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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Government debt levels rising globally
3 mins; August 06, 2025
Tony Morris: IRD Customer Segment Manager on the IRD revealing NZ businesses owe over $1.4 billion in unpaid taxes
2 mins; August 06, 2025
Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on the unemployment rate rising to 5.2 percent
2 mins; August 06, 2025
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate reaching 5.2%
11 mins; August 05, 2025
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Wednesday's projected unemployment data
6 mins; August 05, 2025
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the potential impact of Trump's increased tariffs on NZ
5 mins; August 05, 2025
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on New World's Smeg kitchenware promotion leaving customers unhappy
4 mins; August 05, 2025
Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast manager explains why coal stockpiling deal is needed
10 mins; August 04, 2025
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what happened to the US share market last week
3 mins; August 04, 2025
Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy chief executive on Huntly's power station remaining operational for the next decade
4 mins; August 04, 2025
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the Government can get a better deal from the Trump administration
8 mins; August 04, 2025
James Schloeffel: co-author of 'Wankernomics' talks satirical look at modern office culture
4 mins; August 04, 2025
Felicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum director on whether the Government will change Trump's mind about the tariffs
2 mins; August 04, 2025
Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Was our government too relaxed about the tariffs?
2 mins; August 01, 2025
John Weekes: Senior Business Journalist on what Trump's tariff increase means for NZ
3 mins; July 31, 2025
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors can expect for the second half of 2025
5 mins; July 31, 2025
Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the latest Farmer Confidence survey
3 mins; July 31, 2025
Dr Will Barker: Mint Innovation CEO on the company securing $18m to recycle EV batteries for Jaguar Land Rover
2 mins; July 31, 2025
Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager on the Small Business Insights report and the industry performances
4 mins; July 30, 2025
Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the US labour market softening
4 mins; July 30, 2025
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices concerns surcharge ban will harm small businesses
4 mins; July 30, 2025
Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on Air NZ appointing Nikhil Ravishankar as new CEO
3 mins; July 30, 2025
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on KiwiBank being given the green light to raise an additional $500 million
4 mins; July 30, 2025
Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy manager speaks in defence in investment properties
5 mins; July 29, 2025
Rachael Reed KC: lawyer defending claimants in the CCCFA case calls for investigation into multi-billion dollar impact
4 mins; July 29, 2025
Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia facing higher tariffs from the Trump administration
5 mins; July 29, 2025
Jeremy Williamson: head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners on whether NZ needs to let go of property investing
9 mins; July 28, 2025
Kerre Woodham: Yesterday was a day to forget for the Government
4 mins; July 28, 2025
Jonathan Dale: BNZ Head of Payment Development on the surcharge ban, Payap
7 mins; July 28, 2025
Scott Simpson: Commerce Minister on the Government scrapping in-store card surcharges
3 mins; July 28, 2025
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Trump confirming the US and EU reached potential trade deal
3 mins; July 28, 2025
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the shortage of available jobs for June 2025
5 mins; July 28, 2025
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hints changes to come for supermarket sector
9 mins; July 28, 2025
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why the surcharge ban will fix nothing
2 mins; July 28, 2025
Ankit Bansal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on the Government banning in-store card surcharges
1 min; July 28, 2025
Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government scrapping card surcharges at the till
4 mins; July 28, 2025
Mike's Minute: Who I'd have for the Governor of the Reserve Bank
2 mins; July 27, 2025
Business Panel: Hutt Valley chamber CEO Patrick McKibbon and Metco Engineering director Paul Jessup
32 mins; July 27, 2025
Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says number of job ads posted to site continue to drop
3 mins; July 27, 2025
Nic Gaviria: entrepreneur and Binge Free Bestie founder on winning the opportunity to be mentored by Steven Bartlett
7 mins; July 26, 2025
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on the South Island's economy recovering quicker than the North's
4 mins; July 26, 2025
Kevin Milne: Tough trading and the loss of iconic Kiwi enterprises
8 mins; July 25, 2025
Mark Peterson: NZX chief executive on his decision to step down from the role
4 mins; July 24, 2025
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Treasury confirming concerns were raised about Adrian Orr's conduct
6 mins; July 23, 2025
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management on Fletcher Building's potential sale of their construction division
3 mins; July 23, 2025
Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Tower Insurance getting rid of multi-policy discounts
4 mins; July 23, 2025
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why did Nicola Willis hype the Fonterra meeting?
