Independent economist and the chair of Transport NZ. What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, inflation and the NZX50 down 7% in March. And what are the best and worst-case scenarios?

Independent economist and the chair of Transport NZ. What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, inflation and the NZX50 down 7% in March. And what are the best and worst-case scenarios?

Looking for actionable business insights all in one place? 

We're here to help you find a way with a curation of the ‘best bits’ from top business podcasts. 

Save time searching; subscribe to the SME Stream where you can listen to relevant, timely, business-related content today. 

 

Looking for actionable business insights all in one place? 
We're here to help you find a way with a curation of the &lsquo;best bits&rsquo; from top business podcasts. 
Save time searching; subscribe to the SME Stream where you can listen to relevant, timely, business-related content today.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

The SME Stream

The Country 31/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

With the word ‘crisis’ now comes talk about working from home.

As oil prices rise and the cost of petrol surges towards $4 a litre, it’s been flagged as a potential voluntary measure in contingency plans.

There’s been no direct government endorsement or mandate for working from home, but it’s been recognised as a possible fuel-saving step if the crisis worsens, alongside prioritising essential sectors.

Today on The Front Page, University of Otago business school associate professor Paula O’Kane is with us to take us through different ways of working, and what businesses could do to help out their employees.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

With the word &lsquo;crisis&rsquo; now comes talk about working from home.
As oil prices rise and the cost of petrol surges towards $4 a litre, it&rsquo;s been flagged as a potential voluntary measure in contingency plans.
There&rsquo;s been no direct government endorsement or mandate for working from home, but it&rsquo;s been recognised as a possible fuel-saving step if the crisis worsens, alongside prioritising essential sectors.
Today on The Front Page, University of Otago business school associate professor Paula O&rsquo;Kane is with us to take us through different ways of working, and what businesses could do to help out their employees.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Could working from home be the answer to rising fuel prices?

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Herald NOW to discuss the latest fuel supply data.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Herald NOW to discuss the latest fuel supply data.

NZ vs Aus - who's handling the crisis better?

The Middle East conflict continues on for another week, and it's led to economic forecasters revising their predictions for recovery.

Significant cuts to growth, higher inflation, lower investment, household consumption, and higher unemployment appear to be on the cards, according to new reports. 

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says it's unclear how the central banks on both sides of the Tasman will proceed. 

LISTEN ABOVE

The Middle East conflict continues on for another week, and it's led to economic forecasters revising their predictions for recovery.
Significant cuts to growth, higher inflation, lower investment, household consumption, and higher unemployment appear to be on the cards, according to new reports.&nbsp;
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says it's unclear how the central banks on both sides of the Tasman will proceed.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

The Country 31/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

In 1 playlist(s)

The SME Stream

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips