Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson on the party's plan for first 100 days of re-election

National's unveiled a 26 point plan for its first 100 days if re-elected. The first pledge will be introducing KiwiSaver changes to parliament, including $15,000 for every newborn, and making the scheme compulsory. Other promises include cutting student loan repayments, extending paid parental le…

Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Election campaign, long weekends, business success

Ahead of the long weekend, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.  They discussed the latest from the election campaigning, the aforementioned long weekend for Labour Day, and what makes a business successful.  LISTEN ABOVE 

THE RE-WRAP: A Seismic Shift

THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Well, a Feeling, Anyway/Friends Like These/Mark the Week/How to Succeed In Business. I Think

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX financial result means for investors

It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and SpaceX recently publishing their earnings. Elon Musk recently claimed third-quarter revenue went up to $14.6 billion year over year, beating out the $12.86 billion analysts projected.  Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked what this result…

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers voicing support for keeping agricultural and horticultural science available for Year 11

Feilding High School has called for agricultural and horticultural science to remain a standalone subject for Year 11 students, and Federated Farmers has voiced support for this move. Under proposed changes to the school curriculum, agriculture would be folded into general science for Year 11 stud…

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on inflation dropping to 3.7 percent in the year to September

The September quarter's reprieve from inflation is likely to be temporary, according to one expert. The Consumers Price Index measure of household expenses rose 3.7 percent in the year to September - down from 4.1 annually to June. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says changes since mea…

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the Mood of the Boardroom weeks out from the election

Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says politically, the Mood of the Boardroom shows a "tactical draw" between National and Labour.  The survey of business leaders shows dissatisfaction and a desire for more investment in infrastructure, reform, leadership and talk of productivity, Bridge…

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the Mood of the Boardroom

There is a positive picture to be found within the Mood of the Boardroom, says EMA's Head of Advocacy and Strategy.  Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking that the underlying numbers are becoming more visible, which is beginning to give the business sector "a bit more confidence in a longer-term recover…

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on Milford Asset Management's performance hit against competitors

KiwiSaver provider Milford Asset Management’s performance has been lagging compared to its competitors in recent times. In the year to September, its active growth KiwiSaver fund returned 3.4% (after fees and before tax) – a result well below others in the market that delivered above 10%. NZ Hera…

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the 'Australia dream' is fading

Over in Australia, unemployment is on the rise and wages haven't kept up with inflation, leaving many to wonder if the trans-Tasman dream is at risk. The Australian unemployment rate has reached 4.7 percent, and one expert has warned the nation is on track to have the largest increase in unemploym…