Head of Business, NZME
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![Luxon leads mission to pitch NZ to Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Luxon leads mission to pitch NZ to Japan
The Prime Minister leads the pitch for Japanese investment in Tokyo next week.
![Placing a bet on space industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Placing a bet on space industry
NZ's space industry will be spotlighted during Christopher Luxon's visit to Japan.
![Fran O’Sullivan: First the Budget, now the gamble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: First the Budget, now the gamble
OPINION: There is considerable support for Willis’ Budget approach – but also misgivings.
![Labour’s Barbara Edmonds prepares to go head-to-head with Nicola Willis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Labour’s Barbara Edmonds prepares to go head-to-head with Nicola Willis
On Thursday Labour's finance spokeswoman will face her first big public test in the role.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Bugger the politics, let’s get rational and sort our economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Bugger the politics, let’s get rational and sort our economy
OPINION: There is a brighter future ahead if we address the major issues now.
![How Winston would grow our economy: Deputy PM on countries NZ should follow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How Winston would grow our economy: Deputy PM on countries NZ should follow
The Deputy PM is eyeing tax and investment strategies used by other small nations.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Did Luxon land the right moves in Southeast Asia?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Did Luxon land the right moves in Southeast Asia?
Luxon brought a human dimension to the serious international work.
![Fran O'Sullivan: It’s mission possible for Luxon on trip to Southeast Asia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: It’s mission possible for Luxon on trip to Southeast Asia
OPINION: Luxon’s contention is that NZ doesn't have the influence it could.
![Fran O'Sullivan: Ghosts of PMs past haunting Luxon on foreign policy and China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: Ghosts of PMs past haunting Luxon on foreign policy and China
OPINION: The likes of Key and Clark are seen as having an outsize influence on debate.
![Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to take long view and revisit tax cuts plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to take long view and revisit tax cuts plan
OPINION: Govt books need knocking into shape before they dish out inflationary tax cuts.
![Fran O'Sullivan: Project Auckland builds momentum for the city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: Project Auckland builds momentum for the city
The vision is for Auckland to be 'wealthier, healthier and to unlock its potential'.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Minister scores world trade talks win but tough season looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Minister scores world trade talks win but tough season looms
OPINION: The Minister of Trade has his work cut out in a pivotal US election year.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Power player David Seymour turning his sights on boosting foreign investment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Power player David Seymour turning his sights on boosting foreign investment
OPINION: The Act leader has emerged as a key change agent.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Government needs to invest in Wellington’s infrastructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Government needs to invest in Wellington’s infrastructure
OPINION: It's embarrassing to have Australian media scoff at water leaks in the capital.
![Fran O’Sullivan: New Zealand looks to shift its status as defence freeloader](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: New Zealand looks to shift its status as defence freeloader
OPINION: But a balancing act remains regarding NZ policy independence.
![Fran O'Sullivan: James Shaw now officially in play](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: James Shaw now officially in play
OPINION: He has resigned from Green Party co-leadership.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Open debate on Treaty principles should be nothing to fear](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Open debate on Treaty principles should be nothing to fear
OPINION: Polling over term of last Government showed views hardened on race issues.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Is it time for James Shaw to bail out?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Is it time for James Shaw to bail out?
OPINION: Lacking support, why would Shaw want to stay?
![Fran O’Sullivan: NZ First tweet on crime follows shoplifting allegations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: NZ First tweet on crime follows shoplifting allegations
Fair play wouldn't go amiss in allegations around the Green MP.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Taxing capital gains - Aussies can, why not us?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Taxing capital gains - Aussies can, why not us?
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Fran O'Sullivan.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters’ Red Sea move brings NZ and the US closer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters’ Red Sea move brings NZ and the US closer
OPINION: New Zealand’s interests are three-fold: Economic, moralistic and loyalistic.
![Fran O'Sullivan: Christopher Luxon needs to embrace chairman’s role](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: Christopher Luxon needs to embrace chairman’s role
OPINION: Rising pressures will require the PM to move beyond his current leadership style.
![Fran O'Sullivan: Cook Strait ferry debacle another sign of Labour’s loose spending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: Cook Strait ferry debacle another sign of Labour’s loose spending
OPINION: But the new Government needs to move quickly on a ferry replacement plan.
![Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to get the business community onboard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to get the business community onboard
OPINION: Luxon needs to sit down with the business community - sooner rather than later.
