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  1. Will the government subsidise fuel amid the Middle East conflict?

    20 HR AGO

    Will the government subsidise fuel amid the Middle East conflict?

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Ryan Bridge to share the government's position.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  2. How the Middle East is threatening our economic recovery

    20 HR AGO

    How the Middle East is threatening our economic recovery

    Former finance minister, Steven Joyce, joins Ryan to talk through the implications of the war in the Middle east on NZ's economic recovery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  3. Why the Middle East crisis is bad news for farmers and food prices alike

    20 HR AGO

    Why the Middle East crisis is bad news for farmers and food prices alike

    Arable farmer, David Birkett says the industry is already suffering skyrocketing prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  4. Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on housing affordability reaching a decade-best level

    20 HR AGO

    Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on housing affordability reaching a decade-best level

    Housing affordability in New Zealand has improved to its best level in almost a decade, according to new data from Cotality.  Lower property values, rising wages and easing mortgage rates have helped reduce pressure on buyers.  Cotality NZ’s Housing Affordability report, covering Q4 in 2025, shows the national value-to-income ratio fell to 7.2 – the lowest level since a brief period in 2019 and before that 2016.  Mortgage servicing costs have improved, with repayments accounting for 42% of gross median household income, down from a peak of 56% in late 2023.  Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson told Mike Hosking that the housing market isn’t cheap and getting into it is not easy, but it’s easier than it’s been for quite some time.   LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  5. Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management managing director on the markets fluctuating amid Middle East conflict

    21 HR AGO

    Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management managing director on the markets fluctuating amid Middle East conflict

    Stock markets have rebounded and oil prices have dropped below yesterday's forecast, following recent comments from US President Donald Trump. Trump indicated the war in the Middle East could be over 'very soon', and it's led to ripple effects across sharemarkets all over the world. Matt Goodson from Salt Funds Management says it's unclear if the US can walk away from this conflict or if the Strait of Hormuz will reopen in time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  6. Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices

    1 DAY AGO

    Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices

    The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump.  Crude oil prices have topped US$100 a barrel for the first time in three years, and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents in the weekend.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking that they’re conscious that the price at the pump impacts not only most New Zealanders, but also freight costs and other costs across the economy.  But she says they need to understand what the bigger picture looks like before they overreact, as any money they throw at the problem is money they will need to borrow.   “We need to be prudent about New Zealand’s fiscal position.”  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  7. Business: US tech sector layoffs up | oil shock | commercial insurance costs fall

    1 DAY AGO

    Business: US tech sector layoffs up | oil shock | commercial insurance costs fall

    Garth Bray joins Ryan with today's business update thanks to Forsyth Barr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  8. Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners on NZX and global markets taking a dive due to the conflict in the Middle East

    1 DAY AGO

    Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners on NZX and global markets taking a dive due to the conflict in the Middle East

    Some positive signs from international markets overnight.  American and European markets tumbled on Friday due to ongoing concerns about the Middle East conflict.  Asia-Pacific markets followed suit yesterday, with the NZX 50 dropping 3.1%.  Craigs Investment Partners Investment Director Mark Lister told Mike Hosking trading overnight has been more subdued.  He says oil prices got up to about $120 a barrel and are now back in the 90s, and the US, UK, and Europe markets are down again, but only slightly.  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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