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Hunter’s Corner

There’s a bigger picture in the pro-bank Bill

ANALYSIS: A retrospective measure in proposed legislation looks designed to help ANZ and ASB defend a customer class action, but it’s not as black and white as that.

Tim Hunter Fri, 11 Apr 2025

Hunter’s Corner

There’s a bigger picture in the pro-bank Bill

ANALYSIS: A retrospective measure in proposed legislation looks designed to help ANZ and ASB defend a customer class action, but it’s not as black and white as that.

Tim Hunter Fri, 11 Apr 2025

Jim Delegat on the shock and volatility that comes with tariffs

NBR Lister details the NZX-listed winemaker’s initial thinking on US trade barriers.

Investment

Jim Delegat on the shock and volatility that comes with tariffs

NBR Lister details the NZX-listed winemaker’s initial thinking on US trade barriers.

Hamish McNicol Fri, 11 Apr 2025

Professional Services

Du Val lawyer splits from iClaw legal firm, new CEO also ousted

Restructure of one of Hamilton's biggest legal firms seen as fallout from its link to failed townhouse developer Du Val.

Professional Services

Du Val lawyer splits from iClaw legal firm, new CEO also ousted

Restructure of one of Hamilton's biggest legal firms seen as fallout from its link to failed townhouse developer Du Val.

Brent Melville Fri, 11 Apr 2025

NBR Focus

The Accountants 2025: PwC plotting AI-driven future

NZ chief executive Andrew Holmes on client agendas, consultations, and cautious optimism.

NBR Focus

The Accountants 2025: PwC plotting AI-driven future

NZ chief executive Andrew Holmes on client agendas, consultations, and cautious optimism.

Hamish McNicol Fri, 11 Apr 2025

MARKET MOVEMENTS

Podcast #51: The Accountants

Ebos to raise equity after buying two businesses

Te Ao Māori

Nelson Tenths descendants vow to continue fighting

General Business

SME seller’s market deepens as supply of business sales tightens

Private Bin

Super surveillance, finfluencers at war, disappointed FNZ

Morning Brew

Trump warns of ‘transition problems’, Wall Street declines

Quick Takes

Quick Takes of the Week to April 11

Hunter’s Corner

There’s a bigger picture in the pro-bank Bill

Investment

Jim Delegat on the shock and volatility that comes with tariffs

Private Bin

Super surveillance, finfluencers at war, disappointed FNZ

NBR Focus

The Accountants 2025: PwC plotting AI-driven future

General Business

SME seller’s market deepens as supply of business sales tightens

Te Ao Māori

Nelson Tenths descendants vow to continue fighting

On the Money

How China is overtaking the rest of the world’s cars

Investment

Morrison in line for $350m fee bonanza from Infratil

Law

Lawyer slams ‘political interference’ in bank class action

Last Word

Trump causes global chaos, and loves it

Politics

Government pulls pin on NZ Green Investment Finance

Politics

Workers sick of the status quo and want change: CTU

Hart calls in receivers to Hansells Masterton

Consumer foods brand owner Walter & Wild says contractor was affected by economic downturn.

Investment

Bremworth CEO Greg Smith resigns

Troubled carpet maker has appointed industry expert Craig Woolford as interim CEO for 12 months, from tomorrow.

Economics

Fiscal responses to shocks need to be targeted and temporary

Monetary policy is easier to reverse than fiscal policy, Treasury’s chief economic adviser Dominick Stephens says.

General Business

Russian billionaire ‘humbled and grateful’ NZ sanctions lifted

Alexander Abramov’s luxury Helena Bay Lodge will now complete a multi-million-dollar refit and development.

Featured

Te Ao Māori

Auditor-General’s damning report on Treaty settlements

The AG says public organisations risk derailing Treaty of Waitangi settlements, and undermining Crown-iwi relationships through a lack of accountability. He’s made nine recommendations to Parliament.

Economics

Economists ponder sub-3% OCR amid global trade turmoil

WATCH: US President Donald Trump keeps RBNZ and economists alert over where NZ economy is heading.

Economics

Economists ponder sub-3% OCR amid global trade turmoil

WATCH: US President Donald Trump keeps RBNZ and economists alert over where NZ economy is heading.

