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Chris Barrett says just last week they were bidding against 18 other companies for the same job See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rising fuel costs and global uncertainty begin to weigh on credit demand, Centrix's Keith McLaughlin discusses the latest data See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of one of the country's largest venture capitalists, Icehouse Ventures Robbie Paul, details its investment plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Todd McClay will sign Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies. We will finally get to see the fineprint. Fran O'Sullivan - Herald Business Commentator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ share market has no direct exposure to the semiconductor sector which is benefiting from the global AI capex tidal wave. Shane Solly - Harbour Asset Management See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could unemployment hit 5.8% this year? PM Luxon takes CEOs to Singapore. K-beauty imports up 280% over 5 years. Garth Bray joins the show with the latest in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An energy expert says having Singapore's fuel won't do a great deal for supply or price.  A signed agreement between the two countries will see Singapore provide us with refined fuel in return for New Zealand food exports during economic shocks.  During Christopher Luxon's visit this week, the two countries also pledged to not impose export restrictions on each other.  David Keat to...

Donald Trump has floated the idea of the US guiding neutral ships out through the Strait of Hormuz, and it's made an impact on the oil markets. The Brent oil price was little changed above $108 a barrel, after falling as much as 2.4 percent at the open - below last week's $118 high. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Ryan Bridge has thoughts after hitting the shops over the weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All investment accounts are a bit touch and go at the moment.  If you're checking your KiwiSaver more than a few times a year, the amount of movement could really start to get to your head.  But for those close to or at retirement age, or about to withdraw for whatever reason - a volatile market can make all the difference.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

It's one thing to talk about money, and and something else entirely to talk to it. But for Rachel Davies, that shift changed everything. Rachel and her Hi Money co-founder Angela Meyer join Nadine to unpack the emotional side of money. From avoidance and binge spending to deeply held beliefs about luck, scarcity and security, they argue most of us don’t have a knowledge problem, we have a re...

ANZ is bracing itself for more variability - on the back of a lift in economic activity.  The bank's posted a $1.2billion half year net profit - a 2% increase on the 6 months prior.  It also saw a 2% rise in loans, and a 4% rise in deposits.  But Chief Executive Antonia Watson says there's a lot of uncertainty ahead, with conflict in the Middle East tanking business and consumer con...

The fuel crisis is scuppering optimism in the retail sector.  The latest quarterly Retail Radar Report shows rising confidence at the end of last year has turned into anxiety about the future.  Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge 66 percent of retailers don't expect to make their sales targets in the next quarter.   She says 29 percent aren't certain they can su...

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice.   This week,  we put pen to paper on the long-awaited India Free Trade Agreement, additional diesel stocks make their way...

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is standing by the decision to wait until after the Budget to announce the party's election policies.   The party has come under fire from the Coalition for its lack of policies so far.   Labour's has revealed plans for a Capital Gains Tax, a Future Fund, and a plan to boost the video game sector rebate from 20% to 25%.   It's promised three free doctors...

G.J Gardner Managing Director Olly Sundstrum joins the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schneider Electric chief executive Ollie Hill discusses what's holding some businesses back in investing in cleaner energy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garth Bray joins the show with the latest in business news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's leading tech giants - Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta - all recently reported their latest earnings. All of these companies surpassed investor expectations, but one clearly came out on top. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 61 of the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast, our guest is Former Blackcap and Broadcaster Mark Richardson. There are many elements to the Mark Richarson story. The cricketer who bloomed late. The accidental broadcaster who seemed a natural behind the microphone. And now the Investment Advisor, charting a new path in yet another career. Even as a boy, Mark Richardson dreamed of playing for...

New Zealand is quietly dismantling the productive base that built its prosperity – and we’re doing it without anything resembling a plan. Over the past decade, the country has shed around 20,000 manufacturing jobs while the sector’s share of GDP has steadily eroded. Factories producing everything from pulp and paper to frozen foods and wood products have scaled back or shut down...

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Christopher Luxon is running away from scrutiny after he cancelled his regular weekly interview on TVNZ's Breakfast programme. "The reality is that's part of the job. You're going to be subjected to scrutiny, you're going to be asked tough questions." Speaking on Canterbury Mornings, Hipkins was asked by John MacDonald whether he held the same view when former Prim...

Ryan Bridge asks Finance Minister Nicola Willis what's being done about the hikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Going to be introducing a simple, targeted capital gains tax' Chris Hipkins Ryan Bridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM comments on his new harder line with the media and coalition partners, the success of the Indian FTA signing, a new fuel deal, and why he’s in two minds over big trucks on our roads. Plus, he talks about Halter’s latest innovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.