Herald NOW Business
Garth Bray, with over 25 years of experience in consumer affairs, business, and politics, delivers today's business news directly from the Herald NOW studio.
Episodes
CRL opens uptown, downtown, midtown and all around central Auckland on Sunday - Fri 11 Sep
The City Ale Link - a scheme to get people stopping for a pint near each of the five stations. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Table serves up $12m growth - Fri 11 Sep
First Table CEO Alex Cappy talks about the $12m capital raise, surging bookings and the Kiwi restaurant booking platform’s international growth plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christchurch’s tech boom gains pace - Fri 11 Sep
Herald Tech Editor Chris Keall examines Christchurch’s tech boom - from aerospace to health tech ... and the challenges ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Infratil’s big bets come under scrutiny - Fri 11 Sep
JBWere's Rickey Ward breaks down what investors should watch from Infratil, including CDC’s data-centre growth and the outlook for expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karangahape Road businesses banking on CRL boost - Fri 11 Sep
Herald Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford talks to Karangahape Road businesses about what they hope the long-awaited CRL opening will mean for them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kmart unveils its biggest NZ store yet - Thu 10 Sep
Herald retail reporter Tom Raynel takes a first look inside Kmart’s biggest NZ store and its new format designed to drive future growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Mid-East is affecting oil prices and shaping market expectations - Thu 10 Sep
Zoe Wallis from Forsyth Barr on rising oil prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ANZ's Antonia Watson reflects on the massive challenges of her tenure - Thu 10 Sep
She led ANZ through the pandemic, severe weather events, dramatic fluctuations in interest rates and house prices, and heightened geopolitical tensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How does Labour's AI policy stack up - Tech with 2degrees - Thu 10 Sep
Danushka Abeysuriya from Rush Digital unpacks the Office of AI idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time to chuck the funk and get back to business - Thu 10 Sep
Business growth in Christchurch has been pulling ahead of the national trend line since 2023 - Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Debate over supermarket pricing and ownership - how do other models stack up? - Wed 9 Sep
Salt Funds Management’s Matt Goodson weighs in on how a third player might change the dynamic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KiwiRail ready for City Rail Link opening - Wed 9 Sep
Herald Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford talks to KiwiRail CEO Peter Reidy as the network prepares for the opening of Auckland’s City Rail Link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI adoption stalls as NZ firms struggle to scale - Wed 9 Sep
Concentrix’s Dhiraj Kumar explains why NZ businesses are struggling to scale AI, with 98% facing barriers and two-thirds still stuck in the pilot phase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Central bankers are doing a Matt Damon ...' Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Wed 9 Sep
...trying to figure out if the greater risk is from the inflationary whirlpool created by oil prices... or the debt monster growing on the starboard side. Video/Herald NOW BusinessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wealth Watch with Generate - Driverless cars and copper - Wed 9 Sep
Concentrix’s Dhiraj Kumar explains why NZ businesses are struggling to scale AI, with 98% facing barriers and two-thirds still stuck in the pilot phase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Student loans - it's a debt, not a fine. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Tue 8 Sep
'I don't think we should be automatically blocking someone's Kiwisaver withdrawals if they still owe money on their student loan.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian business outlook under the microscope - Tue 8 Sep
Craigs Investment Partners Grant Cotty unpacks Australia’s latest reporting season and where investors see growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Behind the thinking behind the RBNZ rate hike - Tue 8 Sep
Prasanna Gai, RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee member, lifts the curtain on the thinking behind last week’s interest rate hike and what comes next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Commercial solar powers business growth - Tue 8 Sep
Lightforce Solar CEO John Harman explains why commercial solar is gaining ground as businesses look to cut power costs and strengthen energy resilience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seascape: What happens next? - Tue 8 Sep
Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson explains what’s next for Auckland’s troubled Seascape tower after a buyer was found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japan's Economic Shift Puts NZ on Alert - Mon 7 Sep
Economist Naomi Fink on Japan’s shifting economy, the weaker yen and what it could mean for New Zealand businesses, exports and investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ-UAE Trade Deal Boosts Exports - Mon 7 Sep
Christchurch-based Komodo Wellbeing founder Chris Bacon on expanding into the UAE as NZ exports rise seven percent since the free trade deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Trump agitates for the US Federal reserve to cut official rates - Mon 7 Sep
But is economic data actually supporting Trumps calls for cuts? Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could we expect cheaper food from a government-owned supermarket chain? - Mon 7 Sep
MBIE analysed that idea a couple of years ago and saw a risk. Garth Bray - 2degrees Business wrap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trans-Tasman relations with Herald Business Commentator Fran O'Sullivan - Mon 7 Sep
Trade Minister Todd McClay and Australia’s Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell have met in Auckland for the annual CER talks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC CEO wants plan after bed levy ruled out - Fri 4 Sep
Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker calls for clarity on the plan for Auckland’s economy after the Government ruled out a bed levy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
They're not in business only for financial rewards. Garth Bray 2degrees wrap - Fri 4 Sep
The people who took out the top spots at the BusinessDesk CEO Index Awards clearly showed how they can influence and drive innovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Global bond markets are back in the spotlight - Fri 4 Sep
JBWere’s Phil Borkin explains why global bond yields are surging, what it means for borrowing costs and how it could impact New Zealand businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2degrees teams with AST SpaceMobile to bring next level connectivity - Fri 4 Sep
Stephen Kurzeja from 2degrees on the opening of the Marton Satellite Ground Station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The business of business mentoring. Helping leaders make better decisions - Fri 4 Sep
Business Mentors NZ CEO Sarah Trotman on SME profitability, cashflow pressures and the practical steps businesses can take to build financial resilience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S&P Global Ratings affirms NZ’s sovereign credit rating - Thu 3 Sep
S&P analyst Anthony Walker on what the rating says about New Zealand's economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
House buyers feeling FOOP - Fear of overpaying - Thu 3 Sep
A survey of agents found buyers are worried house prices will drop after they purchase. OneRoof Economist Tony Alexander.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OCR decision sets the rate path - Thu 3 Sep
Forsyth Barr’s Zoe Wallis breaks down what the OCR decision means for interest rates, markets and the NZ economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dominoes are falling in energy market. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Thu 3 Sep
Methanex now... might Huntly's gas-fired generator be next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ'ers sending 10 million messages per day on Chat GPT. Tech with 2degrees - Thu 3 Sep
OpenAI meeting claims New Zealand users are saving 4 hours per week on admin. Peter Griffin - Business of Tech Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OCR decision, what it means for you - Wed 2 Sep
Generate investment specialist Greg Smith on this afternoon's OCR decision and the outlook for businesses and marketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ needs to more than double infrastructure spend by 2055 - Wed 2 Sep
Infrastructure spend needs to double to $40 billion by 2055 to meet demandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sir Peter Beck named BusinessDesk's 2026 CEO of the Year - Wed 2 Sep
Sir Peter Beck named CEO of the Year as Rocket Lab founder takes top honours at the BusinessDesk 2026 CEO Index Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waikato Tainui businesswoman Rukumoana Schaafhausen - Wed 2 Sep
Rukumoana Schaafhausen wins the Judge’s Choice Award at the 2026 BusinessDesk CEO Index Awards, as she leads a $150m Kotahitanga Fund bid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retirement villages, oil and business pressure - Wed 2 Sep
Matt Goodson on retirement village cashflow risks, slowing development and the impact of surging oil prices on business costs and marginsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We don't know how lucky we are. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Tue 1 Sep
Not just nostalgia... it's also the framing one of the major ratings agencies has taken in affirming New Zealanders are still bankable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cyclenomics turns tyre waste into new growth - Tue 1 Sep
Cyclenomics' Matt Carter on turning waste tyres into valuable materials while finding new ways to grow a small business in a tough economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZIER says OCR hikes still on the cards - Tue 1 Sep
Christina Leung on why the NZIER Shadow Board sees rates rising further, and the balancing act between inflation control and a weak economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AT’s costly crossing plan hits businesses - Tue 1 Sep
herald Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford asks if businesses will be compensated as Auckland’s costly level-crossing removals bring years of disruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second quarter global earnings season wraps - Tue 1 Sep
What were the standouts from the quarter? Roger Garrett from Craigs Investment Partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ's grid faces a data centre power crunch - Mon 31 Aug
ABB's Energy Industries' Anders Maltesen on whether New Zealand can meet surging power demand and make better use of its existing electricity system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the moment of truth, there are either reasons, or results' - Mon 31 Aug
Reserve Bank moment of truth - it's not so much about the result... It's more about the reasons. Garth Bray 2degress Business wrap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What did markets make of US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s comments? - Mon 31 Aug
Warsh’s warning that price pressures have yet to meaningfully slow towards the feds 2% PCE inflation target. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ debt nears $1 trillion but growth slows - Mon 31 Aug
NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann on New Zealand’s debt nearing $1 trillion, where borrowing is slowing and why SME debt remains a concern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scams hit more Kiwi businesses hard - Mon 31 Aug
Westpac's Matthew Kinney on the surge in scams targeting kiwi businesses and why bank impersonation scams are proving so costly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The primary sector trifecta - Fri 28 Aug
Strong production, high prices, favourable exchange rate - the boom continues for primary producers. BusinessDesk reporter Riley Kennedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Construction firms help Comancheros launder drug money - Fri 28 Aug
BusinessDesk deep dive into schemes Police and Civil Contractors NZ are warning companies about. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Developer says stringent conditions will be placed on Waimauku project - Fri 28 Aug
The Waimauku West project - now known as Pukeatua - is going through the fast-track process. Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford checked it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mining for a way forward at Bendigo-Ophir - Fri 28 Aug
