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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on his expectations for Budget 2026
Very few frills or surprises are expected to be in today’s Budget.
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges predicts a “sensible, prudent, borin…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on energy bills going up as a result of the Iran war
Over in the UK, household energy prices will rise by 13 percent a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the impact of the Iran war hit …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor speculates ahead of Budget 2026
Accountants are hopeful the Government will use the Budget to do something about the secret little wealth tax those with offshore investments are cur…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR staying in place
The Reserve Bank has opted to keep the OCR on hold at 2.25 percent today.
Most markets had priced in a hold, but the views on what will happen next a…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: When will the screws on the economy start turning?
Well, that Official Cash Rate decision is probably one of those moments where you find out whether you're a glass half-full or glass half-empty perso…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Vaughn Davis: Creative Director at The Goat Farm on Auckland Council looking for a new sponsor for the Harbour Bridge
Auckland Council has released a new document, seeking potential interest from 'an exclusive funding and naming rights partner for a landmark activati…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Chris Polaczuk: Construction Health and Safety NZ manager on whether tradies need to warm up before work
Tradies are being encouraged to warm up before work in order to reduce the impact of injuries.
The construction industry is a high source of of work-…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Peter Dunne: former Minister on whether we need to make changes to MP allowances
Former Minister Peter Dunne says it's time to look at MP allowances.
NZ First MP Andy Foster's claiming a $36,000 accommodation allowance for the Wel…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to leave the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent
The Reserve Bank Governor says she's mindful of the weak economy, as she weighs up Official Cash Rate settings.
Anna Breman made the final call to ke…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Anna Breman leaving the OCR on hold
The Reserve Bank Governor acknowledges many Kiwis are doing it very tough right now.
Anna Breman used her casting vote today, to keep the Official Ca…
2 weeks, 6 days ago