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
US earnings season under way - Tue 27 Oct
Investors keeping an eye on whether strong company results can keep markets moving despite all the uncertainty. Roger Garrett Craigs Investment Partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Power Players Shaping NZ Property - Tue 27 Oct
Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson reveals the power players shaping New Zealand property — and the surprises in three years of Property Insider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How tokenisation could reshape global finance - Tue 27 Oct
Fantail Ventures’ Jonty Kelt on how stablecoins and tokenisation could transform global financial markets, cut costs and expand access to investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Poll: Energy costs and security loom large for voters - Tue 27 Oct
Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey discusses a new Talbot Mills poll showing energy costs, security and renewables are key concerns for voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Air NZ bets on Sydney’s new airport - Fri 23 Oct
Air NZ's Kate Boyer on the opportunity, passenger demand and freight potential of becoming the first international airline to fly into Western Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meta reporting strong revenue growth - Fri 23 Oct
So what does that tell us about the AI boom and the wider US earnings season? Andrew Thompson from JBWere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZDF tenders for new $20 million polar drone. Danu Abeysuriya Rush Digital - Fri 23 Oct
Designed to operate in some of the toughest conditions on Earth - what could it deliver, and is it good value? Tech with 2degrees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inflation eases, but rate relief uncertain - Fri 23 Oct
Economist Tony Alexander analyses easing inflation, rising petrol prices and what the latest figures mean for interest rates, households and businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your dreamin'. Australian data-centre company NextDC vs neighbours - Fri 23 Oct
It wants to build a 225-megawatt data centre in Melbourne's inner-west. Locals have nicknamed the site Mordor. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AgriZero backs farming's low-emissions future - Thu 22 Oct
AgriZero chief executive Wayne McNee on securing $117m in new investment, cutting farm emissions and unlocking growth in New Zealand’s primary sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mood of the Boardroom - a barometer for business. 2degrees Business Wrap - Thu 22 Oct
More than 150 CEOs and directors will hear out loud what many have been saying quielty around boardroom tables and in airport lounges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BusinessNZ chief on confidence and growth plans - Thu 22 Oct
BusinessNZ's Katherine Rich on business confidence, company tax cuts, R&D incentives and the policies needed to lift productivity and growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Westpac chief on who is showing confidence and investing... and who’s waiting? - Thu 22 Oct
Westpac NZ chief executive Catherine McGrath on business confidence, investment amid global uncertainty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Foodstuffs boss on supermarket pressure and price promises - Thu 22 Oct
Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin on supermarket shake-up plans, cost-of-living pressures and the future of grocery competition in NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are we borrowing for? 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - Wed 21 Oct
Te Waihanga, the Infrastructure Commission counts about 12,500 projects worth a combined $290 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Valocity wins major digital infrastructure deal under the Indian FTA - Wed 21 Oct
Carmen Vicelich, Valocity's founder and CEO, explains what it means for NZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ’s Energy Gap puts growth and investment at risk - Wed 21 Oct
Simon Vannini, Corporate & Commercial partner at Simpson Grierson, on how NZ’s energy gap threatens investment, growth and power security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
$231m push to turn NZ tech into global success - Wed 21 Oct
NZ Institute for Advanced Technology CE Roman Reyhani on turning New Zealand research into global businesses and high-value jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elon's promise to the children of America - Is it cake or fake? - Wed 21 Oct
An early stake in investing could give children more than money. Victoria Harris The Curve Investments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tech rally 'are we all hunky-dory after the last 24 hours?' - Tue 20 Oct
Markets now focused on Q3 reporting. Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy 25th birthday to the NZ Super Fund - Tue 20 Oct
The fund now stands at $94 billion before tax and is expected to more than double, reaching $200 billion by 2040. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retail still weak as services sector recovery gathers pace - Tue 20 Oct
Wealth Watch with Generate. Greg Smith on retail’s ongoing weakness and what the latest services and manufacturing data mean for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KiwiSaver helps rhinos bounce back - Tue 20 Oct
Pathfinder's Lily Richards on how $3.47m invested in a world-first Rhino Bond is helping save endangered black rhinos while growing Kiwi savings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Icehouse lands record $50m KiwiSaver investment - Tue 20 Oct
Icehouse Ventures CEO Robbie Paul on Simplicity’s record $50m KiwiSaver investment in high-growth Kiwi companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ leads Five Eyes on email security - Mon 19 Oct
SMX Email co-founder Thom Hooker on NZ leading the Five Eyes in government email security, the gaps that remain and the risks for businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KiwiSaver: Ride out the volatility or switch? - Mon 19 Oct
ANZ Investments Head of Asset Allocation Christian Carrillo on market volatility, rising interest rates and AI risks and what it means for KiwiSaver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Experiment finds ruthless AI agents get better deals - Mon 19 Oct