Primary Industries

New ownership offers ‘big opportunity’ in China for Egmont Honey

The mānuka honey company has been acquired by international private equity, in a deal thought to be more than $100m.

Primary Industries

New ownership offers ‘big opportunity’ in China for Egmont Honey

The mānuka honey company has been acquired by international private equity, in a deal thought to be more than $100m.

NBR Focus

The Accountants 2025: why accounting is ripe for PE investment

ANALYSIS: Mercury Capital’s Findex deal a sign of things to come for New Zealand firms.

NBR Focus

The Accountants 2025: why accounting is ripe for PE investment

ANALYSIS: Mercury Capital’s Findex deal a sign of things to come for New Zealand firms.

Analysis

Edwards on Politics

Boosting defence spending in a more uncertain world

ANALYSIS: Government paper says China is challenging international norms of behaviour and the security of other states.

Brent Edwards Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Underarm

Is luck running out for the ‘Lucky Country’?

ANALYSIS: Australians are working longer hours but the standard of living is falling and productivity is in the doldrums. There are no easy solutions to the productivity dilemma.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 09 Apr 2025

NBR Focus

The Accountants 2025: gender pay data ‘keeps you honest’

ANALYSIS: Encouraging more women into partnership positions and decreasing the gender pay gap remains a slow-moving task.

Kate McVicar Wed, 09 Apr 2025

NBR Focus

The Accountants 2025: smaller firms see cautious optimism

ANALYSIS: Accounting firms with less than $50m annual revenue say they are starting to see signs of client confidence.

Kate McVicar Tue, 08 Apr 2025

Investment

Metroglass warns of 16% revenue drop, but gives bright forecast

NZX-listed glass manufacturer says it's been hit by ‘challenging and volatile’ market conditions.

NBR Staff Thu, 10 Apr 2025

NZ sharemarket jumps close to 4% on tariff pause; ASX surges 6%

It follows a historic rally on Wall Street.

Nicholas Pointon Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Global equities come out on top, but maybe not for long

Shares have been the best investment for the past decade, but that may not last, says Mercer.

Nicholas Pointon Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Economics

RBNZ cuts by 25bps to 3.5%, warns of uncertain global growth

The central bank was widely expected to cut the official cash rate this week, with inflation in the band, and economy still in recovery.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Business confidence lights up just as tariff storm clouds darken

NZIER’s latest survey puts momentum behind economic growth and further rate cuts.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 08 Apr 2025

S&P sees economic recovery for New Zealand

‘Soft’ data on sentiment is positive and this should flow through to hard data, the ratings agency says.

Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 31 Mar 2025

Politics

Upton reiterates call for forests to be phased out of ETS

We can’t keep planting forests forever, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.

Brent Edwards Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Workers sick of the status quo and want change: CTU

They have a real sense of desperation, Richard Wagstaff says.

Brent Edwards Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Government pulls pin on NZ Green Investment Finance

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says NZGIF was not delivering results.

Hamish McNicol Tue, 08 Apr 2025

Te Ao Māori

Crown breached Māori fisheries settlement for decades

Te Ohu Kaimoana welcomes landmark ruling, demanding urgent Crown action to compensate iwi after systematic erosion of fishing rights.

Mike McRoberts Tue, 08 Apr 2025

Strong economic growth within Māori authorities in Q4 – Stats NZ

Māori authorities achieved sales totalling $1.233b in the December quarter, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.1%.

Mike McRoberts Fri, 04 Apr 2025

Law reform aims to boost Māori jobs, incomes

Government proposes key changes to unlock Māori land potential and tackle historic economic barriers.

Mike McRoberts Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Infrastructure

Public Works sweetener payments won’t cost the earth – Linz

Land agency and the NZTA say the incentives should be about half a percent of project value, citing about $20m across an initial three major national highway jobs.

Brent Melville Fri, 04 Apr 2025

250,000 new build products is a pipe dream, industry says

A new law will make little difference to the price of building products, observers say.

Brent Melville Thu, 03 Apr 2025

Vector faces another ComCom barrage, on ‘misuse’ of power

Simmering discontent by infill developers with the country’s largest lines operator will now be looked at by the competition regulator.

