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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

Jack Tame: AI is breaking out

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

Kerre Woodham: This one's for small business owners

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

Bill Bennett: tech commentator on the growing popularity of Starlink

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

Ed McKnight: Are house prices really falling flat?

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Anthropic going public

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

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

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

Mike's Minute: Not everything is a conspiracy

161

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

162

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

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

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

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

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

172

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

173

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

174

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

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

181

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

182

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

183

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

184

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

185

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

186

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

187

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

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

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

192

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

193

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

194

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

195

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

196

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

197

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

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

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

209

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

210

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

211

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

212

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

213

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

214

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

215

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

216

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

217

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

218

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

219

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

220

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

221

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

222

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

223

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

224

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

225

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

226

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

227

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

228

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

229

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

230

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

231

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

232

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

233

Kevin Milne: The rise and fall of Allbirds

234

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

235

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

236

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

237

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

238

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

239

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

240

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

241

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

242

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

243

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

244

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

245

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

246

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

247

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

248

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

249

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

250

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

251

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

252

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

253

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

254

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

255

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

256

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

257

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

258

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

259

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

260

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

261

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

262

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

263

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

264

Hannah McQueen: Age Brightly founder with her tips for downsizing

265

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

266

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

267

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

268

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

269

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

270

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

271

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

272

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

273

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

274

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

275

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

276

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

277

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

278

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

279

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

280

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

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

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

285

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

286

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

287

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

288

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

289

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

290

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

291

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

292

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

293

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

294

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

295

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

296

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

297

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

298

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

299

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

300

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

301

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

302

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

303

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

304

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

305

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

306

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

307

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

308

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

309

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

310

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

311

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

312

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

313

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

314

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

315

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

316

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

317

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

318

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

319

Kerre Woodham: New Zealand's conflict of interest problem

320

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

321

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

322

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

323

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

324

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

325

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

326

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

327

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

328

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

329

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

330

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

331

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

332

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

333

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

334

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

335

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

336

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

337

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

338

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

339

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

340

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

341

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

342

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

343

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

344

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

345

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

346

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

347

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

348

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

349

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

350

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

351

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

352

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

353

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

354

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

355

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

356

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

357

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

358

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

359

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

360

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

361

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

362

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

363

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

364

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

365

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

366

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

367

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

368

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

369

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

370

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

371

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

372

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

373

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

374

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

375

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

376

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

377

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

378

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

379

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

380

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

381

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

382

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

383

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

384

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

385

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

386

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

387

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses concerns over India FTA

388

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

389

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

390

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

391

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

392

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

393

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

394

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

395

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

396

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

397

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

398

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

399

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

400

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

401

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

402

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

403

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on software stocks plunging

404

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

405

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

406

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

407

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

408

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

409

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

410

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

411

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

412

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

413

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

414

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

415

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

416

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

417

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

418

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

419

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

420

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

421

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

422

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

423

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

424

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

425

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

426

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

427

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

428

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

429

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

430

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

431

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

432

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

433

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

434

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

435

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

436

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

437

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

438

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

439

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

440

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

441

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

442

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister outlines goals for 2026

443

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

444

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

445

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

446

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

447

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

448

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

449

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

450

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

451

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

452

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

453

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

454

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

455

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

456

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

457

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

458

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

459

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

460

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

461

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

462

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

463

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

464

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

465

Sabrina Delgado: Kiwibank economist predicts economic growth for 2026

466

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

467

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

468

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

469

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

470

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

471

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

472

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

473

Kerre Woodham: Productivity and the great Christmas shutdown

474

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

475

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

476

Mike's Minute: I'm confident for 2026

477

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

478

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

479

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

480

Kevin Milne: A bouquet for a boutique business

481

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

482

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

483

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

484

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

485

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

486

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

487

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

488

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

489

Kerre Woodham: Are you feeling optimistic?

