NBR.co.nz launches the first episode of its new podcast, the Weekly Wrap.

This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 16 August. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.

Timestamps for this week's content:

(00:30) - ‘GE-free’ NZ steak on export shelves no longer a given. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here.

(03:43) - Todd McClay’s visit to India focuses on agriculture and forestry. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here.

(09:18) - NBR Focus: Building Supplies. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here.

(15:59) - The investment challenges posed by a growing population. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here.

(22:43) - Qantas and the ambivalent legacy of Alan Joyce. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here.

(27:33) - What is the biggest challenge for our economy? For the full article, click here.

For ongoing coverage and today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz.