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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
- Herald NOW Business
BlackRock - worlds largest investor managing $US15trillion - on AI pinch points - Fri 17 Jul
BlackRock's Investment Institute's Ben Powell sees increasing energy demands for AI as opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US earnings season underway - first read from big banks stronger than expected - Fri 17 Jul
You look at Goldman Sachs $US980m revenue in the last 3 months, that's the size of Air NZ's market all delivered in 3 months. Rickey Ward JBWere. See…
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Surf's up! Are we on the data centre wave? Garth Bray 2degrees Wrap - Fri 17 Jul
Australia's Financial Review reports concerns data centre growth may crowd out other sectors - investment outside tech & mining expected to fall 1.1% See…
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From kiwi farms to cleaner air, wool technology takes on global filtration - Fri 17 Jul
Lanaco's CE Nick Davenport tells Herald NOW Business how kiwi wool innovation powers world-first air filter for global market. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Switzerland emerges as frontrunner for New Zealand's next trade deal - Fri 17 Jul
Trade Minister Todd McClay tells Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford how Swiss agreement could be New Zealand's next major trade win. See…
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Buckle in for oil price volatility. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Thu 16 Jul
"We've burned through all the buffers" oil broker tells FT. The tanks are running dry globally, with about 30 days in the reserve and 20 on the water. See…
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Local wine business buys eight brands in bold expansion move - Thu 16 Jul
Sam Poulter discusses how a family owned windery is expanding despite tough market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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H5N1 - first case onshore - what does it mean for the farming sector? - Thu 16 Jul
Federated Farmers Mark Hooper on H5N1, plus how record returns are helping farmers cut debt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We’re in the middle of confession season - Thu 16 Jul
The period when listed companies update the market if earnings are likely to land different to expectations. Rohan Koreman-Smit Forsyth Barr See…
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Are data centres for us- Tech with 2degrees Danu Abeysuriya - Rush Digital - Thu 16 July
Supporters say NZ has opportunity with renewable energy to build a cleaner digital infrastructure sector, but there's been backlash overseas. See…
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RBNZ warns temporary inflation shock could become persistent - Wed 15 Jul
RBNZ's Chief Economist tells Herald NOW Business how inflation expectations will shape path of interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Interest rate uncertainty continues to weigh on housing - Wed 15 Jul
Economist Tony Alexander on what's keeping New Zealand's housing market stuck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kiwi skincare brand eyes Europe after Nobel endorsement - Wed 15 Jul
Emma Lewisham talks to Katie Bradford about building a global beauty brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can business pass on costs as Reserve Bank warns? - Wed 15 Jul
A lot of the companies we talk to are having to cut their cloth to fit instead of simply lifting prices. Matthew Goodson from Salt Funds Management. See…
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It's not price-hiking it's how we're price-hiking. Garth Bray 2degrees Business - Wed 15 Jul
The central bank says when firms see inflation above 3%, they respond by adding more fuel to that fire, leading to further OCR hikes to rein it in. See…
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The future pay packet- Kiwis want a stake in the companies they help build - Tue 14 July
Sharsies' Susannah Batley on why more employees are looking to shares to build wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is US inflation data still the key number for global markets? - Tue 14 Jul
What it means for central banks, bond yields and the path of interest rates. Andrew Ede Craigs Investment Partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Performance of Services Index ticks over from decline into expansion - Tue 14 July
Our services sector is growing, just barely, but let's celebrate every bit of good news we can right now shall we?' Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap. See…
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Modi’s whirlwind Auckland visit wraps with plenty of ceremony plus some protest - Mon 13 Jul
Beyond optics, what has New Zealand gained and what comes next for trade and the wider India relationship? Fran O'Sullivan Herald Business Commentator. See…
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SK Hynix soars in Nasdaq debut - Mon 13 Jul
South Korean chip manufacturer stock price up 13% on Friday. Shane Solly harbour Asset Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What's on the EMA wish list- Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Mon 13 Jul
Fresh call for 4 year term in parliament 'to just leave things as they are however the chips fall so at least there's more certainty for a bit longer' See…
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Where is the US market heading by the end of 2026 | Thu 9 Jul
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'Indian PM Modi's visit When will NZ businesses see trade deal benefits | Thu 9 Jul
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Japanese billions back NZ-founded Investment firm Morrison | Thu 9 Jul
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What is neutral for the official cash rate? | Thu 9 Jul
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Calls for a major rethink of how New Zealand supports its smallest businesses | Wed 8 Jul
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Will the Reserve Bank hold interest rates steady a little longer | Wed 8 Jul
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Infratil’s data centre story takes another step forward | Wed 8 Jul
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The booming Bay of Plenty strengthens its status as an economic engine room | Wed 8 Jul
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'Global dairy trade prices took a dive overnight with overall index down 4.9% | Wed 8 Jul
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We have a gap in the books – a deficit of around 2% of GDP – about $9b | Tue 7 Jul
Perhaps the greatest, fairest and most sustainable option is helping roughly half the population do better in business.' Garth Bray 2degrees Business. See…
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The New Zealand company turning forest waste into EV battery graphite | Tue 7 Jul