![Dynamic Business: Artificial Intelligence at Apec CEO Summit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dynamic Business: Artificial Intelligence at Apec CEO Summit
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says to expect the ‘greatest tech leap forward’.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Indra Nooyi says it’s time to get a plan for New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Indra Nooyi says it’s time to get a plan for New Zealand
The country needs a fix — international businesswoman Indra Nooyi has some suggestions.
![Dynamic Business: Fran O’Sullivan - taking an ambitious path to the future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dynamic Business: Fran O’Sullivan - taking an ambitious path to the future
The report explores some options NZ might pursue to get the country moving.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Farewell Henry and Charlie - two lives of influence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Farewell Henry and Charlie - two lives of influence
OPINION: Henry Kissinger and Charlie Munger were on my dream dinner-party list.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Radical or conservative? New coalition is both at the same time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Radical or conservative? New coalition is both at the same time
OPINION: Coalition details were worth the wait.
![Minister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe Biden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Minister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe Biden
Damien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Even minus Luxon, NZ makes its case at Apec](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Even minus Luxon, NZ makes its case at Apec
OPINION: Incoming Prime Minister misses opportunity to meet one-on-one with key leaders.
![NZ on the line in Dubai for COP28](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ on the line in Dubai for COP28
New Zealand political leaders have talked a big game on climate change.
![Māori leaders debate access to capital at Infinz](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Māori leaders debate access to capital at Infinz
Iwi CEO: Māori have endured economic marginalisation for the better part of 180 years.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Can Luxon get Peters and Seymour to play nicely?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Can Luxon get Peters and Seymour to play nicely?
OPINION: Luxon will have an interesting time before he gets cracking.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Ardern could shine a light on mosque attacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Ardern could shine a light on mosque attacks
OPINION: Former leader has valuable insights into what happened in Christchurch.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Apec mission beckons for Luxon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Apec mission beckons for Luxon
OPINION: Apec is important to NZ and there are many leaders Luxon will want to meet.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters the horse-trader gets ready to deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters the horse-trader gets ready to deal
OPINION: A word of caution for Luxon.
![Luxon has edge in the campaign — CEOs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Luxon has edge in the campaign — CEOs
The CEOs had a clear view after watching Leaders’ Debate.
![Mood of the Boardroom: Rating Jacinda Ardern's prime ministership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mood of the Boardroom: Rating Jacinda Ardern's prime ministership
No question in the 2023 Mood of the Boardroom survey elicited as many comments from CEOs.
![21 years of Mood of the Boardroom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
21 years of Mood of the Boardroom
The 2023 Election Survey is the 21st edition of the CEOs’ Survey.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Praise awarded for ‘getting stuff done’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Praise awarded for ‘getting stuff done’
OPINION: Damien O’Connor’s trade deals seal top spot.
![When China sneezes the world (and New Zealand) catch a cold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
When China sneezes the world (and New Zealand) catch a cold
CEOs and directors respond to the Herald’s 2023 Election Survey.
![Chris Hipkins no gamechanger, CEOs say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chris Hipkins no gamechanger, CEOs say
Chris Hipkins had to inject new purpose into a Cabinet.
![Mood of the Boardroom: Company CEOs speak out on co-governance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mood of the Boardroom: Company CEOs speak out on co-governance
Some 20 per cent believed co-governance is 'wrong and divisive' in survey.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Luxon goes on a quest for top talent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Luxon goes on a quest for top talent
OPINION: The former Air NZ chief executive has a wide network.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Luxon’s challenge is to make governing an adults-only business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Luxon’s challenge is to make governing an adults-only business
OPINION: A Luxon-led government will need to be bold.
![Fran O’Sullivan: China too valuable for Fonterra to write off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: China too valuable for Fonterra to write off
OPINION: China’s dairy industry is on a tear.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Why we should care about a potential return of Trump](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Why we should care about a potential return of Trump
Opinion: Like him or loathe him, Trump has been a major disruptor.
![Zero-myco may be a first for New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Zero-myco may be a first for New Zealand
No other country has attempted to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis.
![China-NZ trade - opportunities of scale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
China-NZ trade - opportunities of scale
New Zealand companies need to dig deep into the changing tastes of China.
![NZ needs to flourish in international markets, MPI boss says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ needs to flourish in international markets, MPI boss says
Half NZ's greenhouse gas emissions are from agriculture, here's how we stay in the game.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Jacinda Ardern’s star power shines on in BlackRock deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Jacinda Ardern’s star power shines on in BlackRock deal
OPINION: A seed was sown by Ardern, which finally came to fruition this week.
![Fran O’Sullivan: NZ has to come clean - we can’t plant our way out of climate change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: NZ has to come clean - we can’t plant our way out of climate change
OPINION: Hallelujah! Chris Hipkins has drunk the climate Kool-Aid.
