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Fran O'Sullivan
Head of Business

Head of Business, NZME

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Fran’s latest content
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Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stage
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stage

13 Jun 09:00 PM
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Fran O’Sullivan: It’s time NZ had a serious debate about making KiwiSaver compulsory
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: It’s time NZ had a serious debate about making KiwiSaver compulsory

30 May 09:00 PM

OPINION: Fraser Whineray's LinkedIn post has reignited the discussion.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Nicola Willis' Budget is pragmatic, ruthless but also generous
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Nicola Willis' Budget is pragmatic, ruthless but also generous

23 May 09:00 PM

OPINION: Many will understand the end game but find the means unacceptable.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Willis’ film industry backing shows Budget's focus on economic growth
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Willis’ film industry backing shows Budget's focus on economic growth

16 May 09:00 PM

OPINION: Balancing growth and fiscal prudence will be a tough task for the Govt, though.

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The hunt for equity: Kiwi expats wanted
Capital markets report

The hunt for equity: Kiwi expats wanted

13 May 05:01 PM

Christopher Luxon met key investment fund leaders in London recently.

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Govt appoints high-powered group to guide Invest NZ's set-up
Capital markets report

Govt appoints high-powered group to guide Invest NZ's set-up

13 May 04:59 PM

The group will help design a system to match investors with opportunities.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Political games hinder vital superannuation reform
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Political games hinder vital superannuation reform

09 May 05:00 PM

OPINION: It's time for NZ's leaders to tackle the superannuation debate together.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to address NZ Super age now
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to address NZ Super age now

02 May 11:00 PM

OPINION: Talk of 'no frills' and 'lolly scrambles' in the Budget is just a distraction.

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Fran O'Sullivan: NZ's careful dance with US and China amid trade tensions
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: NZ's careful dance with US and China amid trade tensions

25 Apr 05:00 PM

OPINION: Politicians are being exceptionally careful not to call out Trump.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rights
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rights

18 Apr 05:00 PM

OPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Time for NZ to take charge in trade leadership
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Time for NZ to take charge in trade leadership

04 Apr 08:00 PM

OPINION: It would be absurd to stand by while Trump decimates the global trading system.

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Fran O’Sullivan: How Luxon’s patience paid off and got India’s Prime Minister on side
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: How Luxon’s patience paid off and got India’s Prime Minister on side

28 Mar 08:00 PM

OPINION: Careful research and prior preparation were key.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Ex-Trump adviser Chris Liddell has lessons for NZ to survive global turmoil
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Ex-Trump adviser Chris Liddell has lessons for NZ to survive global turmoil

14 Mar 04:00 PM

Liddell has been out in the cold until now after his links to the US Capitol riots.

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Govt needs pipeline of quality infrastructure projects to attract investors
Construction

Govt needs pipeline of quality infrastructure projects to attract investors

09 Mar 04:00 PM

Large funds find New Zealand's smaller opportunities less appealing than mega-projects.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Don’t judge - there’s more to Adrian Orr than his Covid record
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Don’t judge - there’s more to Adrian Orr than his Covid record

07 Mar 04:00 PM

OPINION: The departing Reserve Bank Governor has made mistakes but chalked up wins too.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Why NZ must navigate shifting US corporate and political tides
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Why NZ must navigate shifting US corporate and political tides

28 Feb 04:00 PM

OPINION: Fossil fuel investment, diversity and transgender soldiers are all facing change.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Don't be too quick to call Luxon's demise as PM
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Don't be too quick to call Luxon's demise as PM

21 Feb 04:00 PM

OPINION: Sure, Luxon's made mistakes as PM. But he's showed guts too.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Why bipartisan cooperation is key to NZ’s infrastructure future
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Why bipartisan cooperation is key to NZ’s infrastructure future

14 Feb 04:00 PM

Chris Bishop has invited Barbara Edmonds to join the Infrastructure Summit in March.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Why Luxon must lead on New Zealand's tourism challenge
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Why Luxon must lead on New Zealand's tourism challenge

07 Feb 04:00 PM

If the new Tourism Minister is a bust, Luxon should step in.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon should emulate Trump's business tax cuts for NZ growth
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon should emulate Trump's business tax cuts for NZ growth

31 Jan 04:00 PM

OPINION: Christopher Luxon's business skills are key for engaging with US leaders.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Challenges facing media integrity amid cultural shifts
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Challenges facing media integrity amid cultural shifts

24 Jan 04:00 PM

OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon uses social media to bypass perceived media bias.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon's Govt must prioritise growth over blame
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon's Govt must prioritise growth over blame

17 Jan 04:00 PM

No one wants to hear about the economic environment his coalition Government inherited.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Should Donald Trump simply buy NZ and ‘Make Aotearoa Great Again’?
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Should Donald Trump simply buy NZ and ‘Make Aotearoa Great Again’?

10 Jan 04:00 PM

OPINION: Trump is eyeing Greenland but why not NZ?

