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  • Fonterra wants new government to push hard on US

    Welcome to BusinessDesk's daily podcast where you'll find a summary of the day's top stories. Ella Somers hosts today's episode.

    • Fonterra's Miles Hurrell wants new govt to 'push and push hard' on US trade
    • 72 million more seats, flight prices continue to take off
    • The big media issues facing the new government

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    5 min
  • ASB boss says safety before speed of payments

    In this episode:

    • ASB boss says safety before speed of payments
    • Sanford nominee says 'we all want to create wealth'
    • One million smart meters now on Vector and Amazon's data system
    • Business of Government: the ghost of Bill English

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    7 min
  • Is the coalition’s policy Rubik’s cube solvable?

    In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses:

    • Making sense of the coalition agreements
    • Flurry of legal action expected over environmental policy changes
    • Date set for Eric Watson's bankruptcy hearing
    • Bremworth still not ruling out Napier plant rebuild

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    7 min
  • Ken Wikeley, Eric Watson's judgment against Owen Glenn obtained by 'fraud'

    On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses:

    • Energy policy: largely status quo with sprinkling of investigations;
    • Possibility of RBNZ setting off a fireworks rate hike;
    • NZ First wants grocery commissioner to eat more Weet-Bix; and
    • CPB Contractors sought appeal in Christchurch pool blowout saga.

    As well as an update on the markets.

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    7 min
  • Leaks hurt Ebos deal, but they didn't sink it

    On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses:

    • The wait is over: new govt today;
    • NZ directors a little less pessimistic on the economy than last year;
    • Tower to present risk ratings on sea surge, landslips in coming months; and
    • ASX-listed Clover Corp takes 'fairly significant steps' to seize control of Melody Dairies.

    As well as an update on the markets.

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    7 min
  • Did Supie’s directors get caught up in the hype?

    On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses:

    • Luxon close to being sheriff, but who will be deputy?;
    • Next winter blackout risk increased by geothermal delay, Transpower says;
    • Rate cuts could come sooner if stars align – Westpac; and
    • A new gold rush for investors.

    As well as an update on the markets.

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    7 min
  • Roundup back under the microscope in NZ

    On today’s episode:

    • Roundup back under the microscope in NZ
    • Forsyth Barr says Gentrack and Turners Automotive Group to enter NZX-50
    • Easy Crypto launches new NZD-backed stablecoin
    • Business of Government with meaningless performance reporting

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    7 min
  • Can we trust trusts?

    In today's round of BusinessDesk Today's top stories, Murray Jones discusses:

    • Talking to the taxman about trusts
    • NZGIF offers new debt funding for SMEs to decarbonise
    • Harbour Asset Management's impact fund does better on climate than returns
    • Consumers don't look to be full of Christmas cheer

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    8 min
  • Ezibuy's Aussie owner still sees opportunity in NZ, says CEO

    On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses:

    • Check-in for negotiations, check-out with a coalition;
    • Luxon's boarding pass to power;
    • FTN Motion sees silver lining in tighter market; and
    • Ombudsman rules Te Whatu Ora acted unlawfully in eight-month delay for info.

    As well as an update on the markets.

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    7 min

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