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Weekly Wrap: NBR looks to the 2026 election

WATCH: Collection from this week's NBR Focus: Election 2026

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Weekly Wrap: NBR looks to the 2026 election

WATCH: Collection from this week's NBR Focus: Election 2026

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Horseman of the Apocalypse

Why Palantir CEO differs from other Silicon Valley billionaires.

Book Review

Horseman of the Apocalypse

Why Palantir CEO differs from other Silicon Valley billionaires.

Nevil Gibson Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Executive Health

Having a family made me fatter, but I wouldn’t change a thing

Top tips for how to train smarter, not harder, once you’re over 35.

Executive Health

Having a family made me fatter, but I wouldn’t change a thing

Top tips for how to train smarter, not harder, once you’re over 35.

Peter Bristow Sun, 08 Mar 2026

General Business

Michael Hill’s ‘The Beast’ sold, as boat exports close in on $1b

The tide has come back in for the country’s growing flotilla of yachts and recreational vessels, while former jeweller Michael Hills’ $25m superyacht has been snapped up.

General Business

Michael Hill’s ‘The Beast’ sold, as boat exports close in on $1b

The tide has come back in for the country’s growing flotilla of yachts and recreational vessels, while former jeweller Michael Hills’ $25m superyacht has been snapped up.

Brent Melville Sat, 07 Mar 2026

Sun 08 Mar 2026 08:05:38am

MARKET MOVEMENTS

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Confusion over Iran, Brown’s blunt message, Bayly moving on

Market Review

Market not ‘fully in fear mode’ despite Iran conflict uncertainty

Aviation News

Qantas pivot to Asia means new Singapore crew base

Featured video: What’s in a name?

Market Close

Air NZ tumbles as ForBarr questions hedging; NZX50 falls

Last Word

Drums a-beating ahead of the campaign trail

Executive Health

Having a family made me fatter, but I wouldn’t change a thing

Book Review

Weekly Wrap: NBR looks to the 2026 election

General Business

Michael Hill’s ‘The Beast’ sold, as boat exports close in on $1b

Market Close

Air NZ tumbles as ForBarr questions hedging; NZX50 falls

Property

Kiwi Property scuttles $90m large-format Mackersy deal

Property

Another one bites the dust, Teak Construction hits the wall

Shoeshine

Is the ‘SaaSpocalypse’ an extinction event for tech vendors?

Guest Analysis

What the Iran conflict means for New Zealand

NBR Focus

Election 2026: Māori seats in the spotlight

Property

Simplicity’s build-to-rent portfolio goes past $1b

NBR Focus

Election 2026: The crystal ball is still cloudy

Kiwi Property scuttles $90m large-format Mackersy deal

The listed property group has been forced to do an about face on earlier comments that the Mackersy LFR fund had been finalised.

Investment

Comvita pours cold water on shareholder speculation

An Australian report said a Singapore-based food and beverage conglomerate had taken a ‘substantial stake’ in the honey company.

Law

SkyCity discloses online casino class action claim

Proceedings filed to test lawfulness of online operations run through Malta third party.

Marketing & Media

TVNZ’s interim profit falls as one-off costs bite

The state broadcaster will pay an interim dividend of $1.3m to the Crown.

Featured

Property

Foreign buyers head to Queenstown, as restrictions loosen

Southern Lakes now account for nearly 80% of sales above the $10 million mark, realtor says.

Politics

Election 2026: what impact will leaders have on the campaign?

Star leaders versus those with a solid pair of hands.

Politics

Election 2026: what impact will leaders have on the campaign?

Star leaders versus those with a solid pair of hands.

Finance

RBNZ rejected expert advice about capital requirements for banks

Three independent experts were ‘lukewarm’ about changes, but the central bank proceeded with relaxing the requirements.

Finance

RBNZ rejected expert advice about capital requirements for banks

Three independent experts were ‘lukewarm’ about changes, but the central bank proceeded with relaxing the requirements.

Property

$250m of new commercial offers, as unlisted funds pick up pace

Centuria, Oyster, PMG and Forthill in the mix as property funds return to the market and returns perk up.

Property

$250m of new commercial offers, as unlisted funds pick up pace

Centuria, Oyster, PMG and Forthill in the mix as property funds return to the market and returns perk up.

Analysis

Hunter’s Corner

A fish hook in the competition Bill

ANALYSIS: Proposed amendments to the Commerce Act could end up facilitating anti-competitive mergers, such as NZME and Stuff.

