NBR Podcasts

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: He’s known as ScoMo, the former ad exec who ended up Prime Minister of Australia. Scott Morrison sat down to talk about how NZ should join the regional security pact Aukus, his relationship with Jacinda Ardern, and to brush aside questions about a verbal deal he might have made with Trump on aluminium exports – a deal the US now says Australia has broken. Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.

This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 14 February. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.   - Privatisation: the good, the bad, and the ugly. For the full article click here. - Political distractions take attention away from growth agenda. For the full article click here. - ComCom needs more flexibility when assessing M&A, Bayly says. For the full article click here. - Lessons for employers in Mariya Taylor sexual abuse case. For the full article click here.

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: The Prime Minister says there’s billions of dollars of foreign capital looking for a home, yet NZ has fallen off the radar. To attract active foreign investors, new visa rules will soon make it easier to get residency. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford claims investors are already queuing and hints at further changes that might allow them to buy a slice of Kiwi paradise.   Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nz Links to audio clips used here.

This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 07 February. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.   - Survive through ’25: Business wants action on economic growth. For the full article click here. - Australia ponders the collateral damage from Trump’s trade war. For the full article click here. - More employment disputes settled due to higher costs, EMA says. For the full article click here. - Getting Slapp-happy: how defamation actions can stifle debate. For the full article click here.

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: New Zealand’s been offering golden visas to migrant investors for years. But now the Government is pushing harder for more direct foreign investment into our shares and companies. So, we ask: what’s wrong and right with the current system; and could potential changes make it easier for  ‘high-net-worth’ individuals to buy a home in New Zealand?   Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nz Links to audio clips used here.

This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 31 January. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.   - Algae-based anaesthetic breakthrough struggles for more funding. For the full article click here. - January 26: Australia’s national day of unity – and division. For the full article click here. - The Government's plan for boosting economic growth. For the full article click here. - What Groser sees for NZ trade under Trump economy. For the full article click here.

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: She’s at the centre of airline criticism over price hikes. Yet Auckland Airport CEO Carrie Hurihanganui says those increases will pay the way for future growth and climate resilience.  And – she says – the spotlight of a market study should really fall on Air New Zealand and how it sets domestic airfares.   Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nz Links to audio clips used here.

This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 24 January. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.   - Australian paradox: major gas exporter could turn importer. For the full article click here. - ‘Prevention is key’: judge warns of increased workplace fraud. For the full article click here. - BossBabe’s skincare brand expands abroad. For the full article click here. - Can a tax on digital platforms save the news media? For the full article click here. - Don’t stop me now: RBNZ likely unfazed by inflation halt. For the full article click here.

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: The Aussie brain drain is not new but now research from recruitment company Robert Walters shows mid to senior-level managers are increasingly considering jumping the Ditch. We talk to Kiwis who have made the move and ask: What is the reason behind New Zealanders not wanting to call home ... home?    Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nz Links to audio clips used here.

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: What the PAFACA is going on with TikTok? PAFACA is the US law which forces TikTok to be sold or effectively shut down. It's been challenged in court. Now 170 million American users are waiting for a decision while Kiwi creators are wondering what it could mean for them.   Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nz Links to audio clips used here.