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2Degrees Business News

The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not…

7 months, 1 week ago

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government's proposed changes to KiwiSaver

Chris Luxon says National's KiwiSaver election pledge will be a bottom line in coalition negotiations.

National's announced plans to lift default con…

7 months, 1 week ago

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the reports claiming business confidence is on the up

New surveys show Auckland business confidence is on the up, with reports indicating businesses are feeling less pessimistic ahead of the new year.

Au…

7 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Cotterill: advisor to business leaders on Air New Zealand staff threatening strike action

Up to 15,000 passengers could be disrupted if Air New Zealand cabin crew go ahead with strike action next month.

The airline's largely unionised crew…

7 months, 1 week ago

Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager on the slight rise in the volume of job ads

The job market remains in a tough spot despite modest improvements.  

The latest Seek NZ Employment Report finds job ad volumes have risen 1% for the…

7 months, 1 week ago

Bite: Gold. Still a safe haven?

Gold took off this year, fuelled by inflation fears, geopolitical tension, and a wave of investor enthusiasm. Jacki Neumann recently spoke to Michell…

7 months, 1 week ago

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what the markets are projecting ahead of RBNZ announcement

The Reserve Bank is set to make an announcement this week, and experts are expecting at least one more cut to the OCR.

Markets are projecting the OCR…

7 months, 1 week ago

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO on the Government requiring mandatory warranties for new home builds and renos

Fears the Government's new construction requirements will unintentionally create a monopoly.

The Government's announced mandatory warranties for new …

7 months, 1 week ago

Suzanne Paul on wrestling with rejection

Suzanne Paul is something of a national treasure. The pocket rocket first burst onto our screens in the 90s, promoting Natural Glow and its "thousand…

7 months, 1 week ago

Martin Hawes: Higher earners increasingly seeking budgeting help

Queues at budgeting services are getting longer, and financial advisors are finding households with increasing incomes are seeking help. 

Kiwis with …

7 months, 1 week ago