



Chlöe Swarbrick: Economic shocks are the result of fossil fuel reliance
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act leader David Seymour debate how we are handling the economic shocks of war in the Middle East.

How has the ceasefire been received by markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Bar
Already seeing an unwinding of the 'hot' trades - oil, energy, defence - and a rebound in airlines and travel related stocks.

Why business leaders should think differently about the fuel crisis
Some large employers are developing their own car pooling systems, mapping where employees live, to see if sharing rides would reduce parking pressure.

Market rally looks past shaky ceasefire news
Business with Forsyth Barr: US market ceasefire rally, oil plunges 12%, solar famer Lodestone Energy may offer household power.

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the concerns that farmers are running out of fuel
Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The US and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire, and negotiations are planned in Pakistan this week, on a longer term settlement. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean …

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 10 April
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice. This week, The OCR holds ste…

From Leaf to lunch: the Canterbury startup rethinking protein
Forget soy, pea, or lab-grown meat – the next frontier in sustainable food might just be hiding in plain sight. Specifically, in the leaves of everyday plants growing across New Zealand’s farmland. In the latest episode of The Business of Tech podcast, I talk to Ross Milne, the CEO of Rolleston-ba…

OCR holds, rates rise? Brad Olsen explains
Principal Economist and CEO of Infometrics Brad Olsen unpacks the Reserve Bank's decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%, and what’s happening with inflation and your mortgage. What has the Reserve Bank said about inflationary pressures, and the oil-driven price shocks hitting businesses…

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%
The Reserve Bank Governor says the conflict in Iran has materially altered New Zealand's outlook, even if yesterday's ceasefire deal leads to a de-escalation. The central bank's kept the Official Cash Rate on hold at 2.25%. It's forecasting inflation will hit 4.2% this quarter and says it's pre…

Infrastructure companies focused on predictability - The Milford Report.
NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down?