2 mins; July 23, 2025
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on increasing business optimism despite economic challenges
2 mins; July 22, 2025
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent inflation data means for the market
5 mins; July 22, 2025
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on NZ red meat exports bringing in more revenue
5 mins; July 22, 2025
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Sky's purchase of TV3 is good for everyone
2 mins; July 22, 2025
David Witburn: Whitburn Group Project Development on whether the Government's granny flat rule changes will lead to more homes being built
3 mins; July 22, 2025
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on what Sky TV's purchase of TV3 means for NZ sport
4 mins; July 22, 2025
Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on the company buying out TV3 for $1
4 mins; July 22, 2025
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the OCR will cut rates in August
3 mins; July 21, 2025
Stephanie Cohen: Cloudflare chief strategy officer on the company's new strategy for AI scrapers
4 mins; July 21, 2025
Mary Jo Vergara: Kiwibank senior economist on what latest CPI data says about the economy
2 mins; July 21, 2025
Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ chief executive on the Commerce Commission filing charges against Noel Leeming over ‘Price Promise’ claims
3 mins; July 21, 2025
Rudd Hughes: Deputy Secretary of Retail at Workers First Union on Kmart staff receiving a new 2-year pay deal
3 mins; July 20, 2025
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the CPI rising to 2.7 percent in June
8 mins; July 20, 2025
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the current US earnings season says about American consumers
3 mins; July 17, 2025
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on demand for red meat shifting ahead of supply
4 mins; July 17, 2025
Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the company opening a seed fund to back NZ's latest emerging companies
3 mins; July 17, 2025
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the Commerce Commission announcing new regulations for interchange fees
4 mins; July 17, 2025
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ declining offer to settle class action lawsuit
4 mins; July 16, 2025
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Ryman Healthcare leading the NZX for July
3 mins; July 16, 2025
Enda Brady: UK correspondent on billionaires fleeing the UK amid rising tax pressures
4 mins; July 15, 2025
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what record US beef prices mean for New Zealand's farmers
5 mins; July 15, 2025
Kirk Hope: Financial Services Commission CEO on the case for making changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax
3 mins; July 15, 2025
Andy Matthews: competition lawyer on the Commerce Commission taking Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours Wholesale to court
7 mins; July 15, 2025
Dr Chris Litten: BRANZ General Manager of Research on the building sector body developing pre-designed home plans
4 mins; July 14, 2025
Mark Gillard: NZ Careers Expo director on job opportunities declining for young Kiwis
2 mins; July 14, 2025
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery
5 mins; July 09, 2025
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling
4 mins; July 09, 2025
Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold
2 mins; July 09, 2025
Simon Court: ACT MP voices concerns about cultural requirements slowing down construction projects
6 mins; July 09, 2025
Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank keeping the OCR unchanged
2 mins; July 09, 2025
Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Government's first AI strategy
4 mins; July 08, 2025
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 3.85 percent
4 mins; July 08, 2025
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow
3 mins; July 08, 2025
Mario Thorne: McVeagh Fleming Associate on the Government streamlining the process for selling houses owned by family trusts
4 mins; July 08, 2025
Shayne Currie: NZME Editor-at-Large on TVNZ launching an independent review into news content
3 mins; July 08, 2025
Mark Oldershaw: WellingtonNZ chief executive on how the capital can grow
17 mins; July 08, 2025
Cade Thornton: Cardrona co-owner on the surging buyer interest in the iconic hotel
6 mins; July 07, 2025
Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Manager on the tariffs on US trade
2 mins; July 07, 2025
Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister on iwi-owned commercial entities outperforming large companies
3 mins; July 07, 2025
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to Trump's newest tariff threats
3 mins; July 07, 2025
Tim Aldridge: Puro co-founder on the regulations impacting cannabis distribution in NZ
6 mins; July 07, 2025
Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent says some Kiwis are stumbling into home ownership.
4 mins; July 04, 2025
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on on the rise of stablecoins
4 mins; July 03, 2025
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices dropping in fourth consecutive auction
5 mins; July 03, 2025
Will Burrett: Landcorp Chief Operating Officer on the Government zeroing in on the company's performance
5 mins; July 03, 2025
Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government overhauling insulation regulations to cut costs
4 mins; July 02, 2025
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the current state of the global markets in 2025
3 mins; July 02, 2025
Damian Spring: Santana Minerals Chief Executive on Australian miners predicting Otago gold mine could make $3.8 billion
3 mins; July 02, 2025
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses the state of Wellington, economy and supermarkets
22 mins; June 30, 2025
Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the establishment of Invest New Zealand
3 mins; June 30, 2025
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Canada rescinding digital services tax
2 mins; June 30, 2025
Cathy Hendry: Strategic Pay managing director on the results from the latest Directors' Fees Survey
5 mins; June 30, 2025
Chris Bishop: RMA Minister criticises the resource consent requirements impacting Auckland's Ikea
5 mins; June 30, 2025