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How to put NZ’s balance sheet back in order – Fran O’Sullivan
Opinion

How to put NZ’s balance sheet back in order – Fran O’Sullivan

20 Dec 04:00 PM

It is unfathomable that a right of centre Government is not addressing its balance sheet.

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Fran O'Sullivan: What Peters' bold words reveal about NZ's China strategy
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: What Peters' bold words reveal about NZ's China strategy

13 Dec 04:00 PM

OPINION: Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet his counterpart in Beijing next year.

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Christopher Luxon on how to deal with NZ’s ‘productivity disease’
Dynamic Business

Christopher Luxon on how to deal with NZ’s ‘productivity disease’

05 Dec 04:00 PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spells out his hopes and intentions.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters - ‘You never give up in this business’
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters - ‘You never give up in this business’

05 Dec 03:59 PM

OPINION: Peters employed a classic bait-and-switch strategy to re-engage with the US.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Trump's trade vision could cost NZ $750m
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Trump's trade vision could cost NZ $750m

22 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: Trump's new commerce boss is a keen proponent of tariffs.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Trump’s tariffs loom over Apec as leaders meet in Lima
Analysis

Fran O'Sullivan: Trump’s tariffs loom over Apec as leaders meet in Lima

15 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: NZ Prime Minister needs to make the most of meeting Chinese President.

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Sustainable Business and Finance: Time for a frank conversation
Business|business reports

Sustainable Business and Finance: Time for a frank conversation

13 Nov 03:59 PM

Pressure likely to emerge for NZ to up its climate finance contributions.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Trump's next move on China will be crucial
Business|economy

Fran O'Sullivan: Trump's next move on China will be crucial

08 Nov 04:00 PM

China signals readiness to open markets, as Trump’s tariffs could hit US consumers hard.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Three takes to watch for if Trump wins the US election
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Three takes to watch for if Trump wins the US election

18 Oct 04:00 PM

OPINION: The United States election is a little more than a fortnight away.

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Mood of the Boardroom: How CEOs rate Luxon's performance
Mood of the Boardroom

Mood of the Boardroom: How CEOs rate Luxon's performance

02 Oct 04:00 PM

AS a former CEO himself, Luxon knows all about KPIs - so how has he performed as PM?

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Mood of the Boardroom: CEOs urge Govt to pivot for economic growth
Mood of the Boardroom

Mood of the Boardroom: CEOs urge Govt to pivot for economic growth

02 Oct 04:00 PM

Government should focus positively on the road ahead, say business leaders.

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'Smart, strategic and vital to our interests': Winston Peters ‘in his sweet spot'
Mood of the Boardroom

'Smart, strategic and vital to our interests': Winston Peters ‘in his sweet spot'

02 Oct 03:59 PM

CEOs laud Peters ‘the best Foreign Minister New Zealand has ever had’.

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MFAT tops effectiveness survey, leaving Treasury trailing
Mood of the Boardroom

MFAT tops effectiveness survey, leaving Treasury trailing

02 Oct 03:59 PM

MFAT tops 2024 Mood of the Boardroom survey, rated most effective govt ministry.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon finds right balance on geopolitical tightrope
Mood of the Boardroom

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon finds right balance on geopolitical tightrope

02 Oct 03:59 PM

PM Luxon has repositioned New Zealand closer to traditional security partners.

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Fran O’Sullivan: How do we get China in the door?
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: How do we get China in the door?

27 Sep 05:00 PM

OPINION: Hurdles faced by Chinese firms and tourists are hampering bilateral relations.

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Fran O’Sullivan: NZ eyes closer ties with US amid Aukus collaboration plans
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: NZ eyes closer ties with US amid Aukus collaboration plans

20 Sep 05:00 PM

OPINION: The US presidential election has concentrated diplomatic minds.

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The benefits of an apolitical pipeline
Infrastructure report

The benefits of an apolitical pipeline

27 Aug 05:00 PM

Sean Sweeney will leave his role leading Auckland’s City Rail Link for Ireland.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?

26 Jul 05:00 PM

OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?

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Doubling Kiwi exports to grow NZ’s wealth
Agribusiness report

Doubling Kiwi exports to grow NZ’s wealth

24 Jul 04:59 PM

NZTE has launched a new global investment drive.

Double duty: Turbocharging growth in primary industries
Agribusiness report

Double duty: Turbocharging growth in primary industries

24 Jul 04:59 PM

MPI’s eight-point plan aims to maximise international opportunities.

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Agribusiness and Trade: Luxon dubbed NZ’s ‘salesman in chief’
Agribusiness report

Agribusiness and Trade: Luxon dubbed NZ’s ‘salesman in chief’

24 Jul 04:59 PM

Business people accompanying Luxon in Tokyo called him 'chief marketing officer'.

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Fran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump card
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump card

05 Jul 05:00 PM

OPINION: It is a testing time – including for Luxon.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Welcome to Amateurville (if you can get here)
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Welcome to Amateurville (if you can get here)

28 Jun 05:00 PM

OPINION: Our failure to build bipartisan consensus on infrastructure is on display.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Chinese Premier Li urges Kiwi business leaders to bring nations closer together
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Chinese Premier Li urges Kiwi business leaders to bring nations closer together

21 Jun 05:00 PM

OPINION: Li’s messaging at the hour-long meeting was both implicit and explicit.

