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Publisher puts a cat among the pigeons from 2018-03-17T20:19:10
Publisher puts a cat among the pigeons by National Business Review
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The media’s political PR problem from 2018-03-11T02:05:50
The media’s political PR problem by National Business Review
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PM urges National voters in Epsom to give electorate vote to Seymour from 2017-07-26T00:07:39
Bill English departs from his predecessor by publicly telling voters to go for Dunne and Seymour, comments Rob Hosking.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/pm-urges-national-voter...
Rich List critics blind to capitalism’s creative power from 2017-07-25T22:02:22
It was a shock to Rodney Hide when Dr Ronald Kramer attacked the NBR Rich List.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/blind-capitalisms-creative-power
Missing in action: Super review fails to answer the big questions from 2017-07-25T22:01:47
Nevil Gibson summaries a new study that puts the case for a complete overhaul of NZ Superannuation and its principles.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/missing-action-super-rev...
New Talisman’s share price soars 280% in two months from 2017-07-25T22:00:37
New Talisman's Matthew Hill says shareholders are being rewarded for patience.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/new-talismans-share-price-soars-280-two-months-cs-p-205694
Fletcher says the 100 heads Adamson called for never rolled from 2017-07-25T22:00:02
Jenny Ruth gives her take on staff reductions at Fletcher Building.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fletcher-says-100-heads-adamson-called-never-rolled-jr-p-205684
China’s infant formula regulations are far from inscrutable: Synlait from 2017-07-25T04:21:24
Synlait MD John Penno on China's regulatory and food safety systems.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/chinas-infant-formula-regulations-are-far-inscrutable-synlait-jr-p-205630
Congress throws up potential roadblock for Eroad in the US from 2017-07-25T04:20:46
Eroad boss Steven Newman on being caught in political crossfire in the US.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/congress-throws-potential-roadblock-eroad-us-ck-p-205672
Like a cut-price royal tour – the Boris Johnson show from 2017-07-25T04:19:39
If Boris is going to buy any more wool from us, it’ll be to try to pull it over our eyes.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/cut-price-royal-tour-boris-johnson-show
Greens lead the pack in Facebook engagement as election race heats up from 2017-07-25T04:19:03
MBM founder Matt Bale discusses Green Party social media strategy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/greens-lead-pack-facebook-engagement-election-race-heats-vy-p-205471
Boom times for the rich from 2017-07-24T22:28:19
Rich List 2017 special: trends and behind-the-scenes gossip with Susan Wood, Owen Poland, Grant Walker & Duncan Bridgeman.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/rich-list-boom-times...
Fletcher staff knew early last year the Justice precinct was a financial disaster from 2017-07-24T22:11:32
Jenny Ruth on when Fletcher staff knew about its construction woes.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fletcher-staff-knew-early-last-year-justice-project-was-financial-disaster-...
Unpacking the success of the 'Suitcase Entrepreneur' from 2017-07-24T22:10:53
Part of the secret of Natalie Sisson's success is that she's "never been afraid to share where I’ve screwed up along the way."
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/unpacking-succes...
Gareth Morgan's Epsom election tease party from 2017-07-24T22:10:17
Gareth Morgan may be bluffing about Epsom — but if so, it's an odd bluff.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/gareth-morgans-epsom-election-tease-party
NZ companies not taking advantage of 'foreign exempt' listings, lawyer says from 2017-07-24T22:09:46
Chapman Tripp's Rachel Dunne says NZ companies should consider foreign exempt listings, not sole ASX listings.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/nz-companies-not-taking-advantag...
Too much risk in financial services – The Warehouse boss from 2017-07-24T22:09:15
The Warehouse's Nick Grayston explains why the finance business was sold.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/too-much-risk-financial-services-warehouse-boss-says-cs-p-205627
Science counters ‘post-truth’ world from 2017-07-24T04:04:42
Jacqueline Rowarth says evidence-based science is more important than ever.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/science-counters-post-truth-world
Loosening or scrapping of councils' land use regulations needed urgently – Property Council from 2017-07-24T04:04:05
Property Council boss Connal Townsend explains how councils could lower the cost of new houses.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/housing-sl-p-205609
Sensible or shambolic? The government's immigration U-turn from 2017-07-24T04:03:31
Labour's immigration spokesman Iain Lees-Galloway slams the government for a "U-turn" in its immigration policy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/sensible-or-shambolic-governme...
US travel bans lie in limbo as Supreme Court gives and takes from 2017-07-23T22:28:32
Nevil Gibson describes latest developments in US travel bans that have left thousands in legal limbo.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-us-travel-bans-lie-limbo-...
Will earnings justify soaring share prices? from 2017-07-23T22:27:47
Craigs' Mark Lister on the outlook for earnings.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/will-earnings-justify-soaring-share-prices-jr-p-205583
ZeroPoint launches revenue-based model for startups from 2017-07-23T22:27:12
ZeroPoint co-founder Dan Khan outlines the key ways it plans to help Kiwi startups grow.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/zeropoint-launches-revenue-based-model-startups-fr-p-2...
Mid-air U-turns and a slow-motion re-run of 2014 election from 2017-07-23T22:05:29
There are some weird symmetries with Election 2014 already, says Rob Hosking.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/mid-air-u-turns-and-slow-motion-re-run-2014-election
Film Commission chairman Dave Gibson says festivals are a showcase for local productions from 2017-07-22T05:20:39
Film Commission chairman Dave Gibson says festivals are a showcase for local productions by National Business Review
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Likely economic benefit from Rugby League Cup smaller than some from 2017-07-21T03:32:41
Sports Minister Jonathan Coleman says the hosting the League World Cup shows NZ can handle big events.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/expected-economic-return-league-world-c...
Mistrust of crash repair industry holding up claims process from 2017-07-21T03:30:44
Cameron Officer talks about the delays from the insurer-repairer disconnect.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/mistrust-crash-repair-industry-holding-claims-process
Fletcher Building dividend under threat, investors want full disclosure from 2017-07-21T03:30:10
Fletcher investors want full disclosure, says financial advisor Jeremy Sullivan.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fletcher-building-dividend-under-threat-investors-want-full-di...
Where Fletcher's 'blamestorming' boss went wrong from 2017-07-21T03:29:25
Fletcher boss guilty of "blamestorming," Professor John Tookey says.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/where-fletchers-blamestorming-boss-went-wrong-ck-p-205521
Monetary policy reverts to ‘normal’ from 2017-07-21T03:28:48
Michael Coote runs down Janet Yellen's address to US Congress on monetary policy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/monetary-policy-reverts-normal
Qatar's new Oman hub, Emirates-Flydubai get closer and more from 2017-07-21T03:28:14
Nevil Gibson brings you up to date with how Qatar Airways is handling the travel ban by neighbouring Arab states.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/qatars-new-oman-hub-emirates-...
Ten reasons why Ms Turei should refund benefit from 2017-07-21T03:27:48
Rodney Hide is outraged at Metiria Turei's brazenness.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/ten-reasons-why-ms-turei-should-refund-benefit
Blame Sir John Key for braindead campaign from 2017-07-20T23:23:49
The election has been all about "swinging dicks," not policy, so far, remarks Matthew Hooton.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/blame-sir-john-key-braindead-campaign
Listed companies hamstrung by overseas investment law overreach from 2017-07-20T23:23:10
Scales' Andy Borland calls for the Overseas Investment Act to be amended.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/listed-companies-hamstrung-overseas-investment-law-overreach-cs-p-205499
Fonterra's transparency questioned by analysts from 2017-07-20T23:22:52
Federated Farmers dairy chairman Chris Lewis says farmers want to tell their own story.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fonterras-transparency-questioned-analysts-fr-p-205485
Leaked letters reveal a troubled board from 2017-07-20T23:21:35
Tim Hunter is in two minds over the Arria NLG listing.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/leaked-letters-reveal-troubled-board
Shareholders' Association heard rumours of further Fletcher woes before downgrade from 2017-07-20T23:20:59
NZSA CEO Michael Midgley on Fletcher Building's performance woes.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/nzsa-heard-rumours-further-fletcher-woes-ahead-downgrade-jr-p-205516
No regulation on gender pay gap, Bennett leaves it to private sector from 2017-07-20T03:57:25
Paula Bennett discusses the gender pay gap.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/bennett-wont-regulate-says-private-sector-will-commit-closing-gender-pay-gap-vy-p-205473
'Havoc wreaked' by jailed public servant, state services commissioner says from 2017-07-20T03:56:52
The report released on the treatment of whistleblowers is "pretty damning stuff," says NBR's Rob Hosking.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/havoc-wreaked-jailed-public-servant-...
Metiria's benefit concert from 2017-07-20T03:55:28
Rob Hosking thinks Greens are trying to run a hard-left campaign for votes.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/metirias-benefit-concert
EY sends team of accountants to Fuji Xerox’s Auckland HQ from 2017-07-20T03:54:55
NBR's Duncan Bridgeman analyses the latest in the Fuji Xerox saga.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/ey-sends-team-accountants-fuji-xeroxs-auckland-hq-db-p-205469
Fletcher chairman says he acted quickly and decisively from 2017-07-20T03:54:21
Fletcher Building's Sir Ralph Norris on Mark Adamson's axing and pay.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fletcher-chairman-says-he-acted-quickly-and-decisively-jr-p-205491
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Fletcher boss' abusive internal email from 2017-07-20T03:53:50
Jenny Ruth outlines the explosive email that preceded Mark Adamson's departure.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/exclusive-ex-fletcher-boss-abusive-internal-email-jr-p-205488
Earthquakes, cyber and fraud, oh my! Kiwis' fear at highest level in a decade from 2017-07-19T23:42:17
Unisys' John Kendall says Kiwis have privacy concerns over the Internet of Things.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/earthquakes-cyber-and-fraud-oh-my-kiwis-fear-level-highest-d...
Auckland jumps four places in world's top 60 cities survey from 2017-07-19T23:40:36
Nevil Gibson explains Auckland's high placing and reveals the biggest challenger to New York.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/auckland-jumps-four-places-worlds-top-60-cities-s...
Diversity no good if it alienates white men – Directors' Institute chief from 2017-07-19T23:39:37
IoD's Kirsten Patterson says we need to broaden our networks to get more diverse boards.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/diversity-no-good-if-it-alienates-white-men-new-direct...
Fletcher CEO forced out amid second earnings downgrade from 2017-07-19T23:37:30
Jenny Ruth on Fletcher Building CEO's departure and the latest profit downgrade.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fletcher-ceo-out-amid-second-earnings-downgrade-db-205466
Blackcaps seek crowdfunded equity for cricket site from 2017-07-19T05:12:17
Black Cap Mitchell McClenaghan on Behind the Seams' equity raise.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/blackcaps-seek-crowdfunded-equity-cricket-site-ck-p-205398
Family violence: confronting common misconceptions from 2017-07-19T03:45:46
Penny Pepperell discusses a case that defines how Family Court judges should rule on protection orders.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/family-violence-confronting-common-misc...
Labour's alt-budget: long on the alternative, short on the budget from 2017-07-19T03:45:08
Labour's numbers in its fiscal plan don't add up, says Rob Hosking.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/labours-alt-budget-long-alternative-short-budget
Labour’s $2.5b plan to restart NZ Super contributions from 2017-07-18T22:17:05
Labour's Grant Robertson on restarting contributions to NZ Super.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/labours-25b-plan-restart-nz-super-contributions-jw-205403
Trump’s trade bark is worse than his bitea from 2017-07-18T22:16:30
Nevil Gibson outlines how the Trump administration is pulling back from protectionism.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/trumps-trade-bark-worse-his-bite
Encryption is disrupting the spies from 2017-07-18T22:09:19
The Five Eyes nations' stance on encryption is futile, says tech commentator Ian Apperley.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/encryption-disrupting-spies
Z pays for holding margins with market share loss from 2017-07-18T22:05:11
Craigs' Grant Swanepoel on what Z Energy's June quarter data show.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/z-pays-holding-margins-market-share-loss-jr-p-205401
Profit downgrade raises concern over Fonterra’s Chinese investment partner from 2017-07-18T22:03:06
NBR's Duncan Bridgeman on Beingmate's latest loss forecast.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/profit-downgrade-raises-concern-over-fonterras-chinese-investment-partner-db-p-205411
Wishart accepts abject apology, ends long-running legal stoush from 2017-07-18T04:05:51
"The personal cost has been huge," says Ian Wishart, but his long-running defamation case means clarity about online liability.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/wishart-accept...
Aussie vs NZ tech stocks: Which are best for dividends? from 2017-07-18T04:04:48
Mark Clare on Australasian tech stocks: who's paying out the most in dividends?
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/aussie-vs-nz-tech-stocks-which-are-best-dividends-ck-p-205390
Inflation deflated from 2017-07-18T04:01:40
The head-scratcher that’s causing economists to get splinters in their fingers is the absence of wage growth.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/inflation-deflated-rh-p-205388
Ultimate election bribe – get yours here! from 2017-07-18T04:00:26
TOP leader Gareth Morgan explains his party's UBI policy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/ultimate-election-bribe-get-yours-here-jw-205367
French President Macron demonstrates 'vive la difference' from 2017-07-17T22:15:34
Nevil Gibson checks out Emmanuel Macron's progress so far and its relevance to New Zealand.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-french-president-macron-demonstrate...
Building a global business from Wanaka from 2017-07-17T22:14:55
Mons Royale founder Hamish Acland says it's hard to find good advisors when based in Wanaka.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/combining-pleasure-business-fr-p-204994
Why did CropLogic withhold financial forecasts from its prospectus? from 2017-07-17T22:14:14
Jamie Cairns says there's opportunity for CropLogic after it lists.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/why-did-croplogic-withhold-financial-forecasts-its-prospectus-cs-p-205355
Angry chef turns up heat on food fads from 2017-07-17T04:34:43
Jacqueline Rowarth says people need to start looking at their food through the lens of good science.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/angry-chef-turns-heat-food-fads
Jagose's ‘Cruel Taskmaster,’ Plenty of PEP in the London Legal Circle from 2017-07-17T04:34:14
John Bowie notes the irony in Pheroze Jagose's appointment and delves into the world of the London legal circle.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/jagoses-cruel-taskmaster-plent...
JP Morgan employment stoush continues over former chief executive from 2017-07-17T04:33:02
Hesketh Henry's Jim Roberts talks about the implications of the case.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/jp-morgan-employment-stoush-continues-over-former-chief-executive-vy-p-2...
Don Brash ‘tempted’ to vote for NZ First from 2017-07-17T04:32:31
Don Brash supports NZ First's call to abolish Maori seats.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/don-brash-tempted-vote-nz-first-jw-p-205337
Winston's winning ways continue from 2017-07-16T23:23:25
Winston Peters wants to teach the other parties to crawl. Broken glass is almost definitely involved.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/winstons-winning-ways-continue
Chill winds blow Kathmandu some good from 2017-07-16T22:29:31
Craigs' Mark Lister on Kathmandu, inflation and migration data.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/chill-winds-blow-kathmandu-some-good-jr-p-205318
Revised Customs bill still allows for ‘digital strip searches’ – privacy advocate from 2017-07-16T22:29:05
Tech Liberty's Thomas Beagle says we're still vulnerable to digital strip searches.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/digital-strip-search-ck-p-205272
Political hot potato to boost aged care stocks from 2017-07-16T22:28:17
NZ Aged Care Association's Simon Wallace is worried the government is playing football with immigration policies.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/political-hot-potato-boost-ag...
Inflation will wobble – but Wheeler will still wait from 2017-07-16T22:27:23
Rob Hosking on what to expect from CPI figures, which are released tomorrow.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/inflation-will-wobble-wheeler-will-still-wait-rh-p-205325
Today's fridge, tomorrow's hacked monster from 2017-07-16T22:26:53
"Companies are often paralysed by cyber-security headlines," says PwC's Adrian van Hest.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/new-pwc-report-iot-shows-refrigerators-dont-exist-anym...
World energy investment drop raises power shortage fears from 2017-07-16T22:25:19
Nevil Gibson digests the IEA's latest outlook for world energy investment.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/world-energy-investment-drop-raises-power-shortage-fears
No marks for choice in failing schools review from 2017-07-14T03:45:03
Fund the students, not the schools, says Rodney Hide.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/no-marks-choice-failing-schools-review
Five myths about child abuse in state care from 2017-07-14T03:44:26
What's the deal with child abuse in state care? David Cohen shines light on the myths.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/five-myths-about-child-abuse-state-care
NZTA overhauls driver and vehicle registration platform from 2017-07-14T03:43:49
Cameron Officer on NZTA's updated systems.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/nzta-overhauls-driver-and-vehicle-registration-platform
Auckland property market stalls from 2017-07-14T03:43:10
What's causing the Auckland housing market jitters? Michael Coote explains.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/auckland-property-market-stalls
The end of 'neo-liberalism' and advent of the Age of Euphemism from 2017-07-14T03:42:02
Rob Hosking bemoans the days when "problem" signified a story to a journalist, instead of "offended."
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/end-neo-liberalism-and-advent-age-euphemism
Business travel costs up 30% in past 12 years from 2017-07-14T03:41:10
FCM Travel Solutions' Andy Jack talks business travel trends.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/business-travel-costs-30-past-12-years-cs-p-205290
China grabs world leadership in electric vehicles – but at what cost? from 2017-07-14T03:40:40
Nevil Gibson produces evidence of China's huge play on electric vehicles.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/china-grabs-world-leadership-evs-what-cost
Market Talk: Xero delivers but can Cavalier survive? from 2017-07-14T03:40:05
Rickey Ward discusses the market and the dire situation at Cavalier Corp.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/market-talk-can-cavalier-corp-survive-p-205299
ASX listing still on the cards for HydroWorks, despite delays from 2017-07-13T22:09:15
HydroWorks' Andrew Rodwell explains the company's growth plans.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/asx-listing-still-cards-hydroworks-despite-delays-cs-p-205260
FMA cracks down on companies' use of alternative accounting measures from 2017-07-13T22:08:46
Chapman Tripp's Roger Wallis explains why the FMA is cracking down on non-GAAP accounting.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fma-cracks-down-companies-use-alternative-accounting...
Possibility of National-Green coalition grows from 2017-07-13T22:08:22
Matthew Hooton sees blue and green going together quite nicely.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/possibility-national-green-coalition-grows
Rubicon’s big shareholders jump the queue from 2017-07-13T22:07:42
Maybe Rubicon's biggest shareholders did the others a favour by queue-jumping, says Tim Hunter.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/rubicons-big-shareholders-jump-queue
Anti-immigrant politicians risk choking economic growth – economist from 2017-07-13T22:06:58
Infometrics economist Gaerth Kiernan says election rhetoric threatens economic growth.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/anti-immigrant-politicians-risk-choking-economic-growth-...
Just how hot is Sam Ovens, really? from 2017-07-13T22:04:59
Sam Ovens responds to the claims that his business only offers generic advice and appears to be a get-rich-quick scheme.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/just-how-hot-sam-ovens...
Simon Lusk the hired gun to push north Rodney campaign from 2017-07-13T05:15:43
Northern Action Group chair Bill Townson has confidence in their campaign strategist.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/simon-lusk-hired-gun-push-north-rodney-campaign-fr-p-205230
Labour-Green memorandum of understanding seems deader than flared trousers from 2017-07-13T05:14:35
The Greens, anyway, are acting as though their eyes are on the 2020 election, not this one.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/election-2017-labour-green-memorandum-understanding...
Maori Party co-leader sideswipes KiwiRail for ‘not doing its job’ from 2017-07-13T05:13:55
Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox lays out her party's plan for IwiRail.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/maori-party-co-leader-sideswipes-kiwirail-not-doing-its-job-jw-p-205239
Trump's Beltway: Trump Jr met with Russian lawyer and NAFTA goals near from 2017-07-13T05:13:18
Donald Trump Jr is in hot water over emails about a Russian lawyer, on Trump’s Beltway.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trumps-beltway-trump-jr-met-russian-lawyer-and-nafta-go...
Greens’ co-leader says his MP spoke ‘out of turn’ on NZ First from 2017-07-13T01:01:56
Greens co-leader James Shaw distances himself from Barry Coates' comments on a Labour/NZ First government.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/greens-co-leader-says-his-mp-spoke-o...
Election 2017: National's expansionist message from 2017-07-12T22:08:12
It’s about the mood, the “vibe,” and National is banking on it being optimistic.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/election-2017-nationals-expansionist-message
Conservation estate: opening for business? from 2017-07-12T03:46:28
Penny Pepperell explains the significance of the Supreme Court ruling on the Ruataniwha Dam.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/conservation-estate-opening-business
Goff talks up more government infrastructure funding for Auckland from 2017-07-12T03:45:43
Auckland's Mayor Phil Goff says expect another announcement about infrastructure funding from the government soon.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/goff-talks-more-government-i...
Drury on whether Xero will follow PushPay's lead with US listing from 2017-07-12T03:43:08
Rod Drury on Xero's next steps.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/drury-whether-xero-will-follow-pushpays-lead-us-listing-ck-p-205174
NZX retains its rising star despite planned US listing from 2017-07-12T03:42:39
Pushpay’s Chris Heaslip on US listings, raising cash and growth plans.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/could-nzx-lose-its-rising-star-cs-p-205173
The Greens reject PM’s claim their water policy will raise hydroelectric companies' taxes from 2017-07-11T22:04:33
Green's co-leader James Shaw responds to the PM's criticism of his party's water policy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/shaw-downplays-englishs-claims-greens-water-policy-wil...
Editor’s Insight: Facts and fiction about world population growth from 2017-07-11T22:03:59
Nevil Gibson finds world population growth is less scary than many believe.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-facts-and-fiction-about-world-population-growth
Election 2017: differing tax visions from 2017-07-11T22:03:29
A very different set of priorities around tax for Election 2017, Rob Hosking says.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/election-2017-differing-tax-visions
Labour picks Aussie ad man for election campaign from 2017-07-11T22:02:56
Andrew Kirkton says the Labour Party was drawn to Moss Group's "no-nonsense approach" to advertising.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/election-2017-labour-picks-aussie-ad-man-...
Amazon shocks yet another market with 'Geek Squad' launch from 2017-07-11T03:58:40
Ben Kepes on Amazon's launch of its 'geek squad' service, and why it's different.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/amazon-shocks-yet-another-market-geek-squad-launch-ck-205101
Kiwi forensic testing company Oritain seals GE Healthcare deal from 2017-07-11T03:58:03
Oritain science commercialisation director Sam Lind says serum from NZ, Australia, and the US are higher value.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/kiwi-forensic-testing-company-o...
Real estate agents' use of tech: where they're hot and where they're not from 2017-07-11T03:57:30
Vaughn Davis on real estate agents' impressive use of some technologies — and the sluggish update of others.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/real-agents-use-tech-where-theyre-...
Why Trade Me bought Motorcentral from 2017-07-11T03:56:56
Trade Me’s Alan Clark says there’s no competition concerns about the auction website’s acquisition of Motorcentral.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/why-trade-me-bought-motorce...
‘They don’t need it’: Little pledges to scrap tax cuts to benefit families from 2017-07-11T03:56:11
Andrew Little and Grant Robertson discuss Labour's new families policy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/they-dont-need-it-little-pledges-scrap-tax-cuts-benefit-families-vy-p-2...
Owning a home could become more impossible – new research from 2017-07-10T22:59:31
Ashley Church discusses RBNZ's proposals for debt-to-income ratios.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/debt-income-ratios-will-stop-40-aucklanders-buying-home-research-claims-vy-...
How world’s wealthiest protect their fortunes from 2017-07-10T22:53:04
Nevil Gibson assesses the latest survey of the one-percenters and finds their investment options are shrinking.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/how-worlds-wealthiest-protect-t...
Josh Bowden: ‘irresistible’ excitement about entrepreneurial opportunities from 2017-07-10T22:50:25
Josh Bowden believes his latest start-up – profitable after one month of operation – to "become very large very quick."
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/josh-bowden-irresistibl...
English hints at more tax relief from 2017-07-10T22:49:51
Rob Hosking says the PM hints at tax adjustments but won't comment on indexing.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/english-hints-more-tax-relief-rh-p-205100
A2 Milk produces the top return on capital employed from 2017-07-10T22:49:21
Armillary's David Wallace compares companies' returns on capital employed.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/a2-milk-produces-top-return-capital-employed-cs-p-205094
New Zealand faces new tide of Chinese super-rich investors from 2017-07-10T22:48:14
Lord Andrew Hay says the number of new millionaires coming out of China will accelerate in the next 10 years.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/new-zealand-faces-new-tide-chines...
Trump's Beltway: Trump and Putin meet at G-20 and 'travel ban' goes ahead from 2017-07-10T03:47:16
Trump talks with Putin on the sidelines of G-20, on Trump’s Beltway.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trumps-beltway-trump-and-putin-meet-g-20-and-travel-ban-goes-ahead-ns-p-20...
‘I want to leave my legacy in Wellington’ – children’s hospital philanthropist from 2017-07-10T03:46:16
Mark Dunajtschik says he wants to be “physically involved” in the building of the new Wellington children's hospital.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/i-want-leave-my-legacy-we...
Election 2017: Winston wasn't the real target of Turei's 'racism' jibe from 2017-07-10T03:45:41
Winston Peters will be very happy with Metiria Turei’s attack. The Labour Party, not so much.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/election-2017-winston-wasnt-real-target-tureis-ra...
Goodnest raises $1m for its funding round backed by Tindall from 2017-07-10T03:44:54
James MacAvoy on the latest funding round for the Uber of home services.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/goodnest-raises-1m-its-funding-round-backed-tindall-ck-p-205077
Lotto takes over website from phishing scammer from 2017-07-10T03:44:16
A phishing scammer was using the website nz-lotto.nz to deceive people, NBR’s Campbell Gibson reports.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/lotto-takes-over-website-phishing-scamme...
Politicians urged to heed science in exposing 'false news' from 2017-07-09T21:43:18
Nevil Gibson examines how science can help combat 'false news' and and other myths.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/politicians-urged-heed-science-exposing-false-news
The new-look New Zealand law firm from 2017-07-09T21:42:40
John Bowie discusses how design trends are sweeping away the fusty old law office.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/briefcase-new-look-new-zealand-law-firm
Investors focus on Chinese inflation data this week from 2017-07-09T21:42:10
Hamilton Hindin Greene’s Grant Davies on the week ahead.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/investors-focus-chinese-inflation-data-week-cs-p-205014
Can Metro Performance Glass pull off its promises? from 2017-07-09T21:41:08
Metro Performance Glass chief executive Nigel Rigby says his business could do better.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/can-metro-performance-glass-pull-its-promises-cs-p-205010
NZX 'please explain' notices still take some explaining from 2017-07-09T21:39:42
What's going on with NZX speeding tickets? Duncan Bridgeman investigates.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/nzx-please-explain-notices-still-take-some-explaining-db-p-205011
White paper reveals EV charging infrastructure successes, challenges from 2017-07-07T03:26:09
Cameron Officer on the electric vehicle infrastructure currently in New Zealand and its future.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/white-paper-reveals-ev-charging-infrastructure-...