490

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

491

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

492

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

493

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

494

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

495

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

496

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

497

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

498

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

499

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

500

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

501

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 7: Angus Brown

502

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

503

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

504

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

505

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

506

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

507

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive on Business NZ report

508

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

509

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

510

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

511

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

512

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

513

Bosses Unfiltered - Episode 6: Angus Simms

514

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

515

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

516

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

517

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

518

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

519

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

520

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

521

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

522

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

523

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

524

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

525

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

526

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

527

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

528

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

529

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

530

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

531

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 5: Aidan Bartlett

532

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

533

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

534

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

535

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

536

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

537

Ryan Bridge: A little too much economic nimbyism going on

538

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

539

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

540

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 4: Roger Gray

541

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

542

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

543

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 3: Lisa King

544

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

545

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

546

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

547

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australian home prices going up

548

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 2: Rod Duke

549

Max Whitehead: Be careful when placing a complaint with HR

550

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 1: Dame Wendy Pye

551

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

552

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

553

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

554

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

555

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

556

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

557

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

558

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

559

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

560

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

561

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

562

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

563

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

564

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

565

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

566

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

567

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

568

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

569

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

570

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

571

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

572

Sam Vye: Syos CEO on the company acquiring Bay Dynamics

573

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

574

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

575

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

576

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

577

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

578

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

579

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

580

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

581

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

582

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

583

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

584

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

585

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

586

Ed McKnight: Think about money in decades, not days

587

Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT proposes to keep credit card surcharges

588

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

589

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist comments on interest rate cuts

590

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

591

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

592

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

593

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

594

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

595

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

596

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

597

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

598

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

599

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

600

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

601

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

602

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

603

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent discusses unemployment rates in China

604

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

605

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

606

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

607

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

608

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

609

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

610

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

611

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

612

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

613

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

614

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

615

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

616

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

617

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

618

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

619

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

620

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

621

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

622

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

623

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

624

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

625

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

626

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

627

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

628

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

629

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

630

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

631

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

632

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

633

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

634

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

635

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

636

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

637

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

638

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

639

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

640

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

641

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

642

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

643

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

644

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

645

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

646

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

647

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

648

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

649

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

650

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

651

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

652

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

653

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

654

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

655

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

656

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

657

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

658

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

659

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

660

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

661

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

662

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister voices surprise with latest GDP numbers

663

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

664

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

665

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

666

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

667

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

668

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

669

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

670

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

671

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

672

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

673

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

674

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

675

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

676

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

677

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

678

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

679

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

680

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

681

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

682

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

683

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

684

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

685

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

686

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

687

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

688

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

689

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

690

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

691

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

692

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

693

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

694

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

695

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

696

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

697

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

698

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

699

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

700

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

701

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

702

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

703

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

704

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

705

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

706

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

707

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

708

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

709

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

710

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

711

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

712

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

713

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new Business Investor Visa

714

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

715

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

716

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

717

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

718

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the number of young Kiwi start-ups and investors

719

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the number of self-employed people contributing to their KiwiSaver

720

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management on the US Federal Reserve hinting at rate cuts

721

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on the company's financial results

722

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Chris Bishop have a point about house prices?

723

Pic Picot: Pic's Peanut Butter founder on a private Australian firm buying a majority stake in the company

724

Dr Claire Matthews: Head of Massey University's Finance school on the Reserve Bank's proposed changes to capital lending

725

Brent Eccles and Steve Armitage: Eccles Entertainment founder and Hospitality NZ chief executive on how we can bring more major events to NZ

726

Todd Stephenson: Finance and Expenditure committee member says barriers need to be lowered for foreign banks

727

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra Chief Executive confident farmers will support $3.8billion brand sales

728

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the success of Tencent

729

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lifting the farmgate milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS

730

Jason Walbridge: SkyCity CEO on the company's 42 percent profit drop

731

Tim King: Tasman District mayor on the impact of the proposed Eves Valley Sawmill closure

732

Jordan Boyle: employment lawyer on the House passing new pay transparency laws

733

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on the impact of the latest OCR cut

734

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on UK inflation jumping to 3.8 percent

735

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

736

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Was Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr proven right?

