

Sandra Grey: CTU President on the new survey showing workers are displeased with the Government

572

Paul Joules: RaboResearch analyst on the rise in chocolate companies looking to develop alternatives

573

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive questions extent of economic relief ahead of State of the Nation speech

574

Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia founder on the site turning 25 and what that means for technology

575

Sandra Grey: CTU President on the growing calls for NZ to introduce 'right to disconnect' policies

576

Best of 2025: Heather du Plessis-Allan - Does buying NZ-made ever work?

577

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the proposed closure of EB Games' New Zealand stores

578

Moko Tepania: Far North District Mayor encourages tourism to boost Northland businesses

579

Jannet Xuccoa: When's the right time for a trust?

580

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's economy shows signs of strain

581

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert looks back on global equity markets for 2025

582

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Nathan Guy being appointed as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy

583

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the reports showing NZ's economy is improving

584

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP rising by 1.1% in Q3

585

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Can we appreciate the good economic news coming out?

586

Mark Wilkshire: The Co-Operative Bank chief executive on the new changes set to impact the Reserve Bank

587

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Trade Me marketplace being hit with $138m write-down

588

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hopeful surplus will be achieved by 2029 following half-year update

589

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the service sector's worst performance since May

590

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister speaks ahead of Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update release

591

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on whether surplus is likely to be pushed out further

592

Harry Mellsop: Kiwi entrepreneur on his new AI-based startup Antioch

593

Sabrina Delgado: Kiwibank economist predicts economic growth for 2026

594

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says GDP has had a strong rebound in the second half of the year

595

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the projected dairy prices for 2025/2026

596

Michelle Allbon: The Fractional Directory CEO on the company signing a deal with the Singapore Government

597

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the economic struggles impacting the retail sector

598

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist defends the bank hiking fixed rates

599

Christoph Schumacher: Massey University Professor of Innovation and Economics on the summer holiday period and productivity

600

Chris Keall: NZ Herald Technology Editor on Deloitte Top 200 Company of the year winner Rocket Lab

601

Kerre Woodham: Productivity and the great Christmas shutdown

602

Fiona Cooper: NZUS Council Executive Director on today's US Business Summit

603

Dan Schnur: University of California political analyst on doing business in Trump's America

604

Mike's Minute: I'm confident for 2026

605

Tom Walters: Matakana Oysters owner says industry is struggling after heavy rain and wastewater spill

606

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says banks should be passing OCR rates to customers, or customers should switch banks

607

Francesca Rudkin: Why are we in such a retail frenzy?

608

Kevin Milne: A bouquet for a boutique business

609

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the fallout from the UK 2025 Budget

610

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether the AI bubble is set to pop

611

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is there a positive side to this recession?

612

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what's caused the recent recession to last so long

613

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Group Managing Director on the IRD's planned crackdown on stubborn debtors

614

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO shakes off criticism from Air New Zealand

615

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on the RBNZ trialling a community cash depot project

616

Mike Colson: Stout Street Chambers partner on the class-action lawsuit over the Northland power outage

617

Kerre Woodham: Are you feeling optimistic?

618

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's Building Act overhaul

619

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market reactions to the latest OCR cut

620

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on whether New Zealand suffers from a culture of saying no

621

Christian Hawkesby: Reserve Bank Governor on whether Kiwis can expect more rate cuts next year

622

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of tomorrow's expected cuts to the OCR

623

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lowering their farmgate milk prices

624

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what the markets are projecting ahead of RBNZ announcement

625

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the reports claiming business confidence is on the up

626

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why is Air New Zealand chasing their customers away?

627

Sheila Skeaff: University of Otago nutrition professor on the new report exposing food waste stats

628

Bruce Cotterill: advisor to business leaders on Air New Zealand staff threatening strike action

629

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 7: Angus Brown

630

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nvidia's quarterly results going up

631

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri releasing their forecast for the 2025/26 season

632

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Meta closing teen accounts ahead of Aussie social media ban

633

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government delaying insurance levy hike

634

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on whether the economy's improved following recent OCR update

635

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive on Business NZ report

636

David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on profits surging 224% and reducing debt by half

637

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the report calling for a long-term plan to strengthen the country by 2050

638

Karl Gradon: Comvita CEO on the company's future after failed rich-lister takeover

639

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on food prices going up again thanks to eggs and dairy

640

John Duffy: Consumer NZ Chief Executive comments on increased fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act

641

Bosses Unfiltered - Episode 6: Angus Simms

642

Paul Robertshawe: Octagon Chief Investment Officer discusses failed Comvita takeover bid

643

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the case for investing in gold in 2025

644

Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition spokesperson on the state of the Government's banking inquiry

645

Max Rashbrooke: IDEA Institute founding trustee explains the benefits of KiwiSaver for kids

646

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor closing down his final business interests

647

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the share market potentially recovering following the Govt shutdown

648

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on New Zealand's overdue tax debt hitting $9.3 billion

649

Don Braid: Mainfreight CEO on the company's 20 percent profit drop

650

Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group chair on the new Costco store planned for Drury

651

Theresa Payton: Fortalice Solutions CEO on the growing concerns about AI's development

652

Kerre Woodham: At what point do business owners call it quits?

653

Damien Grant: Waterstone Insolvency Principal on the sharp rise in the number of insolvency

654

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the follow up report on reducing compliance costs for small businesses

655

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what we can expect from Rocket Lab's results

656

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the ongoing trade talks with India

657

Antonia Watson: ANZ Chief Executive on the bank's annual profit going up by 21 percent

658

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the ongoing debate about asset sales

659

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 5: Aidan Bartlett

660

Mike's Minute: Bank margins are going up despite major profits

661

Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency founder says businesses are still closing because of COVID

662

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the start of the 2025 China International Import Expo

663

Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the reports warning the $200m gas fund may not be enough for the sector

664

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the increase in people taking sick leave

665

Ryan Bridge: A little too much economic nimbyism going on

666

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Adrian Orr threatening a former Reserve Bank economist with legal action

667

Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment reaching 5.3 percent in the September quarter

668

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 4: Roger Gray

669

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's new joint project designed to cut down emissions

670

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA keeping interest rates on hold at 3.6 percent with no cuts in sight

671

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 3: Lisa King

672

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Westpac's profit

673

Dr Allan Trench: mineral economist on Donald Trump signing minerals deals with Australia and Japan

674

Leonora Risse: Canberra University economics professor on the cost of unpaid labour

675

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australian home prices going up

676

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 2: Rod Duke

677

Max Whitehead: Be careful when placing a complaint with HR

678

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 1: Dame Wendy Pye

679

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on AI driving record US capex spending

680

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need the teen social media ban, because the companies won't enforce it

681

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO says the airline's committed to receiving a regional subsidy from the Government

682

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company selling off its consumer brands

683

Garry Reymer: Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier talks about the company's major sell off

684

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether the capital gains tax can work

685

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on when we can expect to see the economy recovering

686

Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert weighs up Labour's proposal for capital gains tax

687

Todd Scott: NBR owner on the company's recent legal victory

688

Tracey Martin: Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association on government's focus on aged care reform

689

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of ASEAN summitt on NZ-South East Asia trade relations

690

Azaria Howell: Senior Political Reporter discusses Luxon at the ASEAN summitt.

691

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says New Zealand's economy could benefit from Fonterra sale

692

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the weather impacting the South Island

693

Michael Kobori: former Starbucks Chief Sustainability Officer on why being 'woke' is good for businesses

694

James Jordan: Housies co-founder on the new investment platform designed to get people on the property ladder

695

Joy Keene: Game Developers Association Executive Director discusses rebate expansion to games industry.

696

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government changing climate disclosure rules for big companies

697

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on whether we're in an AI bubble

698

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is our climate overhype coming to an end?

