Herald NOW Business

General Manager KiwiSaver and Investment Funds Murray Harris discusses Kiwisaver contributions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a tough environment to raise capital in, as KMD is quite publicly finding out - Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the past three years, industrial property developer and builder - Calder Stewart - has delivered projects worth more than $1.5b in NZ. Herald property editor Anne Gibson joins the show to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helium is a crucial factor in semiconductor manufacturing and part of the AI boom. Liquid helium is also an essential supercoolant in MRI machines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private credit has ballooned to $3.5 trillion since the 2008 financial crisis, but it operates with minimal regulationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi households pay meaningfully more on mortgages than Australians because four banks control 90% of the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand’s edge is simple: strong engineering talent, real-world test environments, and founders forced to build for global markets from day one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Middle class families are wondering if sending their kids to uni is still a wise option, weighing the debt against the benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herald business commentator, Fran O'Sullivan - "Global trade grew by 6% last year but they're predicting it will slow to 1.9% this year."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bank sees a hole in economic growth in the middle of 2026 but remains hopeful of a recovery in the second half of the year says CEO Catherine McGrath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s volatility echoes past conflicts like the Gulf War, when oil doubled. Ricky Ward from JBWere joins the show to disucss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Gulf region accounts for about 30% of global fertiliser exports, so as well as a significant increase in energy prices there's a hit to global food prices through fertiliser costs."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Snelling Xero New Zealand country manager says "we're really excited to tell you that over night we signed a deal with Anthropic which is huge"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From next year, a purpose-built international cruise precinct will let passengers from the world’s largest ships walk directly into the CBD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"NZ is in slightly better shape to deal with the current shock that's arriving than Australia is at the moment"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Landmark verdict says Meta harmed children. Penalty NZ$640 million. Investors shrug it off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House price growth is stalling, and rising construction costs are putting pressure on new builds. Tony Alexander, One Roof columnistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"For businesses in NZ theres a caution there with which suppliers you're going to stick with." Danu AbeysuriyaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Both sides showing they're prepared to continue for an extended period" casting shade on marketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have apparently moved from “obliterate” to “productive conversations” in just over a day.  Matthew Goodson from Salt Funds Management  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global expansion into South America, Ireland and UK and adding 200 new roles. "The business is in a really healthy spot" - Halter CEO Craig Piggott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not just a dairy story. Advanced manufacturing and processing have helped businesses like RML Machinery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Treasury scenario that pushes our inflation rate to 3.7% with BNZ’s economists picking it will peak at 3.8%See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The markets are saying two rate hikes before the election and that's going to be tough for people" - Independent commentator Bernard HickeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new AI assistant that offers gateways into everything. Why is Openclaw stirring up the tech world?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ India Business Momentum report says India is fast becoming a top priority for kiwi businesses.  From Mumbai - ANZ's Dhiraj NimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synlait Chief Executive Richard Wyeth on the road to recovery for the milk processing businessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mo Singh from Craigs Investment Partners bring us the latest on global markets and the impact to oil prices and supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the NZ navy join a Trump prosposed coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz? Global trade takes a hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian global Lightspeed bought NZ retail software business Vend in 2021. We check in with Lightspeed MD International on how the Kiwi side of the enterprise is tracking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump considering winding down US military action against Iran while also threatening power infrastructure. Investment markets try to stand strong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Booze is in trouble but Diageo and Moët Hennessy are taking different approaches. Diageo cuts prices while Moët Hennessy raises themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathmandu owner KMD, Hallenstein Glassons and The Warehouse Group all report half-year results that will probably look like the better halves of their yearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a huge week of banks reporting with the European Central Bank and Bank of England coming in overnight, on top of the US federal reserve yesterday, but are we any the wiser on the global economy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madison Malone takes you inside the ex-refinery to see the fuel storage expansion up close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employees earning over $200,000 will no longer have protection from dismissal - legal expert Anne Wilson joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turners forecast $63 million profit due to positive summer trading. Todd from Turners says Tina campaign has been strong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoe Wallis from Forsyth Barr on adjusting to war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The real economic hit from this crisis is only just arriving, but a rate hike won't change the price of fuel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold "Fed Reserves typical playbook is to look through these shocks because there's nothing you can do about oil prices"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Dann NZ Herald Business Editor at Large reflects on sectors that seemed to be humming before the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is New Zealand a place where talent wants to live and work? BusinessDesk's Peter Griffin joins the show to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Goodson discusses the RBA and oil price fallout as a result of the warSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.