737

Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company reporting a significant fall in profit

738

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company posting a multi-million dollar net loss

739

Christian Hawkesby: acting Reserve Bank Governor says there's reasons to be positive following latest OCR cut

740

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent

741

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent

742

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the Auckland café pushing back against street flag ban

743

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the London pub adding an extra service charge to all drinks (1)

744

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

745

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's plan to bring back live animal exports

746

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company's recent drop in profitability

747

Gareth Morgan: former economist and investment manager responds to investment scam deepfake

748

Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation chief executive on the Government's new changes for the building sector

749

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the company's full-year net profit

750

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the rise in net profits for the year

751

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the financial results coming through this week

752

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association spokesperson on honey giant Comvita being offered a takeover bid

753

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef + Lamb New Zealand's latest survey results

754

Jamie Beaton: Crimson Education CEO unveils new business venture

755

Ekant Veer: University of Canterbury marketing professor reveals why we find free promotions irresistible

756

Felicity Roxburgh: NZ International Business Forum Executive Director on exports, impact of trade wars

757

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on what the new US inflation data means for the economy

758

Viv Beck: Heart of the City chief executive agrees with growing calls to get Auckland's economy moving again

759

Simon Huesser: Huski Co-Founder on the company's success

760

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the number of businesses reporting losses

761

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Dawn Meats lining up to buy 65 percent of Alliance Group

762

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Head of Retail on Spark selling 75 percent of its data centre business to Australia’s Pacific Equity Partners

763

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the number of businesses reporting losses

764

Shane Jones: Resources Minister reveals he's focusing on how to ration gas to keep businesses afloat

765

Jonathan Young: Ara Ake Head of Industry and Government Engagement on the impact of the rapidly declining gas supply

766

Tina Schirr: Business NZ Energy Council Executive Director on businesses being hit by surging gas prices

767

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what the US CPI report means for rates

768

Mat Woods: Destination Queenstown CEO on the the $130 million luxury hotel set to be built in Queenstown

769

Business Panel: Hospitality NZ CEO Steve Armitage and Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young

770

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on India’s reaction to US President Trump's ‘dead economy’ comment

771

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the labelling regulations in New Zealand

772

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how investors can respond to the ongoing global uncertainty

773

Mark Heine: Eroad co-CEO reveals how electronic RUCs could work

774

Kelvin Wickham: Ballance CEO on the company's Kapuni plant facing temporary shutdown

775

Robyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on businesses owing more than $1.4 billion in unpaid GST and PAYE

776

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Government debt levels rising globally

777

Tony Morris: IRD Customer Segment Manager on the IRD revealing NZ businesses owe over $1.4 billion in unpaid taxes

778

Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on the unemployment rate rising to 5.2 percent

779

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate reaching 5.2%

780

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Wednesday's projected unemployment data

781

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the potential impact of Trump's increased tariffs on NZ

782

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on New World's Smeg kitchenware promotion leaving customers unhappy

783

Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast manager explains why coal stockpiling deal is needed

784

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what happened to the US share market last week

785

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy chief executive on Huntly's power station remaining operational for the next decade

786

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the Government can get a better deal from the Trump administration

787

James Schloeffel: co-author of 'Wankernomics' talks satirical look at modern office culture

788

Felicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum director on whether the Government will change Trump's mind about the tariffs

789

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Was our government too relaxed about the tariffs?

790

John Weekes: Senior Business Journalist on what Trump's tariff increase means for NZ

791

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors can expect for the second half of 2025

792

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the latest Farmer Confidence survey

793

Dr Will Barker: Mint Innovation CEO on the company securing $18m to recycle EV batteries for Jaguar Land Rover

794

Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager on the Small Business Insights report and the industry performances

795

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the US labour market softening

796

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices concerns surcharge ban will harm small businesses

797

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on Air NZ appointing Nikhil Ravishankar as new CEO

798

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on KiwiBank being given the green light to raise an additional $500 million

799

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy manager speaks in defence in investment properties

800

Rachael Reed KC: lawyer defending claimants in the CCCFA case calls for investigation into multi-billion dollar impact

801

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia facing higher tariffs from the Trump administration

802

Jeremy Williamson: head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners on whether NZ needs to let go of property investing

803

Kerre Woodham: Yesterday was a day to forget for the Government

804

Jonathan Dale: BNZ Head of Payment Development on the surcharge ban, Payap

805

Scott Simpson: Commerce Minister on the Government scrapping in-store card surcharges

806

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Trump confirming the US and EU reached potential trade deal

807

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the shortage of available jobs for June 2025

808

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hints changes to come for supermarket sector

809

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why the surcharge ban will fix nothing

810

Ankit Bansal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on the Government banning in-store card surcharges

