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Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'

Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'

Kim von Lanthen wants our commodity producers to grow future profitability by putting some of the windfall of free trade access into focused science for downstream products that can be expected to command respect overseas

Kim von Lanthen wants our commodity producers to grow future profitability by putting some of the windfall of free trade access into focused science for downstream products that can be expected to command respect overseas

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

‘The consequences of getting that wrong is development that can’t be insured’: New Zealand’s largest general insurer, IAG NZ, says on RMA reforms

‘The consequences of getting that wrong is development that can’t be insured’: New Zealand’s largest general insurer, IAG NZ, says on RMA reforms

US employment shrinks unexpectedly; US retail sales dip; Canada PMI rises; Gulf oil supplies in crisis; metals rise; eyes on seabed mining; UST 10yr at 4.11%; gold rises while oil jumps again; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.7

US employment shrinks unexpectedly; US retail sales dip; Canada PMI rises; Gulf oil supplies in crisis; metals rise; eyes on seabed mining; UST 10yr at 4.11%; gold rises while oil jumps again; NZ$1 = 59 USc; TWI-5 = 62.7

The number of properties on offer and the number that sold under the hammer both dipped slightly last week

The number of properties on offer and the number that sold under the hammer both dipped slightly last week

PM Christopher Luxon rejects leadership speculation after National's grim poll numbers

PM Christopher Luxon rejects leadership speculation after National's grim poll numbers

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail sales improvement noticed, property rates jump, tracking impacts from Trump's war, Aussie TD's almost touch 5%, swaps up, oil up, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; retail sales improvement noticed, property rates jump, tracking impacts from Trump's war, Aussie TD's almost touch 5%, swaps up, oil up, NZD dips, & more

Kiwibank on target for open banking deadlines as Commerce Commission suggests smaller banks could be made to open up too

Kiwibank on target for open banking deadlines as Commerce Commission suggests smaller banks could be made to open up too

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vulcan Steel, NZX, Tourism Holdings and Vital Healthcare Property lead gains while Air New Zealand, Mainfreight, Sanford and Auckland Airport headline losses

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vulcan Steel, NZX, Tourism Holdings and Vital Healthcare Property lead gains while Air New Zealand, Mainfreight, Sanford and Auckland Airport headline losses

New Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll puts National at just 28.4%, Labour on 34.4% and with enough support to form a government, just

New Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll puts National at just 28.4%, Labour on 34.4% and with enough support to form a government, just

New dwelling completions in Auckland likely to bottom out at around 14,000 this year then pick back up to around 15,500 next year

New dwelling completions in Auckland likely to bottom out at around 14,000 this year then pick back up to around 15,500 next year

Air New Zealand would be better placed to ride out its current turbulence if it had stood by its own words four years ago and not paid shareholders dividends

Air New Zealand would be better placed to ride out its current turbulence if it had stood by its own words four years ago and not paid shareholders dividends

There is no sign of an end to the conflict in the Middle East; if anything, the conflict has extended across the region. Risk sentiment has soured. US Treasury yields push higher for a fourth consecutive day

There is no sign of an end to the conflict in the Middle East; if anything, the conflict has extended across the region. Risk sentiment has soured. US Treasury yields push higher for a fourth consecutive day

US data soft facing sharp energy cost rises; China lowers its growth target; Australia household spending growth slows; global freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold eases while oil jumps; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

US data soft facing sharp energy cost rises; China lowers its growth target; Australia household spending growth slows; global freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.14%; gold eases while oil jumps; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.6

Labour and Greens concerned about housing flow-on effect with high-net worth investors now allowed to buy or build a house worth at least $5 million

Labour and Greens concerned about housing flow-on effect with high-net worth investors now allowed to buy or build a house worth at least $5 million

Duration and scale of Middle East conflict expected to be key factors in terms of impact on NZ economy, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says

Duration and scale of Middle East conflict expected to be key factors in terms of impact on NZ economy, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Kiwi Bond rates changed, ASB fined, farm profits high, retail spending firms, Crown accounts slip, Cotality can't see property gains, swaps up, NZD up, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Kiwi Bond rates changed, ASB fined, farm profits high, retail spending firms, Crown accounts slip, Cotality can't see property gains, swaps up, NZD up, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gentrack, a2 Milk, Ryman and Precinct are among top NZX50 gainers; while F&P Healthcare, Hallensteins, Chorus and Auckland Airport are the big decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Gentrack, a2 Milk, Ryman and Precinct are among top NZX50 gainers; while F&P Healthcare, Hallensteins, Chorus and Auckland Airport are the big decliners

NZ Govt Bond Tender #982; Tender Date 5 Mar 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #982; Tender Date 5 Mar 2026

Parliamentary spenders: Latest release details MPs' travel and accommodation costs

Parliamentary spenders: Latest release details MPs' travel and accommodation costs

Why the US is unlikely to curtail China’s dominance over critical minerals

Why the US is unlikely to curtail China’s dominance over critical minerals

Ross Stitt sees a work revolution ahead in Australia from AI adoption that could create significant problems. Are businesses, unions, and politicians up to the task? Or will we have to look to AI agents for the solutions?

Ross Stitt sees a work revolution ahead in Australia from AI adoption that could create significant problems. Are businesses, unions, and politicians up to the task? Or will we have to look to AI agents for the solutions?

Allan Barber says it would not be sensible to privatise Pāmu Farms which provides innovation, employment and stewardship of large swathes of the country without a very clear strategy of how to achieve a better outcome with the proceeds

Allan Barber says it would not be sensible to privatise Pāmu Farms which provides innovation, employment and stewardship of large swathes of the country without a very clear strategy of how to achieve a better outcome with the proceeds

A record-high 70% of farmers responding to the twice-yearly Federated Farmers Confidence Survey say their farm is currently profitable

A record-high 70% of farmers responding to the twice-yearly Federated Farmers Confidence Survey say their farm is currently profitable