Tim Hunter Fri, 06 Mar 2026

Edwards on Politics

The uncertainty of American military intervention in Iran

ANALYSIS: The US has a chequered history in Iran, let alone the wider region, and offers little reassurance that its current military action is well-considered.

Brent Edwards Thu, 05 Mar 2026

NBR Focus

Election 2026: Māori seats in the spotlight

A fractured Waitangi, a looming court ruling, a Labour reset, and a referendum threat have thrust the Māori electorates back to the centre of election year politics.

Mike McRoberts Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Underarm

Iconic products undermined by shorter corporate cycle

ANALYSIS: Many Kiwi backyards feature a Hills Hoist, invented in Australia but now manufactured in China by a US company. How did we get here?

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Investment

Tech stocks in favour as NZX50 joins rally on ebbing Iran fears

Tāiko Critical Minerals doubled on its NZX debut.

Curious News Thu, 05 Mar 2026

New owners still possible at New Zealand Steel

After rebuffing them four times, New Zealand Steel’s owner BlueScope wants more engagement with the bidding consortium.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 05 Mar 2026

NZX50 dodges worst of market ructions over Iran conflict fears

Genesis Energy launched its rights offering as sentiment soured.

Curious News Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Economics

RBNZ ‘focusing on the reality on the ground’: Breman

New Governor Anna Breman is getting out and speaking with businesses this month to gauge the health of the economy.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Most economists still picking a rise in the OCR this year

A December rate hike is likely, but an earlier move upwards can’t be ruled out, Forsyth Barr’s Zoe Wallis tells NBR.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Kiwibank says new capital requirement rules still unfair

It has to apply standardised approach to capital, while the big banks use internal models.

Brent Edwards Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Politics

IAG warns RMA reform could lead to properties not being insured

Civil Contractors New Zealand boss Alan Pollard says there also needs to be consistency between the two Bills.

Brent Edwards Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Tweaks needed to improve Funding and Financing Amendment Bill

Property Council says key areas of complexity and uncertainty need to be addressed.

Brent Edwards Wed, 04 Mar 2026

PM uncertain about the economic impact of the Iranian conflict

Reaction on world markets has been muted, he says.

NBR Staff Mon, 02 Mar 2026

Te Ao Māori

Ruapuke wins customary marine title, again

A High Court ruling has confirmed Ruapuke Island Group whānau hold the title again, after law changes pushed the case back to court.

Mike McRoberts Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Māori call for change to traditional capitalist model

A new investment framework argues New Zealand must move from shareholder primacy to intergenerational thinking.

Mike McRoberts Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Iwi returns lift but stay low

Ten major iwi investors posted a 3.9% return in 2025, marking a third straight difficult year as property valuations and carbon markets weighed on results.

Mike McRoberts Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Primary Industries

What’s next for Fonterra CEO?

Co-op silent on speculation over succession planning.

Tim Hunter Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Horticulture startup gets funding for lab-grown fruit and nuts

When seed funding is, literally, for nuts.

NBR Staff Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Fonterra announces another Mainland payout

On a good news day for farmers, the milk price forecast also gets a boost.

NBR Staff Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Australia

Former chief executive Elliott drops legal action against ANZ

The bank executive had sued over bonuses he said were part of his contract.

Lachlan Colquhoun Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Australian Liberals dump leader, elect Angus Taylor

With polls showing plummeting support, the party has elected a conservative as leader as it seeks to differentiate itself from the Labor Government.

Lachlan Colquhoun Fri, 13 Feb 2026

Profits are up but the ASX faces leadership uncertainty

Helen Lofthouse is stepping down as chief executive, with no replacement announced as the ASX goes on a global search.

Lachlan Colquhoun Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Tech & Innovation

Move fast, or be eaten by piranhas, says software boss

Black Pearl Group founder Nick Lissette says traditional software-as-a-service companies that don’t evolve quickly enough will lose to AI agents.

Will Mace Fri, 06 Mar 2026

Getting much bigger in Texas: Why NextWork is making the move

The Kiwi online education startup has raised $7.4m in a seed round backed by two Silicon Valley VC firms.

Fiona Rotherham Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Mint Innovation achieves industry-first recycled copper with HP

The American tech giant will reuse the recycled copper in its new flagship products.

Fiona Rotherham Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Law

ASB pinged $2.1m for fair dealing breaches

The bank admitted its system failures affecting over 25,000 customers to the Financial Markets Authority.