811

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government scrapping card surcharges at the till

812

Mike's Minute: Who I'd have for the Governor of the Reserve Bank

813

Business Panel: Hutt Valley chamber CEO Patrick McKibbon and Metco Engineering director Paul Jessup

814

Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says number of job ads posted to site continue to drop

815

Nic Gaviria: entrepreneur and Binge Free Bestie founder on winning the opportunity to be mentored by Steven Bartlett

816

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on the South Island's economy recovering quicker than the North's

817

Kevin Milne: Tough trading and the loss of iconic Kiwi enterprises

818

Mark Peterson: NZX chief executive on his decision to step down from the role

819

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Treasury confirming concerns were raised about Adrian Orr's conduct

820

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management on Fletcher Building's potential sale of their construction division

821

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Tower Insurance getting rid of multi-policy discounts

822

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why did Nicola Willis hype the Fonterra meeting?

823

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on increasing business optimism despite economic challenges

824

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent inflation data means for the market

825

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on NZ red meat exports bringing in more revenue

826

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Sky's purchase of TV3 is good for everyone

827

David Witburn: Whitburn Group Project Development on whether the Government's granny flat rule changes will lead to more homes being built

828

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on what Sky TV's purchase of TV3 means for NZ sport

829

Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on the company buying out TV3 for $1

830

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the OCR will cut rates in August

831

Stephanie Cohen: Cloudflare chief strategy officer on the company's new strategy for AI scrapers

832

Mary Jo Vergara: Kiwibank senior economist on what latest CPI data says about the economy

833

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ chief executive on the Commerce Commission filing charges against Noel Leeming over ‘Price Promise’ claims

834

Rudd Hughes: Deputy Secretary of Retail at Workers First Union on Kmart staff receiving a new 2-year pay deal

835

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the CPI rising to 2.7 percent in June

836

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the current US earnings season says about American consumers

837

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on demand for red meat shifting ahead of supply

838

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the company opening a seed fund to back NZ's latest emerging companies

839

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the Commerce Commission announcing new regulations for interchange fees

840

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ declining offer to settle class action lawsuit

841

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Ryman Healthcare leading the NZX for July

842

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on billionaires fleeing the UK amid rising tax pressures

843

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what record US beef prices mean for New Zealand's farmers

844

Kirk Hope: Financial Services Commission CEO on the case for making changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax

845

Andy Matthews: competition lawyer on the Commerce Commission taking Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours Wholesale to court

846

Dr Chris Litten: BRANZ General Manager of Research on the building sector body developing pre-designed home plans

847

Mark Gillard: NZ Careers Expo director on job opportunities declining for young Kiwis

848

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery

849

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling

850

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold

851

Simon Court: ACT MP voices concerns about cultural requirements slowing down construction projects

852

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank keeping the OCR unchanged

853

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Government's first AI strategy

854

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 3.85 percent

855

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

856

Mario Thorne: McVeagh Fleming Associate on the Government streamlining the process for selling houses owned by family trusts

857

Shayne Currie: NZME Editor-at-Large on TVNZ launching an independent review into news content

858

Mark Oldershaw: WellingtonNZ chief executive on how the capital can grow

859

Cade Thornton: Cardrona co-owner on the surging buyer interest in the iconic hotel

860

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Manager on the tariffs on US trade

861

Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister on iwi-owned commercial entities outperforming large companies

862

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to Trump's newest tariff threats

863

Tim Aldridge: Puro co-founder on the regulations impacting cannabis distribution in NZ

864

Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent says some Kiwis are stumbling into home ownership.

865

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on on the rise of stablecoins

866

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices dropping in fourth consecutive auction

867

Will Burrett: Landcorp Chief Operating Officer on the Government zeroing in on the company's performance

868

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government overhauling insulation regulations to cut costs

869

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the current state of the global markets in 2025

870

Damian Spring: Santana Minerals Chief Executive on Australian miners predicting Otago gold mine could make $3.8 billion

871

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses the state of Wellington, economy and supermarkets

872

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the establishment of Invest New Zealand

873

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Canada rescinding digital services tax

874

Cathy Hendry: Strategic Pay managing director on the results from the latest Directors' Fees Survey

875

Chris Bishop: RMA Minister criticises the resource consent requirements impacting Auckland's Ikea