Property rights strike out 'polluter pays' from 2017-07-07T03:24:10
'Polluter pays' is just an example of how environment policy in New Zealand is "muddleheaded in so many ways," says Rodney Hide.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/property-right...
Brexit takes Great out of Britain from 2017-07-07T03:23:28
Bargains may be aplenty with the uncertainty caused by Theresa May's disastrous election result, says Michael Coote.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/brexit-takes-great-out-bri...
US lifts laptop ban, China looks at A380s and more from 2017-07-07T03:22:56
Nevil Gibson provides an update on latest developments on US security arrangements for passengers arriving by air.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/us-lifts-laptop-ban-china-lo...
Meat company Alliance plans to woo wealthy Brits from 2017-07-07T03:22:23
Alliance Group general manager of sales Murray Brown outlines the co-op's plan for cracking the high-end UK market.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/alliance-plans-woo-wealthy-...
Regulators heed facts despite public fear of herbicide from 2017-07-07T03:21:20
Research saying glyphosate is a human carcinogenic has been found to be faulty, comments Jacqueline Rowarth.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/regulators-heed-facts-despite-publ...
Spare us 'meaningless' chest-beating about radio survey results from 2017-07-06T21:52:03
“It makes MediaWorks and NZME feel good but it's meaningless for everyone else," says John Dee of radio result brags.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/spare-us-meaningless-ches...
ExportNZ sounds warning over Labour, Greens, NZ First coalition government from 2017-07-06T21:51:28
ExportNZ executive director Catherine Beard says without exports, “we would literally be a third world economy.”
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/exportnz-sounds-warning-over-l...
Lies, damned lies and elections from 2017-07-06T21:50:46
Fake news everywhere! Rob Hosking wishes good luck to voters for this election.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/lies-damned-lies-and-elections-0
What emerging technologies are Kiwi companies adopting fastest? from 2017-07-06T21:50:15
PwC partner Andy Symons talks about NZ company's take-up of emerging technologies.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/what-emerging-technologies-are-kiwi-companies-adopting-faste...
Early childhood education centres attract new property fund from 2017-07-06T21:49:22
Property Managers Group's Scott McKenzie explains why early childhood education centres are ripe for a property fund.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/early-childhood-education...
How to fund the America’s Cup defence from 2017-07-06T21:48:37
Matthew Hooton says local government re-organisation could turn up new ways to fund the America's Cup.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/how-fund-americas-cup-defence
A tax loophole for the ComCom to consider from 2017-07-06T21:43:49
Tim Hunter investigates Powerco's tax, or lack thereof.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/tax-loophole-comcom-consider
‘Pockets of underperformance’ in schools can be fixed, report says from 2017-07-06T04:28:27
Overall, the school system works well, but fixes are desperately needed, says NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/pockets-underperformance-schoo...
Potted history of Washington State points to legalisation positives from 2017-07-06T04:27:44
“Voters were ready to change cannabis laws – they just weren’t sure what that needed to look like,” says US pot reformer.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/potted-history-washin...
Surge in tax take drives higher surplus – and reflects stronger growth from 2017-07-06T04:27:03
Tax revenue still running high - and that points to a strong underlying economy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/surge-tax-take-drives-higher-surplus-and-reflects-stronger-gro...
Aranz Geo helps to manage disposal of nuclear waste from 2017-07-06T04:26:07
Aranz Geo’s Shaun Maloney says a nuclear waste project will boost the company’s profile globally.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/aranz-geo-helps-manage-disposal-nuclear-waste...
Provinces lead pick up in jobs growth from 2017-07-06T04:25:34
Trade Me's Jeremy Wade discusses the latest jobs data.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/provinces-head-renewed-jobs-growth-cs-p-204948
Electric vehicle incentive legislation kicks in – but Auckland Transport not playing ball from 2017-07-06T04:23:08
Greater Auckland's Matt Lowrie sides with AT against electric vehicles.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/electric-vehicle-incentive-legislation-kicks-auckland-transport-not-pla...
Skyline boosts profit as it benefits from tourism boom from 2017-07-06T04:22:26
Skyline's Mark Quickfall says the business can fund its ambitious projects.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/skyline-boosts-profit-it-benefits-tourism-boom-cs-p-204923
Globalisation must save itself from its enemies from 2017-07-05T21:53:17
Nevil Gibson outlines one expert's view of why globalisation can no longer be taken for granted.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-globalisation-must-save-itself...
When sovereignty and cyberspace collide from 2017-07-05T21:52:43
DPMC's Paul Ash discusses the critical importance of creating "rules of the road" on the internet.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/when-sovereignty-and-cyberspace-collide-ns-p...
The EMA's election wishes from 2017-07-05T21:52:12
EMA ceo Kim Campbell says planning reform and resolving infrastructure roadblocks are critical to business.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/emas-election-wishes-fr-p-204878
NZ household borrowing still too high from 2017-07-05T21:51:31
The 'drop' in household borrowing isn't much of a drop at all, Rob Hosking reports.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/nz-household-borrowing-still-too-high
Unlisted thinks it can pick up NZX's slack from 2017-07-05T21:50:57
Bevan Wallace argues Unlisted is a better place for small NZX-listed companies.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/unlisted-thinks-it-can-pick-nzxs-slack-cs-p-204872
Long-established Christchurch company’s chief stepping down from 2017-07-05T03:54:53
Gough Group chief executive looks back at his nine years with the company through the GFC and Christchurch earthquakes.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/long-established-christ...
Crown Law Office moving to more collaborative culture from 2017-07-05T03:53:02
Penny Pepperell explains what's happening at the Crown Law Office.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/capital-letter-crown-law-office-moving-more-collaborative-culture
NZ closes door on worst wool season since the GFC from 2017-07-05T03:51:48
NZ Wool Services International ceo John Dawson says the wool overhang hasn't helped the market.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/nz-closes-door-worst-wool-season-gfc-chinese-de...
Trump's Beltway: Latest North Korean ICBM test; ISIS squeezed in Syria/Iraq from 2017-07-05T03:51:12
North Korea testing US patience with new ICBM, on Trump's Beltway.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trumps-beltway-latest-north-korean-icbm-test-and-isis-squeezed-syriairaq-ns-...
China’s ‘lacklustre’ dairy production opens more doors for Kiwi farmers from 2017-07-05T03:50:34
Jason Walls talks to Rabobank dairy analyst Sandy Chen on demand for kiwi products.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/chinas-lacklustre-dairy-production-opens-more-doors-kiwi-fa...
Looksee appointments, candidate negotiations on the rise, Wreda says from 2017-07-05T03:49:54
Looksee appointments, candidate negotiations on the rise, Wreda says.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/looksee-appointments-candidate-negotiations-rise-wreda-says-ck-204889
Australia's Alleasing plans NZ acquisitions from 2017-07-05T03:49:24
Daniel Blizzard says funding is no issue for Monash-backed Alleasing.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/australias-alleasing-plans-nz-acquisitions-cs-p-204898
Greens plot plan for a fast-tracked light rail in Auckland from 2017-07-05T03:48:53
Jason Walls talks light rail in Auckland with Green's Julie Anne Genter.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/greens-plot-plan-fast-tracked-light-rail-auckland-jw-204901
Former bankrupt led Nosh purchase, Veritas chairman confirms from 2017-07-05T03:48:08
Tim Hunter talks about the former bankrupt involved in Nosh.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/former-bankrupt-led-nosh-purchase-veritas-chairman-confirms-th-p-204881
Stagflation likely for Auckland house prices - AUT prof from 2017-07-05T03:47:37
Slow hiss or pop? AUT construction prof on what's next for the Auckland housing bubble.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/auckland-house-prices-aut-prof-says-stagflation-very-li...
What you need to know about winners and losers in artificial intelligence from 2017-07-04T21:57:19
Nevil Gibson examines a new study of the impact of new technologies on business and the economy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/what-you-need-know-about-winners-and-losers-ar...
How sunshine adds value to homes from 2017-07-04T21:56:37
Motu's Arthur Grimes explains how sunshine on homes is valued and who should pay when it is blocked.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/how-sunshine-adds-value-homes-sl-p-204858
Pay extra to avoid ads? TVNZ boss’ response from 2017-07-04T21:55:40
TVNZ boss Kevin Kenrick on monetising online content.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/pay-extra-avoid-ads-tvnz-boss-response-ck-p-204840
Rod Duke among creditors owed $7m as asset transfer probed from 2017-07-04T21:55
BDM Grange has liquidated itself but the owner transferred its assets to another company, Campbell Gibson reports.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/rod-duke-among-creditors-owe...
Business to join campaign to eliminate human trafficking and slavery in Asia from 2017-07-04T04:02:59
Australian ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski explains why business has a role in combatting modern slavery and people smuggling.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/business-join-ca...
Business confidence steady in June quarter as construction stutters from 2017-07-04T03:59:29
NZIER economist Christina Leung says the services sector is the most confident despite slowing demand.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/business-confidence-steady-june-quarter-...
Davina & Liam, Survivor: Crown Law, The Love QCs from 2017-07-04T03:58:53
John Bowie goes in depth on the Crown Law's role, its "death by a thousand cuts," and the solicitor-general's battle ahead.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/davina-liam-survivo...
New Foodstuffs supermarket brand will expand North Island-wide from 2017-07-04T03:58:11
Foodstuffs NI boss Chris Quin says customers want both online and bricks and mortar store grocery shopping.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/new-foodstuffs-supermarket-brand-wi...
Don’t get too hyped about America’s Cup – Property Institute from 2017-07-04T03:57:21
Ashley Church says hyperbole about economic returns of the America’s Cup should be taken with a grain of salt.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/dont-get-too-hyped-about-america...
Syft doubles staff in its third consecutive profitable year from 2017-07-04T03:56:31
Syft's Doug Hastie on what needs to be done to grow.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/syft-doubles-staff-its-third-consecutive-profitable-year-cs-p-204836
High NZ petrol prices ‘not acceptable or logical’ – Judith Collins from 2017-07-04T03:55:59
Gull general manager Dave Bodger gives his take on MBIE's petrol study.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/high-nz-petrol-prices-not-acceptable-or-logical-judith-collins-jw-p-204841
Pinots charge to forefront in New World wine awards entries from 2017-07-03T21:39:28
New World Wine Awards chief judge Jim Harré says wine volumes may be down but quality is up.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/pinots-charge-forefront-new-world-wine-awards-entr...
Editor's Insight: Qatar pleads case to lift blockade by Arab neighbours from 2017-07-03T21:38:50
Nevil Gibson tracks developments that have led to Qatar's blockade by four neighbouring Arab states.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-qatar-pleads-case-lift-blo...
Why Intuit targets lower-value customers from 2017-07-03T21:38:16
Intuit's Sasan Goodarzi on targeting the self-employed.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/hold-why-intuit-targets-lower-value-customers-jr-p-204758
Cashflow and loneliness big entrepreneur hurdles – Shaun Quincey from 2017-07-03T21:37:44
Genoapay founder Shaun Quincey wants to build a global company from New Zealand.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/cash-flow-and-loneliness-are-biggest-startup-hurdles-says-geno...
Labour slams government over goalpost-shifting trade strategy from 2017-07-03T04:15:53
Labour's David Parker is critical of the government's new goals for exports being far below initial levels.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/labour-slams-government-over-goalpo...
Experienced directors impart wisdom to encourage diversity from 2017-07-03T04:15:21
Experienced chairman Geoff Ricketts on what he looks for in a potential director.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/experienced-directors-impart-wisdom-encourage-diversity-cs-p-...
Doors open for eight-nation, trans-Pacific free-trade deal from 2017-07-03T04:14:43
Mexican ambassador José Traslosheros explains ways New Zealand will benefit from a Latin American trade deal.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/doors-open-eight-nation-trans-pac...
Fairfax bidders get cold feet after due diligence from 2017-07-03T04:14:05
Tim Hunter's analysis of the withdrawal of private equity bids for Fairfax Group.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fairfax-bidders-get-cold-feet-after-due-diligence-th-204781
Easy answers don’t fix hard questions from 2017-07-02T21:39:35
Forward planning and imagining the future helps solve problems, says Jacqueline Rowarth.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/easy-answers-dont-fix-hard-questions
NZ investors reap benefits from buoyant market from 2017-07-02T21:38:56
Craigs' Mark Lister on the week ahead for the markets.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/nz-investors-reap-benefits-buoyant-market-cs-p-204764
Shane Jones: How good a fit is he with NZ First, really? from 2017-07-02T21:35:39
Rob Hosking says the anticipated popular appeal of Shane Jones shouldn't be taken for granted.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/shane-jones-how-good-fit-he-new-zealand-first-re...