NBR Staff Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Kiwi investor scammed out of $1.7 million meant for Nyriad

A computer hack meant Markon Holdings owner Kipley Marks’ money went to an imposter account in the US. So far, he's clawed back only $413,000.

Will Mace Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Conviction, fine and ban for David McEwen

Court sanction follows guilty plea from the former financial adviser for breaching FMA stop order.

NBR Staff Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Finance

Bank capital changes should lower rates, improve GDP: RBNZ

The central bank wants fair capital settings to support a ‘sustainable’ economy and manage the risk of failure.

Jonathan Mitchell Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Kiwibank targets untapped business potential

Profits up, margins tighter as Kiwibank focuses on business startups and entrepreneurs in need of a financial injection.

Jonathan Mitchell Thu, 26 Feb 2026

ASB maintains consistent profit; costs rise 21%

CEO Vittoria Shortt champions higher lending growth across small business, commercial, and the rural sector in New Zealand.

Jonathan Mitchell and Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 11 Feb 2026

The NBR Podcast

Podcast #93: The battle for Auckland

LISTEN: Both National and Labour are focusing on the super city as a crucial path to power at this year’s general election.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Podcast #92: Hotelier Gavin Faull

LISTEN: He runs an international hotel chain ... and hails from a Taranaki dairy farm. Gavin Faull co-owns Swiss-Belhotel, a 165-hotel management company in 20 countries, a figure he wants to more than triple.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Podcast #91: Election economics

LISTEN: Green shoots, cost-of-living crisis, recovery, and slow lane. The economy is the issue for this election, so we ask National’s Nicola Willis, Labour’s Barbara Edmonds, and two economists for their take on the economic road to polling day.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 17 Feb 2026

General Business

Political comments, conflicts raised before Stobo got FMA gig

Emails released under the OIA show Mbie staff were unsure of the status of chair-elect's financial interests the night before his appointment was announced.

Hamish McNicol Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Sporting orgs quiet on abuse claims against Manuka Doctor owner

Manuka Doctor is a major sponsor of the New Zealand Tennis Classic, the NZ Olympic Team, and the NZ Golf Open.

Nicholas Pointon Tue, 03 Mar 2026

GrabOne resurrected under local ownership

The daily deals business was placed into liquidation last year.

Kate McVicar Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Deals

Whip Around secures majority investment from PE firm Accel-KKR

One of its early investors, CEO Noah Hickey, will continue to run the company from the US.

Fiona Rotherham Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Magellan to transform with A$1.6b Barrenjoey deal

The deal goes against the industry trend, and integrates investment banking and funds management.

Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 02 Mar 2026

Ngāti Toa snaps up majority of Wellington infrastructure firm

From co-governance to control: after the debate over iwi influence in Three Waters governance, Ngāti Toa is not just looking for a seat at the table.

Mike McRoberts Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Tourism

THL shares retrace losses, as Trouchet departs

Share price recovery follows initial hit in the wake of travel and oil price fears on the US/Israel-Iran conflict.

Brent Melville Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Tourism Holdings profits up 17%, opens door to new offer

Company chair signals the motorhome company is open to a revised bid from the Apollo RV founder consortium or ‘other potential bidders’ at above $663m level.

Brent Melville Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Easing restrictions on Eden Park paves the way for more events

The new rules should be in place by April.

NBR Staff Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Infrastructure

Winstone Aggregates eyes $650m-plus expansion with fast-track bid

Fletcher Building subsidiary wants to increase production at its Hunua quarry to about 5.4 million tonnes of aggregate a year.

Hamish McNicol Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Advocacy group pushes case for ‘natural infrastructure’

Investing in natural assets can reduce insurance risk and improve investment returns, says Aotearoa Circle.

NBR Staff Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Winston Peters takes credit for KiwiRail’s improved performance

‘We are seeing the benefit of the taxpayers’ investment,’ Peters says.

Brent Edwards Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Property

Simplicity’s build-to-rent portfolio goes past $1b

The KiwiSaver provider’s property offshoot will add another 203 apartments in Mt Albert, taking its build roster to just over 2000 units.

Brent Melville Fri, 06 Mar 2026

Developer of $300m Seascape tower tipped into receivership

Shundi Customs, developer of the country’s tallest residential tower, is a subsidiary of Shanghai-based Shundi Group.

Brent Melville Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Another one bites the dust, Teak Construction hits the wall

Seven out of 10 liquidation applications now initiated by Inland Revenue, Centrix says.

