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Allan Barber reviews the 100,000 hectare Ngāi Tahu Farming's successful corporate rural operation, one in the box seat to take over the 180,000 hectare Molesworth Station

Allan Barber reviews the 100,000 hectare Ngāi Tahu Farming's successful corporate rural operation, one in the box seat to take over the 180,000 hectare Molesworth Station

August’s electronic card data shows NZ retail spending dropped by over $200 million compared to July

August’s electronic card data shows NZ retail spending dropped by over $200 million compared to July

ANZ New Zealand and BNZ top up their funding with euro denominated covered bond issues

ANZ New Zealand and BNZ top up their funding with euro denominated covered bond issues

ACT wants to freeze the minimum wage, create training wage set at 60% for youth workers, arguing 'higher wages require businesses that can grow'

ACT wants to freeze the minimum wage, create training wage set at 60% for youth workers, arguing 'higher wages require businesses that can grow'

Vittoria Shortt departing ASB after nearly 9 years as CEO to be replaced by Sinead Taylor, currently an executive at ASB's parent CBA

Vittoria Shortt departing ASB after nearly 9 years as CEO to be replaced by Sinead Taylor, currently an executive at ASB's parent CBA

Lynda Moore says property can be a useful part of a long-term wealth-building strategy, but it isn't automatically a good investment just because it is property

Lynda Moore says property can be a useful part of a long-term wealth-building strategy, but it isn't automatically a good investment just because it is property

The Opportunity Party wants to create 'Kiwisaver 2.0', with a 12% tax-free combined employee and employer contribution, and no first home withdrawals

The Opportunity Party wants to create 'Kiwisaver 2.0', with a 12% tax-free combined employee and employer contribution, and no first home withdrawals

Banking disputes hit 10-year peak amid financial hardship pressures, according to Banking Ombudsman Scheme, while fraud and scam complaints fall 40%

Banking disputes hit 10-year peak amid financial hardship pressures, according to Banking Ombudsman Scheme, while fraud and scam complaints fall 40%

Oil prices start week higher on supply concerns, but Brent trades a wide range, easing back after hitting USD110 overnight. US 10-year Treasury yield breaks above 5% but falls back quickly. US equities modestly weaker

Oil prices start week higher on supply concerns, but Brent trades a wide range, easing back after hitting USD110 overnight. US 10-year Treasury yield breaks above 5% but falls back quickly. US equities modestly weaker

REINZ says residential property sales were down 13% year-on-year in August

REINZ says residential property sales were down 13% year-on-year in August

Hormuz situation worse; eyes on how key central banks stand up to inflation's rise; Canada and India report CPI; China reveals low bank loan growth again; UST 10yr at 4.96%; gold dips, oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.2

Hormuz situation worse; eyes on how key central banks stand up to inflation's rise; Canada and India report CPI; China reveals low bank loan growth again; UST 10yr at 4.96%; gold dips, oil rises; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 61.2

Some in Silicon Valley may be worried that AI could end humanity, but a dancing AI robot I spent a morning with assured me it doesn't plan to take over the world

Some in Silicon Valley may be worried that AI could end humanity, but a dancing AI robot I spent a morning with assured me it doesn't plan to take over the world

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; only minor TD rate changes again, service sector stunted, migration up from lows, tourism nears full recovery, farmer profitability strong, swaps flat, NZX down, NZD lower & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; only minor TD rate changes again, service sector stunted, migration up from lows, tourism nears full recovery, farmer profitability strong, swaps flat, NZX down, NZD lower & more

Dave Ananth examines a proposed change to overseas student loan enforcement and asks whether the wording matches the Government’s stated target

Dave Ananth examines a proposed change to overseas student loan enforcement and asks whether the wording matches the Government’s stated target

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 rises +0.5% as a2 Milk, Summerset, Napier Port and Sanford gain while Briscoes, Oceania, Vital Healthcare and Serko fall

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX 50 rises +0.5% as a2 Milk, Summerset, Napier Port and Sanford gain while Briscoes, Oceania, Vital Healthcare and Serko fall

Net migration gain of 20,350 people in the 12 months to July more than double the 9592 in the 12 months to July last year

Net migration gain of 20,350 people in the 12 months to July more than double the 9592 in the 12 months to July last year

Rabobank sees greater support to global dairy commodity prices and upside potential for the New Zealand farmgate milk price, and has raised its new season forecast

Rabobank sees greater support to global dairy commodity prices and upside potential for the New Zealand farmgate milk price, and has raised its new season forecast

Despite encouragement from the Reserve Bank, most banks are not incentivising retail deposit growth as they look for ways to deal with margin compression that has become chronic

Despite encouragement from the Reserve Bank, most banks are not incentivising retail deposit growth as they look for ways to deal with margin compression that has become chronic

Brian Easton questions whether it's worth taking recent tax proposals from political parties seriously as the run-up to a general election is always a political ‘silly season’

Brian Easton questions whether it's worth taking recent tax proposals from political parties seriously as the run-up to a general election is always a political ‘silly season’

Perhaps that’s what we need to halt the headlong rush towards AI – a cyberspace Hindenburg?

Perhaps that’s what we need to halt the headlong rush towards AI – a cyberspace Hindenburg?

Roger J Kerr sees the US bond market sell-off as a vote of no-confidence in the Trump regime. He also sees Australian monetary policy management in a right pickle, and is disappointed in the mixed messages from the RBNZ

Roger J Kerr sees the US bond market sell-off as a vote of no-confidence in the Trump regime. He also sees Australian monetary policy management in a right pickle, and is disappointed in the mixed messages from the RBNZ

Fed Farmers survey reveals 'an incredibly positive result' around farm profitability, but nearly 30% of farmers expect conditions to worsen

Fed Farmers survey reveals 'an incredibly positive result' around farm profitability, but nearly 30% of farmers expect conditions to worsen

Monthly core US CPI was firmer than forecast, strengthening the case for tighter policy. Markets imply around a 90% chance of a 25bp hike at this week’s FOMC meeting. The US Treasury curve flattened as 2-year yields make a new cycle high

Monthly core US CPI was firmer than forecast, strengthening the case for tighter policy. Markets imply around a 90% chance of a 25bp hike at this week’s FOMC meeting. The US Treasury curve flattened as 2-year yields make a new cycle high

US Fed rate decision headlines the week; Japan too; Japanese PPI very high; US CPI lacks cred; US consumer sentiment drops again; UST 10yr at 4.98%; gold holds, oil eases on talks hopes & lower demand; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

US Fed rate decision headlines the week; Japan too; Japanese PPI very high; US CPI lacks cred; US consumer sentiment drops again; UST 10yr at 4.98%; gold holds, oil eases on talks hopes & lower demand; NZ$1 = 58.1 USc; TWI-5 = 61.4

Leader David Seymour says ACT's list a 'true representation of NZ society', with three new candidates ahead of sitting MPs

Leader David Seymour says ACT's list a 'true representation of NZ society', with three new candidates ahead of sitting MPs