Santana Minerals CE Damian Spring discusses the latest delay at its Bendigo-Ophir gold mine and what's at stake for the project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retail results reveal where shoppers are spending - Thu 27 Aug
Forsyth Barr's Paul Laxton Koraua breaks down the retail results, revealing where consumers are spending and which retailers are winning market share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meridian profit surges as renewables ramp up - Thu 27 Aug
Meridian’s profit rebounds sharply as renewables investment accelerates. CEO Mike Roan outlines the growth plans and what they mean for power prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meta agrees to major changes to socials in US. Tech with 2degrees - Thu 27 Aug
Danu Abeysuriya Rush Digital on the privacy and digital ID challenges involved in enforcing NZ’s under-16 social media ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pulse check on our ports. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Thu 27 Aug
Tauranga Port expanding. Auckland Port seeing 5.5% lift in container volumes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taiwan’s AI boom offers lessons for NZ growth - Thu 27 Aug
BusinessDesk’s Dileepa Fonseka returns from Taiwan with lessons for NZ on AI, industrial policy and building globally competitive industries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ pet spending surges 54% amid retail slowdown - Wed 26 Aug
Lightspeed's Nicole Buisson on NZ retailers seeing more transactions but smaller baskets as Kiwis spend more often but more cautiouslySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland falling short of its own potential - Wed 26 Aug
Committee for Auckland's Mark Thomas on the five areas for Auckland's growth from the State of the City report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grab the popcorn to watch Wall St showdown. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Wed 26 Aug
Stanely Druckenmiller lets rip at Scott Bessent's efforts to try to curb the rising cost of borrowing by expanding debt buybacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kiwibank might put forward an offer for TSB. 'It's a bit surprising' - Wed 26 Aug
Kiwibanks challange isn't getting cheap deposits, it's lending those deposits out and growing their share in mortgage market. Matthew Goodson Salt Funds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vulcan Steel result - earnings up 16%. Wealth Watch with Generate - Wed 26 Aug
Vulcan's 1st volume increase in 4 years. 'That's a really positive signal for the economy.' Greg Smith Generate Managed Funds specialist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The body corporate burden. When apartment owners don’t pay. - Tue 25 Aug
NZ Herald's Anne Gibson reveals the hidden risk for apartment owners, with unpaid body corporate bills leaving compliant owners to pick up the tab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First words from new Retirement Commissioner David Boyle - Tue 25 Aug
While everyone's trying to save for their retirement the new guy in charge of aging well wants more thought about how and when we spend those savings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ earnings results reveal winners, losers and key themes - Tue 25 Aug
Craig's Mohandeep Singh unpacks what the NZ earnings season has revealed so far about the state of the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America declares economic D-Day on Iran. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Tue 25 Aug
Are you ready to serve? Because we could all being drafted into this one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
West Coast leads the way for employment - Tue 25 Aug
Development West Coast's Heath Milne on what's behind the region's 1.6% jobs growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labour lays out fiscal plan as election lines sharpen.- Mon 24 Aug
Labour’s fiscal strategy, debt promises and how it compares with National’s approach. Herald Business Commentator Fran O'Sullivan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the US treasury’s attempt to knock down long term us bond yields working? - Mon 24 Aug
Why long-term US bond yields remain stubbornly high. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SkyCity faces tough year as profits tumble - Fri 21 Aug
SkyCity's Jason Walbridge outlines a tough FY26, with profits falling sharply as the casino operator targets major cost cuts and debt reductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US market rally broadens beyond mega-cap tech - Fri 21 Aug
S&P Global’s Anu Ganti on the broadening US market rally, AI’s next phase and what market shifts mean for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spark targets earnings growth after tough year - Fri 21 Aug
Spark CEO Jolie Hodson says mobile growth and cost cuts are key to lifting earnings, after underlying EBITDAI fell 2.4% in FY26.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Datagrid bets on Southland's AI boom - Fri 21 Aug
Datagrid's Benjamin Black says Southland can become a major AI hub, as the company tackles concerns over data centre power and water useSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The US national debt passes the 40 trillion dollar mark - Fri 21 Aug
U.S. Treasury announces it will double its long-term debt buyback operations to try curb borrowing costs on its national debtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian corporate bonds storms market Garth Bray 2degrees Business Wrap - Thu 20 Aug
Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Oracle have together issued more than $US200b in corporate debt this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Freight sector calls for major election reforms - Thu 20 Aug
National Road Carriers' Justin Tighe-Umbers says a dedicated Supply Chain Minister and freight reforms are needed to cut costs and lift productivity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Policy plans for science and innovation sector. Tech with 2degrees - Thu 20 Aug
Peter Griffin from the Business of Tech podcast has been comparing policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meta goes to court in California. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - Wed 19 Aug
If Meta is found guilty, it might have to delete all personal data for children and the algorithms and models that were trained using that information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
