New data shows Australian business confidence is on the up - but things are still gloomy across the Tasman.

The survey from National Australia Bank showed its index ​of business conditions held at +3 in ​May, ending four months of losses. Confidence ⁠improved modestly to -14, from -23 in April.

HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained further.

LISTEN ABOVE

New data shows Australian business confidence is on the up - but things are still gloomy across the Tasman.
The survey from National Australia Bank showed its index ​of business conditions held at +3 in ​May, ending four months of losses. Confidence ⁠improved modestly to -14, from -23 in April.
HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian business confidence rising but staying low

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e8aef375-fb8c-471a-9147-b4640082582b/transcript

A race against time for crews battling Europe's raging wildfires - as conditions tipped to heat up.

More than a quarter of a million people have fled across Spain and France, reducing villages to ghost towns.

French crews are fighting flames near Bordeaux, and efforts continue near Madrid to stop flare-ups. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacked the extent of the damage.

LISTEN ABOVE

A race against time for crews battling Europe's raging wildfires - as conditions tipped to heat up.
More than a quarter of a million people have fled across Spain and France, reducing villages to ghost towns.
French crews are fighting flames near Bordeaux, and efforts continue near Madrid to stop flare-ups.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacked the extent of the damage.
LISTEN ABOVE

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the wildfires tearing through France and Spain

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/918573e4-06b9-4ac6-b18b-b494008bde2b/transcript

Kiwi furniture brand Mocka is preparing to open its first standalone physical store in New Zealand, nearly 20 years after it began operating.

Originally selling kids’ furniture online, the business’ range expanded to curated collections across key sectors, and it's set to open its first bricks-and-mortar store in Christchurch.

Mocka chief executive Catherine Williamson says the brand's not looking to compete with Ikea - and it'll do things the 'Mocka way'.

LISTEN ABOVE

Kiwi furniture brand Mocka is preparing to open its first standalone physical store in New Zealand, nearly 20 years after it began operating.
Originally selling kids’ furniture online, the business’ range expanded to curated collections across key sectors, and it's set to open its first bricks-and-mortar store in Christchurch.
Mocka chief executive Catherine Williamson says the brand's not looking to compete with Ikea - and it'll do things the 'Mocka way'.
LISTEN ABOVE

Catherine Williamson: Mocka chief executive on the business launching a physical store in Christchurch

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/2d13caa2-8497-42e9-a11a-b4940089e62e/transcript

Telecommunications company Spark has reorganised its operations into two divisions to reflect an increasing focus on core services.

The core telco and IT services will come under the direction of the Connectivity division, with the other division responsible for Digital Services.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.

LISTEN ABOVE

Telecommunications company Spark has reorganised its operations into two divisions to reflect an increasing focus on core services.
The core telco and IT services will come under the direction of the Connectivity division, with the other division responsible for Digital Services.
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Spark announcing strategic review of digital services

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/57c9e38d-76e6-41ea-beac-b49400863c27/transcript

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian business confidence rising but staying low

In 1 playlist(s)

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips