Rod Oram
Haere Ra 2019. A Decade in Review
Rod Oram, Siouxsie Wiles, Courtney Johnston and Gavin Ellis look back on the year in business, science, art and media. Audio
Haere Ra, 2019
Rod Oram, Siouxsie Wiles, Courtney Johnston and Gavin Ellis look back on the year in business, science, art and media Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about the just released Primary Sector Council's vision, the departure of Fisher & Paykel Appliance's CEO, and women take the top three posts in NZ's Artificial Intelligence… Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
Business commentator Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about the sudden departure of a2 Milk's CEO, Jayne Hrdlicka, Z Energy gains from the government's fuel review and Zespri commercialises red kiwifruit. Audio
RBNZ bank capital decision
Business commentator Rod Oram looks at the looming decision by the Reserve Bank on Thursday over how much capital the banks will be required to hold. He'll also talk about criticism of Fletcher… Audio
Lion buys into US market, Fletcher Buildings faces shareholders
Business commentator Rod Oram joins Kathryn to talk about breaking news out of Australia, the resignation of Westpac Bank chief executive Brian Hartzer. Also, Lion's decision to buy into the crowded… Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod comments on the importance of the passing of the Zero Carbon Bill. Also, Abano accepts a takeover offer and Glidepath sells to a French tech company. Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod discusses with Kathryn the upgraded trade agreement with China and the outlook for international trade in general. Also, Rio Tinto's push for electricity price cuts or other financial help at the… Audio
Is Tiwai smelter too big to fail?
The Tiwai aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point near Bluff is New Zealand only aluminium smelter. It is now the subject of a strategic review, and closure isn't entirely out of the question. Audio
Zero Carbon Bill report: How did business react?
Business commentator Rod Oram takes a close look at reaction to the Environment Select Committee's report back on the Zero Carbon Bill, which left its most contentious point about a methane target for… Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
There's been a very cool response from various parties to a report advocating various activities close down the Ports of Auckland. TVNZ's annual report sheds only a little new light on the economics… Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod talks to Kathryn about Fonterra's new strategy, the end of Jetstar's regional services, banks trialling provincial hubs and the Taxpayers' Union's appeal for donations. Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
The Government releases its economic plan, the NZ Superannuation Fund gets an excellent external report and Graeme Hart plans to float part of his packaging group. Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
Fuel companies say the Commerce Commission made many mistakes in its report on them, the UK's international trade minister visits and Gisborne leaps to the top of the charts for regional economic… Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod Oram covers off a range of business stories - MyFarm's diversified farming fund failing to attract enough investors, the Gough family sells its NZ franchise for Caterpillar machinery after 90… Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram - Fonterra write-down
Rod Oram chats to Kathryn about Fonterra's big write down of assets and no dividend this financial year. Also, the RBNZ's very surprisingly deep OCR cut, and the way it announced it. Audio
Business Commentator Rod Oram
The Reserve Bank of NZ will announce its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday, as global conditions darken. Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod talks to Kathryn about a mix of business stories, including the Climate Leaders Coalition having signed up more than 100 companies in its first year, the founding CEO of the Icehouse… Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram - dairy and emissions
Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about the dairy sector's response to last week's climate change proposals from the government. Also, Fonterra's latest announcement about its energy emissions, and staying… Audio
Taranaki farming couple beats ANZ in court
Business commentator Rod Oram reports on the significant victory Bill and Sharon Coomey achieved against ANZ in the Court of Appeal after a five year fight over an interest rate swap, AMP has called… Audio