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96 articles
Genesis’s challenge—from legacy to renewables
Published date,7 December 2023
1 min read
Behind the Mainfreight formula now and into the future
Published date,23 November 2023
Can Apple continue its stellar run?
Published date,16 November 2023
Water as a commodity—what to consider
Published date,9 November 2023
Upbeat earnings but mixed outlook for US stocks
Published date,2 November 2023
Will property friendly policies prevail post election 2023?
Published date,26 October 2023
Post election—where to for the economy & business?
Published date,17 October 2023
Investing in bonds 101
Published date,12 October 2023
Election promises v reality - an investor’s guide
Published date,5 October 2023
Fletcher Building has had some headwinds of late but CEO Ross Taylor thinks the future looks bright
Published date,21 September 2023
The good, bad and ugly of the economy with Brad Olsen
Published date,14 September 2023
Where to for the next phase of growth for EROAD?
Published date,11 September 2023
We talk to Air NZ CEO Greg Foran about the 2023 financial results and what’s ahead
Published date,4 September 2023
NZX CEO Mark Peterson covers everything from the last 6 months performance, new products, how the exchange actually works, plus a bit of history.
Published date,31 August 2023
Ampol chief executive Matt Halliday talks about how Ampol’s sunset business is transitioning
Published date,28 August 2023
Shares win over property as the election draws closer
Published date,24 August 2023
The transition from dirty stocks to renewables
Published date,17 August 2023
Under the hood of the phenomenon that is Elon Musk’s Tesla.
Published date,10 August 2023
Know you need to protect your money but never got around to it?
Published date,3 August 2023
Is it time to reassess your finances including shares, debt, Kiwisaver and savings?
Published date,27 July 2023
Should you consider dividend paying stocks as part of your portfolio?
Published date,20 July 2023
How to invest in exchange traded funds with smarts, plus the hot spots and tech revival.
Published date,13 July 2023
The state of local green energy investing with our largest independent renewable energy generator, Manawa Energy.
Published date,6 July 2023
With New Zealand officially in a recession, what should investors be aware of? We chat to Brad Olsen about NZ’s economy.
Published date,26 June 2023
Now Infratil has full control of One NZ, what’s in store for the telco and could it be floated?
Published date,22 June 2023
With fewer New Zealanders investing in residential property, and more looking to buy shares, are we witnessing a shift in the Kiwi psyche?
Published date,15 June 2023
We speak with med-tech Volpara Health CEO Teri Thomas about using AI to beat breast cancer.
Published date,8 June 2023
We talk to Heartland Group CEO Jeff Greenslade about what the company has been up to since becoming the first NZ registered bank to list on the NZX.
Published date,1 June 2023
The meal kit delivery industry is a tough nut to crack, so what does My Food Bag have planned to nab a seat at the dinner table?
Published date,25 May 2023
Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck talks about the reusable rocket space race and volatile markets with Sharesies co-CEO Leighton Roberts.
Published date,18 May 2023
Frances Cook talks to Independent Economist Tony Alexander about Falling house prices, rising interest rates and more impacting investors and first home buyers.
Published date,11 May 2023
There’s been a plethora of ETFs released in the last few years. We talk to Global X ETFs Head of Distribution, Kanish Chugh, about all things ETF.
Published date,3 May 2023
Interest rates keep rising and the highs could be with us for some time. So what does this mean for investing and should you include savings in your strategy?
Published date,27 April 2023
We talk to CEO Mark Lucas from Cannasouth about going from start-up to global aspirations.
Published date,20 April 2023
Our number one trading partner, China, is open for business post Covid. What does this mean for companies doing business there and the NZ economy?
Published date,13 April 2023
We sit down with tech commentators Peter Griffin and Paul Spain to unwrap the artificial intelligence tools that have us both elated and worried.
Published date,23 March 2023
We talk to Air NZ CEO Greg Foran about some of the tail winds for the airline like high fuel costs and inflation.
Published date,16 March 2023
Dan Brunskill at BusinessDesk chats to Tower CEO Blair Turnbull about how New Zealand needs to adapt to climate change.
Published date,23 February 2023
It’s earnings season but do you know which numbers to scrutinise and what you should be looking for? We’ll unpack this and more.
We chat to independent economist Tony Alexander about housing. Is FOOP (Fear of over paying) the new FOMO in this years property reset?