699

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association spokesperson on Air NZ downgrading earnings expectations

700

Sam Vye: Syos CEO on the company acquiring Bay Dynamics

701

Greg Wallace: Master Plumbers CEO reveals whether it's worth ditching gas for electricity

702

Dr. Claire Matthews: Associate professor's new report says Kiwisaver can be great for retirement, if used correctly

703

Jeff Grant: Spokesperson for Alliance shareholders discusses deal with Irish-backed Dawn Meats.

704

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Alliance Group voting for the Dawn Meats deal

705

Paul Spain: tech commentator on the economic impacts of the Amazon outage

706

Hugh Goddard: Pipeline & Civil Ltd owner on the increase in road rage at traffic stops

707

Antonia Watson: ANZ Chief Executive on the multi-million dollar class action set to be launched against the bank

708

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market response to the inflation data

709

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on whether inflation is set to go down following recent stats

710

Liam Dann: New Zealand Herald Business Editor-at-large discusses annual inflation peak

711

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist challenges the Reserve Bank's cuts to the Official Cash Rate

712

Shane Jones: Resource minister attempts to attract mining companies, says he won't surrender to 'woke-ism'

713

Mel Turner: Screen NZ International executive chair on the new organisation designed to boost NZ screen industry

714

Ed McKnight: Think about money in decades, not days

715

Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT proposes to keep credit card surcharges

716

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster warns of risk to rise in inflation

717

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist comments on interest rate cuts

718

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Amazon's strategy for taking on the grocery market

719

Dion Tilson: Parakai Springs general manager on GrabOne going into liquidation

720

Jeremy O'Brien: Air New Zealand's Chief customer and digital officer blames accelerated inflation for increase in prices

721

Billie Moore: NZ Airport Association Chief Executive says Airports Association is not to blame for increase in fare prices

722

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank revealing Covid spending didn't contribute to inflation issues

723

Leela Ashford: Spark Sustainability Director on the company blocking all AI-generated child sexual abuse images

724

Mark Leslie: Pāmu CEO on the launch of new dairy-beef crossbreed cows

725

Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on the hospitality sector's record high revenue but low profit margins

726

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on reports claiming the RBA won't cut interest rates til 2026

727

Mike Williams: Air New Zealand Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer on the airline's new deal with Air Chathams

728

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the upcoming changes set to impact first home buyers

729

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Fletcher Building posting a 'gloomy' quarterly update

730

Tony Morris: Inland Revenue spokesperson on the IRD taking money from people's bank accounts

731

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent discusses unemployment rates in China

732

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing concerns surrounding AI investments

733

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on Winston Peters raising concerns over Fonterra deals

734

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest stats revealing Government spending has dropped

735

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Agribusiness expert on Nestle pulling out of a global methane accord

736

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the OCR cut, inflation

737

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the impac of the OCR being cut to 2.5%

738

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the 50bp OCR cut

739

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Today's OCR cut comes better late than never

740

Todd Grace: Queenstown Airport chief operating officer on the airport being named as the best in the country

741

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 50 basis points

742

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on what the latest OCR cut means for the economy

743

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on the impact of the RBNZ cutting the OCR

744

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the state of New Zealand's trade deal with India

745

Mils Muliaina: former All Black talks new role on Auckland Business Chamber

746

Scott Russell: Lawyer involved in class action lawsuit against major banks on ASB paying $135.6 million to settle suit

747

Kristy McKay: Air New Zealand Head of Regulatory Affairs on the Commerce Commission rejecting calls for inquiry into airports

748

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Adrian Orr getting $416,000 after quitting Reserve Bank

749

Dr Andrew Lensen: AI expert addresses calls that New Zealand needs more AI regulations

750

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the new media moguls looking to buy TikTok

751

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on what's behind the increase in the price of wool

752

Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO hopeful the retailer can grow following recent net loss

753

Eyal Aharoni: property mogul says earthquake strengthening rule changes unlikely to slow down Wellington projects

754

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Government's energy announcement

755

Jon Duffy and Alan McDonald: Consumer NZ CEO and EMA Head of Advocacy on the Government's plan to address energy sector issues

756

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Australian Reserve Bank keeping rates on hold

