
Simon Robertson: Markets: it’s always the right time
Following the tariff crash, Q1 newsletters will make for some great reading.

Bremworth board moving quickly to spin business around
Greg Smith is out as chief executive.

Investing to save NZ’s farming and food production system
Pacific Channel sees a profitable future for pastoral farming in a lab-based world.

Seascape developer yet to cough up $36m
Builder China Construction’s just-filed statements indicate the row isn’t over.

Rodd & Gunn expects significant decline in US sales
The CEO expects an initial sales surge ahead of historic price rises.

NZ lifestyle brand exporters form tariffs support group
Companies can't even work out whether the tariffs are an increase or an add-on.

Risky business? Why $500m for Kiwibank is causing concern
Being state-owned doesn't mean you get a free $500m lunch, expert says.

‘Don’t change your approach as markets move’
Two fund managers explain how they're working through the tariff turmoil.

‘The Great Privatisation’: a NZ perspective
KPMG partner sees value in considering asset recycling to fund new infrastructure.

Peter Griffin: NZDF tech upgrades a case of playing catch-up
If executed well, the defence spending increase will give us entry-level status.

David Chaplin: Making advice great again
People still want to see real people when they have real financial problems.

Cameron Bagrie: Pandora’s box has been opened
The writing has been on the wall for a while.

Court orders Du Val’s Clarkes to turn up for interview
The Du Val founders had refused to be interviewed by receivers PwC.

Compass gobbles up rich Govt contracts
The Compass Group has contracts with the public sector worth more than $210m this year.

Maria Slade: Du Val couple’s ‘oversharing’
Opinion: Charlotte Clarke's social media version of events differs from PwC's.

Mark Bregman: Trump exodus an opportunity for NZ
Today, we see concerning signs of history repeating itself.

MNW: Mahesh Muralidhar, Phase One Ventures
‘Most founders make the mistake of building the most expensive thing.’

On The Money: Cars, hats, and unexpected sightings
Our weekly round-up of corporate and other ephemera.

KMD Brands pulled into Trump trade war
Like a lot associated with so-called ‘Liberation Day’, much remains uncertain.

Southbase Construction targets North Island growth
Set up after the quakes, the Christchurch firm is rapidly scaling up in the North Island.

Bronwyn Heenan: H&S reform back with a vengeance
With all these changes, let's watch this space and wait for the details.

Deb Te Kawa: Fixing the public service
Public Sector Act reform rightly aims at results rather than cuts.

NZer put $15m in betting accounts without proper checks: Austrac
The businessman deposited nearly $15m in Entain betting accounts, watchdog claimed.

Andrew Body: Willis can do more to fix banking competition
A competitive banking system needs more than lower capital adequacy ratios.

Business of Government: Reforms, reminiscing and just a few regrets
Public Sector Act and procurement in the firing line.

Peter Griffin: Off-the-shelf AI leading the way
Long-promised productivity gains from AI will soon be reflected in NZ's economy.

Mineral sands miner appoints new chair for expansion era
Debbie Birch joins the group as it seeks consent for a major new mine near Hokitika.

David Chaplin: Rātā tests trust boundaries with fund buy
The community trust sector has been veering into more exotic investment territory.

Who is Mainland Group’s chair-elect Liz Coutts
From CEO at 31 to one of NZ's most sought-after directors.

Dileepa Fonseka: The roundabout politics of RMA reform
Is there any way to get off this RMA reform roundabout?

Business of Food: Grocery reform: Breaking up a Monopoly
Advice from a former minister as Government tries to increase supermarket competition.

Graeme Hart lends to twice-bankrupted builder
The owner of failed developer Buildform is a Hart family friend.

My Net Worth: Brooke van Velden, Cabinet minister
"There is strength in being a leader who listens, who doesn't just dictate."

Tennessee Williams classic comes alive to new audience
The ballet tells the old story in a new way.

Fail File: John Fraser, professor of medicine, University of Auckland
If your gut tells you something, it’s usually right.

Simon Robertson: Something is brewing in capital markets ...
If you have a stock in your portfolio that you need to monitor, it shouldn’t be in it.

On the Money: Lisa Eldridge, board bust-ups and more
Plus death, taxes, rumours of a Mondiale IPO, and more.

Carbon-free critical minerals producer launches pilot plant
Aspiring Materials turns plentiful rock into critical minerals for industrial use.

Invivo Wines won’t ‘rule out’ potential new capital raise
Its most popular backer, Graham Norton, is in the country.

Viking at the gates: Ikea is coming for a store near you
Retailers would have "better luck preparing for an earthquake", one analyst said.

Krispy Kreme doughnut sales testament to NZ’s sweet tooth
The growing popularity of the ring-shaped fried dough has leaped 61.42%.

How to sell appliances in New Zealand
While the products are similar, the models to sell them couldn’t be more varied.

James Pascoe’s data held hostage, leak suggests
Whitcoulls and Farmers stores have had network issues for over a week.

Peter Griffin: Hurray for the Big Tech whistleblowers
Individuals who turn on their former employers almost always destroy their careers.

Graeme Hart owed over failed housing venture
The billionaire put a caveat on a St Heliers property now up for mortgagee sale.

Pattrick Smellie: Jim Grenon’s ‘extremist’ problem
Jim Grenon's letter to NZME shows commercial, if not news, acumen.

Developer avoids liquidation for now
Anthony Corin's Longevity Construction owes over $200,000.

Wow. It’s all basketball!
US investment in basketball is lapping at our shores in more ways than one.