Does FMA have the power to push through robo-advice? from 2017-07-02T21:35:08
Calida Smylie on the issues with the FMA trying to implement robo advice.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/does-fma-have-power-push-through-robo-advice-cs-p-204689
Intuit says its biggest competitors are Excel and shoeboxes, not Xero from 2017-07-02T21:33:35
Intuit's Sasan Goodarzi on where his company's competition lies.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/intuit-says-its-biggest-competitors-are-excel-and-shoeboxes-jr-p-204756
Winston: No change in NZ First’s deputy leadership before election from 2017-06-30T04:24:54
NZ First leader Winston Peters on the selection of Shane Jones in Whangarei.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/winston-no-change-nz-firsts-deputy-leadership-election-jw-p-204741
Fleet managers, COOs targeted in first electric vehicle show from 2017-06-30T03:25:54
Cameron Officer says electric vehicles are being pushed even harder, with the country's first expo in September.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/fleet-managers-coos-targeted-f...
Migrant nightmares spoil cup dreams from 2017-06-30T03:25:16
Prior to winning the America's Cup, immigrants were viewed as bad due to lack of infrastructure. Rodney Hide asks: what changed?
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/migrant-nightm...
Auckland-New York direct, laptop ban relief, Virgin's codeshare limits from 2017-06-30T03:24:39
Added routes all-round and extended laptop ban avoided in this week's Carry On with Nevil Gibson.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/carry-auckland-new-york-direct-laptop-ban-rel...
When other media hijack scoops from 2017-06-30T03:23:17
David Cohen asks: What's the state of investigative journalism these days when outlets are capitalising on each others' stories?
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/when-other-med...
Not all ‘doom and gloom’ at NZX, chairman stresses from 2017-06-30T03:01:46
NZX’s Mark Peterson outlines what needs to change at the stock exchange.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/not-all-doom-and-gloom-nzx-chairman-stresses-cs-p-204703
The pitch and the promise - startups strut their stuff from 2017-06-30T03:01:09
Aidan Kenealy and Peter Dickinson say mentoring is about helping startups execute faster.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/pitch-and-promise-startups-strut-their-stuff-fr-p-204736
Shane Jones confirmed as NZ First’s Whangarei candidate from 2017-06-30T01:57:58
Political commentator Bryce Edwards says don't write off Shane Jones' chances of winning Whangarei just yet.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/shane-jones-confirmed-nz-first’s-w...
Editor's Insight: Hong Kong feels squeeze of China's 20-year hug from 2017-06-29T22:09:42
Nevil Gibson tracks Hong Kong's experience of Chinese rule as President Xi visits for the first time.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-hong-kong-feels-squeeze-c...
The irrelevance of billionaires from 2017-06-29T22:08:42
Tim Hunter says the America's Cup is so much more than a bauble to be contested by the 1%.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hunters-corner-irrelevance-billionaires
Fletcher Construction suffers an exodus of employees from 2017-06-29T22:08:10
NBR's Jenny Ruth on Fletcher Building losing construction staff.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fletcher-construction-suffers-exodus-employees-jr-p-204673
The rapidly disappearing Greens from 2017-06-29T22:06:40
Election 2017 will be all about Winston Peters, maintains Matthew Hooton.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hold-hu-fri-weekly-hit-rapidly-disappearing-greens
FMA has some stern words for NZX from 2017-06-29T04:14:53
FMA’s Garth Stanish says the NZX has done a good job at regulating but could improve some areas.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fma-has-some-stern-words-nzx-cg-p-204684
The food safety lawyer who will make you think twice about eating from 2017-06-29T03:53:10
American lawyer Bill Marler has tips for companies on food safety.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/food-safety-lawyer-who-will-make-you-think-twice-about-eating-fr-p-204677
Open letter: Tony Falkenstein from 2017-06-29T03:46:55
Tony Falkenstein gives a last-minute pitch to be elected to the NZX board.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/open-letter-tony-falkenstein-p-204679
Nathan Guy staunchly defends his decision to grant Peter Thiel citizenship from 2017-06-29T03:44:31
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Ruakura to possibly be the world's first neutral inland port from 2017-06-29T01:30:43
Linx chief Anthony Andrews discusses the company's interest in becoming the port operator for the Ruakura inland port.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/ruakura-become-possibly-...
Trilogy's share price plumped up by acquisition announcement from 2017-06-29T01:24:49
Angela Buglass explains why Trilogy bought rival Lanocorp.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trilogys-share-price-plumped-acquisition-announcement-cs-p-204668
Editor's Insight: World trade is rising but faces Trumpian roadblocks from 2017-06-28T21:44:12
Nevil Gibson updates new trends in world trade and progress with the New Zealand agenda.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-world-trade-rising-faces-trumpian-road...
Put the trust back in farming, new Fed Farmers president says from 2017-06-28T21:43:29
Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says farmers need to better connect with urban New Zealand.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/put-trust-back-farming-new-fed-farmers-pres...
Some risks but mainly benefits for Synlait from A2 relationship from 2017-06-28T21:42:55
Harbour's Oyvinn Rimer on the risks in A2 Milk and Synlait's relationship.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/some-risks-mainly-benefits-synlait-a2-relationship-jr-p-204638
‘Socialism for the rich’ – report takes aim at corporate welfare from 2017-06-28T21:42:20
Callaghan Innovation CEO Vic Crone responds to criticism that Callaghan is "picking winners."
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Seven ageing Parliament IT servers vulnerable to ransomware – NZ First from 2017-06-28T21:41:46
NZ First says ageing government computers are at risk from cyberattack.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/seven-ageing-servers-parliament-vulnerable-ransomware-nz-first-says-ck-...
Barclay scandal ‘will damage all politicians’ from 2017-06-28T04:16:27
A common reaction to #TapeGate is "bloody politicians, none of them can lie straight in bed," says Morgan Godfery.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/barclay-scandal-will-damage-...
Capital Letter: Taking a stand against googling jurors from 2017-06-28T03:04
Penny Pepperell explains why the Law Commission wants to update the law of contempt.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/capital-letter-taking-stand-against-googling-jurors
Hong Kong Novotel pinged for over-charging Air NZ $1.4m from 2017-06-28T03:03:11
NBR’s Campbell Gibson reports on the $1.6m spat between Air NZ and a Hong Kong Novotel.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/hong-kong-novotel-pinged-over-charging-air-nz-14m-cg-p-...
Greater domestic M&A expected as iwis branch out from 2017-06-28T00:40:17
Iwi M&A activity set to increase, says Chapman Tripp's Nick Wells.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/greater-domestic-ma-expected-iwis-branch-out-cs-p-204618
Cert warns against new ransomware attack called Petya from 2017-06-28T00:39:21
Symantec cyber security strategy manager Nick Savvides on Petya and how to protect yourself from malware attack.
Read more: https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/cert-warns-against-new-ransomware-...
Buzz from the Beehive not as sweet as Comvita might have hoped from 2017-06-27T22:24:04
Comvita CEO Scott Coulter downplaying myrtle rust risks to manuka honey industry.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/buzz-beehive-not-sweet-comvita-might-have-hoped-jw-p-204599
Nestlé will be a big bite for hungry hedge fund from 2017-06-27T22:23:28
Nevil Gibson checks out shareholder activism that has targeted the world's largest food company.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-nestle-will-be-big-bite-hungry...
'Handful’ were hired under $850K LookSee promotion, WREDA says from 2017-06-27T22:22:45
Ian Apperley questions WREDA's LookSee promotion.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/handful-were-hired-under-looksee-promotion-wreda-says-ck-p-204612
Is immigration a good thing for NZ or not? Two expert views from 2017-06-27T22:21:53
Economists Michael Reddell and Dr Eric Crampton on the pros and cons of immigration.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/immigration-good-thing-nz-or-not-two-expert-views-jr-p-204595
More Auckland hotels expected after America's Cup win from 2017-06-27T22:19:25
Hotels expert Dean Humphries discusses what the America's Cup win means for new hotel development.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/more-hotels-expected-rise-auckland-after-ame...
Tower may need to pay a $2 million 'break fee' to Fairfax from 2017-06-27T22:18:48
A $2m break fee may be payable to Fairfax, Tower's Michael Stiassny says.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/tower-may-need-pay-2-million-break-fee-fairfax-cs-p-204609
Superyacht bonanza likely in wake of America’s Cup win, marine industry says from 2017-06-27T03:48:23
NZ Marine executive director Peter Busfield says winning the Cup back could drawn in an extra 60 superyachts per year.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/superyacht-bonanza-likel...
Tegel says the chicken pricing war is over from 2017-06-27T03:47:48
Tegel CEO Phil Hand on pricing, an Australian launch and the outlook.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/tegel-says-chicken-pricing-war-over-jr-p-204583
Massive economic boost expected from next America's Cup, yacht squadron says from 2017-06-26T23:18:52
RNZYS general manager Hayden Porter says the Cup will highlight the marine industry to the world.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/massive-economic-boost-expected-next-america...
NZX plans to consolidate three equity markets into one from 2017-06-26T23:18:07
Chapman Tripp partner Rachel Dunne says the NZX has failed in its goal to attract small sized issuers to the public markets.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/nzx-plans-consolid...
Tourist spending up in Queenstown despite slow snow from 2017-06-26T22:48:17
Marketview's Michael Stechman talks winter spend trends.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/tourist-spending-queenstown-despite-slow-snow-cs-p-204490
Opinion: Freshwater — How did we become so divided? from 2017-06-26T22:47:46
Irrigation NZ ceo Andrew Curtis says unity rather than division is needed to improve our water quality.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/opinion-freshwater-how-did-we-become-so...
Editor's Insight: Half-year checkups show global economy is healthiest since 2010 from 2017-06-26T22:47:12
Nevil Gibson examines the latest six-monthly global economic reviews and forecasts for what's ahead.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-half-year-checkups-show-gl...
Sky, TVNZ bosses spar over America’s Cup 2020 rights from 2017-06-26T22:45:58
John Fellet and Kevin Kenrick offer differing accounts of the America's Cup 2017 rights battle, and look ahead to 2020.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/sky-tvnz-bosses-spar-ov...
Kiwifruit growers seek long-term change from High Court challenge from 2017-06-26T03:48:14
Kiwifruit Claim chairman John Cameron talks up the group's case before its High Court battle with MPI.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/kiwifruit-growers-square-mpi-high-court-...
Winston’s tourism GST redistribution plan gets tentative industry nod from 2017-06-26T03:46:50
TIA CEO Chris Roberts says Winston Peters' GST redistribution plan is an "intriguing" idea.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/winstons-gst-redistribution-plan-gets-tentative-nod...
Kirin is looking for buyers of its Australian dairy business: AFR from 2017-06-26T03:46:16
NBR's Jenny Ruth on reports that Kirin wants to sell its Australian dairy business.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/kirin-looking-buyers-its-australian-dairy-business-afr-jr-p...
BlackfortFX investors to get first payment from 2017-06-26T03:44:27
Campbell Gibson reports on the first payment to the ponzi's investors.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/blackfortfx-investors-get-first-payment-cg-p-204536
previously had an investment banking career, and was CEO of an ASX listed infrastructure fund. from 2017-06-26T03:43:47
John Fellet on why the Sky-Vodafone merger was dropped - and what's next.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fellet-why-merger-was-pulled-and-major-new-sky-vodafone-partnership-c...
Heartland: ’Masterchef’ needed for future of agribusiness from 2017-06-25T22:17:12
Jacqueline Rowarth says what the world, including New Zealand, needs now is innovation.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/heartland-masterchef-needed-future-agribusiness
Smaller banks punch above their weight in mortgage lending from 2017-06-25T22:15:57
NBR's Jenny Ruth on the small banks' progress in mortgage lending.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/tsb-and-sbs-banks-punch-above-their-weight-mortgage-lending-jr-p-204508
The problematic popularity of schemes of arrangement from 2017-06-25T22:15:22
New Zealand Shareholders' Association chairman John Hawkins says shareholders are concerned at some schemes.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/problematic-popularity-schemes-arr...
Will Tegel meet its downgrade profit guidance? from 2017-06-25T22:14:41
Craigs' Mark Lister on last week's developments and the week ahead.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/will-tegel-meet-its-downgrade-profit-guidance-jr-p-204509
Changes to KiwiSaver could benefit both investors and the market from 2017-06-25T22:08:17
Duncan Bridgeman discusses how the overly-conservative Kiwisaver could be improved.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/shoeshine-changes-kiwisaver-could-benefit-both-investors-an...
Electric vehicle certification costs cut to encourage EV imports from 2017-06-23T03:26:39
Cameron Officer finds out how VINZ plans on getting more electric vehicles into the country.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/motoring-electric-vehicle-certification-costs-cut-...
Hidesight: ’Big data’ won’t save state’s health system from 2017-06-23T03:24:42
Rodney Hide calls Sir Peter Gluckman a "knight in shining armour" with his big data plans. Trouble is, government won't deliver.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hidesight-big-...
On the Money: Politics, Argentina-style from 2017-06-23T03:24:02
Michael Coote has returned from Argentina and recounts its financial situation.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/money-politics-argentina-style
Carry on: Boeing beats Airbus, '797' unveiled, Skytrax awards and more from 2017-06-23T03:03:49
One buyer spent $US10.8 billion.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/carry-boeing-beats-airbus-797-unveiled-skytrax-awards-and-more-ng-p-204436
The Matariki Codex – ground-breaking technology or 20-year rort? from 2017-06-23T02:57:51
Behind the scenes of the mysterious Matariki Codex with NBR’s Campbell Gibson.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/matariki-codex-ground-breaking-technology-or-20-year-rort-cg-p-...
