Earnings season is well under way in New Zealand, with investors outlining their expectations and predictions.

A2 Milk is due to report their results soon, amid a 'rollercoaster' period for the company.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further.

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Earnings season is well under way in New Zealand, with investors outlining their expectations and predictions.
A2 Milk is due to report their results soon, amid a 'rollercoaster' period for the company.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on investors' hopes for A2 Milk

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The Clacton byelection is getting underway, and it's shaping up to be a 'bizarre' event.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage stepped down as MP of Clacton and immediately stood for re-election after a slew of allegations of financial misconduct.

None of the other major parties have candidates running, so Farage's opponents include Count Binface, actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox, and three candidates from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further. 

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The Clacton byelection is getting underway, and it's shaping up to be a 'bizarre' event.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage stepped down as MP of Clacton and immediately stood for re-election after a slew of allegations of financial misconduct.
None of the other major parties have candidates running, so Farage's opponents include Count Binface, actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox, and three candidates from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent speaks ahead of Clacton byelection

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Kiwi children’s clothing brand Jamie Kay has seen some noticeable growth, and it's going global.

Jamie Kay opened a flagship store in Christchurch last year and now has four stores in Japan, across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, and another to come in 18 months.

A flagship in Singapore will open in December, and there's also growing demand for the brand across the US.

CEO Zion Armstrong outlines the company's next steps.

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Kiwi children’s clothing brand Jamie Kay has seen some noticeable growth, and it's going global.
Jamie Kay opened a flagship store in Christchurch last year and now has four stores in Japan, across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, and another to come in 18 months.
A flagship in Singapore will open in December, and there's also growing demand for the brand across the US.
CEO Zion Armstrong outlines the company's next steps.
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Zion Armstrong: Jamie Kay CEO on the company expanding across Asia and the US

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 August, 2026, Christopher Luxon survives another challenge from within on his leadership. We have analysis and commentary from former National Minister Maurice Williamson and New Zealand Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan.

On The Huddle, Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson say Luxon should have stepped down.

Christchurch City Councillor Celeste Donovan tells us why a caravan park in the red zone has got the green light.

And Eden Park chief Nick Sautner on the chances of getting the NRL grand final in 2028.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 August, 2026, Christopher Luxon survives another challenge from within on his leadership. We have analysis and commentary<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/maurice-williamson-former-national-minister-on-luxon-surviving-leadership-challenge-after-leadership-vote/"> from former National Minister Maurice Williamson </a>and New Zealand Herald <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/thomas-coughlan-nz-herald-political-editor-on-chris-penk-losing-his-portfolios-after-luxon-coup/">political editor Thomas Coughlan.</a>
On The Huddle, Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-is-the-national-party-really-united/">say Luxon should have stepped down.</a>
Christchurch City Councillor <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/celeste-donovan-christchurch-city-councillor-on-the-new-proposed-caravan-park-that-just-got-the-green-light/">Celeste Donovan tells us why a caravan park in the red zone has got the green light.</a>
And Eden Park chief Nick Sautner <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/nick-sautner-eden-park-ceo-on-auckland-potentially-hosting-2028-nrl-grand-final/">on the chances of getting the NRL grand final in 2028.</a>
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2026 

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on investors' hopes for A2 Milk

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