Rebuild opportunities in Christchurch coming to market
The Crown wants to divest three sites, including a residential super lot.

Maria Slade: Development levy system ‘music to the ears’
New homeowners shouldn’t be paying to turn unusable land into suburbs, developers say.

Multinationals reap billions from strong processed food demand
Sales increases of up to and even higher than 10% appear in annual accounts.

My Net Worth: David Nash, The Wine Room founder
Everyone could increase their enjoyment in life by learning a bit more about wine.

Simon Robertson: The brewing Silicon Valley storm
An enormous amount of capital will vaporise during the epic tech battle.

On the Money: A sports star joins Craigs, Vero centre and more
Mark Mitchell's fitness regime, Canadian billionaires, and more.

‘Hope is not a strategy’, energy sector’s winter worries
Despite all this positive news, there was scepticism and a few home truths.

Fonterra’s consumer business not the cream of its crop
Miles Hurrell on why it's not the natural owner.

Compass accused of ‘failing legal obligations’
Compass is required to offer a new job or pay redundancy to vulnerable staff – lawyer.

Bringing racing into the digital age
A startup aiming to syndicate racehorses digitally is struggling to engage the industry.

Council development charge hikes ‘may be illegal’
Auckland Council is trying to charge 2055 prices now, a new report finds.

Pre-construction contractor sought for Antarctica
Antarctica NZ has gone to market for early works on its reset Scott Base build.

Rachael Judge: New crime for intentionally withholding wages
The amendment is not intended to criminalise employers acting in good faith.

Peter Griffin: Apple’s woes a lesson in the perils of AI hype
There are great opportunities to learn how Apple gets things right and wrong.

Trump economy ‘already ending badly’
'Baked-in incoherence' will stop Trump producing a coherent new world order.

Cameron Bagrie: Banks' incredible ‘downturn’ numbers
We desperately need an appetite for risk in this economy.

The Ryan Doctrine: Legacy of an auditor general
Trust in the public sector and timely performance reporting are key concerns for Ryan.

Former school lunch provider in liquidation
Secret Chef stopped trading in December last year.

David Chaplin: Why women win the long-game in KiwiSaver
Average KiwiSaver balances are a small victory for women in the gender wars.

‘The whole back end is down’: James Pascoe stores face IT issues
The issues have led to at least one temporary store closure.

Sarah Mitchell: When the fast-track isn’t the best track
Key considerations for businesses and the Fast-Track Approvals Act.

$150m Manukau Supa Centa up for sale
It's considered the largest centre ever offered for sale in New Zealand.

Dileepa Fonseka: Trump, trade, and NZ’s next move
US power is not predictable nor reliable, but what does this mean for New Zealand?

My Net Worth: Allana Coulon, managing partner, MartinJenkins
"When something needs to get done, you pitch in, help out, and get it done."

Review: Dinner with the friendly Ghost
"Ghost Street is about flavour – big, expressive and comforting flavours."

Fail File: Raynor Asher, KC
'Such joy that is available should be taken without hesitation or reservation.'

Simon Robertson: Transparency: the biz case for shining a light
US Supreme Court jurist highlighted the value of publicity in fighting corruption.

On The Money: Shihad, woke, a grocery breakfast, and more ...
No prizes for guessing which investment summit attendee is a Shihad fan.

‘Grossly unfair’: Staff at Hatch owner FNZ revolt over capital raise
Some employees say their retirement funds have disappeared due to dilution.

Property manager Haven Living in liquidation
It was the second attempt to wind up the firm, following an earlier $1.5m deal with IRD.

FNZ employee shareholders revolt over latest capital raise
Long-standing employees believe new raise halves their holdings.

Data shows the effect of fickle weather on energy system
Electricity generation wound back as industrial demand reduced.

Air NZ’s NY flights moving to new terminal
Advanced technology and expanded facilities will provide a smoother travel experience.

Aussie infra investor commits to five NZ PPP bids
Plenary says NZ is a 'priority market' and confirms Northland Expressway bid.

Cameron Bagrie: ‘Boom, bap, boom’: A rating downgrade roll
A margin of excellence rating downgrade could dent NZD sentiment.

Peter Griffin: A creator-led answer to the mediapocalypse
Each wave of redundancies is hollowing out our mainstream media outlets.

Golden visas spark 409% rise in NZTE page views
International investment agency kicks off visa roadshow amid investor frenzy.

NZ exporters face ‘regulatory whiplash’ from possible EU backsliding
The trading bloc is pulling back on climate and sustainability reporting.

Libelle’s downfall raises question about school lunch procurement process
Group has been under fire since start of term.

Banks' net interest margin spread between NZ and Australia increases
Net interest margins were flat at 2.34%.

‘I don’t really sleep enough’: Chris Bishop is ‘frustrated’ at the pace of change
Minister sees a chance to make a difference in important areas.

Manawa takeover: Contact pushes back against regulator’s arguments
Follow the law, is Contact's message.

Libelle’s downfall raises procurement process question
Plus: The Pita Pit and Subway deal that could have been.

David Chaplin: The 125-year investment birthday celebration
“Good investment decisions ... can sometimes have disappointing outcomes.”

Supreme Coffee pursuing ‘aggressive growth’ in Aus
The private equity-backed coffee business acquired a roastery in Sydney last month.

David Downs: Why Aotearoa NZ’s brand matters in today’s world
NZ's brand is strong, and it matters.

Milking the Markets: Potential Mainland IPO taking shape
René Dedoncker and Paul Victor are racking up Airpoints this week.