Published date,16 February 2023
Frances Cook from BusinessDesk chats to PIE Funds Founder and Chief Investment Officer Mike Taylor about making the most of investing in uncertain times.
Published date,9 February 2023
Frances Cook from BusinessDesk chats to ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner, Business Journal Pattrick Smellie and Sharesies 3EO Leighton Roberts about economic headwinds and how to face and get ahead this year.
Published date,2 February 2023
Frances Cook and Dan Brunskill from BusinessDesk chat through their favourite moments and memories from Shared Lunch 2022!
Published date,23 December 2022
Brooke & Leighton Roberts, Brad Olsen from Infometrics and Dan Brunskill from BusinessDesk chat highlights, lowlights and more from 2022!
Published date,8 December 2022
Dan Brunskill from BusinessDesk chats to Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Felix Fok about social media and what it might look like in the future.
Published date,1 December 2022
In November's survey, independent economist Tony Alexander finds that Kiwis seem content to tune out the noise and think long-term.
Published date,30 November 2022
2 min read
Frances Cook sits down with Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor to chat about all things FBU, construction, decarbonisation and even a bit of cricket.
Published date,24 November 2022
Dan Brunskill from BusinessDesk chats to Infratil CEO Jason Boyes to hear about the company and what it means to ‘invest in ideas that matter’.
Published date,17 November 2022
Frances Cook from BusinessDesk chats to Fisher Funds Head of Fixed Income David McLeish about some key forms of investing for passive income.
Published date,10 November 2022
Frances Cook from BusinessDesk chats to Auckland University of Technology Finance Lecturer Dr Ayesha Scott about money personalities and more.
Published date,3 November 2022
In October, Tony Alexander finds investors are taking a cautious approach amid widespread uncertainty, with more planning to park their money in savings.
Published date,1 November 2022
Dan Brunskill from BusinessDesk chats to Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen about the economic mess causing inflation and what it means for us average Joe/Annes.
Published date,27 October 2022
Dan Brunskill from BusinessDesk chats to the Warehouse Group CFO Jonathan Oram about supermarket shake-ups, Costco and the challenge of inflation.
Published date,20 October 2022
Dan Brunskill from BusinessDesk chats to Dr Sebastian Gehricke from Otago University Climate and Energy Finance Group about ESG and the 'actual' impact it makes
Published date,13 October 2022
Frances Cook at BusinessDesk chats to Concept Consulting Simon Coates and Meridian Energy Guy Waipara about hydrogen's crucial role in the global energy.
Published date,6 October 2022
Dan Brunskill at BusinessDesk sits down with Kiwibank's Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr to chat about the kiwi dollar. Will it ever get it's wings back?
Published date,29 September 2022
In September’s report, Tony Alexander finds that interest in residential property exposure continues to grow, while investors ease up on share-buying plans.
Frances Cook at BusinessDesk chats to Briscoe Group MD Rod Duke about the retail world in 'interesting' times and his path to the top of the trade.
Published date,22 September 2022
Frances Cook at BusinessDesk chats to NZTE Investment Associate Tipene Kapa-Kingi about the Māori economy and investing with a Māori world view.
Published date,15 September 2022
Dan Brunskill at BusinessDesk chats to NZ Windfarms Limited CEO Warren Koia and Chair Craig Stobo about renewable energy, their big fans and their future plans.
Published date,8 September 2022
Dan Brunskill at BusinessDesk and independent economist Tony Alexander talk Kiwis' favourite subject: Property! Tune in as they chat what's hot and what's not.
Published date,1 September 2022
In August, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investors are stepping up their asset-buying plans, with residential property re-entering the mix.
Published date,31 August 2022
Frances Cook at BusinessDesk and Spark CEO Jolie Hodson chat through, among other things, their full year results to be published on the 24th of August.
Published date,25 August 2022
Dan Brunskill at BusinessDesk and Miford Asset Management portfolio manager Felix Fok take a closer look at streaming and what it takes to be on top.
Published date,18 August 2022
Frances Cook (from BusinessDesk) talks to TradeWindow Chief Revenue Officer Andrew Balgarnie about how it's driving a change to improve global trade.
