Roger Kerr
Reserve Bank thought to be eyeing new measures
The Reserve Bank is thought to be looking at new measures to rein in mortgage lending. Audio
NZ economic analysts take an in-depth look at finances
New Zealand remains on track to reach surplus by 2015. Audio
Ideas for 6 November 2011
In memory of Roger Kerr we're replaying a 2009 interview with him where he reflects on his life, his ideas and the individuals and thinkers who influenced him. Audio
Feature Guest - Roger Kerr
Business Roundtable executive director Roger Kerr was recently made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit - the country's second highest honour. He has headed the roundtable since 1986. He… Audio
Govt proposes jail time for price fixing
Individuals who're part of price-fixing cartels could face jail for the first time under a proposed new law. Audio
Asset sales
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled plans to sell off parts of state-owned power companies. We talk to Executive Director of Milford Asset Management Brian Gaynor, Business Roundtable Executive… Audio
Eminent businessman Sir Ron Trotter dead at 82
The business leader, Sir Ron Trotter, who has died in Wellington, is being praised as a captain of industry who turned his back on protectionism. Audio
2025 Taskforce too radical - Bill English
Don Brash says the government will fail in its goal to match Australia's standard of living if it doesn't take action. Audio
Ideas for 25 October 2009: Roger Kerr
Business Roundtable executive director, the late Roger Kerr (1945-2011) spoke about the people and thinkers who influenced his ideas with Chris Laidlaw in 2009. The list is a mixture of the… Audio
Treasury lines up private sector to do public sector work
Treasury is lining up the private sector to take over human resources and information technology functions across the public service. Audio
Resignation prompts talk of Fonterra float
Fonterra-watchers say New Zealand's largest company is getting ready for another tilt at a listing on the stock market. Audio
Business groups say more PPPs will help public sector
Business groups are backing the Treasury's calls for a rethink of how the public sector works, and say the country would benefit from more public private partnerships. Audio
Top business lobby criticise emission targets
In a hard hitting letter to the Government some of New Zealand's top business lobby groups have expressed their concern over proposed targets for emission reductions. Audio
Economists expect Bollard to keep OCR unchanged
Another announcement on the Official Cash Rate is due on Thursday, and it takes place against a backdrop of rising longer term interest rates. Audio
Treaty Debate 1 (2009)
The first debate features Roger Kerr and Robert McLeod from the New Zealand Business Roundtable, exploring historical and contemporary perspectives on Maori, business, and the economy. Audio
New Zealand Superannuation Fund
The NZ Institute is rubbishing advice to the government on the future of the NZ Superannuation Fund. Audio
Mixed Reaction to Maori Party's Idea of Bumper Xmas
The Maori Party wants to spend more than 136-million dollars giving one-off payments to poverty-stricken families. Audio
Julie Bishop's Second Plagarism Controversy In A Month
The Australian politician's been forced to apologise to businessman Roger Kerr for using his words without attribution. Audio
Mortgages - Official Cash Rate
Mortgages held with the smaller banks could be the first to benefit from the cut in the Official Cash Rate. Audio
Sunday Group for May 18
Roger Kerr, Peter Conway and Richard Shallcrass discuss the privatisation of state assets. Audio