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Garth Bray joins Ryan with the latest in business news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The private credit sector has given investors cause for concern. Questions have been raised about the sector's future amid a flood of redemption requests among some high-profile private credit funds. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour may still hand a lifeline to the Government's much-touted surcharge ban.  The policy was announced with much fanfare last year - with Minister Scott Simpson promising it would be in force by May.  But he now says the bill's on pause, after David Seymour confirmed ACT won't back it.  National's now hoping for Labour's support for it to pass, with the Opposition keen to see ame...

This week on The Business of Tech, I talk to Inspired Education founder Nadim Nsouli to explore a bold experiment in AI‑driven schooling that will reach Auckland primary students from 2027. Inspired Education operates seven ACG private primary schools in New Zealand, including five in Auckland, focusing on personalised learning. A new learning programme, Inspired Edge Academy, compresses the tradi...

Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway weighs in 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 Hickey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister comments on the fuel crisis, the tax credit relief package, Winston Peters and Halter. See 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.

Business update with Garth Bray thanks to Forsyth Barr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand sharemarket turned downwards, finishing with a fall of over 1.53 percent. The conflict in the Middle East has continued on, and oil prices have kept going up as a result.  Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every New Zealander at the moment is feeling the impact of the price of fuel.   It’s something Finance Minister Nicola Willis has mentioned time and time again.   She’s also made it incredibly clear that this government won’t make the same mistakes as the last – so, any financial assistance must be t...

The Finance Minister is confident she hasn't jumped the gun with her fuel relief package.  The Government's unveiled a temporary $50 weekly tax credit for about 143 thousand eligible lower-income families with children.  It will continue for a year, or until the price of 91 drops below $3 a litre for four weeks in a row.  Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking she has to prepare for a rang...

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

Garth Bray joins Ryan to talk business - thanks to Forsyth Barr See 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.

The Reserve Bank Governor says the central bank is closely monitoring fuel prices, but won't rush into reacting. Anna Breman says the Iran war is likely to lead to higher inflation and lower growth in the short term. Breman says that's unlikely to make them hike the Official Cash Rate - but things could change if higher fuel prices pressure the economy. Independent economist Cameron Bagrie says it...

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel. She says more details will be revealed tomorrow, and she's worked with Inland Revenue and Treasury officials to develop this planned relief. Willis explained that this plan won't go against the Government's fiscal strategy ahead of the upcoming election. "We will be funding...

The Green Party is offering its support to National to fast-track a fossil fuel relief package, bypasssing other parties with their combined 63 votes. The proposal includes three months of free public transport, a windfall tax on fuel companies, and targeted payments for rural and low-income earners. The Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick told Kerre Woodham, "we have put a sensible and urgent f...

This fuel situation is starting to feel like herding cats.  You’ve got the government, on one hand, going on about seven weeks supply. Don’t panic, keep calm and carry on.  The government is also talking about this rescue package for low-to-middle income earners.   Then you’ve got the hoarders filling up drums and jerry cans with petrol and diesel. I met one on the...

Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins Ryan with what to watch in the markets this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a tale of two cities, with Canterbury crowned the top regional economy and Wellington finishing last.   ASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard shows Canterbury outperformed in nearly every key measure, including employment, retail spending, housing activity, and population growth.  Otago and Waikato tied for second and Auckland climbed to fourth.  ASB Chief Economist Nick Tu...

The Finance Minister's set to announce details of cost relief measures for low-to-middle households today.  Nicola Willis announced the support package would be on its way - in response to the Iran war and fuel crisis.  Transporting NZ CEO Dom Kalasih shares his thoughts with Ryan Bridge on the Government lowering the quality specifications for imports to match Australia.  See omnys...

Synlait's boss says the company's facing its toughest period in 20 years, but hopes a turnaround is near.  The Canterbury milk processor's posted a half year loss of $80.6 million.  Revenue rose $32 million to $949 million, while debt soared 88$ to $472 million.  Chief Executive Richard Wyeth told Mike Hosking the next six months are critical.  He says they've got the sale of a...

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.

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