Joan Withers
The Warehouse makes $22m profit
New Zealand's biggest retailer The Warehouse has made a solid profit, despite flat sales growth.
The Best of from RNZ 2017 Kim Hill interviews Joan Withers
Joan Withers is a New Zealand businessperson and professional director.She is deputy chair on the board of TVNZ and is the Chairwoman of Mercury Energy, and a member of the NZ Government's Treasury… Audio
Warehouse stung by share price decline
The chair of the country's biggest retailer -- the Warehouse -- says it's grappling with the 30 percent slide in the company's shareprice over the past year. Audio
Joan Withers - A Woman's Place
In her new book A Woman's Place, Joan Withers weighs in on the question of how to get more women into the top tiers of management. She talks with Kim Hill. Audio
Business leader expects pay equity to benefit economy
A noted business leader and long time advocate for gender equity, Joan Withers, expects new measures to resolve pay equity issues will soon have a positive impact on the economy. Audio
Hyrdo generation drives up Mercury's FY profit forecast
The power company, Mercury, has raised its full year profit guidance by 5-million dollars, on the back of a wet spring boosting hydro generation. Audio
Government reviews fees it pays directors of its companies
The government is reviewing the fees it pays to the directors of state-owned enterprises and other organisations, according to a veteran of public sector governance roles. Audio
Women on boards rise but is it a fast enough rate
New figures from the Stock Exchange show there are more women on company boards - just. Audio
Women still face uphill battle for pay equity
Tonight, the YWCA is holding its second annual equal pay awards which focuses on businesses which promote equal pay. Joining us is one of the country's top executives Joan Withers. Audio
Sandra Grey and Joan Withers - sexism in the workplace
Recent reports in the UK media of a "mushroom cloud of retro sexism" has helped focus attention back on gender discrimination in the workplace. Dr Sandra Grey is president of the Tertiary Education… Audio
Much more should be done to improve gender balance on boards
The latest figures suggest women are falling further behind, particularly around the board table and in senior management. Audio
Big Year Interview: Joan Withers
Joan Withers, a leading figure in NZ's corporate scene, left school at 16 to become a bank teller, rose through executive ranks and completed an MBA in her mid-30's while working full-time. She's… Audio
NZSSA gives its annual Beacon award to Joan Withers
The Shareholders' Association has given its annual Beacon award to Joan Withers, currently chair of Mighty River Power and formerly Auckland International Airport's chair and the chief executive of… Audio
Mighty River Power forecasts a flat profit for the current year
Mighty River Power is forecasting this year's operating profit will be essentially flat. Audio
Mighty River Power lifts annual net profit 84 percent
Mighty River Power's annual net profit rose more than 84 percent, reflecting the contribution of its new Ngatamariki geothermal power station since it was commissioned in September last year. Audio
Surprise at Mighty River Power buy back timing
Investment analysts say they're surprised by the timing of the Mighty River Power share buy back. Audio
Mighty River Power chair rejects share buyback claims
The chair of Mighty River Power is rejecting any suggestion that plans to buy back 50 million dollars worth of shares is a political gesture to help the government with the Meridian sale. Audio
Evening Business for 5 November 2012
The country's biggest airport has a new chief executive. Audio
Business News Update
One of the country's largest listed companies believes it's on track for a small rise in profit but says international passenger movements in the first three months have been flat. Audio
Fairfax Job Cuts
Jim Tucker, Chris Warren and Jim Tucker join Kathryn to discuss the 160 job cuts at Fairfax Media. Audio