757

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Emirati retail giant LuLu Hypermarket being invited to set up in Australia

758

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Synlait selling their Pokeno plant for $307 million

759

Leonie Freeman: Property Institute CEO weighs in on new earthquake-based building rules

760

Rudd Hughes: Workers First Union spokesperson addresses claims New World workers banned from water at checkouts

761

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government's overhaul impacting quake-prone buildings

762

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Optus outage that impacted triple-0 calls

763

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting an improved financial result

764

John Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on oil and gas exploration applications reopening

765

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO reveals how strong result could lead to lower butter prices

766

Mark Callander: 2degrees CEO on the company's net loss of $18.2 million for 2025

767

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Treasury issuing a warning about New Zealand's public finances

768

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the tech companies catching the attention of investors

769

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the open letter urging Govt to rethink surcharge ban

770

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the search for new Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman

771

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government revealing the new Reserve Bank Governor

772

John MacDonald: Christopher Luxon's people don't even get him

773

Leah McKerrow: North Chamber CEO on the call to reverse the ban on card surcharges

774

Neil Paviour-Smith: Forsyth Barr Managing Director on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom survey

775

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers offering an alternative to Alliance Group's Dawn Meats offer

776

Paul Mackay: Business NZ employment specialist on the Government's changes to sick and annual leave

777

Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the Government's changes to the Holidays Act

778

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government promising to confirm a new Reserve Bank Governor

779

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the upcoming changes to the Holidays Act

780

Richard Tacon: BT Mining chief executive on the company's new deal with Genesis Energy

781

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government promising a significant boost to the construction sector

782

Sönke Iwersen: German investigative journalist on the new expose unveiling the inner workings of Tesla

783

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB political reporter on what the recent GDP figures say about the economy

784

Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group urban planning expert on the decline in Auckland apartment sales

785

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: The GDP numbers are the fault of the Reserve Bank, not Nicola Willis

786

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on China's economy slowing due to slump in investment

787

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve moving to cut interest rates

788

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on what the latest GDP drop means for the economy

789

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The pressure's on the RBNZ to fix the economy - fast

790

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister voices surprise with latest GDP numbers

791

Greg Murphy: Kiwi motorsport driver on Tesla launching its Full Self-Driving service in New Zealand

792

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on GDP dropping 0.9 percent in the June quarter

793

Vincent Holloway: Brooksfield Homes managing director unveils planned housing project for Auckland

794

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent ahead of the GDP figures coming out

795

Gary Petley: South Waikato mayor on Carter Holt Harvey looking to close Tokoroa manufacturing plant

796

Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Acting Head of Research and Advocacy on Wattie's encouraging consumers to buy NZ-grown peaches

797

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does buying NZ-made ever work?

798

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the services sector contracting for the 18th consecutive month

799

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the latest economic data revealing things are still shrinking

800

Jason Paris: One NZ CEO on the new service designed to show mobile outages in real time

801

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses protesters chained outside her electorate office

802

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the Government looking into changing the rules so more concerts can be hosted

803

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the rise in global retail giants moving into New Zealand

804

Lee Marshall: Hunter Campbell Managing Partner on the results of the Mood of the CFO survey

805

Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on Jetstar announcing new routes in latest expansion

806

Samantha Barrass: FMA chief executive on the decrease in Kiwi workers contributing to their KiwiSavers

807

Amir Ghandar: Chartered Accountants ANZ Reporting and Assurance Leader on the growing number of investors utilising AI

808

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef + Lamb NZ highlighting incoming headwinds in new report

809

Paddy Manning: author and journalist on the Murdoch family resolving media succession battle

810

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on ANZ Australia confirming they plan to cut thousands of jobs

811

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on investors calling for US rate cuts after weak payrolls report

812

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity chief economist on the feasibility of NZ First's proposed KiwiSaver reforms

813

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on equity markets taking a turn for September

814

Johanna Cederlöf: Ikea NZ Market Manager on New Zealand's first Ikea opening in December

815

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the winners and losers from NZX results season

816

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the concerns for what Government building overhaul means for homeowners

817

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Amazon want to play us for fools?

818

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on trade figures showing economic growth

819

Manuel Bohnet: Amazon Web Services' NZ country manager on Amazon's $7.5 billion investment plan for New Zealand

820

Anthony Mosinkhof: Forbes Global real estate agent on the impact of the Government loosening the foreign buyers' ban

821

Peter Griffin: tech commentator on the new Amazon data centres set to go up in Auckland

822

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut rates

823

Duane Emeny: Air Chathams CEO on the Government's funding push for small airlines

824

Jodi O'Donnell: Heather Du Plessis-Allan talks with Jodi O’Donnell on TVNZ’s $10.7m profit.

825

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the luxury sector's economic troubles

826

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Pāmu Farms' economic turnaround

827

Mark Leslie: Pamū Landcorp CEO on the company's turnaround in profit

828

Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Association CEO on the Port of Tauranga project being halted

829

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on the new alcohol regulation shake-up set to impact businesses

830

Patrick Noone: former Costco NZ managing director on whether more grocery retailers would boost competition

831

Greg Foran: outgoing Air NZ CEO on the airline's profits dropping

832

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the warning letter the RBNZ chair sent to Treasury

833

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Federal Reserve changes

834

Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the company posting a multi-million dollar financial loss

835

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the new legislation set to fast-track new supermarkets for NZ

836

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on NZ's gender pay gap narrowing to record low

837

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government unveiling a solution to boost supermarket competition

838

Kerre Woodham: Surely this visa can only be good for New Zealand?

839

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the new Business Investor Visa

840

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the new Business Investor Visa

841

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new Business Investor Visa

842

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Reserve Bank's decision to review bank capital rules

843

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds managing director on the increased overseas interest in NZ companies

844

Michael Boggs: NZME Chief Executive on the company's 12 percent rise in half-year earnings

845

James McGlinn: Eventfinda co-founder on the company being acquired by Ticketek Entertainment Group

846

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the number of young Kiwi start-ups and investors

847

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the number of self-employed people contributing to their KiwiSaver

848

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management on the US Federal Reserve hinting at rate cuts

849

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on the company's financial results

850

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Chris Bishop have a point about house prices?

851

Pic Picot: Pic's Peanut Butter founder on a private Australian firm buying a majority stake in the company

852

Dr Claire Matthews: Head of Massey University's Finance school on the Reserve Bank's proposed changes to capital lending

853

Brent Eccles and Steve Armitage: Eccles Entertainment founder and Hospitality NZ chief executive on how we can bring more major events to NZ

854

Todd Stephenson: Finance and Expenditure committee member says barriers need to be lowered for foreign banks

855

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra Chief Executive confident farmers will support $3.8billion brand sales

856

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the success of Tencent

857

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lifting the farmgate milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS

858

Jason Walbridge: SkyCity CEO on the company's 42 percent profit drop

859

Tim King: Tasman District mayor on the impact of the proposed Eves Valley Sawmill closure

860

Jordan Boyle: employment lawyer on the House passing new pay transparency laws

861

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on the impact of the latest OCR cut

862

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation jumping to 3.8 percent

863

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR cut

864

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr proven right?

865

Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company reporting a significant fall in profit

866

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company posting a multi-million dollar net loss

867

Christian Hawkesby: acting Reserve Bank Governor says there's reasons to be positive following latest OCR cut

868

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent

869

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent

870

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the Auckland café pushing back against street flag ban

871

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the London pub adding an extra service charge to all drinks (1)

872

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

873

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's plan to bring back live animal exports

874

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company's recent drop in profitability

875

Gareth Morgan: former economist and investment manager responds to investment scam deepfake

876

Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation chief executive on the Government's new changes for the building sector

877

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company's full-year net profit

878

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the rise in net profits for the year

879

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the financial results coming through this week

880

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association spokesperson on honey giant Comvita being offered a takeover bid

881

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef + Lamb New Zealand's latest survey results