Brent Melville Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Australia

ASX plunges over 6.3% on opening in volatile sell-off

The fall was the biggest since March 2020, during the Covid pandemic.

Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 07 Apr 2025

Relief for Aussie beef producers, but A$55b wiped off ASX

Australia’s beef industry had feared 20% tariffs on its US$3.3b in annual exports, so was relieved with the 10% announcement.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 03 Apr 2025

Top regulators continue pressure on ASX over settlement failures

The ASX is maintaining the Chess system until 2032, but regulators see operational risk.

Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 31 Mar 2025

Tech & Innovation

Legal concerns raised over use of AI tools by execs and directors

Simpson Grierson lawyer says directors can’t delegate fiduciary responsibilities to artificial intelligence – yet.

Will Mace Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Bontia Bio raises $1.25m to scale its animal flea treatment

In what’s being called a world first, Bontia Bio has developed a proprietary method of cloning and scaling the production of natural bioactive compounds that have a variety of uses.

Nicholas Pointon Wed, 26 Mar 2025

AWS’s new country head confident of cloud region launch this year

Manuel Bohnet has already led a cloud region launch as a high-level executive for the hyperscaler in Europe.

Will Mace Wed, 26 Mar 2025

General Business

Trump tariff war’s silver lining for NZ tourism

US airlines could be forced to deploy excess capacity into markets like Australia and New Zealand, says airline body.

Brent Melville Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Crying foul: NZ cruise industry facing major slump

Biofouling concerns and a difficult and expensive regulatory regime has set the NZ cruise season back seven years, industry says.

Brent Melville Thu, 10 Apr 2025

B Corp launches new standards as Trump continues war on ‘woke’

Global sustainability certifier B Lab has responded to criticisms that its B Corp mark could be a contributor to greenwashing.

Will Mace Wed, 09 Apr 2025

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #51: The Accountants – the numbers haven’t been great

LISTEN: NBR’s annual Accountants series reveals tough times for the normally bullet-proof sector.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 08 Apr 2025

Podcast #50: Former CEO of the Year Rhiannon McKinnon

LISTEN: Rhiannon McKinnon was one of the youngest and few female bosses of a KiwiSaver fund. Her achievements led to her being crowned CEO of the Year. Now she's coaching the next crop of leaders.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Podcast #49: The stadium debate

LISTEN: Is it a case of national pride or sensible economic investment? Auckland Council is set to vote on whether we need a new national stadium.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 25 Mar 2025

Finance

NZ bank sector heavily regulated? No way, says FMA

Chief executive Samantha Barrass also tells banking inquiry that NZ is way behind on open banking.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 09 Apr 2025

FNZ investors tip in a further $880m

The fund administration platform raises further funds to execute 'refreshed strategy'.

Tim Hunter Mon, 07 Apr 2025

Buy-now, pay-later group Laybuy relaunches in NZ

Global payments firm Klarna bought the New Zealand assets of collapsed business for $200,000.

Hamish McNicol Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Law

Lawyer slams ‘political interference’ in bank class action

Minister says a retrospective measure in consumer lending Bill is about balance and equity.

Tim Hunter Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Name suppression still on the line for bribery accused

Judge reserves decision on application for continued suppression of property developer implicated in Auckland corruption case.

Brent Melville Tue, 01 Apr 2025

‘Muddy’ liquidation pegs Olliver’s Gulf Harbour debts at $1m

IRD will claim about $213,000, though liquidator says accounts aren’t likely to be entirely accurate and it’s a far cry from the $60m outstanding.

Brent Melville Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Professional Services

Scyne cuts Aussie headcount by 10% as Canberra cuts consultants

Created as a specialist firm to service the public sector, Scyne is hurting from the move to insourcing.

Lachlan Colquhoun Fri, 04 Apr 2025

Shaping the future: EY New Zealand elects new managing partner

Assurance leader Susan Jones takes over from Simon O’Connor, who has led EY NZ since 2011.

Hamish McNicol Wed, 02 Apr 2025

New Buddle Findlay chair says firm in ‘growth mode’

Litigation partner Sherridan Cook takes over from Jennifer Caldwell.

