Mike Mcroberts

Auckland

Anchor and Reporter at Newshub

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‘Commercial success is not a sin’: Peter Cooper

3 weeks ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

‘Commercial success is not a sin’: Peter Cooper WATCH: The billionaire developer sat down with NBR for unprecedented access to his projects and values. WATCH: NBR Te Ao Māori editor Mike McRoberts speaks to Rich Lister Peter Cooper. It would be fair to say that when NBR comes knocking at about Rich List time, the response from our most wealthy and successful businesspeople isn’t always that welcoming.
MMH shareholders vote for Northport takeover

1 month ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

MMH shareholders vote for Northport takeover Marsden Maritime Holdings shareholders overwhelmingly back $5.60 a share offer, uniting port and land assets under new consortium. Marsden Maritime Land Holdings and Northport.
Osaco group seeks $2m to launch global AI training tool

1 month ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

Osaco group seeks $2m to launch global AI training tool The Māori-led business aims to revolutionise police and humanitarian training. WATCH: OSAKO Managing director Jaydene Buckley speaks with Mike McRoberts. They may not yet be a household name, but NZ-founded Osaco group has quietly built a reputation as a specialist in fraud and misconduct investigations across the globe.
Te Puna springs to life amid creative sector challenges

1 month ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

Te Puna springs to life amid creative sector challenges West Auckland's ambitious new Māori-led creative hub, Te Puna, aims to revitalise local industry and culture despite challenging economic conditions. Opening of Te Puna Creative Hub in Henderson, West Auckland. A new creative industry hub with a distinctly Māori ethos has opened in Henderson, West Auckland, blending culture and commerce.
Māori business confidence up, driven by community-led growth

1 month ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

A pre-budget BDO report shows Māori business optimism has jumped despite a challenging economy. Māori business leaders have reported a sharp rebound in confidence, according to BDO’s latest Business Wellbeing Index. Sentiment among Māori business leaders surveyed last month improved by 14 percentage points from September 2024, significantly ahead of the wider New Zealand business Want to read more? It's easy.
Treaty clash erupts over Seymour’s Regulatory Bill

1 month ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry today will decide whether Regulatory Standards Bill breaches Treaty obligations. The Waitangi Tribunal has opened an urgent inquiry into whether Act Party leader David Seymour’s proposed Regulatory Standards Bill violates Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Seymour, however, rejects the claims, dismissing the inquiry as “another publicity stunt from a Māori Party protest group.”The Want to read more? It's easy.
Build it and they will come

1 month ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

Build it and they will come Major investments, from a new stadium to ambitious private developments, are revitalising Christchurch and reshaping its economic future. One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. In 2025, Ōtautahi Christchurch finally feels on the verge of a thriving future long imagined in recovery plans. Construction cranes and new businesses dot the skyline where derelict lots once lingered.
A turning point for Māori representation

1 month ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

A turning point for Māori representation Local councils face a test of democracy and partnership as new rules force decisions on dedicated Māori representation. WATCH: NBR’s Focus series takes a look at Māori Wards. Late 2023 marked a turning point for Māori representation in local government.
Why Māori art is firmly in the frame

2 months ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

The Aotearoa Art Fair opens today in Auckland amid a surge of national and international attention for Māori artists – a movement reshaping both New Zealand's creative economy and its global cultural brand. Over four days, collectors, curators, and art lovers will gather at the Viaduct Events Want to read more? It's easy.
Indigenous storytelling a headline act

2 months ago | nbr.co.nz | Mike Mcroberts

Māori and Pasifika films are captivating audiences and driving significant economic growth in New Zealand's film industry. Indigenous storytelling is box office gold for the New Zealand's film industry, with Māori and Pasifika narratives capturing audiences and driving substantial economic benefits. The latest example, Pasifika drama Tinā, recently surpassed $5 million in ticket sales, securing its place as the Want to read more? It's easy.