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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
Opinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHE FACTSPrime Minister Christopher Luxon will head to China next week. Luxon will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping before heading to Nato in The Hague. NZ joined Britain, Australia, Canada and Norway in imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli Government ministers this week.
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4 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
High-profile director Fraser Whineray has sparked debate with a paper talking about how KiwiSaver needs to change.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
Opinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSNicola Willis’s Budget includes a $6.6 billion tax incentive for businesses to boost investment. Means-testing Best Start will extend for three years for those earning over $180,000. The Budget forecasts 3% GDP growth by 2027, with unemployment decreasing and inflation within 0-3%. In a single word, Nicola Willis’ second Budget is “pragmatic”. It remains a brutal truth that New Zealand is living beyond its financial means.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
Finance Minister Nicola Willis yesterday announced a $577 million boost for the film industry. Photo / Jason DordayOpinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSThe Government will top up the screen production grant, a subsidy to the film industry, by $577m this Budget. The announcement was made during a tour of Sir Peter Jackson’s studio in Wellington. Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on non-US films, impacting global film industry dynamics.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
Rob Morrison will chair the Invest New Zealand advisory group, made up of five people deeply experienced in global investment. Photo / Warren BucklandA high-powered advisory group chaired by Rob Morrison has been appointed to advise on establishing Invest New Zealand. The group will help frame legislation and offer practical advice to attract international capital and expertise.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
