The Federated Farmers president warns against "propensity for governments to get side-tracked by the quick buck.”
Lindsay makes first investment since selling Sistema
"I'm investing in a New Zealand company with good management which has a history of delivering growth."
Heartland, smaller banks benefit from Australian levy on majors
Australian major banks have had a free ride
Are Sky's rugby broadcast days numbered?
NZ Rugby confirms doing its own internet broadcasts is on the radar but Sky says it still has a role to play.
Editor's Insight: Chinese takeover spree subsides – but will it last?
Chinese companies may have weak brands and lack skills in global business but they have other competitive advantages.
NZ Funeral Directors says few problems here
An Australian study found exploitation of grieving families
Ebos to buy Australia's HPS for $A154m, expanding pharmacy footprint
The acquisition is expected to increase Ebos's underlying ebitda by at least 5% in the 2018 financial year.
Opportunities Party smokes political rivals in poll
Mr Morgan's pot policy proves more popular than his previous impersonation of the typical Twitter user.
Xero wins plaudits for artificial intelligence product suite with revenue potential
Xero signalled AI and machine learning were at the heart of a new product suite last year.
English tight-lipped on further budget details
But the prime minister did admit he was looking forward to “sitting down during the long budget speech for the first time in nine years.”
The Week Ahead — May 22
NBR View's Simon Dallow takes a look ahead at this week's business stories.
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"Brands are dead. Unless you are the coolest new kid on the block or maybe Coke watch out, Amazon is going to eat you for lunch"
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"Just copy what has been happening globally: cut migration and benefit seekers both."
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"The country's infrastructure has suffered from chronic under-investment, a situation exacerbated by uncontrolled immigration and lack of planning for growth in the tourist industry. Escaping the expectation of tax cuts now will involve a delicate PR exercise."
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"Any publicity is good publicity. Well done Rod for showcasing MYOB"
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"Another big step for the team - good luck"
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"If you're investing in freight long-term & thinking about what drivers get paid, you're missing the point. Driving is a sunset industry"
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"People tell me Hannity is a tremendous judge of character"
Business
NZ dollar may gain thanks to Trump uncertainty
Investors question whether US President Donald Trump's fiscal policies will get bogged down in political scandal
"I hope NZ Rugby's adopting of a key Warriors sponsor has no adverse effect on the performance of the All Blacks."
Property
It’s never been more expensive to rent in the regions, data suggests
Trade Me Property head of product Alistair Helm says the jump in rental prices in the regions is “significant.”
"Rents in Queenstown are as expensive as Auckland."
"I hope this isn't yet another case of green appeasement winning out over good construction common-sense."
"That is a clear sign that no one else should buy it as they will be wrapped up in resource management issues for decades from Ngati Whatua objections"
Banking & Finance
Motor Trade Finance reports lower underlying profit, increased market share
Communication and processing expense increased 22 percent due to targeted multimedia advertising campaigns.
"The last decade of returns on investment in stockmarkets have been more to do with the printing of money that central banks have been up to. It has to park itself somewhere. Just how long this ponzi scheme can keep going is the big question"
Technology
NZ's Ubco raises $3.95 million to power electric farm bike
The company's Ubco 2x2 is designed in New Zealand and uses advances in electric motor design and battery technology.
"I believe NZ is not active enough from an investor side with too much emphasis on 'Silicon Valley' models"
Politics
Trump calls on Muslim leaders to confront extremism
PLUS: Trump reverses Obama block on $110b weapons deal.
"The only winner will be Trump - personally"
"There should be built into these affordable housing policies from either parties some reasonably medium to long stand down period for resale for those fortunate enough to get an affordable home, so that they can not be onsold too quickly, except in extreme cases."
Law & Courts
Confiscated fishing vessels’ crews lose appeal to recover wages
The High Court had overturned the District Court finding that the crew did not, under the relevant statutory provisions, have an interest in Oyang 75 for the unpaid wages
Media
Media Watch: Why RNZ deserves a funding boost
The state broadcaster has broadened into activitie that could not have been imagined nine years ago when its budget was frozen.
"Great to know people are beginning to recognise that RNZ's funding freeze should end. Back in 2007 KPMG found it was already under-funded by almost $7m. Based on CPI, it's now due a boost of around $14m."
"Sounds like SKY is choosing to niggle free TV when they should be focusing their resources on sorting out their ever dwindling streaming offer before they lose all of their sporting rights."
Appointments
Snowball appoints head of growth capital
Bill O'Boyle is a former banker with experience working across a diverse range of industries in New Zealand and abroad.
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