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National has unveiled an ambitious new trade pitch, promising to pursue New Zealand’s “next billion customers”. The party says it’s all part of a plan to grow exports, create jobs and boost incomes, with a long-term goal of doubling export value by 2034. Supporters say that is the kind of ambition a small trading nation needs. Sceptics say the policy may be trying to do too...

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The Deputy Prime Minister on the importance of trade deals for New Zealand. Plus, would Act work with The Opportunity Party, and what happened with school lunches? And his plan to streamline government by reducing the number of ministers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister is hopeful that New Zealand's exports will grow significantly over the next ten years. If reelected, National says it will pursue trade negotiations with Brazil, Switzerland, Argentina, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uruguay and the European Free Trade Association.  It would seek talks with a further six trading nations over the next decade.  Nicola Willis says it's likely the...

Tech New Zealand is trying to dispel fears about bringing more data centres here.  Crown agency Invest New Zealand is looking to attract up to $30 billion in offshore investment in the centres, over five years.   We already have 56 of the facilities here – using around 0.6% of our total power.  Tech New Zealand Chief Executive Graeme Muller told Mike Hosking he hates hearing t...

National trade spokesperson Todd McClay says the party will prioritise seven new markets for trade deals if reelected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entreprenuer Marisa Fong on her mission to support 500 women leaders in 5 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from MOVAC General Partner Jason Graham on what the VC firm plans to do with its record $185 million raise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Apples and Pears says trading with India is about getting money back in the pockets of growers.  Sign off on the Free Trade Agreement is still making its way through Parliament, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says exporters are already laying the groundwork.   India's grown from being our seventh largest market for apples, to the fourth – and the number of Indian...

Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for a look at the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a turbulent time for AI-based investments. The AI capital expenditure-leveraged Korean and Japanese share markets have recovered from last week's drop, but experts say things are still 'volatile'. Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air NZ and Air India looking at more than a codeshare; National electioneering on 7 new trade deals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASB's latest outlook says New Zealand's economic recovery is back on track. Inflation is expected to hit 4.1% in Q2, but the bank says the overall economic picture as "markedly improved". ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking that, "We do think it will still be tight, but we do think that the Reserve Bank will lean on remaining on hold." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

The India Business Council isn't surprised to see the free trade agreement have an impact already, before coming into force. New export numbers show apples are in high demand -- volumes jumping 63 percent on the 2024 season when negotiations began.  Last month, Matariki Forests sent its first shipment of logs from Bluff to India since 2020.  Council Chair Edwin Paul told Ryan Bridge ther...

A former Trade Minister says he's very encouraged by National's election promise that it'll pursue trade talks with seven economies. It says it would prioritise trade talks with Brazil, Switzerland, Argentina, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uruguay and the European Free Trade Association. It's also promised to advance negotiations with a further six countries over the next decade. Tim Groser says if you don...

Trade watchers are already sounding the alarm that 7 deals would spread MFAT thin. Garth Bray 2degrees Business Wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if culture doesn’t eat strategy for breakfast after all? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with organisational culture expert and corporate anthropologist Michael Henderson to unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in business: culture. With more than 40 years’ experience and over 300 culture transformation projects completed across four continents, Mich...

Everyone has an employment contract, but what should you be aware of when presented with a new one?  Some key parts that you'd think are a given may also be missing, so what shoud you make sure you have? MyHR's Chief Evangelist Sylvie Thrush-Marsh joins Tim Beveridge to answer your employment questions.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Casey from Rewiring Aotearoa says solar can now pay off faster than many households realise, but the biggest savings come from understanding how your home actually uses energy. From gas hot water to EVs, batteries and green loans, Mike and Nadine break down what to weigh up before going electric. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Party has just announced it's trade policy, should the party be re-elected in November.  They've said that the aim is to secure markets with seven new economies across Europe, Africa and South America, with more to be chased further down the line.  Trade Minister Todd McClay told Tim Beveridge that it's important to expand trade, as the target countries in Europe especially...

It's been a busy week between New Zealand and India.  The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to make his first official visit to New Zealand as the FTA gets over the line, however Winston Peters has raised concerns around Indian immigrants receiving unfair scrutiny at the border.  The Chair of India New Zealand Business Council Edwin Paul told Tim Beveridge that, 'This is a start...

How much of this rally is being carried by chipmakers and and does that make the market more vulnerable? S&P's Anu Ganti in New York.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US equities have just had their strongest quarter since the Covid rebound, while the NZX 50 has recovered after a difficult start to the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Paris announces his departure from One NZ, as the government opts for auctions not rollovers of spectrum licenses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National says it's targeting growing parts of the world with its latest trade policy. It is promising to attempt seven new deals in five years if re-elected - following the success with India.   These are Brazil, Switzerland, Argentina, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uruguay and the European Free Trade Association.  National's Trade Spokesperson Todd McClay told Mike Hosking that it takes advantag...