Fran O'Sullivan

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, pictured appearing on Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking Breakfast, wants to bring expats home to work for Invest New Zealand. Photo / Michael CraigPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is enlisting Kiwi expats to boost foreign investment for infrastructure projects. Luxon emphasises attracting “hunters” to staff Invest New Zealand, focusing on deal-making and relationship-building.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan

Opinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSNew Zealand’s superannuation is insufficient for retirees, with retirees requiring significant savings for a comfortable post-work life. National wants to raise the age to 67 from 2044, while Labour is sticking with 65. Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour’s Barbara Edmonds briefly agreed on the need for discussions, but no action followed.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the Budget on May 22. Photo / Mark MitchellOpinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSFinance Minister Nicola Willis has said there will be $1.3 billion of new discretionary spending in the BudgetThat is down from the $2.4b Willis talked up last yearThe Budget is set down for May 22Let’s just park all the tiresome sloganeering about “no frills” Budgets and warnings about no “lolly scrambles” this time.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan

Opinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSNew Zealand politicians are cautious not to criticise Donald Trump. China’s embassy is upset over some MPs’ trip to Taiwan, despite New Zealand’s adherence to the One-China policy. National MP Stuart Smith defended the trip, emphasising democracy, but the timing is questioned amid US-China tensions.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan

Susan Smith and Marion Calder, directors of For Women Scotland cheer as they leave the UK Supreme Court in London. Photo / GettyOpinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSThe UK Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer to biological women. Public bodies, including the NHS and police, must update guidance following the ruling.