What next for CarbonScape after major deal with world's largest battery maker. Vincent Ledoux-Pedailles CarbonScape CCO. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Central Auckland Development Under Scrutiny | Tue 7 Jul
Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson explains the dispute over plans for the building beside The CAB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Encouraging More Women-Led Businesses - Westpac economic report | Tue 7 Jul
Westpac report says removing barriers for women-led businesses could add up to $10 billion a year to NZ’s GDP. Cat Feaunati, Westpac NZ Head of Business…
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Global markets show strong resilience after geopolitical shakes | Tue 7 Jul
With second quarter earnings season getting underway, what’s top of mind for investors right now? Roger Garrett from Craigs Investment Partners. See…
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Indian Prime Minister's visit this weekend | Mon 6 Jul
Herald Business Commentator Fran O'Sullivan explains why Narendra Modi's trip is so significant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bright smiles are big business The story behind The Whitening Co. | Mon 6 Jul
Kiwi entreprenuer Kennedy Anderson on the challenges of rapid growth and expansion into Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NZ technology attracts big investment | Mon 6 Jul
Hear from MOVAC General Partner Jason Graham on what the VC firm plans to do with its record $185 million raise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Trade Minister Todd McClay wants to start trade negotiations with 7 new places | Mon 6 Jul
Trade watchers are already sounding the alarm that 7 deals would spread MFAT thin. Garth Bray 2degrees Business Wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Are we on course for a semiconductor chip wreck? | Mon 6 Jul
AI capex correction forces pivot into some of the sectors that have lagged like healthcare and software. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management. See…
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A tougher line on retail crime: ACT pushing for more powers for security guards| Fri 3 Jul
Accredited Security Operators could issue exclusion notices preventing repeat offenders from entering businesses for up to 3 years. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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What does it really take for female founders to find business success? | Fri 3 Jul
Entreprenuer Marisa Fong on her mission to support 500 women leaders in 5 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'Sounds positive right?' - More people are financially confident, reports Katie Bradford | Fri 3 Jul
...partly because there’s so little confidence in the economy, people are seeking to learn more as a survival mechanism.' 2degrees Business wrap. See…
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The Kiwi Contradiction More confident managing our money, but still worried about economy | Fri 3 Jul
Kirk Hope from Financial Services Council explains why we're investing less despite feeling more financially literate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Looking back over the first half of 2026 | Thu 2 Jul
US equities have just had their strongest quarter since the Covid rebound, while the NZX 50 has recovered after a difficult start to the year. See…
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AI driving Wall Street high, but fewer stocks are doing more heavy lifting | Thu 2 Jul
How much of this rally is being carried by chipmakers and and does that make the market more vulnerable? S&P's Anu Ganti in New York. See…
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The race to bring air taxis into everyday life | Thu 2 Jul
Tech commentator Danu Abeysuriya on Toyota's major new partnership. Video| Herald NOW Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bold leadership shake-up at Heineken. Can outsider get profits flowing again? | Thu 2 Jul
How the family-controlled brewer is breaking with tradition to turn the global beer brand around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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My ‘eye of Sauron moment' | Thu 2 Jul
Starlink dominance outside the town limits has come at the expense of major players Spark and One NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Investors react to Air New Zealand's strategic reset | Wed 1 Jul
Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford explains why investors say a turnaround will take some time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Risk of buying a home that might flood looms large - businesses are responding | Wed 1 Jul
Westpac’s done a deal to put that info on its app. Others advocating for central register of properties at risk. 2degrees Business wrap Garth Bray. See…
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June jump shows in ANZ's Business Confidence Survey | Wed 1 Jul
Seeing that exporter confidence growth in real time - Andrew Balgarnie Chief Strategy Officer of Trade Window. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Herald NOW Business
The healthcare sector has been a massive laggard globally, but this has started to turn | Wed 1 Jul
Matthew Goodson Salt Funds Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kiwis' growing concern at cost of climate impact | Tue 30 Jun
IAG's Bryce Davies on government responsibility and the role insurers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EV and Hybrid Expo coming to Auckland | Tue 30 Jun
Co-Organiser of event Laurence Carey talks to Herald NOW Business about what brands we can expect to see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FMA releases hit list for the coming year | Tue 30 Jun
Fraud and scams, customer complaints, brokers' commissions, innovation... but what's missing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LNG terminal gains majority support in new poll | Tue 30 Jun
NZ Energy Consultants' Chris McKeown talks to Herald NOW Business on new poll that boosts momentum for proposed LNG import terminal. See…
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New Zealand’s sharemarket has tracked sideways through the first half of 2026 | Tue 30 Jun
'Putting the mideast aside the currency play has been quite dramatic for the NZ market' Mohandeep Singh Craigs Investment Partners. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Is NZ moving fast enough to turn its renewable edge into economic success | Mon 29 Jun
BECA's CEO Amelia Linzey on how to cement our position as world leaders in clean energy solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Could China’s low-cost capital be the solution to huge infrastructure deficit | Mon 29 Jun
Should we invite Chinese engineering expertise and capital to help build the infrastructure? Fran O'Sullivan Herald Head of Business. See…