National Business Review
April 2025
Investors cheered by Pacific Edge news
$75k pregnancy discrimination damages timely reminder for bosses
Last month, a Human Rights Review Tribunal awarded Zelinda Doria $75,000 for humiliation,
Jayne Hrdlicka appointed chief at hospitality group Endeavour
The outgoing Virgin chief executive will take up the new role from January 2026
The Finance Minister’s big budget cuts
In the face of tougher economic times, the Coalition Government is cutting its operating allowance in next month’s Budget from $2.4 billion to $1.3b
Russia proposes temporary ceasefire; Carney ahead in Canada vote
This is not an allegation made lightly. It is informed by recently available evidence, and by the statements of senior officers involved in the original investigations into unlawful news gathering, who have now stated to me that they were misled,
We do not yet have conclusive information on the reasons for this [power] cut, so I ask the people, as we have done in past crises, to inform themselves through official channels,
I believe that it’s up to China to de-escalate, because they sell five times more to us than we sell to them, and so these [Chinese] tariffs are unsustainable,
New space infrastructure law to deter foreign malicious actions
Fonterra’s $294m trade mark rights unclear after court ruling
Pacific Edge now in a ‘challenging spot,’ analyst says
Pacific Edge now in a ‘challenging spot,’ analyst says
The Government’s plan to simplify the building consent process
The Government’s plan to simplify the building consent process
Delegat lowers profit guidance on tariff impact
US caution over China trade; Israel attacks southern Beirut
I don’t know if President Trump has spoken with President Xi,
I had interaction with my Chinese counterparts, but it was more on the traditional things like financial stability, global economic early warnings,
There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days,
There’s 17 important trading partners, and we have a process in place, over the next 90 days, to negotiate with them. Some of those are moving along very well, especially the — with the Asian countries,
It makes me think that maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war, he’s just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through “Banking” or “Secondary Sanctions?” Too many people are dying!!!
Inflation expectations soar as consumers monitor trade turmoil
US hints at tariff deal with China; EU fines Apple and Meta
If they want to rebalance, let’s do it together,
Auckland, Northland focus of multi-billion dollar transit plans
Auckland, Northland focus of multi-billion dollar transit plans
Tariff turmoil taking toll on US domestic aviation
IMF cuts global forecasts; Tesla short sellers cash in
China’s growth forecast was lowered by 60 basis points to 4%, while the outlook for Europe would slow to 0.8% from 1% in 2025 and 1.2% (from 1.4%) in 2026
We are entering a new era as the global economic system that has operated for the last 80 years is being reset,
No one thinks the current status quo is sustainable” with tariffs at the current rates
We are not seeing a stampede or a run to the exits,
With short interest climbing and sentiment deteriorating, Tesla's post-earnings path hinges on results and guidance clarity,
We are entering a new era as the global system that has operated for the last 80 years is being reset.”
No one thinks the current status quo is sustainable,
Airlines, manufacturers grapple with tariff turmoil
Brand-new airliners criss-crossing oceans and opportunists trying to jump delivery queues are some of the responses to the impact of tariff turmoil on aviation
ACC says no deal to Singaporean MCK bid
Macquarie sells out of US and European public markets
CDL sweetens Millennium & Copthorne offer to $2.80
‘People’s Pope’ dies aged 88; Trump calls Fed’s Powell a ‘loser’
World leaders have paid their respects to the religious leader, including New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
He stood up for action on climate change, championed peace through his diplomacy, and advocated for the rights of migrants and refugees. His leadership challenged us all to build a fairer and more caring world,
We are extending our deployment of up to 100 New Zealand Defence Force personnel to train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK and throughout Europe, and provide intelligence, liaison and logistics support through to December 2026,
Pope Francis was the first Pope from the Southern Hemisphere. He will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to the vulnerable, to social justice, and to interfaith dialogue. My thoughts are with Roman Catholics and all those who mourn his death,
My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him,
More Aussie retail failures to impact Kiwi high streets
The New Zealand stores of two Australian retailers are set to close after the Jeanswest and Wittner fashion brands have both entered administration