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Herald NOW Business
With more than more than 25 years' experience reporting on consumer affairs, business and politics, Garth Bray brings you today's business news, direct from the Herald NOW studio.
Episodes
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PM mission to Singapore for comprehensive strategic partnership
'Todd McClay will sign Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies. We will finally get to see the fineprint. Fran O'Sullivan - Herald Business Commentator. See…
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US Fed holds rates steady in Jerome Powell’s final meeting as Fed chair
How concerned does the Fed appear to be about the resilience of the US labour market? Zoe Wallis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A human face and carefully chosen words from a central banker still carry weight
Jerome Powell’s final major day as chair of the US Federal Reserve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A sneak peek at the progress inside Auckland's luxury department store
Business Herald Journalist Tom Raynel on what shoppers can expect from Faradays in the heart of Auckland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New research reveals tension at the heart of New Zealand's energy transition
Schneider Electric chief executive Ollie Hill discusses what's holding some businesses back in investing in cleaner energy See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Inside Australia’s quantum push – and the big decision facing New Zealand
Australia bet early on quantum and it’s paying off. Peter Griffin - Tech with 2 Degrees, discusses the risks, rewards, and what NZ should do next. See…
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Who are the big winners of the NZ-India FTA deal?
A once in a generation trade deal, but for who? Peter Chrisp, NZTE chief executive, discusses which sectors will benefit and when See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Halter's global connectivity plan for farmers
Virtual fencing challenges removed as Halter joins up with Starlink, its chief executive Craig Piggott discusses what's next for farmers. See…
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Maui gas field set to close
'The giant Maui field is soon to be no more.. the operator advising they’ll stop gas production by year’s end. Matthew Goodson - Salt Funds…
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What's behind the foreign investment spike?
Foreign Investment went from $10b a year in 2024 to $17b last year, but there was one big deal of $1.2b which really spiked the numbers. Anne Gibson, NZ Herald…
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The company behind ChatGPT missed its own targets for growth and revenue
A sea of red across screens as investors check their confidence in companies like Nvidia, Oracle and CoreWeave. Garth Bray - 2Degrees wrap. See…
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The Milford Report - 'Volatility is the price we pay for those potentially higher long term returns'
How to become comfortable with volatile markets. Philip Morgan Rees, General Manager Wealth Management and Advice at Milford See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Divergence in Asian markets
'South/South east (Philippines, Indonesia, India) and Northern Asia (Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia) markets punishing one and driving up the other. Mohandeep…
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AI's impact on NZ productivity
Andrew Fairgray - Chief Business Officer at 2 Degrees See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Unplugging the economic potential of supermarket jobs
Duncan Bridgeman - Managing Editor, NZME Business, looks at what it takes to go from stacking shelves to running your own supermarket. See…
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The country's economic outlook continues to look grim
As New Zealand's economy struggles to find its footing, S&P analyst Martin Foo discusses the key indicators we should be watching out for See…
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As we head to ANZAC Day tomorrow, we mark a wartime relationship with Australia.
'Trade can help sustain that peace, but it doesn’t guarantee it.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tariffs, tensions and trade wars. What's shaping China’s economy?
China's manufacturing sector remains strong - ANZ's Chief Economist for Greater China, Raymond Yeung. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What's helping women reach leadership positions?
Partner support ranks alongside workplace factors as a critical driver of success. Leadership Coach and Researcher - Dr Amanda Sterling. See…
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Are equity markets being far too sanguine? Phil Borkin - JBWere
Despite oil prices sitting above pre-conflict levels and the Strait of Hormuz still shut, global equity markets have rebounded strongly. What gives? See…
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Government moves to stop gold-plated infrastructure projects Herald NOW Business
Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford examines how the infrastructure commission may change how big projects are delivered See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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SpaceX, Anthropic's Mythos and Apple dominate tech this week
End of an era for Apple, SpaceX moves to acquire startup Cursor and more, Rush Digital's Danu Abeysuriya discusses the lates tech news See…
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Health care companies on both sides of the ditch having a tough week Herald NOW Business
EBOS and Cochlear share price down, but for different reasons. Zoe Wallis Forsyth Barr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apple CEO heads to the boardroom, putting an engineer back in charge
'A world where your AI agent sits in the palm of your hand could be a lucrative one for the company that gets that right.' See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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The confidence to make side hustle the main game
Sam Connor left an 8 year gig at Rocket Lab to build the ultimate fishing reel using the advanced manufacturing techniques he learned at RL See…
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Global data centre action down under
'This Iran crisis for the NZ economy needs to end and it needs to end quickly or you're going to see a real freezing of activity.' Matthew Goodson - Salt Fund…
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Latest Analysis on the Global Dairy Market
Global Insights into how inflation and China's demand for dairy is impacting the dairy market with Stu Davison of HighGround Dairy. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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What New Zealand businesses get right about branding and what they can learn
Brand strategist Brian Richards on why aesthetics, functionality and ethics matter for modern brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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El Salvador - the first country in the world to use bitcoin as legal tender
All Blacks leadership and mental performance coach Gilbert Enoka explains the thinking behind his key theories and why he's back in the All Blacks setup. See…
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Volatility with the open-again closed-again strait of Hormuz
'About 50% of the rally we've seen over the last few weeks has been driven by equity fundamentals.' Alice Mew - Craigs Investment Partners See…
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Can New Zealand change the course for the impending retirement storm
'Retirement income - 'We need a 10 year plan about how we're going to treat our older citizens.' Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson See…
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Mythos presents worrying cyber security implications - The Milford Report
Anthropic's AI model Mythos, found vulnerabilities in every major operating system it tested. Milford's Sustainable Investment Analyst - Grace O’Hanlon…
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Bitcoin traders may be getting a novel experience for the digital age
IRD is contacting crypto traders to remind them that any gains or losses are taxable income. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US markets rallied last week. When will NZ do the same?