Editor's Insight: Communist tourism comes at a cost from 2017-06-22T22:41:47
Nevil Gibson reveals new details about Otto Warmbier from someone who was also on his fatal trip to North Korea.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-communist-tour...
Unscrupulous credit-related insurers being held to account from 2017-06-22T22:41:17
Financial Services Federation's Lyn McMorran on responsible lending.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/industry-group-holds-credit-related-insurers-account-cs-p-204452
Sellers rule the M&A market but times are changing from 2017-06-22T22:40:38
DLA Piper international corporate head Bob Bishop on the trends in global M&A.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/sellers-rule-ma-market-times-are-changing-new-report-shows-fr-20...
Weekly Hit: The first snowflake melts from 2017-06-22T22:40
We probably need to think about the character flaws of this 20-something generation, says Matthew Hooton on young politicians.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/weekly-hit-first...
The recipe for takeover success from 2017-06-22T22:39:19
Bell Gully partner James Cooney says board approval, price, and lock-up were success factors.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/the-recipe-takeover-success-fr-p-204402
Hunter's Corner: A reality check for a boom sector from 2017-06-22T22:38:31
Disclosures, or lack thereof, make retirement villages' finances that much harder to understand, says Tim Hunter.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hunters-corner-reality-check-...
Capital Letter: Freedom to smoke? from 2017-06-22T05:14:27
Penny Pepperell explains the Supreme Court view on whether mental health institutions should provide dedicated smoking rooms.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/capital-letter-fr...
PFI managers making hay while the sun shines: Hawkins from 2017-06-22T05:11:40
NZSA chairman John Hawkins on why PFI should buy the management contract.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/pfi-managers-making-hay-while-sun-shines-hawkins-jr-p-204434
Rich Lister loses High Court skirmish against Islamic investment firm from 2017-06-22T05:10:01
Anthony Harper partner Richard Smedley discusses the implications of a court ruling against an NBR Rich Lister.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/rich-lister-loses-high-court-sk...
Labour called out over ‘hypocritical’ student volunteer situation from 2017-06-22T05:08:24
Matthew Hooton says Labour's student scandal highlights its hypocrisy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/labour-called-out-over-hypocritical-student-volunteer-situation-jw-p-204439
Local football app developer goes out to the market for cash from 2017-06-22T05:06:08
MY F.C. chief executive Sam Jenkins says the company could disrupt football.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/local-football-app-developer-goes-out-market-cash-cs-p-204438
Hawke's Bay winemaker sees silver lining in poor harvest from 2017-06-21T22:26:36
Rod McDonald says this year's poor grape harvest will still produce some good wines.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/hawkes-bay-winemaker-sees-silver-lining-poor-harvest-ng-p-...
Editor's Insight: Qatar connection in Britain's first big GFC banking prosecution from 2017-06-21T22:25:38
Nevil Gibson backgrounds why former Barclays Bank CEO is being charged with fraud and illegal payments.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-qatar-connection-britai...
NZ dollar spikes as Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady from 2017-06-21T22:23:37
Rob Hosking says the Reserve Bank had no reason to change the OCR.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/reserve-bank-calls-lower-nz-dollar-it-holds-rate-steady-jr-204419
Disruption to Z from electric vehicles? – not for years from 2017-06-21T22:23
Forsyth Barr's Andrew Harvey-Green sees a slower pace of disruption from electric vehicles.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/electric-vehicles-wont-disrupt-z-or-refinery-until...
Order Paper: lessons from the Barclay boilover from 2017-06-21T22:22:24
Departing Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay leaves quite a few questions behind him as he departs Parliament, says Rob Hosking.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/order-paper-less...
Court action back on for Andrew Little from 2017-06-21T22:21:48
Jason Walls discusses why Lani Hagaman wants her late husband vindicated.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/court-action-back-andrew-little-jw-204350
O’Malley abandons Cadbury contract bid – but has a plan B from 2017-06-21T22:21:10
Fighting words from Jim O'Malley as he abandons his bid for Dunedin's Cadbury factory, proposes new venture.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/o%E2%80%99malley-abandons-cadbury-...
Port of Tauranga expects bigger ships but not the biggest from 2017-06-21T03:39:24
Port of Tauranga CEO Mark Cairns and chairman David Pilkington on expansion.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/port-tauranga-expects-bigger-ships-not-biggest-jr-p-204385
Briefcase: Nudity, booze and other law school activities from 2017-06-21T03:38:44
John Bowie on the wild ways of Otago law Professor Mark Henaghan.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/briefcase-nudity-booze-and-other-law-school-activities-law
Barclay surrenders; agrees to step down at election. from 2017-06-21T02:50:52
He's gone! NBR's Rob Hosking on Barclay's resignation and why he had to go.
Read more ($):https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/barclay-surrenders-agrees-step-down-election-jw-204382
Editor's Insight: World's drinkers turn from beer to the harder stuff from 2017-06-20T22:41:28
Nevil Gibson outlines latest consumption trends in the global booze business.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-worlds-drinkers-turn-beer-harder-stuff
Is that free bottle of wine worth it? Corruption survey says no from 2017-06-20T22:40:49
A recent NZ corruption case highlights what gifts are appropriate and what are not, says Deloitte’s Lorinda Kelly.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/free-bottle-wine-it-corrupti...
Todd Barclay affair starting to stink to high heaven from 2017-06-20T22:40:06
Barclay’s 'apology' was really part 'poor little me' and part 'screw you.'
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/todd-barclay-affair-starting-stink-high-heaven
SBS Bank says slow down in property market had been expected from 2017-06-20T05:11:22
SBS chief executive Shaun Drylie says some heat going out of the property market is a good thing .
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/sbs-bank-says-heat-coming-out-property-marke...
Spark makes Queenstown its first 4.5G town, earns insult from Vodafone from 2017-06-20T05:10:47
Spark GM of networks Colin Brown on Queenstown's need for speed.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/spark-makes-queenstown-its-first-45g-town-earns-insult-vodafone-ck-p-204334
PM admits Todd Barclay told him about secret staff recording from 2017-06-20T05:10:16
Todd Barclay has become a high maintenance MP for National, and senior heads must be wondering if he’s worth the drama.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/todd-barclay-case-will-...
‘Make Orcon Great Again’ says Vocus boss, as private equity circles from 2017-06-19T22:44:17
Mark Callander on his comeback plan for Orcon.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/make-orcon-great-again-says-vocus-boss-private-equity-circles-ck-p-204301
Editor's Insight: F-35 fighter to put wow factor into Paris Air Show from 2017-06-19T22:43:38
Nevil Gibson previews the world's largest aviation expo and analyses industry trends.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-f-35-fighter-put-wow-factor-paris-air-show
Hundreds of US malls closing; Kiwi Property plans Sylvia Park expansion from 2017-06-19T22:42:36
Kiwi Property's Chris Gudgeon looks at why NZ is unlikely to suffer the same distressing fate as US malls.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/hundreds-us-malls-closing-new-zealan...
A2 continues to defy all predictions from 2017-06-19T22:41:54
Jenny Ruth on analysts failing to pick A2 Milk's out-performance.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/a2-continues-defy-all-predictions-jr-p-204312
Co-founder of virtual reality company 8i wins bout in Employment Court from 2017-06-19T22:41:22
Campbell Gibson reports on claims by VR company 8i that a co-founder has stolen confidential information.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/8i-co-founder-wins-bout-employment-co...
Kiwi Property plans $161m capital raising as Auckland expansion continues from 2017-06-19T03:35:57
Kiwi Property chief executive Chris Gudgeon on where the $161m of capital funding will go.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/kiwi-property-plans-161m-capital-raising-auckland-ex...
NZ down the list of free-trade agreement priorities with the US from 2017-06-19T03:34:43
Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks from Washington about the prospects of an NZ/US FTA.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/nz-down-list-free-trade-agreement-priorities-us-jw-p-204300
Blockbuster financial performance for cinemas from 2017-06-19T03:34:07
Screen Association’s Matthew Cheetham says it’s becoming more difficult to fund independent films.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/blockbuster-financial-performance-nzs-cinema...
Reserve Bank will sit tight this week from 2017-06-18T22:06:17
Rob Hosking previews the Reserve Bank's likely OCR move this week.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/reserve-bank-will-sit-tight-week-rh-p-204278
Dollar signs likely to feature in Reserve Bank's OCR review from 2017-06-18T22:05:46
Craigs' Mark Lister on the likely Reserve Bank reaction to the rampant kiwi dollar.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/dollar-signs-likely-feature-reserve-banks-ocr-review-jr-p-2...
Beca adapts to the future, while preserving the best of the past from 2017-06-18T22:05:14
New Beca NZ managing director Darryl-Lee Wendelborn wouldn’t have aspired to the role in "a traditional hierarchical structure."
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/beca-adapts-fu...
Shoeshine: Messes emerge after high flyer takes wing from 2017-06-18T22:04:43
Jenny Ruth investigates high flying ceo Andrew McKenzie.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/shoeshine-messes-emerge-after-high-flyer-takes-wing-jr-p-204258
Trump's Beltway: President may be investigated over Russia, leading senator shot from 2017-06-16T04:09:30
FBI may be investigating Trump for obstruction as Sessions testifies, on Trump’s Beltway.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trump-beltway-president-may-be-investigated-over-russ...
Carry on: Budget giants opt for larger models, A380 to get wider wings from 2017-06-16T04:05:28
Nevil Gibson's travel news roundup highlights the differing aircraft used by the world's two largest budget carriers.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/carry-budget-giants-opt-l...
Hidesight: Paedophile wig case curbs state power from 2017-06-16T04:02:51
Rodney Hide asks, what rights does a prisoner lose? What rights does he keep?
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hidesight-paedophile-wig-case-curbs-state-power
Media Watch: Lowdown on litany of libels from 2017-06-16T04:02:06
David Cohen suggests Colin Craig's next defamation victim should be himself.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/media-watch-lowdown-litany-libels
Motoring: BMW confirms 8-Series coupe with a teaser concept from 2017-06-16T04:01:25
Cameron Officer says BMW Concept 8-Series "looks utterly incredible."
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/motoring-bmw-confirms-8-series-coupe-teaser-concept
Women entrepreneurs struggle to get board roles, SKIDs co-owner says from 2017-06-15T22:44:32
Entrepreneur Dawn Engelbrecht and IoD president Liz Coutts on what skills boards want.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/women-entrepreneurs-struggle-get-board-roles-skids-co-ow...
Editor’s Insight: The curious case of the killer petunias from 2017-06-15T22:43:53
Nevil Gibson exposes how harmless flowers have fallen victim to excessive regulation.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/editors-insight-curious-case-killer-petunias
Hunter's Corner: Watercare sale supporters show their weakness from 2017-06-15T22:43:15
Watercare's numbers are frighteningly misleading, notices Tim Hunter.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hunters-corner-watercare-sale-supporters-show-their-weakness
Weekly Hit: Peters triumphant on immigration from 2017-06-15T22:42:44
Labour's immigration policy piggybacks off what Winston Peters' been saying for years, says Matthew Hooton.
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Latest poll may have Labour considering the 'Jacinda option' from 2017-06-15T22:34:10
National's 2017 Budget was the "king-hit" on Labour this year says commentator Bryce Edwards.
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Trump’s media hatred turns digital failure into gold from 2017-06-15T05:08:36
Former NYT COO James Slezak on dealing with the digital revolution.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/new-york-times-still-groping-its-way-digital-future-jr-p-204181
Push to allow companies to 'hack back' to cyber attacks is misguided, experts say from 2017-06-15T05:07:19
“Those in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, even in response,” Massey University's Andrew Colarik on companies "hacking back."
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OECD suggests more tax changes, Joyce leaves door open from 2017-06-15T05:06:35
Steven Joyce discusses the OECD's assessment of the New Zealand economy.
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FMA seeks $1.6m Warminger penalty from 2017-06-15T05:04:21
Tim Hunter discusses the proposed penalties on Mark Warminger.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fma-seeks-16m-warminger-penalty-th-p-204189
Editor's Insight: Shedding light on Northern Ireland's obscure Democratic Unionists from 2017-06-14T22:24:44
Nevil Gibson explains the complexities of Northern Irish involvement in the new UK government.
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Like Tinder for motorhomes from 2017-06-14T22:21:01
The homegrown Campable app's developers are eyeing the "surprisingly large" global market for "motorhome park-over properties."
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One more hurdle to jump in Fletcher's $1.2b development of Three Kings quarry from 2017-06-14T22:19:03
Three Kings community advocate Greg McKeown discusses the agreement with Fletcher over the development of its quarry.
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Series: How smart meters have changed consumers' power bills from 2017-06-14T22:10:22
Electric Kiwi chief executive Luke Blincoe says smart meters have boosted competition in the NZ marketplace
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Capital Letter: Negligent legal advice but redress time-barred, court rules from 2017-06-14T04:17:45
Penny Pepperell explains how a company applied too late to recover costs from lawyer.
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Reducing livestock emissions key to achieving government’s climate change agreement from 2017-06-14T04:17:02
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle on a framework for dairy farmers to cut their carbon footprint.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/reducing-livestock-emissions-key-achieving-g...
Wellington startup Publons sold in multi-million deal from 2017-06-14T04:16:20
Publons co-founder Andrew Preston on his Wellington startup's sale to US multinational Clarivate.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/wellington-startup-publons-sold-multi-million...