882

Jamie Beaton: Crimson Education CEO unveils new business venture

883

Ekant Veer: University of Canterbury marketing professor reveals why we find free promotions irresistible

884

Felicity Roxburgh: NZ International Business Forum Executive Director on exports, impact of trade wars

885

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on what the new US inflation data means for the economy

886

Viv Beck: Heart of the City chief executive agrees with growing calls to get Auckland's economy moving again

887

Simon Huesser: Huski Co-Founder on the company's success

888

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the number of businesses reporting losses

889

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Dawn Meats lining up to buy 65 percent of Alliance Group

890

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Head of Retail on Spark selling 75 percent of its data centre business to Australia’s Pacific Equity Partners

891

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the number of businesses reporting losses

892

Shane Jones: Resources Minister reveals he's focusing on how to ration gas to keep businesses afloat

893

Jonathan Young: Ara Ake Head of Industry and Government Engagement on the impact of the rapidly declining gas supply

894

Tina Schirr: Business NZ Energy Council Executive Director on businesses being hit by surging gas prices

895

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what the US CPI report means for rates

896

Mat Woods: Destination Queenstown CEO on the the $130 million luxury hotel set to be built in Queenstown

897

Business Panel: Hospitality NZ CEO Steve Armitage and Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young

898

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on India’s reaction to US President Trump's ‘dead economy’ comment

899

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the labelling regulations in New Zealand

900

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how investors can respond to the ongoing global uncertainty

901

Mark Heine: Eroad co-CEO reveals how electronic RUCs could work

902

Kelvin Wickham: Ballance CEO on the company's Kapuni plant facing temporary shutdown

903

Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on businesses owing more than $1.4 billion in unpaid GST and PAYE

904

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Government debt levels rising globally

905

Tony Morris: IRD Customer Segment Manager on the IRD revealing NZ businesses owe over $1.4 billion in unpaid taxes

906

Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on the unemployment rate rising to 5.2 percent

907

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate reaching 5.2%

908

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Wednesday's projected unemployment data

909

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the potential impact of Trump's increased tariffs on NZ

910

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on New World's Smeg kitchenware promotion leaving customers unhappy

911

Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast manager explains why coal stockpiling deal is needed

912

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what happened to the US share market last week

913

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy chief executive on Huntly's power station remaining operational for the next decade

914

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the Government can get a better deal from the Trump administration

915

James Schloeffel: co-author of 'Wankernomics' talks satirical look at modern office culture

916

Felicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum director on whether the Government will change Trump's mind about the tariffs

917

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Was our government too relaxed about the tariffs?

918

John Weekes: Senior Business Journalist on what Trump's tariff increase means for NZ

919

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors can expect for the second half of 2025

920

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the latest Farmer Confidence survey

921

Dr Will Barker: Mint Innovation CEO on the company securing $18m to recycle EV batteries for Jaguar Land Rover

922

Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager on the Small Business Insights report and the industry performances

923

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the US labour market softening

924

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices concerns surcharge ban will harm small businesses

925

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on Air NZ appointing Nikhil Ravishankar as new CEO

926

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on KiwiBank being given the green light to raise an additional $500 million

927

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy manager speaks in defence in investment properties

928

Rachael Reed KC: lawyer defending claimants in the CCCFA case calls for investigation into multi-billion dollar impact

929

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia facing higher tariffs from the Trump administration

930

Jeremy Williamson: head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners on whether NZ needs to let go of property investing

931

Kerre Woodham: Yesterday was a day to forget for the Government

932

Jonathan Dale: BNZ Head of Payment Development on the surcharge ban, Payap

933

Scott Simpson: Commerce Minister on the Government scrapping in-store card surcharges

934

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Trump confirming the US and EU reached potential trade deal

935

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the shortage of available jobs for June 2025

936

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hints changes to come for supermarket sector

937

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why the surcharge ban will fix nothing

938

Ankit Bansal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on the Government banning in-store card surcharges

939

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government scrapping card surcharges at the till