'We're more exposed as an economy to the Middle East pressure point' Shane Solly - Harbour Asset Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Fran O'Sullivan on the India free trade deal due to be signed next Monday
'Aspiration to invest $33b in 15 years. "I'd be very surprised if we get anwhere in coo-wee of that, however it indicates that the doors are open to NZ" See…
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Comvita announces a new strategic investor - chief executive Karl Granod
Will a 30-million dollar capital raise be enough to stabilise New Zealand's largest honey exporter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The round trip on global equity - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr
'The big question for global markets is what's going to happen with reporting season?' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Don’t we just love comeback stories? Allbirds has a makeover
Allbirds is renaming as NewBird AI as it pivots from shoes to AI and that move announced overnight has boosted its share price more than 700%. See…
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Amazon reaching for the skies - literally.
How will it change the competitive dynamic in satellite to mobile services, which Elon Musk dominates at the moment with Starlink Video? Tech with 2degrees -…
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Universal pain and gloom for all sectors as fuel crisis bites
Westpac Senior Analyst Satish Ranchhod discusses why the forestry sector is particularly vulnerable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Employee benefits company Extraordinary is reshaping how staff are supported
Extraordinary CE Steve Zinsli on how its helping businesses provide cheaper commuting options by making public transport tax free. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Luxury brands are betting big on high-end shoppers in Auckland
"We've got alot of things happening in that luxury space ... we've seen a revival in High Street where we are." Murray Crane - Crane Brothers See…
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'It's a bit detached from the reality of what's happening in the economy'
'Three rate hikes ignores that the market has already dramatically tightened conditions": Matt Goodson, Salt Funds Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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The risk of budget blowouts as the global economy enters recession
Timely, targeted and temporary. Why there will be no cash spash to take the pain out of rising fuel prices. 2Degrees wrap with Garth Bray See…
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Concern the Reserve Bank could hike interest rates as early as July ... three times
Business commentator Bernard Hickey - "Anna Breman is talking tough.. not sure Nicola Willis will be thrilled with three rate hikes before the election." See…
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Damaging words in investing - ‘this time is different’
The Milford Report - From a market perspective is this period genuinely different from what we’ve seen before, or does it just feel that way? See…
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Christchurch International Airport CE Justin Watson on the visitor surge
The Airport is back to pre-covid tourist numbers, with a 22% increase in international visitors and Chinese visitor numbers up by 100%. See…
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Is a giga-yacht a bad investment even if you're super wealthy?
Luxury yacht broker David Seal discusses what's in and what's out if money is no object. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who is Richard Allen?
A Fonterra lifer with experience connecting with farmers and customers, Richard Allen is also a co-founder of investment platform Snowball Effect. See…
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Is Fisher Funds over-promising and underdelivering?
In the swings and roundabouts of long term investment, why does it matter if Fisher Fund is underperforming? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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We'll be hearing from central bankers this week - 2 Degrees wrap with Garth Bray H
"Get your bingo cards ready to cross off “worried”, “watchful”, and “ready to act”, as we walk the tightrope between higher…
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Deep tech incubator Outset aiming for scientific breakthroughs
Outset Ventures’ general partner Angus Blair believes New Zealand is poised to lead the next wave of innovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Chemist Warehouse aims to double its stores in the next decade
BusinessDesk journalist Cecile Meier investigates the agressive expansion plan that will impact consumers and pharmacies. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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The trade deal with Singapore that might help fuel supply
Herald business commentator, Fran O'Sullivan on who needs what from the Singapore trade deal designed to kick in at crisis time. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Markets have been volatile with major news-driven moves in oil and equities
There are two sets of disruption impacting investments and the world economy.Andrew Bascand - Co CEO, Harbour Asset Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Can we handle another three months of this?
2Degrees business wrap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NZ deep tech firm Scentian Bio on their 'digital nose'
"Imagine if you could detect a disease on your breath simply by blowing onto your phone.” Tech has potential use in healthcare and food quality. See…
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Holidays Act changes promise simplicity for workers and employers alike
Proposed changes to the Holiday Act will change how leave is recorded and accrued See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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International economic uncertainty puts pressure on NZ
Building resilience in the country's supply chain is key for New Zealand to weather international instability - Kelvin Wickham, Ballance Agri-Nutrients See…
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US reporting season gets underway next week
Will results even matter considering broader macro/geopolitical risks? - Phil Borkin, JBWere See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.