876

Andrew Eagles: NZ Green Building Council CEO on the Healthy Homes requirements kicking in tomorrow

877

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nike's share price dropping

878

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the state of the international housing market

879

Mark Aue: Chorus NZ CEO on making the infrastructure priority list

880

Craig Piggott: Halter founder and CEO on the company raising $165 million in funding

881

Antonia Watson: ANZ CEO on the bank lending less to businesses than it did five years ago

882

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market response to the US strikes on Iran

883

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister weighs in on the US' attacks on Iran

884

Stephen Hoadley: international relations expert on whether Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz

885

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how investors can prepare for geopolitical disruptions

886

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large unpacks recent GDP data for first quarter of 2025

887

Mark Hooper: Federated Farmers transport spokesperson on the backlash to the Government's new 'ute tax'

888

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist issues warning after GDP figures unveiled

889

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis revealing legal advice was sought over RBNZ funding

890

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Israel-Iran conflict

891

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence going up in June

892

Tony Morris: Inland Revenue spokesperson on the horticulture sector not paying enough tax

893

Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on the rising optimism among business leaders

894

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence remaining at a near-record high

895

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on food prices rising by 4.4 percent

896

Mike's Minute: Manufacturing is our big economic red flag

897

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to the Iran-Israel conflict

898

Business Panel: Dragonfly owner Tania Siladi and Nada Bakery owner Michael Gray

899

Francesca Rudkin: It's the end of an era for two classic Kiwi brands

900

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the mood of Fieldays 2025

901

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about upcoming GDP

902

Sam: caller on whether implementing price controls for alcohol at off-licence stores will help the hospitality industry

903

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Fletcher Building's strong day on the NZX

904

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the concerns surrounding new KiwiSaver changes

905

Anthony Morsinkhof: luxury real estate agent pens open letter urging Government to lift foreign buyer ban

906

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the new reports revealing why Adrian Orr left the RBNZ

907

Katrina King: Franchise Association CEO on franchising in New Zealand

908

Jason Flitter: NewZealand.AI founder on the applications and benefits of AI in business

909

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist speculates about the future of interest rates

910

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on new data revealing more Kiwis are moving

911

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Spare a thought for Aucklanders today

912

Murray Crane: Crane Brothers expert reveals what latest data says about Kiwis' shopping habits

913

Rawdon Christie: real estate agent on what decreased Auckland property valuations mean for buyers

914

Kerre Woodham: Is it feasible to leave your job and buy a business?

915

Mike's Minute: Hospo - a boom or a bust?

916

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the rising number of people looking to purchase businesses

917

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson explains why the US share markets have picked up

918

Ian Cassels: Director of The Wellington Company on the impact of increased rates on businesses

919

Ross Tucker: Auckland Council Group CFO explains why Auckland home values have dropped

920

Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers' banking spokesperson on the petition urging the Government to change KiwiSaver rules for farmers

921

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy, Finance and Strategy on the increased revenue and profitability in the manufacturing sector

922

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert explains why the US debt burden is getting more attention

923

Stephen Jacobi: former trade negotiator on Labour criticising the Government for not getting a better trade deal from the Trump administration

924

Matthew Lane: Night 'n Day general manager on the Commerce Commission threatening a crackdown on supermarkets

925

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK being temporarily spared from Trump's 50 percent steel tariffs

926

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on homeowners needing to pay extra to fund the Natural Hazards Commission

927

Oliver Hartwich: New Zealand Initiative executive director on the impact of the Trump tariffs

928

Grant McCallum: Northland MP reveals why Landcorp needs to improve its performance

929

Julian Benefield: General Counsel for Foodstuffs North Island on supermarket facial recognition tech getting approval from the Privacy Commissioner

930

Ben Speedy: ASB's General Manager of Commercial Banking on businesses' uncertainty regarding the impact of Trump's tariffs

931

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on new data showing farmers are more satisfied with their banks

932

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on his new role on NZME's board

933

Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation chief executive on the downturn impacting the construction sector

934

Warwick Brown: Kiwi chef on the benefits and drawbacks of the industry

935

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on signs of recovery in the region, WorkSafe changes

936

Brendan Lindsay: Sistema founder on being appointed a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

