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6 days 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 week 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 weeks 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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3 weeks 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.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said tariffs are not the way to go.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon have established a strong rapport. Opinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised to reach a free trade agreement with India in his first term in government. Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had their first in-person meeting at the East Asia Summit in Laos last October.
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2 months ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
Chris Liddell was deputy chief of staff for President Donald Trump in his previous term in Government. Photo / NZMEOpinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSPrime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed former White House deputy chief Chris Liddell at the Infrastructure Investment Summit. Liddell advised maintaining a low profile and building strategic relationships during global geopolitical shifts.
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2 months ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
Major projects like the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway extension will need to be attractive to investors. Photo / Brett PhibbsThe Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit is being held on Thursday and Friday. A range of big overseas and local investors are attending the event in Auckland. New Zealand faces $210 billion shortfall for infrastructure funding over next 30 years.
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2 months ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr resigned this week. Photo / Mark MitchellOpinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSAdrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank Governor this week. Orr was re-elected for a second five-year term under Labour, much to Nicola Willis’ protests. Orr was formerly Deputy Governor and Head of Financial Stability at the Reserve Bank.
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2 months ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Fran O'Sullivan Head |Fran O'Sullivan
United States President Donald Trump's views have changed corporate America's approach. Photo / Getty ImagesOpinion by Fran O'SullivanHead of Business, NZMELearn moreTHREE KEY FACTSBP’s strategic shift towards fossil fuels aims to boost profits amid slowed renewable progress, says Murray Auchincloss. BlackRock’s latest report downplays diversity, equity, and inclusion, aligning with sentiments in Trump’s executive order.