940

Mike's Minute: Who I'd have for the Governor of the Reserve Bank

941

Business Panel: Hutt Valley chamber CEO Patrick McKibbon and Metco Engineering director Paul Jessup

942

Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says number of job ads posted to site continue to drop

943

Nic Gaviria: entrepreneur and Binge Free Bestie founder on winning the opportunity to be mentored by Steven Bartlett

944

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on the South Island's economy recovering quicker than the North's

945

Kevin Milne: Tough trading and the loss of iconic Kiwi enterprises

946

Mark Peterson: NZX chief executive on his decision to step down from the role

947

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Treasury confirming concerns were raised about Adrian Orr's conduct

948

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management on Fletcher Building's potential sale of their construction division

949

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Tower Insurance getting rid of multi-policy discounts

950

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why did Nicola Willis hype the Fonterra meeting?

951

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on increasing business optimism despite economic challenges

952

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent inflation data means for the market

953

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on NZ red meat exports bringing in more revenue

954

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Sky's purchase of TV3 is good for everyone

955

David Witburn: Whitburn Group Project Development on whether the Government's granny flat rule changes will lead to more homes being built

956

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on what Sky TV's purchase of TV3 means for NZ sport

957

Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on the company buying out TV3 for $1

958

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the OCR will cut rates in August

959

Stephanie Cohen: Cloudflare chief strategy officer on the company's new strategy for AI scrapers

960

Mary Jo Vergara: Kiwibank senior economist on what latest CPI data says about the economy

961

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ chief executive on the Commerce Commission filing charges against Noel Leeming over ‘Price Promise’ claims

962

Rudd Hughes: Deputy Secretary of Retail at Workers First Union on Kmart staff receiving a new 2-year pay deal

963

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the CPI rising to 2.7 percent in June

964

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the current US earnings season says about American consumers

965

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on demand for red meat shifting ahead of supply

966

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the company opening a seed fund to back NZ's latest emerging companies

967

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the Commerce Commission announcing new regulations for interchange fees

968

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ declining offer to settle class action lawsuit

969

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Ryman Healthcare leading the NZX for July

970

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on billionaires fleeing the UK amid rising tax pressures

971

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what record US beef prices mean for New Zealand's farmers

972

Kirk Hope: Financial Services Commission CEO on the case for making changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax

973

Andy Matthews: competition lawyer on the Commerce Commission taking Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours Wholesale to court

974

Dr Chris Litten: BRANZ General Manager of Research on the building sector body developing pre-designed home plans

975

Mark Gillard: NZ Careers Expo director on job opportunities declining for young Kiwis

976

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery

977

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling

978

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold

979

Simon Court: ACT MP voices concerns about cultural requirements slowing down construction projects

980

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank keeping the OCR unchanged

981

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Government's first AI strategy

982

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 3.85 percent

983

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

984

Mario Thorne: McVeagh Fleming Associate on the Government streamlining the process for selling houses owned by family trusts

985

Shayne Currie: NZME Editor-at-Large on TVNZ launching an independent review into news content

986

Mark Oldershaw: WellingtonNZ chief executive on how the capital can grow

987

Cade Thornton: Cardrona co-owner on the surging buyer interest in the iconic hotel

988

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Manager on the tariffs on US trade

989

Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister on iwi-owned commercial entities outperforming large companies

990

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to Trump's newest tariff threats

991

Tim Aldridge: Puro co-founder on the regulations impacting cannabis distribution in NZ

992

Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent says some Kiwis are stumbling into home ownership.

993

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on on the rise of stablecoins

994

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices dropping in fourth consecutive auction

995

Will Burrett: Landcorp Chief Operating Officer on the Government zeroing in on the company's performance

996

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government overhauling insulation regulations to cut costs

997

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the current state of the global markets in 2025

998

Damian Spring: Santana Minerals Chief Executive on Australian miners predicting Otago gold mine could make $3.8 billion

999

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses the state of Wellington, economy and supermarkets

1000

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the establishment of Invest New Zealand