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BusinessDesk Today

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A daily news bulletin for business leaders. A round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom and across the NZME network.

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Latest episode

Nov 30, 2023

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Episodes

Fonterra wants new government to push hard on US 30.11.2023

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode. Fonterra's Miles Hurrell wants new govt to 'push and push hard' on US trade 72 million more seats, flight prices continue to take off The big media issues facing the new government See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chat GPT - One year after launch 29.11.2023

Today's business news - Brought to you by Riley Kennedy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASB boss says safety before speed of payments 28.11.2023

In this episode: ASB boss says safety before speed of payments Sanford nominee says 'we all want to create wealth' One million smart meters now on Vector and Amazon's data system Business of Government: the ghost of Bill English See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the coalition’s policy Rubik’s cube solvable? 27.11.2023

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Making sense of the coalition agreements Flurry of legal action expected over environmental policy changes Date set for Eric Watson's bankruptcy hearing Bremworth still not ruling out Napier plant rebuild See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Wikeley, Eric Watson's judgment against Owen Glenn obtained by 'fraud' 26.11.2023

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Energy policy: largely status quo with sprinkling of investigations; Possibility of RBNZ setting off a fireworks rate hike; NZ First wants grocery commissioner to eat more Weet-Bix; and CPB Contractors sought appeal in Christchurch pool blowout saga. As well as an update on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaks hurt Ebos deal, but they didn't sink it 23.11.2023

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: The wait is over: new govt today; NZ directors a little less pessimistic on the economy than last year; Tower to present risk ratings on sea surge, landslips in coming months; and ASX-listed Clover Corp takes 'fairly significant steps' to seize control of Melody Dairies. As well as an update on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Did Supie’s directors get caught up in the hype? 22.11.2023

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Luxon close to being sheriff, but who will be deputy?; Next winter blackout risk increased by geothermal delay, Transpower says; Rate cuts could come sooner if stars align – Westpac; and A new gold rush for investors. As well as an update on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roundup back under the microscope in NZ 21.11.2023

On today’s episode: Roundup back under the microscope in NZ Forsyth Barr says Gentrack and Turners Automotive Group to enter NZX-50 Easy Crypto launches new NZD-backed stablecoin Business of Government with meaningless performance reporting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we trust trusts? 20.11.2023

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Talking to the taxman about trusts NZGIF offers new debt funding for SMEs to decarbonise Harbour Asset Management's impact fund does better on climate than returns Consumers don't look to be full of Christmas cheer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezibuy's Aussie owner still sees opportunity in NZ, says CEO 19.11.2023

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Check-in for negotiations, check-out with a coalition; Luxon's boarding pass to power; FTN Motion sees silver lining in tighter market; and Ombudsman rules Te Whatu Ora acted unlawfully in eight-month delay for info. As well as an update on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Major issues" found in audit of online educator 15.11.2023

On this episode -  Developers institute audit NZME future ambitions Under investment is taking our economy back in time Congestion charges for major cities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we trust our public servants? 14.11.2023

On this episode: A liquidating booze company’s supercar creditor, Managing errant employees IRD to scour sharesies investors Do we trust our public servants? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September KiwiSaver report: how did your fund perform? 12.11.2023

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Bankruptcy at the end of the Doshis' Rainbow; Luxon's boarding pass to power; Pāmu winds up part of food business, told to focus on core farming; and We urgently need rules for AI, says legal expert. As well as an update on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra plant closures might be on the cards 09.11.2023

On today’s episode: Fonterra plant closures might be on the cards China Forestry fails to keep evidence in NZ during shipping dispute Self-regulated hearing aid market in need of ‘overhaul’, says advocate Breaking the grocery duopoly – lessons from telco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gentailers spend $180m smoothing Waitaki consent path 08.11.2023

On today’s episode of BusinessDesk Today: - Gentailers spend $180m smoothing Waitaki consent path - Ken Wikeley head to court of appeal over Eric Watson coal case - We need a saner version of techno-optimism - Williams Corp looks to shared model to help move housing stock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Board size and pay rises centre stage at Fonterra AGM 07.11.2023

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode: Board size and pay rises centre stage at Fonterra AGM NZX50 Carbon Insight: Companies turn to tech for third-party emissions data Skellerup versus the biggest global proxy advisor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac Borrowers, Climate Progress, BNZ Bankruptcy, Bluebird's Automation 06.11.2023

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: Westpac borrowers mostly managing shift to higher rates The progress of the Climate Leaders Coalition  BNZ bankrupts 'hopelessly insolvent' former Highlanders co-owner in Australia Bluebird invests $40m into chip automation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ boards doing it all wrong: David Teece 05.11.2023

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Mainfreight half year revenues could be down $1b; Cooking the Books podcast: How to budget without restriction; US takeover offer for MHM Automation could be a sign of things to come; and Waste Management refunds customers $5.6m after incorrect billing. As well as an update on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Fonterra's CFO left so soon 02.11.2023

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air NZ’s earning coming into land lower 01.11.2023

On today’s episode of BusinessDesk Today: Air NZ’s earning coming into land lower Entity previously backed by Hanover to buy Big Sky Dairy Farms owes $2.6m NZers put the kettle on as All Blacks were losing the Rugby World Cup final Not always Supie super See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transmission Gully builder sues Waka Kotahi 31.10.2023

On today’s episode we discuss: Transmission Gully builder sues Waka Kotahi NZX50 Carbon Insight: which sector performed best? The battle for online groceries: how Woolworths relaunched Milkrun Business of Government: trick or treaty, AI is coming, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the NZX’s biggest polluters? 30.10.2023

In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses: NZX50 Carbon Impact  Supie needs a superhero – can it be saved? Capture6 using age-old method to tackle carbon removal $14b of Christchurch properties at risk from sea level rise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Du Val BTR fund hunts new banking suitor 29.10.2023

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: How relentless lobbying delayed major recycling policy; Simplicity 'goes large' with new homebuilding fund; MicroGEM parent owes $44m according to UK liquidator; and Nokia cutbacks no threat to NZ 5G rollout. As well as an update on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simpson Grierson nets $5m from CBL case 26.10.2023

On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses: Jobs data could rule out a February rate hike; CPB seeks to suspend Christchurch pool build; BStewardship scheme to pay for tyre disposal is set to launch; and New era ahead in thinking about gas and renewables. As well as an update on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand came close to several blackouts last winter 25.10.2023

Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast, where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Riley Kennedy hosts today's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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