In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: The gold rush days of mānuka honey are over. Hive number have been slashed, oversupply has led to price dumping and the CEO of listed honey producer Comvita has labelled it a 'crisis'. So what's the solution?

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This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 29 November. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.

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(01:28) A tale of two economists’ views of fiscal and economic policy. For the full article click here.

(12:40) Another chunky OCR cut likely before summer fades. For the full article click here.

(17:53) Hipkins outlines Labour’s next steps on tax debate. For the full article click here.

(27:37) What to do with A$280 billion – nest egg or nation building? For the full article click here.

(32:44) What to do when an employee refuses to work notice period. For the full article click here.

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: Warners Brothers Discovery axed 70% of its staff, closed Newshub, and posted a record loss. So why would you want to take the reins at a media company after all that? Head of Networks Juliet Peterson did and says she sees a future for WBD in New Zealand, but there are no guarantees.

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In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: Almost two years since Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the east coast, there are literally green shoots of optimism sprouting in New Zealand’s fruit bowl. NBR senior journalist Jono Mitchell and content producer Joseph Hisayasu have been on the ground assessing the heartbreak, the rebuild, and the future.

 

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This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 22 November. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.

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(01:00) THow business recovered after Cyclone Gabrielle. For the full article click here.

(08:53) The sausage and the triangle: Aotearoa’s demographic crossroads. For the full article click here.

(18:34) Chris Hipkins not confident of reasoned debate on Treaty bill. For the full article click here.

(28:34) Drugs and drunken rants: what the David Coote case reveals. For the full article click here.

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: In the two years since the release of ChatGPT, the world of generative AI chatbots has exploded. There are thousands on offer. So, how does a business go about implementing a fast-moving disruptive technology? Silicon Valley veteran Ed Ortega from Machine & Partners outlines his strategy on navigating the world where AI startups are “faking it till they make it”.

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(01:30) - Can you explain why you can offer insights into this somewhat crazy world of AI?

(11:57) - At a top level, New Zealand businesses are lagging in adoption. Does that reflect what you see elsewhere? 

(17:23) - You're telling me that I won't be able to tell the difference between a human and an AI?

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: Nuclear fusion has long been the Holy Grail of clean abundant energy. Now the physics of the sun, the Earth, and Kiwi tech have combined to create ‘first spark’ at New Zealand’s nuclear fusion startup OpenStar. Lead investor Angus Blair talks about reaching that milestone and what’s next. Plus another Kiwi venture capital fund, GD1, reveals why it’s investing in an American fusion startup.

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(01:10) - OpenStar Technologies

(09:20) - Investing in the fusion race

(17:10) - Where to from here?

 

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This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 15 November. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.

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(01:10) Thousands march across Auckland’s harbour bridge. For the full article click here.

(08:08) Simon Watts pushing for more global action on climate change. For the full article click here.

(16:31) Regional development crucial for Northland to thrive again. For the full article click here.

(28:24) Australia awaits the uncertainty of Trump 2.0. For the full article click here.

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: US markets hit highs, crypto is still heading to the moon, but will the euphoria after Donald Trump’s victory continue? In the aftermath, countries are positioning themselves for possible tariffs while inflation and interest rates could rise. So, what happens next? For their insights we’re joined by Jarden director of global equities Felix Fok, Forsyth Barr investment strategist Zoe Wallis, and NZ International Business Forum trade expert Stephen Jacobi.

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