PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomNZ meat prices soar but industry warns of storm clouds aheadNon-tariff trade barriers are costing the sector $1.5b in lost value each year.01 Oct 09:27 AM
PremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders back partnership model to tackle big NZ challengesIn the Mood of the Boardroom survey, 68% of leaders back a partnership model.01 Oct 08:26 AM
PremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders say AI adoption surging, but many still playing catch-upCEOs gave AI just 2.86 out of 5 for its impact on business performance.01 Oct 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the Boardroom'We've come through it': Honey sector eyes recovery after Covid collapseA new 15% US tariff poses a fresh challenge for mānuka honey sales.30 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomDebate grows over how Defence will use $12b boostOnly 32% of top CEOs say 2% of GDP is enough to keep New Zealand secure.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumMood of the BoardroomCEOs push for independent watchdog to oversee government spending30 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumMood of the BoardroomRebuilding Tourism: Industry at risk of fading away as big earner30 Sep 04:00 AM
Mood of the BoardroomThe long game: Why business wants 30-year vision beyond election cycles29 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomWhy overseas rivals are reshaping NZ’s international student boomChina and India are rapidly expanding their own university sectors, experts warn.29 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness chiefs urge faster OCR cuts to lift economySeventy-eight per cent of CEOs want the Reserve Bank to speed up rate cuts.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: NZ boardrooms are holding the economy backThe OECD warns weak boardroom skills are stifling innovation and growth.28 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomRebuilding tourism: Hotelier told NZ more expensive than SwitzerlandVisa costs and fees are seen as putting New Zealand at a global disadvantage.27 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the Boardroom'He's done what he said': Business leaders split on Trump’s impactJust two of 150 CEOs in the Herald survey rated Trump 'very impressive'.27 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomRebuilding tourism: Air links crucial to prosperityThe new Southern Link opens a rare direct route from Auckland to South America.27 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomHow Felicity Roxburgh plans to reshape NZ’s trade voiceExporters lose up to $12b a year from behind‑the‑border trade barriers.26 Sep 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomDairy giants upbeat despite tariffs and global volatilityNZ secured the first dairy free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council.26 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBoardrooms split on staff outlook as AI reshapes workforceExecutives warn young talent is leaving for higher wages in Australia.26 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders back using KiwiSaver and Super Fund for infrastructureJust over half of top executives back using KiwiSaver to fund projects.25 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Executives call for long-term energy planHalf of bosses surveyed said coal use would not hurt export competitiveness.25 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Executives call for long-term energy planHalf of bosses surveyed said coal use would not hurt export competitiveness.25 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomDeputy PM job share gets mixed review from business leadersBusiness leaders give the shared deputy role a score of 3.07 out of five.25 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionScott St John: New Zealand needs a long-term population policyAccurate population forecasts shape schools, roads, hospitals and housing.24 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomCruise industry warns NZ risks losing ships as costs biteNew Zealand is pricing itself out of the market for cruise ships24 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomEnergy bosses call for stable energy rulesCEOs say 87% of firms lack confidence NZ has invested enough in energy.24 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomRebuilding tourism: Let’s cut the friction says Air NZ’s ForanGreg Foran says smoother visas and easier travel are vital to boost tourism.24 Sep 03:00 AM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch: ‘I'm here to do a job’ - Defiant Luxon says he’ll remain PM after brutal ranking by CEOs 150 business leaders gave their verdict on the Govt in the Mood of the Boardroom survey. 24 Sep 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomNZ wine exports face $2b squeeze as demand falls and tariffs biteSimon Limmer warns the sector faces its toughest imbalance since 2008.24 Sep 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomLabour’s front bench slammed as 'invisible' in boardroom surveyChris Hipkins scores just 2.28/5, falling well behind his own MPs.24 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomLuxon and Willis fail to make top 10 in CEO Cabinet ratingsNeither Christopher Luxon nor Nicola Willis made the top 10 in this year’s survey.23 Sep 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomTime for a new playbook? CEOs call for bold strategy as Luxon rating fallsCEOs would like to see the Government forge a bolder path into the future23 Sep 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomWillis under pressure as CEOs deliver blunt verdict on Govt’s growth agendaWillis' performance score dropped to 3.09/5, down from 3.88 last year.23 Sep 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomHipkins risks leaving Labour invisible, CEOs warnBusiness leaders slam Labour opposition for lack of leadership, direction.23 Sep 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomWhy Luxon’s leadership divides business leaders: 'Not a good listener', 'biggest Rolodex of any PM'Just 3% of CEOs rate Christopher Luxon’s domestic performance as ‘very impressive’.23 Sep 05:01 PM