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  • TVNZ under fire over government-sponsored content

    In today's episode, host Jacques Steenkamp discusses:

    • Receivers looking for a buyer for retailer 4 Seasons;
    • Govt should front on Interislander funding, says Simeon Brown;
    • Meat industry serves up briefing to new govt; and
    • Cooking the Books podcast: can you trust the bank to protect your savings?

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    6 min
  • The door opened by Mainzeal ruling

    Today, we cover:

    • Political parties put AI regulation in the too hard basket;
    • ExportNZ pleads for NZTE funding, CAPES and more;
    • Would National’s visa fee hike put off migrants?; and
    • Persistent inflation a feature of a new world order: BlackRock.

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    7 min
  • Tiwai smelter uncertainty causing concern for Meridian

    Today we cover:

    • Meridian says it's ready for smelter decision – should it stay, or should it go
    • IMF blows in, saves the day
    • Airport light rail last cab off the rank?
    • Business of Government: Battle of the public sector cost savings

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    7 min
  • IMF report card: NZ could do better

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

     

    • Story one
    • IMF report card: NZ could do better
    • Kingi Smiler's 'Miraka Way' is grounded in education

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    6 min
  • What will come from the Mainzeal demolition?

    On today’s episode, we cover:

    • Dead on Arrival? Labour's media lifeline;
    • Ravensdown ekes out a profit as high costs bite;
    • MicroGEM director blamed 'embarrassing' accounting errors for 'very large' tax bill; and
    • There's an elephant in the China shop.

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    7 min
  • Peter Hughes part two: “own it, fix it, learn from it”

    On today’s episode we cover:

    • “Own it, fix it, learn from it”, part two of the investigation into Peter Hughes’ legacy
    • Strategic review of Genesis must focus on carbon zero by 2050, says new CEO
    • The lingering employment headache of covid-19
    • Putting big tech on notice: an interview with the EU's Silicon Valley envoy

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    7 min
  • How to Talley(s) the cost of a life

    On today’s episode we cover:

    • Victoria Young asks How to Talley(s) the cost of a life,
    • More small businesses finding it harder to pay power bills
    • Business of Government: performance pay, Spirit of Service Awards

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    8 min

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