Podcast Episodes

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Nicola Willis reducing the Reserve Bank's funding

The Finance Minister has unveiled a major reduction to the Central Bank's planned spending.

The Government and the Reserve Bank have agreed to reduce…

1 year, 1 month ago

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA hinting it's open to cutting rates

Over in Australia, the RBA says its upcoming May meeting would be an 'opportune time' to reconsider the OCR.

Experts believe that the global uncertai…

1 year, 2 months ago

Rowena Duncum: The Country host ahead of the first GDT auction since the tariffs were announced

All eyes will be on tonight's Global Dairy Trade Auction to see if the tariffs will leave an impact on dairy prices.

It's been two weeks since Presid…

1 year, 2 months ago

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the RBNZ's new Kiwi-GDP measures and what it means for monetary decisions

Reserve Bank economist Paul Conway believes there's one upside to the tariff turmoil for Kiwis.

Conway suspects the tariffs will likely lead to lower…

1 year, 2 months ago

Megan Alexander: Robert Half recruitment expert on whether working from home reduces promotion opportunities

Working from the office could set people up better for a promotion than working from home. 

Recruitment agency Robert Half says 58 percent of workers…

1 year, 2 months ago

Rebecca Styles: Consumer NZ Investigative Team Lead on the organisation's investigations into greenwashing

Concerns have been raised over the punishments NZ-based companies could face for greenwashing - and whether or not it's a suitable deterrent.

An Aust…

1 year, 2 months ago

Nick Mowbray: Zuru Toys co-founder on US businesses holding off on purchases as a result of Trump's tariffs

Kiwi toy entrepreneur Nick Mowbray says businesses in the US are pressing pause on major purchasing decisions. 

There's ongoing uncertainty about Don…

1 year, 2 months ago

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the race to keep British Steel furnaces running

Last-minute efforts to keep British Steel operating are to be carried out today, as the plant races to secure a supply of raw materials.

The Departme…

1 year, 2 months ago

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what the tech tariff exemptions did to the market

The Trump administration's tariff announcements have left a notable impact on financial markets - and experts fear we may not be out of the woods yet…

1 year, 2 months ago

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales managing director on demand outpacing supply in the small business sphere

Demand is outpacing supply in the small business market, as sellers wait out tough trading conditions while buyer interest is at record levels.

Recen…

1 year, 2 months ago