NZ Herald

Herald NOW Business

Business EN ↓ 342 episodes

With more than more than 25 years' experience reporting on consumer affairs, business and politics, Garth Bray brings you today's business news, direct from the Herald NOW studio.

Author

NZ Herald

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.nzherald.co.nz

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Doing business with China in an era of global rivalry | Thu 25 Jun 25.06.2026

Trade expert James Laurenceson discusses the challenges and opportunities trading with China  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New CFO survey reveals AI disruption and a performance edge for women | Thu 25 Jun 25.06.2026

Hunter Campbell's Lee Marshall on rapid AI adoption, workforce changes and why companies led by female CFOs are outperforming despite feeling less supported. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simplicy and Bridgewest back Kiwi science and tech ventures | Wed 24 Jun 25.06.2026

Simplicity's Sam Stubbs and Bridgewest's Kathryn de Ridder talk to Herald NOW Business about the next generation of innovators See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Greenspan, former chair of the US Federal Reserve, has died aged 100 | Tue 23 Jun 23.06.2026

Greenspan served 5 terms under 4 US presidents, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the rise of the first iPhone. 2degrees business wrap Garth Bray.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayors back new bed tax plan to fund tourism infrastructure | Tue 23 Jun 23.06.2026

Herald's Katie Bradford talks to Regional Tourism chair Andrew Wilson about the new push for a nationwide bed tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why hasn't Air NZ moved to the airport? | Tue 23 Jun 23.06.2026

Two years ago Air NZ was due to move its world headquaters from aucklands CBD to a building at the airport, but it never happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Keir Starmer announces his resignation as UK Prime Minister | Tue 23 Jun 23.06.2026

Victoria Harris - Co founder of The Curve Platform - from London with local reaction and what it means for markets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demand for wealth protection, particularly from wealthy Americans, is rising | Tue 23 Jun 23.06.2026

NZ-based offshore trust firm Southpac Group manages more than $6.8 billion in assets for clients around the world. Chief Executive Mike Arand.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a record-breaking season, dairy farmers brace for El Niño impact | Mon 22 Jun 22.06.2026

DairyNZ's Mark Storey talks to Herald NOW Business about the challenges of El Niño for dairy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The KiwiSaver election - Two parties now want compulsory kick-start at birth | Mon 22 Jun 22.06.2026

'As KiwiSaver heads to its 20th birthday next year, I’d like to see a little more effort.' Garth Bray 2degrees business wrap.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Youth unemployment climbs, creating new challenges for business | Mon 22 Jun 22.06.2026

Victoria Carter discusses with Herald NOW Business the long term cost of a generation struggling to find work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investor enthusiasm for reopening SoH paused until permanent ceasefire agreed | Mon 22 Jun 22.06.2026

Peace talks underway now but Iran ordered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz before talks even began. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans for compulsory Kiwisaver bring bickering to the coalition | Mon 22 Jun 22.06.2026

Business Commentator Fran O'Sullivan on Nationals policy for kiwisaver, including compulsory kickstarter payments for newborns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shop shakedown 'dented my consumer confidence' | Fri 19 Jun 19.06.2026

There's the simple confidence  you can shop without being scammed or hustled, or in my case, straight up confronted inside a store.'  - Garth Bray 2degrees Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geopolitical shock knocks Auckland business confidence | Fri 19 Jun 19.06.2026

Auckland Chamber of Commerce's CE Simon Bridges tells Herald NOW Business why business confidence has fallen sharply See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optimistic market reaction to oil flowing again. Phil Borkin, JBWere | Fri 19 Jun 19.06.2026

50 million barrels of Iranian oil on the water that can hit global markets today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP surprise offers boost as markets watch the Fed | Fri 19 Jun 19.06.2026

Westpac economist Satish Ranchhod discusses with Herald NOW Business the stronger than expected growth and the risks that remain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Fed Reserve rate - up down sideways. Zoe Wallis Forsyth Barr | Thu 18 Jun 18.06.2026

US Federal Reserve delivers its latest interest rate decision in a move that could ripple through global markets, from Wall Street to Waikato.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we winning a war on inflation one swipe at a time? | Thu 18 Jun 18.06.2026

Consumer confidence survey takes a stab at our national spending habits just before news of an imminent peace deal finally took shape - Garth Bray.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business events sector showcases new opportunities at Meetings 2026 | Thu 18 Jun 18.06.2026

Senior correspondent Katie Bradford takes a closer look at how the tourism and events sectors are promoting themselves  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech with 2degrees - Chip design breakthrough. Danu Abeysuriya Rush Digital | Thu 18 Jun 18.06.2026

China’s Huawei says it's found a new way to keep advancing chip performance despite US export controls that block access to the most advanced manufacturing tools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One lane bridge mentality - first one party, then the other, hogs right-of-way | Wed 17 Jun 16.06.2026

But now the National Infrastructure Plan has National, Labour and Greens committing to all 16 recommendations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pathfinder's venture capital bet on kiwi climate-tech | Wed 17 Jun 16.06.2026

Pathfinder's John Berry and Motion Capital's Ralph Chang discuss with Herald NOW Business the case for KiwiSaver venture capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dairy markets watch as GDT prices shift | Wed 17 Jun 16.06.2026

Jarden's Mike McIntyre breaks down the latest GDT result and what it means for the dairy sector.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commercial Bay skyscraper valued at about $600 million | Wed 17 Jun 16.06.2026

Precinct Properties has agreed to sell a 50 percent stake in Auckland’s PwC Tower to Hong Kong-based PAG. Matthew Goodson Salt Funds Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Herald NOW Business podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.