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  • Transmission Gully builder sues Waka Kotahi

    On today’s episode we discuss:

    • Transmission Gully builder sues Waka Kotahi
    • NZX50 Carbon Insight: which sector performed best?
    • The battle for online groceries: how Woolworths relaunched Milkrun
    • Business of Government: trick or treaty, AI is coming, and more

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    8 min
  • Who are the NZX’s biggest polluters?

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

    • NZX50 Carbon Impact 
    • Supie needs a superhero – can it be saved?
    • Capture6 using age-old method to tackle carbon removal
    • $14b of Christchurch properties at risk from sea level rise

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    7 min
  • Du Val BTR fund hunts new banking suitor

    On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses:

    • How relentless lobbying delayed major recycling policy;
    • Simplicity 'goes large' with new homebuilding fund;
    • MicroGEM parent owes $44m according to UK liquidator; and
    • Nokia cutbacks no threat to NZ 5G rollout.

    As well as an update on the markets.

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    8 min
  • Simpson Grierson nets $5m from CBL case

    On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses:

    • Jobs data could rule out a February rate hike;
    • CPB seeks to suspend Christchurch pool build;
    • BStewardship scheme to pay for tyre disposal is set to launch; and
    • New era ahead in thinking about gas and renewables.

    As well as an update on the markets.

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    7 min
  • Eric Watson served in bankruptcy proceeding

    On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses:

    • Ministry of Regulation idea may need more public servants;
    • Northport dry dock decisions await;
    • Bullying claims emerge at F&P Healthcare; and
    • NZ Super rolls out more block-busting beats.

    As well as an update on the markets.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  • When Trade Window met nChain

    On today's episode, Jacques Steenkamp discusses:

    • Just how tight are farmers’ finances?;
    • Act’s proposal for chief executive bonuses alarms experts;
    • Baby boomers using home equity to pay for living costs, Heartland says; and
    • Energy sector needs frank conversations, says outgoing boss.

    As well as an update on the markets.

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    7 min
  • Alexander Abramov spells out the impact of sanctions

    On today's episode, Victoria Young discusses:

    • An update on Fletcher's legal troubles with Australian company BGC
    • What is stalling the liquidation of a Covid testing company
    • Tell Frankie, a new property management software
    • The winding up of Crown Irrigation Investments Limited

    As well as an update on the markets.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  • Auckland Council spends big on rubbish ads

    On today’s episode we cover:

    • Auckland Council spends big on rubbish ads
    • Business of Government, caretaker edition, starring Winston Peters, and more
    • Cross-border working: why it's a win-win
    • Pieces of Silver podcast: NZ Rugby's push to think big

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    6 min

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