Herald NOW Business

"We’re yet to see the full impact of this conflict on the supply lines, and flow through to margins, prices and earnings." Garth Bray - 2 Degrees WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 2 years in the red, New Zealands largest meat processor - Silver Fern Farms - returns to profit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's ugly, but New Zealand performed better than most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From next year, every owner of a petrol-powered vehicle will have to start paying road user chargesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Herald CEO Pay Survey reveals the top paid CEO's in NZ. 8 out of 10 are dudes. Where are all the women?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turners, Briscoes, Hallensteins, Glassons, The Warehouse - how are they shaping up? Matt Goodson - Salt Funds Management unpacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond energy costs, there was a sharp rise in internal management fees after the Kraft-Heinz merger - Centre for Int. Corporate Tax Accountability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla pushing Terafab to localize chip production in the US to reduce reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing CompanySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

60% of firms expecting to raise prices 2% - 3% in the next three months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.