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Simpson Grierson's Coporate Partner Anastasiya Gamble on how the Modern Slavery Bill will impact businesses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former trade commissioner to Singapore Ziena Jalil says the Singapore trade deal has been in the works for a long time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwis struggling to find work aren't alone in it. Stats NZ data due out this morning is expected to show unemployment's remained steady or risen slightly in the first three months of this year.  It was already at a near-decade high in the previous quarter.  ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley told Mike Hosking the jobs being created don't seem to be keeping pace with the number of people mo...

Garth Bray joins the show with the latest in business thanks to Forsyth Barr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're spending more on fuel, crowding out most other areas.   ANZ card data from April shows spending at the pump jumped 0.9% on top of March's 20% hike shortly after the Iran war began.   Spending on retail, public transport, car dealerships, and the normally recession-proof health and beauty sector all took a hit.   There was an unusually large drop at supermarkets too – 1.4...

Finding a job remains tough, and the surge in fuel prices could make it even tougher. Stats NZ is confirming the unemployment rate for the March quarter this morning.  BNZ Chief Economist Mike Jones shares his thoughts with Ryan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand’s unemployment rate is expected to hold steady - at least on paper - when new data is released this week.  But beneath that headline number, economists are warning the labour market may already be weakening, just as global tensions and an oil shock begin to bite.  There are also growing concerns about something called ‘stagflation’... whe...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the business options out there? In this episode I break down the three business models beginners should avoid and the three that actually get results fast, based on my own journey building multiple seven figure businesses and coaching thousands of students worldwide. If you have been thinking about dropshipping, crypto or MLMs, you are going to want to hear this first....

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.