Urgency goes out of Auckland and Waikato housing markets from 2017-06-14T04:15:43
ASB's Kim Mundy and Westpac's Michael Gordon on falling house prices.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/house-prices-fell-may-especially-auckland-and-waikato-jr-p-204142
Editor's Insight: Dow index decides fate of its oldest member's CEO from 2017-06-13T22:08:54
Nevil Gibson says major changes occurred in Jeff Immelt's time at GE .
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Forget fake news – anybody for fake milk? from 2017-06-13T22:01:38
Creative HQ CEO Stefan Korn on the future of food.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/forget-fake-news-anybody-fake-milk-jr-p-204113
Series: Electrification of transport big theme in NZ market from 2017-06-13T22:00:50
Mercury ceo Fraser Whineray on global trends, local retail competition, and electric transport.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/series-electrification-transport-big-theme-nz-m...
Shareholder activism to increase, law firm predicts from 2017-06-13T22:00:17
Chapman Tripp's Roger Wallis says too many diversity groups will dilute the few best.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/shareholder-activism-increase-law-firm-predicts-cs-p-204102
Growth wobbles bring uncertainty over latest GDP figures from 2017-06-13T04:57:01
Rob Hosking says there are unusual uncertainties around economic growth.
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Car Torque: Mitsubishi head hints at performance model U-turn from 2017-06-13T02:39:33
A Mitsubishi halo sports car could come back. Cameron Officer wants to know more details.
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R&D high on agenda of newly merged Wallace Group from 2017-06-13T02:38:58
Wallace Group ceo Graham Shortland on the benefits of the merger.
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SFO drops fraud investigation into Trends Publishing from 2017-06-13T02:38:26
Trends chairman David Johnson says his company has lost millions because of Callaghan's actions.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/sfo-drops-fraud-investigation-trends-publishin...
Foreign trust disclosure rules highlight previous scale of problems, Greens say from 2017-06-13T02:37:53
Greens co-leader James Shaw talks about foreign trusts failing to register with IRD in NZ.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/foreign-trust-disclosure-rules-highlights-previous-s...
Editor's Insight: World is less peaceful but cost of violence is declining from 2017-06-12T22:29:49
Nevil Gibson examines the Global Peace Index and the costs of violence to the world economy.
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Tax expert says NZ is 'going rogue' in pushing new rules against multinationals from 2017-06-12T22:28:38
KPMG tax partner Bruce Bernacchi says extra taxes from multinationals will be a "rounding error."
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/tax-expert-says-nz-going-rogue-pushing-new-ru...
A Little plan to attract 'Trump refugees' to New Zealand from 2017-06-12T22:28:06
Rob Hosking questions Labour's moves on export education, one of NZ's success stories.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/little-plan-attract-trump-refugees-new-zealand-jw-p-204063
Series: Power in the hands of electricity consumers from 2017-06-12T22:22:06
Flick Electric chief executive Steve O'Connor says consumers have real purchasing power for the first time in the retail space.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/series-power-ha...
Crowdfunded bid for Cadbury factory faces at least two rivals from 2017-06-12T04:20:18
Jim O'Malley on the latest in his crowdfunding bid to buy Dunedin's Cadbury factory.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/crowdfunded-bid-cadbury-factory-faces-least-two-rivals-ck-...
MPI under fire for impending Stewart Island oyster cull from 2017-06-12T04:19:44
Bluff Oyster Management boss Graeme Wright says MPI could have handled things differently two years ago.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/mpi-under-fire-impending-stewart-islan...
Prestigious Aussie design accolade for Kiwi app from 2017-06-12T04:18:08
"Design awards can be all about the bling," says Alphero’s Caroline Dewe, so it’s gratifying to win for a practical project.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/prestigious-aussie...
Reserve Bank governor should pull his head in, economist says from 2017-06-12T02:39:55
Wellington economist Michael Reddell says public figures have to get used to critical commentary.
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UK PM 'Dead woman walking' as Brexit talks loom from 2017-06-11T23:41:33
Nathan Smith on the consequences of a hung parliament in the UK elections.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/uk-pm-dead-woman-walking-brexit-talks-loom-ns-204027
A tale of two economies, strong Kiwi vs weak Aussie from 2017-06-11T21:35:30
Craigs' Mark Lister on the kiwi dollar and the relative strength of the economy.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/tale-two-economies-strong-kiwi-vs-weak-aussie-jr-p-204013
Will electricity be free by 2035? from 2017-06-11T21:34:56
Creative HQ CEO Stefan Korn on the future of electricity.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/will-electricity-be-free-2035-jr-p-204014
Bill English’s plan to prevent a recession after growth spurt to 2020 from 2017-06-11T21:34:16
Prime Minister talks about sustaining economic growth, overcoming labour shortages, immigration and water quality.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/bill-englishs-plan-prevent-r...
Awards celebrate impressive business carbon reductions from 2017-06-09T04:18:12
Environment award winner GardyneHOLT creative director on the importance of walking-the-talk on sustainability.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/awards-celebrate-impressive-bus...
Order Paper: Complacency vs stupidity isn't much of a choice from 2017-06-09T04:04:25
Both National and Labour are blundering about ahead of Election 2017. Rob Hosking asks, which one is more palatable?
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Hidesight: Why I am not a climate change denialist from 2017-06-09T04:03:39
Rodney Hide is shocked to find he is not a climate change denialist.
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On the Money: Trumponomics defies trade truths from 2017-06-09T04:03:01
Donald Trump is going down the wrong direction to reduce the US trade deficit, says Michael Coote.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/money-trumponomics-defies-trade-truths
Carry on: Laptop ban extension, China growth, fewer A380s and more from 2017-06-09T04:02:17
Nevil Gibson on the latest developments on extending the US laptop ban on aircraft and other business travel news.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/carry-laptop-ban-extension-c...
Motoring: Mercedes-Benz E 400 a reminder of big sedan glory from 2017-06-09T04:01:32
The Mercedes-Benz E 400 4MATIC "just ticks so many boxes," enthuses Cameron Officer.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/mercedes-benz-e-400-reminder-big-sedan-glory
Free waste recycling scheme could turn into a dip into ratepayers’ pockets from 2017-06-09T04:00:56
Northland Waste's Ray Lambert looks at where the council is going wrong with community recycling schemes.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/free-waste-recycling-scheme-could-tur...
Trump’s Paris decision a ‘grab-bag of disconnected reasons’ from 2017-06-09T04:00:26
Energy expert Neil Walbran on how the costs of adaptation to Paris Agreement need careful thought.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trumps-paris-decision-grab-bag-disconnected-...
New Zealand CEOs see much brighter prospects than overseas counterparts from 2017-06-09T03:59:50
KPMG chief executive Godfrey Boyce reveals findings of new Global CEOs Survey.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/new-zealand-ceos-see-much-brighter-prospects-overseas-counterpar...
Hotel valuations to be revamped and likely to drop on Goff's 'pillow tax' from 2017-06-09T03:59:01
Hotels expert Dean Humphries discusses the effect Auckland Mayor Phil Goff's 'pillow tax' will have on new development.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/hotel-valuations-be-rev...
Editor's Insight, Gender, gentrification and diversity – or not from 2017-06-08T22:00:43
Nevil Gibson says a new US research paper shows those most affected by the gender pay gap.
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Kin2kin monetises with gifts from 2017-06-08T21:59:22
Digital Emotions co-founder Hamish McGregor explains how his social media app is monetising.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/kin2kin-monetises-gifts-cg-p-203947
Ryman changes plans for Devonport retirement village after mediation from 2017-06-08T21:58:08
Devonport lobbyist Iain Rea discusses the successful mediation with Ryman over its Devonport retirement village.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/ryman-changes-plans-devonport-...
Opinion: Congratulations, Sir John from 2017-06-08T21:57:31
Liquidator and libertarian Damien Grant gives a contrary view on Sir John Key's knighthood.
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Chorus lifts service levels as data consumption soars from 2017-06-08T21:56:55
Chorus' Nick Woodward on progress in building the fibre network.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/chorus-lifts-service-levels-data-consumption-soars-jr-p-203962
Weekly Hit: Two paths for Peters from 2017-06-08T21:56:22
"Winston's got to make a choice," says political commentator Ben Thomas on Winston Peters' legacy.
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Should certain Auckland roads have tolls to reduce congestion? from 2017-06-08T21:55:42
Tim Hunter thinks the FMA's take on Intueri's misleading statements is "pathetic" especially with what we know now.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hunters-corner-some-grounds...
‘Its time has come’ – Seymour on End of Life Choice bill from 2017-06-08T04:32:25
ACT's Seymour speaks about his End of Life Choice Bill after it was pulled from the ballot.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/its-time-has-come-seymour-end-life-choice-bill-jw-...
Airline group unhappy at Auckland Airport's pricing reset from 2017-06-08T04:31:44
Auckland Airport’s Adrian Littlewood justifies its pricing reset.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/airline-group-unhappy-auckland-airports-pricing-reset-cs-p-203923
Trump's Beltway: Comey preps to testify and Trump talks infrastructure from 2017-06-08T01:13:40
James Comey’s statement sure to stoke curiosity at upcoming Senate testimony, on Trump’s Beltway.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trumps-beltway-comey-preps-testify-and-trump-...
Latest tax crackdown poses risks for NZ economy from 2017-06-08T01:12:56
There are risks for businesses and investment in NZ from the latest global tax crackdown, says tax partner Brendan Brown.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/latest-tax-crackdown-...
KiwiRail board backed diesel engines to keep freight customers, Bridges says from 2017-06-07T22:54:57
Transport Minister Simon Bridges is grilled by Labour's Transport spokesman Phil Twyford in a select committee.
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Capital Letter: Your lawyer files your appeal too late – can it be saved? from 2017-06-07T22:27:49
Penny Pepperell explains what will now happen when your lawyer fails to appeal on time.
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Commercial radio still drawing in young listeners from 2017-06-07T22:27:07
Radio Broadcasters Association’s Jana Rangooni says the impact of Spotify on the radio industry has been exaggerated.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/young-people-still-listen...
Disruptive technologies stump regulators – even if they do nothing from 2017-06-07T22:25:46
Economist Richard Meade on the implications of technology change for regulators.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/rapidly-changing-technologies-challenge-regulators-jr-p-203890
Currie on paywall prospects as NZ Herald adopts Washington Post publishing platform from 2017-06-07T22:25:11
NZME managing editor Shayne Currie on the Herald's new look and its paywall prospects.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/currie-paywall-prospects-nz-herald-adopts-washington-pos...
Editor's Insight: UK election is for Tories to lose as Labour looms from 2017-06-07T22:24:36
Nevil Gibson backgrounds latest developments as Britain votes in a snap election.
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Latest poll: Nats ride high but watch Gareth Morgan's rise from 2017-06-07T22:24
Rob Hosking is not surprised by the latest election polling numbers.
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Equity crowdfunders want retail investment cap lifted from 2017-06-07T22:23:19
Snowball Effect's Simeon Burnett on why the equity crowdfunding cap should be raised.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/equity-crowdfunding-evolves-three-years-cs-p-203894
Briefcase: Victoria law school’s QC trifecta, Sir Owen Glenn and Eric Watson's London stoush from 2017-06-07T04:35:11
John Bowie discusses the latest law news in his briefcase this week.
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DB's Andy Routley on the key challenges NZ business faces from 2017-06-07T04:34:30
DB boss Andy Routley on the issues facing DB and NZ.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/dbs-andy-routley-key-challenges-nz-business-faces-fr-p-203879
ComCom investigates Vodafone’s Fibre X from 2017-06-07T04:27:56
"It's not fibre," says Bill Bennett on Vodafone's controversial Fibre X marketing.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/comcom-investigates-vodafones-fibre-x-ck-203841
Government looks at special purpose vehicles to fund Auckland Council to support housing from 2017-06-07T04:26:14
Building Minister Nick Smith outlines why he thinks the government is on top of New Zealand’s so-called housing crisis.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/huge-demand-governments...
Reserve Bank should have stayed shtum on Kiwibank capital problem: adviser from 2017-06-06T22:26:01
The central bank has undermined its own financial stability goal.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/rbnz-should-have-kept-shtum-kiwibank-capital-problem-advisor-jr-p-203838
Opinion: Renewed call on encryption ban from 2017-06-06T22:22:11
Encryption is now a base standard for any Internet interaction. Although it may aid terrorists, should it be banned?
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Editor's Insight: Saudis pull on reins as Qatar breaks ranks again over terrorism from 2017-06-06T22:19:29
Qatar is accused of backing various Islamist terrorist groups in the Middle East.
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Latipay eyes global expansion after high 2016 growth from 2017-06-06T22:17:33
"It’s a very different payment landscape we’re looking at in China," banking director Dani Holt-Lyman says.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/latipay-eyes-global-expansion-after...
Why go with a multinational for cloud services? Microsoft man makes his case from 2017-06-06T03:50:18
Microsoft global executive Norm Judah says buying from a multinational can yield local advantages.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/why-go-multinational-cloud-services-microsof...
Queen's Birthday Honours 2017: Companions from business, politics and more from 2017-06-06T03:49:10
Nevil Gibson selects the highlights from this year's Queen's Birthday Honour List.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/queens-birthday-honours-2017-companions-business-politics-an...
