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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.

A once in a generation trade deal, but for who? Peter Chrisp, NZTE chief executive, discusses which sectors will benefit and when See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virtual fencing challenges removed as Halter joins up with Starlink, its chief executive Craig Piggott discusses what's next for farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Investment went from $10b a year in 2024 to $17b last year, but there was one big deal of $1.2b which really spiked the numbers. Anne Gibson, NZ Herald property editor, joins the show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the market downturn in March as a result of the Iran conflict , things appear to be more hopeful towards the end of April. The ceasefire caused a significant market rally and the S&P 500 saw a boost as a result. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent burst of bad weather and growing concerns about inflation have prompted Kiwis to worry about their insurance premiums going up. Insurance premiums have dropped back down and more buffers have been built since Cyclone Gabrielle, but concerns have been raised. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Confidence for small business owners, with sales continuing to grow.   New Xero small business data shows business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter – March alone rising 5.5%.    ABC Business Sales Managing Director Chris Small told Mike Hosking it's been a tough 12 months, with many weaker businesses weeded out, leaving high quality small businesses in the market.   H...

The Associate Energy Minister says an extra diesel stock is a buffer against worsening conditions.  The Government's inked a deal with Z Energy for another 90 million litres of diesel to be stored at Marsden Point.  It's put up $21.6 million this month.  Shane Jones told Mike Hosking the deal provides a buffer in the event of a logistical problem or a clog in the supply lines. ...

The Government says there will be downsides to loosening restrictions on heavy vehicles. Trucking lobby group Transporting New Zealand is calling for weight restrictions to loosen immediately, not just in Phase Two of the fuel response. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government's looking into options they can implement quickly - and they're weighing up the benefits and drawbacks. "I would...

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Duncan Bridgeman - Managing Editor, NZME Business, looks at what it takes to go from stacking shelves to running your own supermarket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While most of the world will hold interest rates and wait out the energy shock, Australia and New Zealand are set to lift their rates up. Both nations are looking to bring down inflation, and the ongoing fuel crisis is set to pose additional economic risks.  HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained why this is the case. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to become comfortable with volatile markets. Philip Morgan Rees, General Manager Wealth Management and Advice at Milford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.