Hamish McNicol Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Primary Industries

NZ startup puts eyes on farms as it closes post-seed raise

Aimer founder Jeremy Bryant targets up to $2m to grow team and expand to new markets.

Jonathan Mitchell Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Minorities gain higher Rural Equities takeover price

A small group of shareholders led by Andrew Harmos had objected to the Cushing family offer.

Hamish McNicol Mon, 07 Apr 2025

Failed manuka oil companies backed by NBR Lister owe $12m

The first receivers’ report reveals Manuka Bioscience’s subsidiary business was sold on March 14 for an undisclosed sum.

NBR Staff Mon, 31 Mar 2025

Retail

The Body Shop NZ owes $12m

The first liquidator's report shows the retailer recorded multiple years of trading losses.

Kate McVicar Thu, 03 Apr 2025

Analysts estimate Ikea will generate $191m revenue in NZ

Incoming Swedish retailer expected to grab market share from existing players such as Briscoes, says Forsyth Barr.

Kate McVicar Tue, 18 Mar 2025

How Fashion Week is adapting to survive

Its new owner describes the 2023 event as ‘the best philanthropic event I’ve ever done’.

Kate McVicar Fri, 14 Mar 2025

Property

The ‘extreme challenges’ of building in the Auckland CBD

A new report says tinkering with regulation and the foreign buyer ban have capped the city’s ability to build more and cater for its swelling population.

Brent Melville Tue, 08 Apr 2025

Takapuna Golf Club moots watertight design vs council closure

Left-field environmental proposal at $58m to save municipal asset, will be considered as part of the longer term business plan.

Brent Melville Fri, 04 Apr 2025

Eden Park’s $550 million plan unveiled

Eden Park Trust showcases its plan for the revamped 70,000-seat national stadium, complete with retractable roof.

Brent Melville Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Deals

How a Tweet led to a $175m deal for Serato

In an exclusive interview with NBR, co-founders talk Commerce Commission, growth, and getting into politics.

Hamish McNicol Wed, 02 Apr 2025

DJ software company Serato sells 66% stake to Canadian company

Deal values Serato at close to $175m.

Hamish McNicol Tue, 01 Apr 2025

Craigs private equity deal gets shareholder, OIO approval

TA Associates stake worth more than $100m, still needs court sign off.

Simon Shepherd Fri, 21 Mar 2025

NBR Focus

The Accountants 2025: the country hasn’t performed well

BakerTillyStaplesRodway chair David Searle on longevity, outsourcing, and surviving through 2025.

Hamish McNicol Thu, 10 Apr 2025

The Accountants 2025: Moore Markhams sees a lot of distress

Chair Sam Bassett on the economy, clients, and government policy.

Kate McVicar Wed, 09 Apr 2025

The Accountants 2025: BDO ‘happy to be the best’

Chair Doug Haines on people, good governance, and being lonely in business.

Hamish McNicol Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Representing the 500 or so descendants of the former eastern Māori MP Wi Pere, the trust generates above-average returns from 7000 hectares of hill country and a relatively small 79ha horticulture unit.

NBR Staff Wed, 23 Oct 2024

Featured NBR Lister 2024: Sir Michael Hill

Earlier this year Sir Michael held a private golf tournament at his exclusive golf course, The Hills, to raise money for environmental conservation organisation Southern Lakes Sanctuary.

NBR Staff Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Featured NBR Lister 2024: Jonathan McHardy

With a property portfolio worth more than $140m, McHardy has a 20% stake in New Zealand Pastures.

NBR Staff Mon, 21 Oct 2024

Aviation News

Wellington Airport installs new safety blocks on runway

Another development is the opening of a new carpark.

Nevil Gibson Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Nasa returns to Wānaka for super-pressure balloon tests

The balloons fly over the southern Pacific Ocean for up to 100 days.