Dairy, housing data to take centre stage this week from 2017-06-06T03:47:59
Look for potential global ructions on Friday.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/dairy-housing-data-take-centre-stage-week-jr-p-203781
Dumb and deranged: Labour's base maintenance programme from 2017-06-06T03:45:20
Signs are increasing the Labour Party didn't learn from the Election 2014 drubbing.
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Analysts upgrade Air NZ earnings as competition eases off from 2017-06-06T03:42:50
Air NZ has “regained its mojo," Forsyth Barr's Andy Bowley says.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/analysts-upgrade-air-nz-earnings-competition-eases-cs-p-203784
Intuit, not Sage, is Xero’s main competitor in Britain from 2017-06-06T03:29:10
Xero is now focusing on people who have never used accounting software.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/intuit-not-sage-xeros-main-competitor-britain-jr-p-203782
Peter Beck on the time line for Rocket Lab's second test launch, new competition from Paul Allen from 2017-06-06T03:27:15
The boss of the $US1 billion company talks about the first test fight, and the immediate future.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/peter-beck-time-line-rocket-labs-second-test-l...
Jet lag drink launches into 'every day' market from 2017-06-06T03:24:26
1Above looking to raise $1-5 million capital this year.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/jet-lag-drink-launches-every-day-market-sl-p-203789
Car Torque: Is Europe’s love affair with diesel at an end? from 2017-06-06T03:22:22
While new vehicle markets in Europe have shrunk through the early months of 2017, diesel vehicle sales have fallen faster.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/car-torque-europes-l...
What NBR readers think about Trump's Paris decision from 2017-06-06T03:18:18
Unpacking Trump's decision to leave the Paris climate agreement, on Trump's Beltway with Nathan Smith.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/what-nbr-readers-think-about-trumps-par...
World Bank's raised global trade outlook underpins NZ growth prospects from 2017-06-06T03:13:14
The World Bank sees global growth hitting 2.9% in 2018 compared with predictions for New Zealand of 3.5%.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/world-banks-raised-global-trade-outlo...
GDT’s strong run of gains picked to end from 2017-06-06T03:08:05
The futures markets are picking tomorrow's GDT to be down, but OMF's Nigel Brunel says it could go either way.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/gdts-strong-run-gains-picked-end...
Queen's Birthday Honours 2017: Sir John Key heads list of two dames and three knights from 2017-06-05T21:29:24
Sir John Key says he’s honoured to receive knighthood, mulls further business opportunities.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/queens-birthday-honours-2017-sir-john-key-heads-li...
Order Paper: Nostalgia and Labour's folly from 2017-06-02T04:19:48
Rob Hosking thinks Labour needs to move on.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/order-paper-nostalgia-and-labours-folly
Carry on: Air NZ expands in Samoa as Polynesian Airlines returns from 2017-06-02T04:19:10
Nevil Gibson's business travel roundup also includes Emirates pulling an A380 service to Auckland.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/carry-air-nz-expands-samoa-polynesian-airlin...
Motoring: BMW 540i the practical, pace-setting hero from 2017-06-02T04:18:30
Cameron Officer says the BMW 5-Series really does remain a benchmark for premium comfort.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/motoring-bmw-540i-practical-pace-setting-hero
Media Watch: Eateries bite back at list from 2017-06-02T04:17:48
David Cohen says the Metro Top 50 restaurant list brings up problems of critquing in the media in general.
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Hidesight: Paula Bennett's tips tax lie exposes budget spin from 2017-06-02T04:15:37
Rodney Hide says the government's tax cuts are more Sheriff of Nottingham rather than Robin Hood.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hidesight-ministers-tips-tax-lie-exposes-budg...
On The Money: Tackling Myrtle rust threat from 2017-06-02T04:14:27
Michael Coote explains the myrtle rust threat.
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Kepes reaches cash settlement with United from 2017-06-02T02:43:44
Ben Kepes on his cash settlement with United - and whether he would fly them again.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/kepes-reaches-cash-settlement-united-ck-203737
Auckland mayor warns transport gridlock will feature in election race from 2017-06-02T02:42:58
Phil Goff says road pricing and revenue sharing are options for financing infrastructure.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/auckland-mayor-warns-transport-gridlock-will-feature-...
Smartpay looks to build on turnaround result with new cloud product from 2017-06-02T02:42:18
Smartpay boss Bradley Gerdis on his company's turnaround result and new cloud push.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/smartpay-looks-build-turnaround-result-new-cloud-product-ck...
Unpacking Trump's decision to leave the Paris climate agreement, on Trump's Beltway from 2017-06-02T02:41:28
Unpacking Trump's decision to leave the Paris climate agreement, on Trump's Beltway with Nathan Smith.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trumps-beltway-us-abandon-paris-climate-...
Kiwi raises $8m for encryption start-up from 2017-06-02T02:40:51
Tim Gallagher says SafeSwiss has an edge over the likes of WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/kiwi-raises-8m-encryption-start-cg-p-203739
Advertising worth $6b a year to economy, report finds from 2017-06-01T22:10:50
Deloitte Access Economics’ partner John O’Mahony explains the numbers behind his advertising spend report.
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Editor’s Insight: Capitalist news from Venezuela; Americans skip holidays, lunch from 2017-06-01T22:09:59
Nevil Gibson looks at the dangers of Goldman Sachs propping up an oil-based socialist regime.
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Terms of trade peaks – what it means from 2017-06-01T22:08:59
The terms of trade is at the highest since 1973; Rob Hosking on why its more important than most economic indicators.
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Auckland Mayor says other councils likely to follow suit on 'bed tax' from 2017-06-01T22:08:14
Phil Goff says getting the 'bed tax' passed was a test of his mayoralty.
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Weekly Hit: Budget script better than National dared imagine from 2017-06-01T22:07:16
Matthew Hooton thinks Labour royally embarrassed itself with its reaction to Budget 2017.
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Hunter's Corner: Eco Business: Water bottlers bear brunt of a media beat-up from 2017-06-01T22:06:01
Tim Hunter blows apart the myth about bottled water.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hunters-corner-eco-business-water-bottlers-bear-brunt-media-beat
Government’s Amazon deal blows locals on IaaS supplier panel out of the water – NZ Rise from 2017-06-01T22:05:12
NZRise's Don Christie savages the government's new Amazon deal.
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The rise of the Kiwi businessman turned politician from 2017-06-01T04:58:25
Bryce Edwards on the rise of the Kiwi businessman turned politician.
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Rangatira Investments' annual profit down 68% from 2017-06-01T04:57:44
Rangatira's Phil Veal discusses his investment outlook.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/rangatira-investments-annual-profit-down-68-cs-p-203694
CPA Australia accounting boss defends being paid three times more than Australian PM from 2017-06-01T04:56:50
CPA Australia's Alex Malley earns $A1.79 million a year. But he says he's worth it.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/cpa-australia-accounting-boss-defends-being-paid-three-time...
Opinion: Kiwibank glosses over capital problem as profit falls from 2017-06-01T04:56:10
NBR's Jenny Ruth on Kiwibank's capital problem and expenses blowout.
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Cavalier significantly downgrades earnings, expects loss from 2017-06-01T01:45
Cavalier's Paul Alston explains the company's latest earnings downgrade.
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Intueri in voluntary administration from 2017-06-01T00:23:43
NBR's Tim Hunter on today's Intueri voluntary administration and what led to it.
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Another cashed-up Auckland businessman lines up run for Parliament from 2017-05-31T22:29:25
The People's Party's cashed up leader Roshan Nauhria has revealed his party will be contesting the general election.
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Editor's Insight: Chinese online buyers lead surge in global consumer sentiment from 2017-05-31T22:28:35
Nevil Gibson finds consumers are taking little notice of geopolitical tensions when it comes to spending.
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Co-working space ramps-up in two new Auckland innovation precinct buildings from 2017-05-31T22:27:51
Generator managing director Ryan Wilson on why leasing two buildings in Auckland's innovation precinct will be good for the city.
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Special rules mooted for employee share schemes in start-ups from 2017-05-31T04:46:29
Deloitte tax partner Ian Fay says limiting the deferral period to seven years is on the short side.
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Moa shares rise as investors buy profitability on the horizon from 2017-05-31T04:45:06
Moa chief executive Geoff Ross answers critics of the craft brewer's performance.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/moa-shares-rise-investors-buy-profitability-horizon-fr-p-203638
Augusta's funds management business undervalued – Forsyth Barr from 2017-05-31T04:44:32
Forsyth Barr analyst Hayden Strickett looks at why Augusta Capital's funds management business is undervalued.
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Reserve Bank still pushing for debt-to-income restrictions from 2017-05-31T04:43:45
Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler is happy about the recent "very substantial decline" in house inflation.
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Trump's Beltway: US may be preparing for North Korean war as FBI looks at Kushner from 2017-05-31T01:01:50
War drums against North Korea? And Trump nearing decision on Paris climate treaty, on Trump’s Beltway.
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Chloe Swarbrick worried about her peers not showing up on election day from 2017-05-31T01:00:58
Chloe Swarbrick says the Greens' "membership is incredibly supportive of bringing the most diverse and exciting list."
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Mainfreight seeks a 33% increase in directors’ fee pool from 2017-05-31T00:35:57
Mainfreight chief executive Don Braid on raising directors' fees and the company' problem areas.
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New Wellington concert arena given the green light from 2017-05-30T21:47:42
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester discusses options for a new concert arena in the capital.
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Handley bros raise money for lost-things tracker from 2017-05-30T21:46:48
Calum Handley on Magpie, a lost-things tracker with a difference.
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Trilogy falls out of favour with investors from 2017-05-30T21:46:07
Angela Buglass on Trilogy's share price and acquisitions.
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Memo Labour: the real oil on health spending from 2017-05-30T21:45:01
Rob Hosking says Labour's "a main opposition party still stuck in the past."
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/memo-labour-stop-digging
Editor's Insight: OECD tries to ease the pain of gains from globalisation from 2017-05-30T21:43:29
Nevil Gibson outlines suggestions to spread benefits of international commerce.
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Treasury’s 60:40 diversity target from 2017-05-30T21:42:32
Treasury secretary Gabriel Makhlouf says jobs need to be redesigned to suit women.
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Car Torque: General Motors calls it quits in India from 2017-05-30T04:09:03
Cameron Officer on American automotive giant General Motors move to stop selling cars in India by the end of the year.
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Theresa May eyeing New Zealand’s Social Investment Agency from 2017-05-30T04:08:20
Amy Adams says she has received a lot of good feedback about the Social Investment Agency.
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Eroad expects to be profitable within 24 months from 2017-05-30T04:07:32
Steven Newman talks through Eroad's US progress.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/eroad-expects-be-profitable-within-24-months-cs-p-203583
Youth big winners in Greens' final list from 2017-05-30T04:06:04
The Green Party has revealed its final list and co-leader James Shaw is upbeat about the party's new look.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/youth-big-winners-greens-final-list-...
Mainfreight forecasts another profit rise this year from 2017-05-30T04:05:27
Mainfreight chief executive Don Braid on the company's outlook and global reach.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/mainfreight-forecasts-another-profit-rise-year-jr-p-203577
MediaWorks eyes better 2017 after two years of losses from 2017-05-30T04:04:47
"All options are open with private equity," says MediaWorks chief executive Michael Anderson.
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Orion announces discounted rights issue, hints at possible takeover from 2017-05-30T01:14:58
Cash-strapped Orion Health plans a rights issue to raise $32 million. The new shares will be issued at 90c a 21.4% discount to the theoretical ex-rights price of $1.14 based on yesterday's closing ...
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Turners expects finance and insurance businesses to fire this year from 2017-05-29T22:22:54
Turners CEO Todd Hunter on the outlook for the business.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/turners-expects-finance-and-insurance-businesses-fire-year-jr-p-203547
Businesses sign up for new way of reporting on diversity from 2017-05-29T22:22:13
Spark chief executive Simon Moutter says getting in tune with your market is a major benefit from diversity.
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PFI to pay $42m to swap one management contract for another from 2017-05-29T22:21:35
PFI chairman Peter Masfen on the management contract buyout proposal.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/pfi-pay-42m-swap-one-management-contract-another-jr-p-203548
Budget aftermath shows opposition flailing from 2017-05-29T22:21:04
Labour and Greens are flailing after the Budget 2017 reveal according to NBR's Rob Hosking.
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Editor's Insight: Pension poser for today's 10-year-olds, who will live to 100 from 2017-05-29T22:19:59
Nevil Gibson reveals rising life expectancy rates could increase pension costs even higher.
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Who's cleaning up at the World Class NZ awards? from 2017-05-29T22:19:19
Phil Veal on what he thinks of this year's Kea award winners.
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Analysts: Ebos paid nearly twice as much as usual for HPS from 2017-05-29T04:59:35
NBR's Jenny Ruth on what analysts are saying about Ebos' $A154m HPS purchase.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/analysts-ebos-paid-nearly-twice-much-usual-hps-jr-p-203510
Volpara loss widens to $9.6m, monthly revenue fattens from 2017-05-29T04:55:08
Volpara chief executive Ralph Highnam on his company's $9.6m loss and fast-growing revenue.
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Migration stronger for longer? from 2017-05-29T04:46:19
Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says student inflows continue to be a big driver of growth.
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Privacy Commissioner puts heat on utilities over smart meters from 2017-05-29T04:45:14
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards on why you should care about what data is collected by smart meters.
