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NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank’s Senior Agricultural Analyst reviews last night’s GDT auction (down 3.4%) - WMP -0.7%, SMP -1.6%, BMP 0.7%, AMF -7.1%, Butter -8.1%, and Cheese -3.1%. Plus, we look at how the Middle East crisis is affecting red meat prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank says it's still unclear what today's Iran ceasefire announcement - and resulting dramatic fall in oil prices - mean for New Zealand. The central bank's held the Official Cash Rate unchanged, at 2.25 percent. It's working off the assumption inflation will surge to 4.2 percent this quarter. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omn...

The Reserve Bank says there are still plenty of unknowns, after today's Iran ceasefire announcement and resultant oil price drop. It's held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 percent, but is forecasting inflation could surge to 4.2 percent this quarter. Governor Anna Breman says that figure could be much lower if things settle in the Middle East. But she says if not, fuel costs could rise more, pushin...

Too many 'ifs' around the Iran war for our Finance Minister to guarantee all will be well down the track.  There are differing reports as to whether the Strait of Hormuz is actually open following a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran.   New Zealand has more than 60 days of petrol and 50 of diesel.  Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking a sustained ceasefire and movement of ships paint...

NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garth Bray from Herald Now Business joins Ryan for a business update See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank expects inflation to spike this quarter - but says it's still too early to say by how much. The central bank's opted to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, for now. It's forecasting inflation will surge to 4.2 percent in the June quarter - but admits that forecast doesn't take into account the fall in fuel prices after yesterday's Iran ceasefire announcement. Th...

Iran has made a toll on the Strait a precondition for peace, and some are clearly already paying up. 2 Degrees wrap with Garth Bray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is expected to take a long-term view on inflation when it sets interest rates today.  Economists expect the central bank to play it safe and keep the Official Cash Rate at 2.25% until later in the year.  It's the first Monetary Policy Statement since the Iran war began.   Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking the bank will be focused on where infla...

Artificial intelligence revolution is not a knowledge wave. It is a tsunami, coming with both exceptional opportunities and challenges." - Chris Liddell, Anthropic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis updates us on the fuel stock situation, which is stable, but a poll claims NZ is heading in the "wrong direction" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister says these increasing fuel prices will be tough on Kiwis as the Middle East conflict continues on. Fuel supplies remain stable with the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, but petrol and diesel prices have continued to surge. US President Donald Trump's threatening to obliterate all Iran's bridges and power infrastructure - if Iran doesn't do what he wants by tomorrow. Nicola Will...

Labour’s trade spokesperson talks about the Indian FTA, what’s going down in his old West Coast - Tasman electorate, and why he defends the agricultural record of his last government (2020-23).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Monday market outlook with Aaron Ibbotson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest in business with Garth Bray, thanks to Forsyth Barr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weaker dollar's helping commodity prices.   ANZ’s Commodity Price Index hit a record high in March, rising 6.4% as the dollar weakened 2.8%.  Global prices rose 4.1% – the second-highest monthly rise on record.  BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich told Mike Hosking on the surface, higher prices look positive for exporters, but they're also facing much higher costs.   Sh...

After pretty much telling us to calm the farm over the fuel situation, I can’t believe the government is getting all antsy about its fuel tax increase - due to kick-in at the start of next year.  Yesterday, when Finance Minister Nicola Willis gave her regular fuel update, she said it is “very unlikely” that the Government will go ahead with the 12 percent-per-litre increase...

Diesel is soaring past four dollars a litre.  Z has issued a national price advisory for commercial customers showing the price of diesel jumping 55 cents a litre, putting the price at the pump at $4.16.  It says prices are based on what it'll cost to buy the next shipment from overseas, not what's already sitting in tanks.   Waitomo CEO Simon Parham told Mike Hosking it looks like...

The average sheep and beef farm is forecast to make double what they did last year - according to new projections.  The Mid-Season Update by Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Economic Service is forecasting an average profit before tax for 2025-26 of $287,600 per farm, following two difficult seasons for the sector. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/l...

Is property investing actually dead? Investor Ilse Wolfe doesn’t think so, but she says the old way of doing it is. Isle joins Nadine to share her strategies for making property investment work in 2026. From surviving negative equity early on to building strong cashflow, Wolfe argues it’s still viable, if you’re willing to be active and rethink the playbook. See omnystudio.com/li...

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results. Data shows business confidence has plunged over the last month, airlines are cutting down projected results and retail and construction have taken a hti. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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,    the fuel crisis rages on so what are the plans to secure more stock? There are fears about what the c...

In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 59, our guest is Lisa King, the inspirational founder of Eat My Lunch and more recently  alcohol free cocktail brand, Free AF. She was born in Hong Kong and moved to New Zealand at the age of two. Her hardworking parents instilled a passion for education and an enthusiasm for entrepreneurial flair. Lisa King didn’t waste that business oriented zest for...

New Zealand drivers are about to discover a whole new way of paying to use the roads – and for most, it will be a shock.  For decades, petrol and diesel motorists have funded the transport network through fuel excise quietly folded into every litre at the pump - currently a 70c tax.  Soon, that largely invisible tax will give way to something much more visible – paying per ki...