![Election 2023: Fran O’Sullivan: Business looking for vote of confidence on election day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Election 2023: Fran O’Sullivan: Business looking for vote of confidence on election day
OPINION: There is a great deal of pre-election reckoning happening right now.
![Fran O’Sullivan: It’s time for NZ and Australia to get closer again on the economic playing field](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: It’s time for NZ and Australia to get closer again on the economic playing field
OPINION: We are at least friends after all, aren’t we?
![Fran O’Sullivan: Chris Hipkins deftly keeps onside with China and US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Chris Hipkins deftly keeps onside with China and US
OPINION: Hipkins is clear that China remains New Zealand’s most 'complex relationship'.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Hipkins’ priorities in China - Economy, economy, economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Hipkins’ priorities in China - Economy, economy, economy
OPINION: Chris Hipkins firmly put on the cloak of a political pragmatist.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Capital gains tax, land tax - which party has the guts to push for real change?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Capital gains tax, land tax - which party has the guts to push for real change?
OPINION: The IMF has thrown a curve-ball into the forthcoming election campaign.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Never mind the babies - let’s get building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Never mind the babies - let’s get building
Luxon will have to edit his thoughts during the upcoming campaign.
![Fran O’Sullivan: National must make it clear - women’s work is leading, not cleaning up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: National must make it clear - women’s work is leading, not cleaning up
OPINION: Nicola Willis has cast herself in the unfortunate role.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Zuru builds its house on cash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Zuru builds its house on cash
Opinion: Zuru has not turned to the international capital markets to fund growth.
![Fran O'Sullivan: How China’s growth story is changing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: How China’s growth story is changing
OPINION: Investors are fuelling up their corporate jets.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Wild card entries complicate the trade game](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Wild card entries complicate the trade game
From Ukraine to China, members of established pacts face tricky decisions.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Taxing capital gains — Aussies can, why not us?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Taxing capital gains — Aussies can, why not us?
Maybe Kiwi Labour politicians just lack the spine to do the right thing.
![Exclusive: Hipkins lining up Joe Biden meeting next month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Exclusive: Hipkins lining up Joe Biden meeting next month
King Charles, Rishi Sunak – and now possibly the US President.
![Fran O'Sullivan: Jacinda Ardern’s Australian campaign delivers for Kiwis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: Jacinda Ardern’s Australian campaign delivers for Kiwis
Former PM played a key role in gaining more rights for New Zealand expats.
![Project Auckland: Mayor’s pragmatism lifts tempo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Project Auckland: Mayor’s pragmatism lifts tempo
The CEO of KiwiRail believes Wayne Brown is practical ‘and talks a lot of sense’.
![Fran O'Sullivan: US keen for 'early harvest' from new trade pact](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: US keen for 'early harvest' from new trade pact
OPINION: Envoy says superpower 'thrilled' with buy-in on Biden's regional IPEF accord.
![Fran O’Sullivan: A little confidence-booster in nervous times](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: A little confidence-booster in nervous times
UK trade move is welcome in a world awash with tension.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Culture wars become the new front line as election nears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Culture wars become the new front line as election nears
Issues of gender and language are already sparking debate.
![Fran O’Sullivan: The too-high price of speaking your mind](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: The too-high price of speaking your mind
For public figures, being open and honest now counts as risky behaviour.
![UK poised to join major Asia-Pacific trade bloc](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
UK poised to join major Asia-Pacific trade bloc
'Something to really celebrate', says Trade Minister.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Rob Campbell swept up by winds of change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Rob Campbell swept up by winds of change
Veteran director’s faux pas may have been forgivable under Ardern, but not Hipkins.
![Fran O'Sullivan: Logging inquiry must be just the first step](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: Logging inquiry must be just the first step
Scale of damage on East Coast demands a Royal Commission.
![No shortage of challenges for visiting US official in crucial year for Apec](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
No shortage of challenges for visiting US official in crucial year for Apec
Geopolitical issues intrude as Apec forum looks for best way forward.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Five ideas to help rebuild after Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O’Sullivan: Five ideas to help rebuild after Cyclone Gabrielle
Why not try some innovative ways to fund the recovery from Gabrielle?
![The three challenges confronting global growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The three challenges confronting global growth
HSBC’s chief Asia economist talks to NZME's Fran O'Sullivan.
![Hipkins braves bad weather to attend Asia-Pacific business conference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hipkins braves bad weather to attend Asia-Pacific business conference
Hipkins braves impending cyclone to attend Asia-Pacific business conference.