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In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Is the Government considering a fertiliser tax? Vital Healthcare's new Queensland build. Law society is yet to set up wellbeing oversight group. Credit stress easing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Congestion charge may have cross-party support Brewers bemoan hike in alcohol tax How is NZ preparing for Chinese cyberattacks? Heads roll in PwC Australia scandal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Queenstown Lakes councillors approve cost blowout to hasten bypass; Alan Reay tries to block hearing over CTV building; and Pattrick Smellie questions justification of trust tax rate hike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Brian Gaynor's legacy honoured with $2m toward NZ business journalism; Fisher & Paykal stock drops after results disappoint; and Salt Management fund hit by carbon price drop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Waka Kotahi won't release details of a review of Let's Get Wellington Moving; NZME buys the Property Press; Kiwis expect more ethical investing for Kiwisaver; and How much sick leave is too much? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Economists say more rates hikes likely this year; Paul McBeth talks dividends in his latest column; NZ Green Investment Finance take a equity stake in Kayasand; 9Spokes shareholders in the dark over tech firm's performance; and Queenstown Airport set to pay a dividend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: The number of properties sold at a loss is trending upward; Liquidated live export outfit considers taking no-show shipping company to court; Bell Gully applies to place NZ Rapid Tests into liquidation; and  Introducing a new weekly column: The Business of Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: The possibility of a carbon dividend; and The benefits of the New Zealand steel carbon deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: What John Key sees in store for this year's election; My Food Bag's financial results; and The state of tech investment in NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: The 2023 budget; An update on the embattled Indigo Fund; and MediaWorks interim CEO's plans to exit role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: A2 milk has a trade mark application rejected; Auckland Council taps Flagstaff to advise on airport shares sale; and Iwi and Dairy NZ are sharing notes on how to clean up water catchments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Hnry CEO wants 'greater recognition' for sole traders in Budget 23; ‘Inoffensive’ directors’ duties bill gets tongues wagging; NZ Post says retail boom unlikely in 2023; and World-leading AI platform aims to make companies' climate reporting pain-free.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Jenny Craig NZ enters administration alongside Australian counterpart, March 2023 quarterly economic monitor: activity in the regions 'finely balanced'; Private lenders hire restructuring pros as defaults loom; and Govt, banks kick in $10.5m ahead of prospective Ruapehu sale.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Retirement village clampdown might sap competition; Terry Serepisos-owned Titanium Trustee owes $45m; Farmers need to be getting $5-10/kg for strong wool – MPI; and Why NZ and global airfares have taken off.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Health-tech software saves ED staff time; Foodstuffs 'only passing on increases'; 'Impact' funds can and should make money; and ‘Not transformative’: Westpac pokes a finger at grocery duopoly.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Revenue from Zespri's licence release down 31% on the year; Let's Go involved in resale of giveaway McLaren; How Rocket Lab succeeded against the odds; and Housing market continues to dip, but 'green shoots' emerge.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Surge in KiwiSaver investments linked to deforestation; Act securing Andrew Hoggard an 'absolute coup'; Beef + Lamb NZ's new chair has plenty of skin in the game; and Between a third and half of new CEOs are failing.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Westpac NZ wary of further stresses; Why Te Pāti Māori will struggle to be kingmaker at this election; Ann Sherry: Cyber hackers are better organised than we are; and Spark looks inward for future tech talent.    . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Creative agencies ready to embrace AI; Government’s online experience found lacking; DHL lets NZ customers fly cargo with 'virtual' sustainable aviation fuel; and The great repricing could be more painful than it sounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Whole communities could become unviable – BusinessNZ; Sale and leaseback plan on table as Mainland Poultry’s losses mount; Renewed calls for focus on bank profits; and Chaos and confusion in the health system'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Business of Tech podcast hits the digital airwaves; Don't expect rate cuts any time soon; Our politicians need to wake up to the power of AI; and Ex-Labour minister Meka Whaitiri says she is 'free at last'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: ASB gets new travel insurer as Chubb calls it quits; NZ's blank slate helped aerospace industry take off here – Mark Rocket; Stop burning coal at Huntly and switch to gas now, says new energy study; and Synlait's 11.25% bond yield is a flashing red light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Colin Rath's receivers say value of assets 'uncertain'; RBNZ likely to remain sanguine about arrears; Guesswork and slogans: the wealth tax debate; and Brooksfield opts for design-led housing density. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Auckland International Airport plans to take its foot off the gas; Cash-strapped Zoono seeks A$2.1m from rights issue; Black Robin Equity subsidiaries move into liquidation; and Z sticks by unprofitable Flick as it prepares for future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's round-up of the top stories from BusinessDesk’s newsroom, we discuss: Major build-to-rent project planned for Takapuna; The Fisher & Paykel Way – at the frontier; Peter Thiel doesn't plan to give money to 2024 candidates; and NZME pares back OneRoof expectations amid housing slump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.