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Another multi-million dollar claim casts a shadow over Carter Holt Harvey from 2017-05-29T00:24:34
Lawyer Adina Thorn discusses her decision to launch a class action against Carter Holt Harvey over its Shadowclad product.
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Confidence in financial markets increasing, FMA says from 2017-05-28T22:28:35
FMA's Rob Everett says confidence in capital markets is increasing.
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Budget 2017: Debt and the housing announcement to come from 2017-05-28T22:27:51
NBR's Rob Hosking says housing and debt are the two things people haven't grasped about Budget 2017.
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RedShield's cyber service scoops awards as it cracks US and UK markets from 2017-05-28T22:27:15
RedShield founder explains what makes his cyber service so attractive to Fortune 500 companies.
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Hidesight: Companies need best not quota queens from 2017-05-28T22:26:34
Rodney Hide thinks Judy McGregor should be persuading companies to increase gender diversity instead of legislating.
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Does NZ need a Ministry of the Future? from 2017-05-28T22:23:14
Robert Hickson says New Zealand doesn't need a Ministry of the Future.
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On the Money: Pence poised to dump Trump? from 2017-05-26T04:09:44
So much for the market's optimism about Donald Trump's presidency says Michael Coote.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/money-pence-poised-to-dump-trump
Levante S is the ultimate Maserati SUV… and it’s coming to NZ from 2017-05-26T04:09:01
Cameron Officer test drove the Maserati Levante S in Dubai and ended up with sand everywhere.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/levante-s-ultimate-maserati-suv-and-its-coming-nz
Order Paper: Good intentions, political correctness and social investment from 2017-05-26T04:06:57
Nice words give you a warm glow, but it doesn't matter if it results in inaction, says Rob Hosking.
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Briefcase: Anderson Lloyd visit The Factory (again) while Colin Craig haunts the High Court (again) from 2017-05-26T04:03:37
Lawyers are playing musical chairs in this week's Briefcase with John Bowie.
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How good is Budget 2017 for business? from 2017-05-26T04:01:44
Andrew Little, James Shaw, Steven Joyce and Bill English all weigh in on how good the budget was for Kiwi businesses.
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NZME, Fairfax 'go full noise' with StuffMe appeal from 2017-05-26T04:01:11
It’s "odd" StuffMe applicants are "so sensitive about anonymous submissions," says competition lawyer Andy Glenie.
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Editor’s Insight: Winemakers put to the test and critics have their say from 2017-05-26T02:03:03
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MetroGlass still faces questions of rising costs from 2017-05-26T01:56:42
MetroGlass CEO Nigel Rigby on his company’s costs and trust issues.
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What more could the government have done for the mid-market? from 2017-05-26T01:55:53
Grant Thornton’s Greg Thompson talks to NBR‘s Jason Walls straight after the lock up about the Budget.
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WREDA confirms CEO is out from 2017-05-26T01:55:08
Peter Biggs on why WREDA's looking for another chief executive.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/wreda-confirms-ceo-out-cs-p-203425
Weekly Hit: McClay’s TPP triumph from 2017-05-26T01:53:43
Todd McClay is doing an incredible job as trade minister, to the surprise of Matthew Hooton.
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No budget measures to fix housing woes angers industry chief from 2017-05-26T01:51:49
Property Institute chief executive Ashley Church explains why the budget is underwhelming.
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Hunter's Corner: Nosh, Gosh and a dung deal from 2017-05-26T01:50:15
Tim Hunter finds unsavoury flavour in the Nosh deal.
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Joyce hints at savings tax rethink from 2017-05-26T01:48:27
Rob Hosking does not think it's good enough the Budget has left out reduced taxation on savings.
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Seven things the NZX needs to do – Just Water founder from 2017-05-25T04:03:02
Tony Falkenstein claims to have NZX shareholder support for his bid to become a director.
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Gareth Morgan's sizeable donations to his own party revealed from 2017-05-25T04:02:14
David Seymour gives Gareth Morgan a serve as the latest political party donations are disclosed.
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MetroGlass – too early to give guidance but here's a hint from 2017-05-25T04:01:35
MetroGlass CEO Nigel Rigby on the outlook and market share position.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/metroglass-too-early-give-guidance-heres-hint-jr-p-203391
Budget 2017: Business growth allocation not enough, says economist from 2017-05-25T04:00:40
NBR’s Calida Smylie talks to CTU policy head Bill Rosenberg in the Budget 2017 lock up.
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Economic forecasts a little too optimistic, expert says from 2017-05-25T04:00:05
OMF Financial’s Nigel Brunel discusses the economic implications of the Budget.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/economic-forecasts-little-too-optimistic-expert-says-jw-p-203410
Budget 2017: Election year budget spends future surpluses for families and infrastructure from 2017-05-25T03:57:59
Grant Thornton tax partner Murray Brewer with his take on the tax package.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/budget-2017-election-year-budget-spends-future-surpluses-families-an...
No lolly scramble in the budget but sweeteners a-plenty from 2017-05-25T03:40:45
NBR's Rob Hosking with budget analysis.
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Intuit’s online subscriber growth accelerates from 2017-05-24T22:03:43
Intuit CEO Brad Smith on his company's accelerating online subscriber growth.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/intuits-online-subscriber-growth-accelerates-jr-p-203359
Series: Business leaders’ Budget 2017 wish lists – Wendy Kerr from 2017-05-24T22:00:20
Wendy Kerr hopes Steven Joyce has similar ideas to her about "shifting and upscaling the economy in a different way."
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Pacific Edge says it's close to key sales breakthroughs from 2017-05-24T21:59:21
Pacific Edge CEO David Darling on progress with key US customers.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/pacific-edge-tantalising-close-key-sales-breakthroughs-jr-p-203369
Fonterra's forecast dairy payout next season adds $594m to GDP from 2017-05-24T21:57:45
Dairy NZ chief executive Tim Mackle says he's hearing from banks they want farmers to shore up their balance sheet.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/fonterras-forecast-dairy-pa...
Steven Joyce has some fat surpluses to play with from 2017-05-24T21:56:57
Those pre-budget announcements aren’t as big as they look. Joyce still has lots of fiscal room, says Rob Hosking.
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Editor's Insight: Turbulent skies cloud future for Asia's oldest airlines from 2017-05-24T21:55:52
Nevil Gibson compares and contrasts the futures of Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways.
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Fonterra mulls buy or build on China factory from 2017-05-24T03:41:39
Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings is confident on the outlook for farmers though challenges remain.
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Arvida buying first plot of bare land to cope with expansion from 2017-05-24T03:40:31
Bill McDonald on Arvida's doubled net profit.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/arvida-buying-first-plot-bare-land-cope-expansion-cs-p-203346
Series: Business leaders’ Budget 2017 wish lists – Kerry McDonald from 2017-05-24T03:39:29
"It’s a pretty stunning failure," says Kerry McDonald of successive governments’ attempts to improve productivity.
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Privacy Commissioner concerned about ‘ill defined’ info sharing rules in Anti-Money Laundering Bill from 2017-05-24T03:38:32
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards warns the Law and Order select committee that rules around information sharing are too broad.
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Capital Letter: Government IT breaches: whose responsibility? from 2017-05-24T03:37:41
Penny Pepperell looks at responsibility for government IT breaches.
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‘Dumb’, ‘nuts’, ‘barmy’ – English and Twyford trade blows on housing development bill from 2017-05-23T21:55:53
Phil Twyford may have said the Point England development bill is just "nuts," but Bill English thinks opposition is "just dumb."
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Ebos paid 'a very full price' for HPS from 2017-05-23T21:55:18
Ebos CEO Patrick Davies on the benefits of buying HPS.
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The day the Sevens died from 2017-05-23T21:54:33
NZ Rugby's Steve Tew on why the Sevens needed to move, and whether the tournament can make money in Hamilton.
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Budget 2017: Is a tax utopia nearly upon us? from 2017-05-23T21:53:56
Grant Thornton's Murray Brewer thinks the IRD's new tax software should make its work easier and more efficient.
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Steel & Tube shares are high risk: Forsyth Barr from 2017-05-23T21:53:22
NBR's Jenny Ruth on Forsyth Barr downgrading Steel & Tube.
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Series: Business leaders’ Budget 2017 wish lists – Andy Hamilton from 2017-05-23T21:52:49
One of Andy Hamilton’s "very contentious" Budget wishes is for greater regulation of "pockets of our economy."
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Serko coy on success of SME platform from 2017-05-23T05:05:35
Serko’s Darrin Grafton says the company can use its SME platform to expand globally.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/serko-coy-success-sme-platform-cg-p-203291
Trump's Beltway: Visit to Middle East and funding for the wall from 2017-05-23T05:04:40
Trump travels overseas selling jobs as North Korea continues to lash out, on Trump’s Beltway with Nathan Smith.
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/trumps-beltway-visit-middle-eas...
Biz Dojo expands its Wellington presence; eyes offshore from 2017-05-23T05:02:21
Nick Shewring says co-working attracts "awesome people doing cool things."
Read more ($): https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/biz-dojo-expands-its-wellington-presence-eyes-offshore-fr-p-203287
Car Torque: Armstrong Motor Group takes on NZ Peugeot Citroen distributorship from 2017-05-23T05:01:28
Armstrong Motor Group takes over the Peugeot and Citroen distribution in Australia and New Zealand.
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Series: Business leaders’ Budget 2017 wish lists – Paul Glass from 2017-05-23T04:47:54
Failure to set up any significant public-private partnerships for infrastructure is "really disappointing," says Paul Glass.
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Editor's Insight: Chinese takeover spree subsides – but will it last? from 2017-05-22T22:49:11
Nevil Gibson reveals what's behind the pullback and which companies will be targeted in future.
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Are Sky's rugby broadcast days numbered? from 2017-05-22T22:48:37
NZ Rugby ceo Steve Tew says balancing broadcasting rights and connection to fans is a delicate balance.
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Heartland, smaller banks benefit from Australian levy on majors from 2017-05-22T22:47:21
The Australian banking game's rules have majorly changed, says NBR's Jenny Ruth.
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NZ Funeral Directors says few problems here from 2017-05-22T22:36:30
Funeral Directors' Association ceo Katrina Shanks says the funeral industry here is not "broken" like the Australian one.
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Series: Business leaders’ Budget 2017 wish lists – William Rolleston from 2017-05-22T21:44:21
"We’re not saying the government needs to just give a handout here," says Fed Farmers chief of his Budget bid.
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F&P Healthcare's product pipeline expected to boost sales past $1b from 2017-05-22T04:22:52
Lewis Gradon explains what contributed to F&P Healthcare's record results.
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Immigration watchdog says unemployed Kiwis failing to step up in jobs market from 2017-05-22T04:22:15
NZAMI chairwoman says the government's planned changes to immigration rules will hurt key NZ sectors.
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Series: Business leaders’ Budget 2017 wish lists — Theresa Gattung from 2017-05-22T04:21:33
Theresa Gattung will be disappointed if Steven Joyce’s Budget doesn’t capitalise on "the biggest opportunity facing NZ."
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Vodafone new sponsor for All Blacks and NZ Rugby from 2017-05-22T04:20:51
Vodafone chief executive Russell Stanners won't reveal the financial details of the deal.
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Budget 2017: Arise, surplus from 2017-05-21T22:42:55
Rob Hosking has great expectations for Steven Joyce's first budget.
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Urgent legal work needed before Goff's pillow tax can be struck from 2017-05-21T22:41:37
TIA chief executive Chris Roberts outlines concerns with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff's 150% targeted rate on hotels and motels.
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Insolvency woes for retailers from 2017-05-21T22:39:50
First Retail Group’s Chris Wilkinson on how retailers can stave off insolvency.
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Labour won’t commit support to another major trade deal from 2017-05-21T22:39:17
David Parker says Labour is concerned about foreign ownership of land under the deal.
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Media Watch: Why RNZ deserves a funding boost from 2017-05-19T03:41:37
Expending a gnat in order to catch a whale — David Cohen on why RNZ deserves extra funding.
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Motoring: ‘Leading the charge’ to Cape Reinga in a BMW i3 from 2017-05-19T03:40:52
Cameron Officer recounts his journey taking a BMW i3 from Auckland to Northland, along with other electric vehicles.
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On the money: Will water flow to Maori? from 2017-05-19T03:40:09
Michael Coote breaks down how the Maori Council's proposal for water levies would work.
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Order Paper: Arrogance and the 'just' fallacy from 2017-05-19T03:39:35
Rob Hosking asks, are ministers are getting too big for their boots?
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Budget 2017: balancing the battle of the sexes from 2017-05-19T03:38:54
Grant Thornton partner Stacey Davies talks about the rapid diversity shift in the state sector.
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Carry on: Laptop ban, Air NZ embraces AV, US-Europe fares drop and more from 2017-05-19T03:38:02
Nevil Gibson reveals the laptop ban won't be extended – for now – and others news of relevance to business travelers.
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Hidesight: Young eyes cut to the heart of politicians from 2017-05-19T03:37:21
Out of the mouths of babes: Rodney Hide could not be prouder of his daughter's anarchic leanings.
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Trump's Beltway: special prosecutor for Russia inquiry and NAFTA renegotiation triggered from 2017-05-19T03:36:30
Special prosecutor for Russia inquiry and questions about impeachment, on Trump’s Beltway with Nathan Smith.
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How's the earnings season going? from 2017-05-19T03:35:27
NBR's Calida Smylie on what to look out for this earnings season.
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