Brent Melville Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Professional Services

First of its kind: litigation boutique launches in Christchurch

Shane Campbell and Thomas Westaway have teamed up to offer a new kind of disputes practice in the South Island.

Hamish McNicol Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Tech, telco and AI set to drive renewed levels of M&A activity

The annual M&A Forecast Report thinks buyers and sellers will have an easier meeting of minds this year.

Will Mace Fri, 13 Feb 2026

Accountancy tribunal censures ex CBL exec

Carden Mulholland ordered to pay costs of $6300 after pleading guilty to ethics breach.

Tim Hunter Thu, 05 Feb 2026

NBR Focus

Election 2026: The battle for Auckland

From red tide to blue wave – what will it be this time?

Simon Shepherd Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Election 2026: Will voters care about the deficit?

Forty years ago, former Prime Minister Robert Muldoon said people wouldn’t know a deficit if they tripped over it.

Brent Edwards Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Election 2026: Please don’t derail the recovery, say businesses

The economic recovery is still fragile, so firms are hoping it won’t be a messy campaign.

Jonathan Mitchell Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Retail

Former Rich Listers inject $5m into Queens Arcade

The ground floor retail space will be anchored by a luxury New Zealand-owned retailer, which has yet to be named.

Kate McVicar and Brent Melville Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Allbirds to shutter all full-price US stores

The Kiwi-founded footwear retailer will focus on e-commerce in an attempt to boost profitability.

Kate McVicar Fri, 30 Jan 2026

Costco NZ reports maiden profit as it gears up for expansion

The international retailer reported a $9.6m profit in the year ended August 31 in New Zealand.

Jonathan Mitchell Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Luxury Property

First Light’s Hickey sells in Ongaonga, Seselj buys in Herne Bay

‘You wouldn’t want to leave your cell phone at one end of this home’, realtor says.

Brent Melville Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Coatesville club, Tuscan in Waimauku, $10m Albert St views

International buyers ramp up interest for homes above $5m; Aussie developer sells down Albert St tower, digs into Queenstown.

Brent Melville Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Matakana’s Matisse, Pyes Pa’s grand dame, and Bendigo wining

For the NBR Rich Listers and other high-net-worths who have everything, comes 800 pieces of art, a high-class restaurant – and pink snails.

Brent Melville Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Aviation News

Longest Emirates flight, Auckland-Dubai, clocks up 10th year

Carry On: Dreamliners for Vietnam and Kazakhstan, record year for business jets.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Christchurch Airport’s Spitfire removed for refurbishment

The statue is a replica of the original warplane at the Air Force Museum at Wigram.

Nevil Gibson Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Ohakea to be upgraded as alternative international airport

Airways New Zealand to provide round-the-clock air traffic control.

Nevil Gibson Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Energy

IEA reserves a factor as Iran war pushes fuel prices

World fuel stocks are in good shape, says an analyst, but there are risks if Strait of Hormuz stays closed for long.

Tim Hunter Mon, 02 Mar 2026

LNG ‘a pathway to extend life’ of Huntly Unit 5

Genesis cites contracts for coal stockpile as potential model for its main gas-fired generator at Huntly.

Tim Hunter Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Smart energy could save $3b, why aren’t we doing it?

EECA says energy savings of $1.5b for each gigawatt of peak demand reduction could be realised by taking up energy management systems ‘at scale’.

Brent Melville Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Rich List

40 years of the Rich List: Graeme Hart named first billionaire

In the lead-up to the 40th edition of the Rich List in June, NBR is opening the archives to reproduce some of the best content from the past four decades.

NBR Staff Fri, 27 Feb 2026

40 years of the Rich List: a look back to 1990

In the lead-up to the 40th edition of the Rich List in June, NBR is opening the archives to reproduce some of the best content from the past four decades.

NBR Staff Fri, 30 Jan 2026

Featured Rich Listers: Wi Pere Trust

It’s estimated the Wi Pere Trust will need another three years to repair hill country fences affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and rebuild soil structure and fertility on its 7000ha of hill country.

Owen Poland Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Marketing & Media

Leaked emails reveal SkyCity breached NBR copyright

The listed casino operator had been distributing PDF copies of NBR articles to staff using just one subscription.

NBR Staff Wed, 21 Jan 2026

NBR bans banking giant Macquarie for alleged copyright breaches

Investigations suggest the A$79b market cap firm shared one subscription among dozens of staff.