Humans against AI that's analysed thousands of similar deals, never gets tired and burns tokens to set market price. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why the weakness in global tech share prices? - Mon 19 Oct
Investors question whether AI demand can justify the trillions of dollars being poured into computing capacity. Shane Solly, Harbour Asset Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the 2026 Mood of the Boardroom - Mon 19 Oct
Fran O’Sullivan, Herald Business commentator reveals what’s top of mind for business leaders in this year’s Mood of the Boardroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Election uncertainty: Are businesses really holding back? - Fri 16 Oct
ASB senior economist Mark Smith on why businesses keep investing despite election uncertainty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EVs: From pump shock to power bill shock - Fri 16 Oct
Tama Toki, Founder & CEO of Aotea Energy, on how smart technology can cut EV charging costs and protect households from power bill shock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI Boom Surges as US Consumers Face Pressure - Fri 16 Oct
JBWere’s Phil Borkin unpacks TSMC’s latest results for clues on AI demand and what US retail sales reveal about the resilience of American consumers. 'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trademark dispute over the name Chiefs - Fri 16 Oct
A curtain-raiser of sorts will play out in the High Court in Wellington, between NZ Rugby and the NRL. 2degrees Business wrap with Shayne Currie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Primary sector: Dairy comeback, fertiliser and lamb risks - Fri 16 Oct
BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy on Dairy Goat Co-op’s turnaround, National’s fertiliser security plan and the US probe threatening NZ lamb exports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ArtCraft vs Adobe - Revenge is best served free. Tech with 2degrees - Thu 15 Oct
ArtCraft has released free, open-source alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. Peter Griffin - The Business of Tech podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America's K-shaped economy really is shaping our own right now - Thu 15 Oct
Corporate earnings are great but costs are getting out of hand. 2degrees Business wrap - Garth Bray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Golden visa billions: How NZ keeps the wealth - Thu 15 Oct
Sunny Nair, SFS Private Wealth founder, warns New Zealand risks losing billions in investor wealth without stronger private banking infrastructure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US inflation data stronger than expected - Thu 15 Oct
The US dollar and the kiwi dollar react to that. Zoe Wallis - Forsyth Barr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Genesis switches on Huntly’s big battery today - Thu 15 Oct
Genesis COO Tracey Hickman on switching on Huntly’s 100MW battery today and how large-scale storage will help secure NZ’s electricity supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The failed Firmus float - what went wrong? - Wed 14 Oct
What does it tell us about investor appetite for data centres and AI infrastructure? Matt Goodson from Salt Funds Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US market health check - Big banks plus big healthcare - Wed 14 Oct
Wealth Watch with Generate looks at JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup + Johnson & Johnson and United Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lodestone’s big solar ambitions and investor appeal - Wed 14 Oct
Lodestone Energy's Gary Holden on investor appetite for its offer, funding the company’s next growth phase and New Zealand’s solar power potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About 5,000 robots are now making deliveries in 10 major US cities - Wed 14 Oct
About 5,000 robots are now making deliveries in 10 major US cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tax promises: do the numbers stack up? - Wed 14 Oct
Deloitte tax partner Robyn Walker on how to separate credible tax policies from political promises and whether the numbers really add up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ tax system: What needs fixing? - Tue 13 Oct
Tax Traders co-founder Nicola Taylor on what’s working in New Zealand’s tax system, what needs fixing and the changes businesses need from the next government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are startups building too slowly? - Tue 13 Oct
Dr Rinku Patel is a US healthcare technology entrepreneur, pharmacist and AI founder here for Auckland Startup week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia’s Market Faces Rates and Oil Headwinds - Tue 13 Oct
Craigs Investment Partners' Grant Cotty on rising rates, oil prices and fading mining momentum weighing on Australia’s share market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Newmic Theraputics amoung 200 StartUps which will pitch to win $US1m in backing - Tue 13 Oct
John Reynolds from Newmic Theraputics pitching a medical technology that uses sound waves to help deliver medication to the brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investors asking same question right now: stay the course, or play it safe? - Tue 13 Oct
The latest Sharesies Index has dropped and the confident have turned cautious. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Billionaires, ambition, getting rich and taxes - Mon 12 Oct
The NBR Rich List estimated wealth of those on the list had grown to $129 billion. Herald Business Commentator Fran O'Sullivan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today marks four years of a bull market in US shares - Mon 12 Oct
Since October 2022, the gains have been remarkable; Dow up 77%. S&P 500 up 118%. Nasdaq Composite up 163%. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How damaging is policy churn? - Mon 12 Oct
John Cuthbertson CA ANZ co chair - Should tax policy be designed to survive an election cycle? Part one of our tax series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ambitious startups - how to turn them into into global businesses - Mon 12 Oct
UK based tech entrepreneur and investor Dr Oliver Hardick is at Auckland Startup Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government Bond yields stabilise - why it matters - Mon 12 Oct