937

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Donald Trump's tariffs being blocked by US federal court

938

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's cautious optimism about the farmgate milk price payout

939

Don Braid: Mainfreight General Manager on the company's full year net profit going up a third on the previous year

940

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to the latest OCR cut

941

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's OCR statement

942

Mark Beder: Spark New Zealand customer director for enterprise and government explains private 5G warehouse project

943

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a gloomy note in the Reserve Bank decision

944

Dame Joan Withers: The Warehouse Group Chair on the company getting a new CEO

945

Roger Wyllie: Capitol Cinema co-owner on movie theatres taking a revenue hit

946

Hailey Ashton: hairdresser on the Government's plan to scrap older hairdressers' regulations

947

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist weighs in on latest OCR cut

948

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of latest Reserve Bank OCR decision

949

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the future of superannuation

950

Jason Paris: One NZ chief executive on the new report revealing many Kiwis don't trust AI

951

Kate O'Brien: Air New Zealand general domestic manager on the airline introducing domestic jet service to Hamilton

952

Todd Hunter: Turners Automotive CEO on the company's record return

953

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist ahead of the next OCR announcement

954

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market response to the new tariff threats

955

Business Panel: O-Studio founder Kate Twigg and Glide Media director Lukas Halikias

956

Ryan Bridge: We need more of a heads up on Kiwisaver

957

Lisa Dudson: finance expert on the Government's new changes to KiwiSaver

958

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the impact of the trade war on China

959

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the KiwiSaver changes included in Budget 2025

960

Bruce Aitken: former CEO and president of Methanex voices support for Government's plan to invest more into gas

961

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unpacks cost-cutting measures as part of Budget 2025

962

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO ahead of Budget 2025

963

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the potential changes to the KiwiSaver scheme, Budget 2025

964

Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the closure of Auckland's Smith & Caughey's

965

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor ahead of the release of Budget 2025

966

Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Acting Head of Research and Advocacy on the growing calls to ban credit card surcharges

967

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on the increase in businesses seeking advice about redundancies

968

Joshua Tan: Export NZ executive director on NZ seeing the highest monthly trade surplus in years

969

Simon Watts: Revenue Minister admits Donald Trump was a factor in scrapping Digital Services Tax Bill

970

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist outlines predictions for Budget Day 2025

971

Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on U-GO offering customers cheaper petrol options than Gull

972

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK and EU's latest trade talks

973

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what Moody's downgrade of US Government debt ratings means

974

Patrick Noone: former Costco managing director responds to videos of people bulk-buying products at stores

975

Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on what Wellington needs from the Government's budget

976

Ryan Bridge: We need better protection of our privacy

977

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on the US-China trade war, Japan's conditions on trade with the US and China's April exports growing

978

David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on the company's half-year profit more than doubling

979

David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on the company's half-year profit more than doubling (dupe)

980

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on dairy products driving a spike in food prices

981

Duane Emeny: Air Chathams chief commercial officer offers theory as to why domestic flights have gotten pricier

982

Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the company's bid to introduce metro stores

983

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on NZX making a recovery

984

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis hinting towards KiwiSaver changes in Budget 2025

985

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Bremworth reversing their wool carpet only policy

986

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Nicola Willis revealing the Government will make its first withdrawal from the Super in 2028

987

Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner on the IRD cracking down on overseas student loan borrowers

988

James Ross: Taxpayers' Union spokesperson voices disapproval with the Government's plan to invest more into the Elevate fund

989

Julia Sekula: Head Of Nutrition at Beef + Lamb NZ on the the health benefits of meat and plant-based alternatives

990

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on Wayne Brown's manifesto for Auckland

991

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US and China's trade talks

992

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales managing director on businesses reaching the cut-off point to pay back Covid loans

993

Richard Ryall: Zenkuro Sake director on the company winning gold at the Tokyo Sake Challenge for its Drip Pressed Junmai Ginjo

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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on US and China trade officials holding talks this weekend

995

Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on the body posting a $19.5 million loss

996

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK and US gearing up to announce a trade deal

997

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef and Lamb NZ urging the Government to close carbon farming loopholes

998

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about Budget 2025

999

Nikki Hart: nutritionist on WeightWatchers filing for bankruptcy

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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor on the city's bid to draw back tourists