Herald NOW Business

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 regulation See 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 columnist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"For businesses in NZ theres a caution there with which suppliers you're going to stick with." Danu Abeysuriya See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Both sides showing they're prepared to continue for an extended period" casting shade on markets 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.

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 Hickey See 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.

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.