What’s coming up this week that might influence bond yields? Shane Solly from Harbour assest management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texel Air shows reliable air freight keeps NZ moving - Fri 9 Oct
Texel Air chairman John Chisholm, discusses a $95m NZ investment and plans to grow the country’s air freight capacity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Four-day-week pioneer Andrew Barnes on the future of the working week - Fri 9 Oct
Northland Regional Council moves staff to a nine-day fortnight on the same pay - effectively giving staff a pay rise by lowering their hours worked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where investors see NZ opportunities - Fri 9 Oct
JBWere's Rickey Ward on where investors see NZ opportunities — and how overseas investors are viewing the market. 'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US markets: What’s moving today - Fri 9 Oct
Anu Ganti, S&P Dow Jones Indices Senior Director, joins us with the latest on US markets, from performance to the outlook for active and passive funds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The investment world is watching our trans-Tasman neighbour right now - Fri 9 Oct
Valued at almost NZ$55 billion, Firmus was supposed to be Australia's biggest float since Telstra nearly 30 years ago. 'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fusion race heats up, NZ eyes a bigger role - Thu 8 Oct
Tech with 2degrees. Danu Abeysuriya of Rush Digital on the race to make fusion commercially viable and why NZ’s OpenStar is in the mix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Election energy policies put investors on alert - Thu 8 Oct
Forsyth Barr analyst Andrew Harvey Green on the election’s competing energy policies, what they could mean for power prices, investment and the sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Look at a banknote for inspiration - Thu 8 Oct
Our money celebrates the Kiwis who built this country. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Future of NZ debate wash-up - Thu 8 Oct
Future of New Zealand Debate delivered a buffet of current and future talent.. as well as dancing robots and G-D-Pizza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NZ still tops as offshore appetite cools - Wed 7 Oct
Simpson Grierson Corporate Partner Anastasiya Gamble says global uncertainty is drawing investors back to familiar markets, keeping NZ firmly in the mix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What would a Labour led goverment mean for markets? - Wed 7 Oct
Historically, equities have done okay under left-leaning govts as looser policy sees stronger nominal earnings at least offset higher discount rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business confidence jumps to 40% in the latest NZIER Survey of Business Opinion - Wed 7 Oct
Wealth Watch with Generate - Is the economy turning a corner? Greg Smith KiwiSaver investment and Managed Funds specialist from Generate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China prepares for a future with fewer workers and more golden oldies - Wed 7 Oct
2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - 'Companies with greater exposure to China's infant nutrition market are finding conditions tougher.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big money moves in Auckland property - Tue 6 Oct
Herald property editor Anne Gibson on Takapuna units and the $45m Drury hospital site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skycity's turnaround under scrutiny - Tue 6 Oct
Paul Laxton Koraua from Forsyth Barr on SkyCity asset sales, cost-out, Adelaide and online gambling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tatua delivers $12.42/kgMS milk payout - Tue 6 Oct
Tatua CEO Stephen Allen on the co-op’s record specialised product revenue and the expansion boosting future growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The retail pricing test - one with card surcharges and one without - Tue 6 Oct
A live economic experiment where Australian businesses absorb surcharge while NZ continues to show it at the till. 2degrees Business wrap - Garth Bray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
$30m BioFactory aims to turn waste into wealth - Tue 6 Oct
BioFactory CEO Claire Stewart on the $30m raise to turn forestry, agriculture and marine waste into high-value products and build NZ’s bioeconomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fuel and the ongoing impact of war - Mon 5 Oct
G7 oil and diesel release announcement see oil prices down. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How low might the dollar limbo? 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - Mon 5 Oct
How many smaller businesses pay US-dollar prices for software subscriptions, or watch trade-weighted pricing steadily eat into already-thin margins?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kiwi investors eye India’s growth opportunity - Mon 5 Oct
Jai Goradia, Indus Founder & CEO, on opening India’s fast-growing investment market to Kiwi investors and what’s next for the fintech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spaceport Cornwall checks out NZ's aerospace sector - Mon 5 Oct
Ross Hulbert from Spaceport Cornwall on connections made at the NZ Aerospace Summit in Christchurch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KiwiSaver debate - scrap tax but also scrap government contributions? - Mon 5 Oct
The big thing we do need on Kiwisaver is certainty.' Herald Business commentator Fran O'Sullivan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reserve Bank aims for cash access standard - Fri 2 Oct
The regulator wants minimum coverage of 2.5 cash-handling sites for every 10,000 people, reaching 95% of the population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Micron results test AI expectations - Fri 2 Oct
The markets becoming immune to it when you see 400% revenue growth in a year, the market goes yeah okay thats what we thought.' Phil Borkin from JBWere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Red meat sector rides strong demand - Fri 2 Oct
Red Meat Sector Conference this week, aimed at post farmgate. BusinessDesk rural reporter Riley Kennedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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