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Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins the show for a look at the week ahead in the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

The Chair of Beef + Lamb NZ applauds the signing of the Indian FTA, with sheep meat set to be one of the big winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand and India have signed a landmark FTA - which is set to slash tariffs on Kiwi exports to India. The agreement will now be examined by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee before legislation is introduced to bring it into force.  The Country's Jamie Mackay explains how Kiwi farmers will benefit from this arrangement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene...

One expert has noticed there doesn't appear to be any significant surprises in New Zealand's new trade agreement with India. The agreement was signed in New Delhi overnight, and will reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95 percent of exports to the world's largest country. BusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka says there's no numerical limits on the international student numbers, but we can mak...

Federated Farmers meat and wool chair, Richard Dawkins reveals what the deal actually means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a small myth-busting exercise for you – things aren't as bad as you might think.  Business sales from small and medium businesses are up and by quite a lot. They're up 21% in fact.  Why would you buy a business at a time like this?  You know why. Because life goes on and people have dreams and those dreams don’t get buffeted about by fiscal uncertainty.  Ther...

Helping your kids get ahead financially sounds simple, but get it wrong and things unravel fast. Wealth and succession lawyer Andrew Clements has seen what happens when it goes wrong, from family disputes to parents losing their homes. He joins Nadine Higgins to talk about why undocumented support can become a legal minefield, his one firm rule against guarantees, and why even advice from banks ca...

The Finance Minister is adamant that New Zealand’s economic recovery has been delayed, but not derailed, by the war in Iran.  Nicola Willis has shone a light on the country’s economic outlook in the lead up to next month’s budget.  At the same time, Stats NZ data on the country’s productivity performance for the year to March 202...

The Prime Minister says New Zealand's free trade agreement with India should be in effect by the end of the year.  The deal's been signed in New Delhi overnight.  It's due to be tabled in Parliament today, have its first reading in May, and then go through select committee and public consultation before its final reading, possibly in late September.  Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosk...

The old influencer playbook is dead. In this episode I break down the marketing shift the fastest growing brands are quietly using right now, why nano influencers and real word of mouth are outperforming big celebrity partnerships, and the content strategy I used to completely pivot Make It Happen. Ready to build a business that changes your life? Join my Business Masterclass and get the step-by-s...

We salute the Labour leader for supporting the Indian FTA, despite his reservations, but ask if he is electable with no policy and TPM as a stablemate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As New Zealand's economy struggles to find its footing, S&P analyst Martin Foo discusses the key indicators we should be watching out for See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets giving mixed oil signals, cleantech firm starts $6m experimental refinery, did a Polymarket user fix a bet on Paris weather with a hair dryer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent economist Cameron Bagrie on NZ's economic outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Partner support ranks alongside workplace factors as a critical driver of success. Leadership Coach and Researcher - Dr Amanda Sterling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite oil prices sitting above pre-conflict levels and the Strait of Hormuz still shut, global equity markets have rebounded strongly. What gives?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trade Minister says there won't be any unpleasant surprises in the final text of our free trade agreement with India.  The deal is due to be tabled in Parliament today after Todd McClay signed it in New Delhi overnight.  New Zealand First has concerns over what it means for immigration, while Labour's concerned about potential requirements for investing in India.  McClay told Mi...

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,  Economists feel uneasy about the latest inflation data, the government reassures Kiwis about our dwindling f...

Labour supports the Indian FTA, but a fired-up NZ First leader says it’s an “utter unmitigated disaster of an agreement for NZ’s future”. Has it cost him farmer votes? Will he confirm he will not go into coalition with Labour? After calling them “woke self-confessed communists who would turn our country into a basket case. No, we won’t do a deal with Labour or t...

Labour's written to the Prime Minister supporting the India Free Trade Deal being signed in New Delhi next week.  National needed their support to pass the deal into law, since it was opposed by coalition partner New Zealand First.  But Chris Hipkins remains concerned about the commitment to promote billions of dollars of investment in India, saying it's not affordable.  Labour&rsqu...

The Finance Minister says politicians should see our downgraded Moody's economic outlook as a wake-up-call, as she pieces together her Budget. The rating agency's moved our designation from stable to negative, but reaffirmed our triple A credit rating. Nicola Willis says she's got a clear set of goals for the 2026 Budget - and she's committed to sticking with them even during the ongoing crisis. "...

Credit ratings agency confirms NZ AAA bur with a negative outlook citing slow path to surplus, govt moves big investments from Treasury to Infrastructure Commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford examines how the infrastructure commission may change how big projects are delivered See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Brad Olsen tells Ryan Bridge what NZ's latest economic downgrade means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.