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An expectation of more OCR hikes - with bond yields rising internationally. 10-year New Zealand government bonds are now paying above five percent - the highest level since 2023. US 30-year Treasury bonds are at their highest point since 2007. The OCR rose to 2.75 percent two weeks ago. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Heather du Plessis-Allan central banks have a lot of work to do next...

There's growing calls to boost the health system in order to drive economic growth, and BusinessNZ has outlined its concerns. The list of Health Priorities  calls on political parties to take a smarter approach to health spending, including increased Pharmac funding, better workforce planning, and more opportunities to adopt medical technology. BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich says good health p...

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The election is 55 still days away, and it's looking like a tight one. And in the US the midterms are around the corner. America has a much bigger economy, and one that we have a lot of ties to. So how will these elections influence our domestic markets, if at all? Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO Chris Wilson joins Tim Beveridge to break down the facts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listen...

House prices are falling just about everywhere in the country. It's a buyers' dream, and a sellers nightmare. If you're a seller, what will it take to see the market turn back in your favour? And if you're a buyer, just how much can you push your advantage?  Harcourts Cooper & Co. Managing Director Martin Cooper joins Tim Beveridge on the OneRoof Radio Show to answer your questions. ...

When your children are young, how much money mum and dad have probably isn't on their mind. But as kids get older, they understand what's "expensive" and what's cheap, and with that brings questions.  "Mum, so-and-so's parents take them to Rarotonga every year, why don't we do that?"  So how do you navigate these conversations? Founder of Crayon Stephanie Pow joins Tim Beveridge on Paren...

If you suddenly became unable to make your own decisions, would your spouse or family automatically be able to step in? Not necessarily. An enduring power of attorney allows someone you trust to manage your finances or make decisions about your personal care and welfare if you can’t. Without one, your family could face an expensive and stressful court process at an already difficult time. In...

Spent money on ads and got nothing back? Here’s what you’re getting wrong. In this episode of Make It Happen, we sit down with Roi Wilkey from Burst Digital, who has helped generate more than $150 million in revenue for businesses, to break down what actually makes Meta ads convert. We get into how much you should spend on Facebook and Instagram ads, why you should stop boosting posts,...

Caci founder Jackie Smith didn’t set out to build one of New Zealand’s best-known beauty businesses. Starting out as a nurse, Smith and her husband David launched their first clinic in 1994 before expanding Caci into a nationwide franchise. She joins Liam Dann on Money Talks to discuss the risks they took along the way, why they kept reinvesting in the business rather than spending the...

Herald Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford talks to Karangahape Road businesses about what they hope the long-awaited CRL opening will mean for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herald Tech Editor Chris Keall examines Christchurch’s tech boom - from aerospace to health tech ... and the challenges ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A clear standout - as Labour rolls out a raft of proposed changes to our KiwiSaver scheme. The party's promising to lift the employer contribution rate to six percent by 2032 - if elected.  Labour would also introduce compulsory employer contributions, even when employees have paused or reduced their own share.  Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds shares the latest with Ryan Bridge.&nbs...

US Treasury sees strong demand, high price for $22b worth of new debt, fueling inflation fears as oil prices hit highs last seen in May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City Ale Link - a scheme to get people stopping for a pint near each of the five stations. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eva Nash and Kate Rogan are the founders and directors of Rogan Nash , an award-winning residential architecture and interiors practice based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Eva and Kate met while studying architecture at the University of Auckland and founded Rogan Nash together in 2012. Fourteen years later, they have built a practice designing new homes, renovations, extensions and interiors throu...

Think all the good business ideas are already taken? They’re not - you just need to choose the right business model for where you’re starting from. In this episode, Producer Holli and I break down five business models I think have some of the biggest opportunities in 2026: digital products, service-based subscriptions, events and communities, consulting and coaching, and e-commerce. We...

The NZ First leader and former Deputy PM comments on two big issues facing farming: the Paris Accord and the pricing of agricultural emissions. He also denies that his proposed nationalisation of BNZ is a “hair-brained” policy and reflects on 9/11, 25 years on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concentrix’s Dhiraj Kumar explains why NZ businesses are struggling to scale AI, with 98% facing barriers and two-thirds still stuck in the pilot phase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi brewers have voiced frustration with Australia's excise tax break for their brewers - and claimed it gives them benefits that New Zealand companies can't get. This means New Zealand-produced beer is taxed more than its Australian counterpart, and this dispute between the trans-Tasman partners has been a point of contention for over a decade. Garage Project co-founder Jos Ruffell says their br...

Forsyth Barr's Brad Gordon joins Herald NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoe Wallis from Forsyth Barr on rising oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASB senior economist Mark Smith says house prices won't recover to the 2021 peak for three more years, and that doesn't even take inflation into account. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it a tax? Is it a charge? Is it a levy? Is it a fee? This election is turning into the Great Tax Debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

...trying to figure out if the greater risk is from the inflationary whirlpool created by oil prices... or the debt monster growing on the starboard side. Video/Herald NOW Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business growth in Christchurch has been pulling ahead of the national trend line since 2023 - Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.