Nevil Gibson Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Airbus unveils A320 narrowbody replacement concepts

Carry On: Latest Airbus, Boeing deals; Alaska’s Hawaiian plans; new routes.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 05 Apr 2025

Comings & Goings

Susan Freeman-Greene to step down as LGNZ CEO

Susan Freeman-Greene will finish as LGNZ’s chief executive on August 29, 2025.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Tax Traders and Taxi appoint new chair

Caroline Williams joins the board following the sale of Easy Crypto.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Generate appoints national investment distribution manager

Marc Grigg has more than 17 years of experience in the financial industry.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025

There’s a bigger picture in the pro-bank Bill

There’s a bigger picture in the pro-bank Bill

Lawyer slams ‘political interference’ in bank class action

ASB profit climbs higher, politicians mull bank competition

Jim Delegat on the shock and volatility that comes with tariffs

Jim Delegat on the shock and volatility that comes with tariffs

Du Val lawyer splits from iClaw legal firm, new CEO also ousted

Du Val lawyer splits from iClaw legal firm, new CEO also ousted

The Accountants 2025: PwC plotting AI-driven future

The Accountants 2025: PwC plotting AI-driven future

Ebos to raise equity after buying two businesses

Nelson Tenths descendants vow to continue fighting

SME seller’s market deepens as supply of business sales tightens

Super surveillance, finfluencers at war, disappointed FNZ

Trump warns of ‘transition problems’, Wall Street declines

Quick Takes of the Week to April 11

There’s a bigger picture in the pro-bank Bill

Jim Delegat on the shock and volatility that comes with tariffs

Super surveillance, finfluencers at war, disappointed FNZ

The Accountants 2025: PwC plotting AI-driven future

SME seller’s market deepens as supply of business sales tightens

Nelson Tenths descendants vow to continue fighting

How China is overtaking the rest of the world’s cars

Morrison in line for $350m fee bonanza from Infratil

Lawyer slams ‘political interference’ in bank class action

Trump causes global chaos, and loves it

Government pulls pin on NZ Green Investment Finance

Workers sick of the status quo and want change: CTU

Hart calls in receivers to Hansells Masterton

Bremworth CEO Greg Smith resigns

Fiscal responses to shocks need to be targeted and temporary

Russian billionaire ‘humbled and grateful’ NZ sanctions lifted

Auditor-General’s damning report on Treaty settlements

Economists ponder sub-3% OCR amid global trade turmoil

Economists ponder sub-3% OCR amid global trade turmoil

New ownership offers ‘big opportunity’ in China for Egmont Honey

New ownership offers ‘big opportunity’ in China for Egmont Honey

The Accountants 2025: why accounting is ripe for PE investment

The Accountants 2025: why accounting is ripe for PE investment

Boosting defence spending in a more uncertain world

Is luck running out for the ‘Lucky Country’?

The Accountants 2025: gender pay data ‘keeps you honest’

The Accountants 2025: smaller firms see cautious optimism

Investment

Metroglass warns of 16% revenue drop, but gives bright forecast

NZ sharemarket jumps close to 4% on tariff pause; ASX surges 6%

Global equities come out on top, but maybe not for long

Economics

RBNZ cuts by 25bps to 3.5%, warns of uncertain global growth

Business confidence lights up just as tariff storm clouds darken

S&P sees economic recovery for New Zealand

Politics

Upton reiterates call for forests to be phased out of ETS

Workers sick of the status quo and want change: CTU

Government pulls pin on NZ Green Investment Finance

Te Ao Māori

Crown breached Māori fisheries settlement for decades

Strong economic growth within Māori authorities in Q4 – Stats NZ

Law reform aims to boost Māori jobs, incomes

Infrastructure

Public Works sweetener payments won’t cost the earth – Linz

250,000 new build products is a pipe dream, industry says

Vector faces another ComCom barrage, on ‘misuse’ of power

Australia

ASX plunges over 6.3% on opening in volatile sell-off

Relief for Aussie beef producers, but A$55b wiped off ASX

Top regulators continue pressure on ASX over settlement failures

Tech & Innovation

Legal concerns raised over use of AI tools by execs and directors

Bontia Bio raises $1.25m to scale its animal flea treatment

AWS’s new country head confident of cloud region launch this year

General Business

Trump tariff war’s silver lining for NZ tourism

Crying foul: NZ cruise industry facing major slump

B Corp launches new standards as Trump continues war on ‘woke’

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #51: The Accountants – the numbers haven’t been great

Podcast #50: Former CEO of the Year Rhiannon McKinnon

Podcast #49: The stadium debate

Finance