Podcast Episodes

Dr Chris Litten: BRANZ General Manager of Research on the building sector body developing pre-designed home plans

One of New Zealand's leading building sector bodies is launching standard house designs that will be available to all, in an attempt to bring down co…

1 year, 1 month ago

Mark Gillard: NZ Careers Expo director on job opportunities declining for young Kiwis

There's immense pressure for young New Zealanders trying to find work as opportunities decline.

Stats NZ data shows 16 percent of Kiwis aged 15-24 ar…

1 year, 1 month ago

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery

The Finance Minister says businesses should be more confident about the economic recovery. 

The Reserve Bank's been weighing up lower-than-expected g…

1 year, 2 months ago

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling

Unions are urging Uber to consider New Zealanders needs - after drivers protested outside the Supreme Court today.

It's over an Uber appeal of a 2022…

1 year, 2 months ago

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold

The Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold at 3.25 percent - with the bank claiming it was waiting for more economic data.

Economists widely suspected the…

1 year, 2 months ago

Simon Court: ACT MP voices concerns about cultural requirements slowing down construction projects

An ACT MP claims cultural requirements in resource consents are creating extra costs and slowing down solar farm projects. 

Undersecretary for RMA Re…

1 year, 2 months ago

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank keeping the OCR unchanged

Another cut to the Official Cash Rate still looks more likely than not, according to one expert.

The Reserve Bank's kept the OCR unchanged at 3.25 pe…

1 year, 2 months ago

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Government's first AI strategy

Hopes a move to boost New Zealand's use of AI will get small businesses on board.  

Science Minister Shane Reti's announced the Government's first st…

1 year, 2 months ago

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 3.85 percent

The Reserve Bank of Australia has defied market expectations by leaving its cash rate target unchanged at 3.85 percent.

Market expectations were for …

1 year, 2 months ago

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

The Reserve Bank is expected to take a breather when it reviews the Official Cash Rate on Wednesday, before pushing on with cuts later in the year.

T…

1 year, 2 months ago