NBR Staff Fri, 16 Jan 2026

Fourth firm pays damages for NBR copyright breaches

The investment firm used one subscription for multiple staff over several years.

NBR Staff Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Comings & Goings

Heritage NZ Pouhere Taonga appoints CEO

Dean Whiting will move from his current position as deputy CEO kaihautū Māori.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

Legal AI platform Legora appoints NZ lead

Jessica Turner will work as part of the founding team behind Legora’s Asia-Pacific and Japan launch.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

New role for Brendon Jones at NZ Super Fund

Jones, who has been with the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation since 2014, is now head of real assets.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Weekly Wrap: NBR looks to the 2026 election

Weekly Wrap: NBR looks to the 2026 election

Election 2026: what impact will leaders have on the campaign?

Election 2026: The battle for Auckland

Free News Alerts

Horseman of the Apocalypse

Horseman of the Apocalypse

Having a family made me fatter, but I wouldn’t change a thing

Having a family made me fatter, but I wouldn’t change a thing

Michael Hill’s ‘The Beast’ sold, as boat exports close in on $1b

Michael Hill’s ‘The Beast’ sold, as boat exports close in on $1b

Confusion over Iran, Brown’s blunt message, Bayly moving on

Market not ‘fully in fear mode’ despite Iran conflict uncertainty

Qantas pivot to Asia means new Singapore crew base

Featured video: What’s in a name?

Air NZ tumbles as ForBarr questions hedging; NZX50 falls

Drums a-beating ahead of the campaign trail

Having a family made me fatter, but I wouldn’t change a thing

Horseman of the Apocalypse

Weekly Wrap: NBR looks to the 2026 election

Michael Hill’s ‘The Beast’ sold, as boat exports close in on $1b

Air NZ tumbles as ForBarr questions hedging; NZX50 falls

Kiwi Property scuttles $90m large-format Mackersy deal

Another one bites the dust, Teak Construction hits the wall

Is the ‘SaaSpocalypse’ an extinction event for tech vendors?

What the Iran conflict means for New Zealand

Election 2026: Māori seats in the spotlight

Simplicity’s build-to-rent portfolio goes past $1b

Election 2026: The crystal ball is still cloudy

Kiwi Property scuttles $90m large-format Mackersy deal

Comvita pours cold water on shareholder speculation

SkyCity discloses online casino class action claim

TVNZ’s interim profit falls as one-off costs bite

Foreign buyers head to Queenstown, as restrictions loosen

Election 2026: what impact will leaders have on the campaign?

Election 2026: what impact will leaders have on the campaign?

RBNZ rejected expert advice about capital requirements for banks

RBNZ rejected expert advice about capital requirements for banks

$250m of new commercial offers, as unlisted funds pick up pace

$250m of new commercial offers, as unlisted funds pick up pace

A fish hook in the competition Bill

The uncertainty of American military intervention in Iran

Election 2026: Māori seats in the spotlight

Iconic products undermined by shorter corporate cycle

Investment

Tech stocks in favour as NZX50 joins rally on ebbing Iran fears

New owners still possible at New Zealand Steel

NZX50 dodges worst of market ructions over Iran conflict fears

Economics

RBNZ ‘focusing on the reality on the ground’: Breman

Most economists still picking a rise in the OCR this year

Kiwibank says new capital requirement rules still unfair

Politics

IAG warns RMA reform could lead to properties not being insured

Tweaks needed to improve Funding and Financing Amendment Bill

PM uncertain about the economic impact of the Iranian conflict

Te Ao Māori

Ruapuke wins customary marine title, again

Māori call for change to traditional capitalist model

Iwi returns lift but stay low

Primary Industries

What’s next for Fonterra CEO?

Horticulture startup gets funding for lab-grown fruit and nuts

Fonterra announces another Mainland payout

Australia

Former chief executive Elliott drops legal action against ANZ

Australian Liberals dump leader, elect Angus Taylor

Profits are up but the ASX faces leadership uncertainty

Tech & Innovation

Move fast, or be eaten by piranhas, says software boss

Getting much bigger in Texas: Why NextWork is making the move

Mint Innovation achieves industry-first recycled copper with HP

Law

ASB pinged $2.1m for fair dealing breaches

Kiwi investor scammed out of $1.7 million meant for Nyriad

Conviction, fine and ban for David McEwen

Finance

Bank capital changes should lower rates, improve GDP: RBNZ

Kiwibank targets untapped business potential

ASB maintains consistent profit; costs rise 21%