NBR Podcasts

#36: Kill a worker, who’s responsible?

Large companies have been hitting the phones to lawyers to understand the implications of former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson being found guilty over the death of stevedore Pala’amo Kolati. Bell Gully partner Liz Coats breaks down the ruling, the Institute of Directors calls for a law change, while the Maritime Union says it’s the first step to a creating a charge of corporate manslaughter.

 

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#35: PM Christopher Luxon talks meeting his KPIs

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sits down to talk about what he thinks is his greatest achievement of 2024, dealing with the controversy of the Treaty Principles Bill, and dealing with his coalition partners. He also fronts criticism that his policies are making the economic pain last longer. 

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Weekly Wrap #18: 1-3% target band, The Spinoff, caskets and caravans

This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 06 December. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.

 

- What targeting stable inflation means for NZ. For the full article click here.

- The Spinoff caught off guard by funding rejections. For the full article click here.

- Australia goes on holiday before bruising election battle. For the full article click here.

- The road less travelled: From caskets to caravans. For the full article click here.

#34: Former Xero CEO Steve Vamos talks tech disruption

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: After having led Xero, Ninemsn, and Microsoft Australia, Steve Vamos has seen four decades of change from the front line. He’s out of the tech game now and sits down to talk about his book Through Shifts and Shocks, where he says one thing cannot be forgotten amid all the disruption: he tangata – it is people.

 

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#33: The mānuka honey crisis

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: The gold rush days of mānuka honey are over. Hive number have been slashed, oversupply has led to price dumping and the CEO of listed honey producer Comvita has labelled it a 'crisis'. So what's the solution?

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Weekly Wrap #17: Two economists, OCR cuts and a future fund

This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 29 November. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.

Timestamps for this week's content:

(01:28) A tale of two economists’ views of fiscal and economic policy. For the full article click here.

(12:40) Another chunky OCR cut likely before summer fades. For the full article click here.

(17:53) Hipkins outlines Labour’s next steps on tax debate. For the full article click here.

(27:37) What to do with A$280 billion – nest egg or nation building? For the full article click here.

(32:44) What to do when an employee refuses to work notice period. For the full article click here.

#32: Warner Brothers boss on the future of TV Three

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: Warners Brothers Discovery axed 70% of its staff, closed Newshub, and posted a record loss. So why would you want to take the reins at a media company after all that? Head of Networks Juliet Peterson did and says she sees a future for WBD in New Zealand, but there are no guarantees.

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#31: Cyclone Gabrielle - how are businesses recovering?

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: Almost two years since Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the east coast, there are literally green shoots of optimism sprouting in New Zealand’s fruit bowl. NBR senior journalist Jono Mitchell and content producer Joseph Hisayasu have been on the ground assessing the heartbreak, the rebuild, and the future.

 

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Weekly Wrap #16: Cyclone Gabrielle, demographics, treaty bill

This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 22 November. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.

Timestamps for this week's content:

(01:00) THow business recovered after Cyclone Gabrielle. For the full article click here.

(08:53) The sausage and the triangle: Aotearoa’s demographic crossroads. For the full article click here.

(18:34) Chris Hipkins not confident of reasoned debate on Treaty bill. For the full article click here.

(28:34) Drugs and drunken rants: what the David Coote case reveals. For the full article click here.

#30: Adopting AI in business

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: In the two years since the release of ChatGPT, the world of generative AI chatbots has exploded. There are thousands on offer. So, how does a business go about implementing a fast-moving disruptive technology? Silicon Valley veteran Ed Ortega from Machine & Partners outlines his strategy on navigating the world where AI startups are “faking it till they make it”.

Timestamps below: 

(01:30) - Can you explain why you can offer insights into this somewhat crazy world of AI?

(11:57) - At a top level, New Zealand businesses are lagging in adoption. Does that reflect what you see elsewhere? 

(17:23) - You're telling me that I won't be able to tell the difference between a human and an AI?