Published date,11 August 2022
Pattrick Smellie (Managing Editor at BusinessDesk) joins Te Ahumairangi Fund Founder Nicholas Bagnall to chat through why he's a fan of slow and steady stocks.
Published date,4 August 2022
In July’s report, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investors are not discouraged by tough economic conditions, with most keen to keep investing.
Published date,28 July 2022
Dan Brunskill (markets reporter at BusinessDesk) chats to independent economist Benje Patterson about our tourism sector.
Published date,21 July 2022
Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) talks to Cannasouth CEO Mark Lucas about making medicinal cannabinoids and how the company is faring.
Published date,14 July 2022
Greg Fleming, Head of Global Diversified Funds at Salt Funds Management, shares his views on bear markets.
Published date,8 July 2022
3 min read
Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) talks to Gareth Kiernan, the chief forecaster at Infometrics about the construction industry.
Published date,7 July 2022
In June's report, independent economist Tony Alexander finds that while pulling back, investors are reshuffling portfolios rather than selling.
Published date,30 June 2022
This week, Dan Brunskill (Markets Reporter at BusinessDesk) sits down with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare CFO, Lyndal York.
Dan Brunskill (Markets Reporter at BusinessDesk) and Greg Fleming from Salt Funds Management talk about bear markets.
Published date,23 June 2022
Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) talked with Mike Roan, the CFO of Meridian Energy.
Published date,16 June 2022
Dan Brunskill (markets reporter at BusinessDesk) talks to Will Curtayne, portfolio manager at Milford Asset Management about the supermarket sector.
Published date,9 June 2022
BusinessDesk's investments editor Farnces Cook leads a discussion with Channel Infrastructure CEO Naomi James.
Published date,2 June 2022
During May 2022, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investors are focusing on building long-term wealth, in spite of a worsening global outlook.
Published date,31 May 2022
Environmental and social issues often steal the spotlight from the G in ESG—yet poor corporate governance can be a big red flag to investors.
Published date,27 May 2022
4 min read
This week, Dan Brunskill (Markets Reporter at BusinessDesk) sat down with Miles Workman, senior economist at ANZ to chat about the economy—rising inflation, higher interest rates, supply chain issues, market volatility and the NZ Budget.
Published date,26 May 2022
Political commentator Hayden Munro gives his take on what Budget 2022 means for the New Zealand economy.
Published date,20 May 2022
6 min read
Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) sat down with CEO Leonard Sampson to discuss Port of Tauranga, New Zealand's largest port.
Published date,19 May 2022
Dan Brunskill (Markets Reporter, BusinessDesk) talked to Dr Mark Diesendorf (UNSW Sydney) about renewable energy.
Published date,12 May 2022
This week Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) sat down with Auckland International CEO Carrie Hurihanganui.
Published date,5 May 2022
In the fourth of our monthly series, independent economist Tony Alexander finds that despite challenges on all fronts, investors are sticking to their plan.
Published date,28 April 2022
This week, Dan Brunskill (Markets Reporter at BusinessDesk) sat down with Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh from the Auckland University of Technology.
Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) sat down with Radius Care CEO Andrew Peskett and discussed the aged care sector.
Published date,21 April 2022
This week, Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) and Chapman Tripp Senior Associate Philip Ascroft discuss everything to do with rights offers and capital raises.
Published date,20 April 2022
This week on Shared Lunch, Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) sat down with Rakon Limited CEO Sinan Altug.
Published date,8 April 2022
Dan Brunskill (Markets reporter at BusinessDesk) sits down with Greg Cross from Soul Machines to peer deep into the metaverse.
Published date,4 April 2022
In the third of our monthly series, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investors are holding steady despite challenges on all fronts.
Published date,31 March 2022
This week on Shared Lunch, Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) sat down with Winton Land Limited CEO Chris Meehan.
Published date,25 March 2022
This week, Dan Brunskill (Markets Reporter at BusinessDesk) sat down with NZX Limited’s CEO Mark Peterson.
Published date,18 March 2022
This week on Shared Lunch, Frances Cook (Investments Editor at BusinessDesk) sits down with Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge.
Published date,10 March 2022
In the second of our monthly series, independent economist Tony Alexander finds investor confidence continues to wane, but there are still bright spots.
Published date,28 February 2022
In this new monthly series, independent economist Tony Alexander gives you insight into how Kiwis are managing their personal wealth.
Published date,3 February 2022
