The SME Stream

Ryan Bridge asks Finance Minister Nicola Willis what's being done about the hikes

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'Going to be introducing a simple, targeted capital gains tax' Chris Hipkins Ryan Bridge

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The PM comments on his new harder line with the media and coalition partners, the success of the Indian FTA signing, a new fuel deal, and why he’s in two minds over big trucks on our roads. Plus, he talks about Halter’s latest innovation.

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A once in a generation trade deal, but for who? Peter Chrisp, NZTE chief executive, discusses which sectors will benefit and when

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Virtual fencing challenges removed as Halter joins up with Starlink, its chief executive Craig Piggott discusses what's next for farmers.

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Foreign Investment went from $10b a year in 2024 to $17b last year, but there was one big deal of $1.2b which really spiked the numbers. Anne Gibson, NZ Herald property editor, joins the show. 

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Following the market downturn in March as a result of the Iran conflict , things appear to be more hopeful towards the end of April.

The ceasefire caused a significant market rally and the S&P 500 saw a boost as a result.

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The recent burst of bad weather and growing concerns about inflation have prompted Kiwis to worry about their insurance premiums going up.

Insurance premiums have dropped back down and more buffers have been built since Cyclone Gabrielle, but concerns have been raised.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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Confidence for small business owners, with sales continuing to grow.  

New Xero small business data shows business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter – March alone rising 5.5%.   

ABC Business Sales Managing Director Chris Small told Mike Hosking it's been a tough 12 months, with many weaker businesses weeded out, leaving high quality small businesses in the market.  

He says data doesn't reflect the current climate, given two out of three months were not impacted by the war in Iran.  

Small says volume of transactions were up 10% and dollars invested in small business were up 16% – all with a positive mindset until March kicked in. 

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The Associate Energy Minister says an extra diesel stock is a buffer against worsening conditions. 

The Government's inked a deal with Z Energy for another 90 million litres of diesel to be stored at Marsden Point. 

It's put up $21.6 million this month. 

Shane Jones told Mike Hosking the deal provides a buffer in the event of a logistical problem or a clog in the supply lines. 

He says it could come to pass that things will normalise in a much quicker way than the average “armchair critic” believes, but diesel-using Kiwis can feel assured this decision hasn't been made recklessly. 

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