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Luxon leads mission to pitch NZ to Japan
Capital markets report

Luxon leads mission to pitch NZ to Japan

12 Jun 04:59 PM

The Prime Minister leads the pitch for Japanese investment in Tokyo next week.

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Placing a bet on space industry
Capital markets report

Placing a bet on space industry

12 Jun 04:59 PM

NZ's space industry will be spotlighted during Christopher Luxon's visit to Japan.

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Fran O’Sullivan: First the Budget, now the gamble
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: First the Budget, now the gamble

31 May 05:00 PM

OPINION: There is considerable support for Willis’ Budget approach – but also misgivings.

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Labour’s Barbara Edmonds prepares to go head-to-head with Nicola Willis
Banking and finance

Labour’s Barbara Edmonds prepares to go head-to-head with Nicola Willis

24 May 05:00 PM

On Thursday Labour's finance spokeswoman will face her first big public test in the role.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Bugger the politics, let’s get rational and sort our economy
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Bugger the politics, let’s get rational and sort our economy

17 May 05:00 PM

OPINION: There is a brighter future ahead if we address the major issues now.

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How Winston would grow our economy: Deputy PM on countries NZ should follow
Economy

How Winston would grow our economy: Deputy PM on countries NZ should follow

10 May 05:00 PM

The Deputy PM is eyeing tax and investment strategies used by other small nations.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Did Luxon land the right moves in Southeast Asia?
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Did Luxon land the right moves in Southeast Asia?

26 Apr 05:00 PM

Luxon brought a human dimension to the serious international work.

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Fran O'Sullivan: It’s mission possible for Luxon on trip to Southeast Asia
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: It’s mission possible for Luxon on trip to Southeast Asia

12 Apr 05:00 PM

OPINION: Luxon’s contention is that NZ doesn't have the influence it could.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Ghosts of PMs past haunting Luxon on foreign policy and China
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Ghosts of PMs past haunting Luxon on foreign policy and China

05 Apr 04:00 PM

OPINION: The likes of Key and Clark are seen as having an outsize influence on debate.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to take long view and revisit tax cuts plan
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to take long view and revisit tax cuts plan

22 Mar 04:00 PM

OPINION: Govt books need knocking into shape before they dish out inflationary tax cuts.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Project Auckland builds momentum for the city
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Project Auckland builds momentum for the city

20 Mar 03:59 PM

The vision is for Auckland to be 'wealthier, healthier and to unlock its potential'.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Minister scores world trade talks win but tough season looms
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Minister scores world trade talks win but tough season looms

15 Mar 04:00 PM

OPINION: The Minister of Trade has his work cut out in a pivotal US election year.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Power player David Seymour turning his sights on boosting foreign investment
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Power player David Seymour turning his sights on boosting foreign investment

09 Mar 11:00 PM

OPINION: The Act leader has emerged as a key change agent.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Government needs to invest in Wellington’s infrastructure
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Government needs to invest in Wellington’s infrastructure

16 Feb 01:46 AM

OPINION: It's embarrassing to have Australian media scoff at water leaks in the capital.

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Fran O’Sullivan: New Zealand looks to shift its status as defence freeloader
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: New Zealand looks to shift its status as defence freeloader

02 Feb 04:00 PM

OPINION: But a balancing act remains regarding NZ policy independence.

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Fran O'Sullivan: James Shaw now officially in play
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: James Shaw now officially in play

30 Jan 02:16 AM

OPINION: He has resigned from Green Party co-leadership.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Open debate on Treaty principles should be nothing to fear
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Open debate on Treaty principles should be nothing to fear

26 Jan 09:35 PM

OPINION: Polling over term of last Government showed views hardened on race issues.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Is it time for James Shaw to bail out?
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Is it time for James Shaw to bail out?

19 Jan 04:00 PM

OPINION: Lacking support, why would Shaw want to stay?

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Fran O’Sullivan: NZ First tweet on crime follows shoplifting allegations
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: NZ First tweet on crime follows shoplifting allegations

12 Jan 04:00 PM

Fair play wouldn't go amiss in allegations around the Green MP.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Taxing capital gains - Aussies can, why not us?
Business

Fran O’Sullivan: Taxing capital gains - Aussies can, why not us?

09 Jan 09:00 PM

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Fran O'Sullivan.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters’ Red Sea move brings NZ and the US closer
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Winston Peters’ Red Sea move brings NZ and the US closer

05 Jan 04:00 PM

OPINION: New Zealand’s interests are three-fold: Economic, moralistic and loyalistic.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Christopher Luxon needs to embrace chairman’s role
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Christopher Luxon needs to embrace chairman’s role

29 Dec 04:00 PM

OPINION: Rising pressures will require the PM to move beyond his current leadership style.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Cook Strait ferry debacle another sign of Labour’s loose spending
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Cook Strait ferry debacle another sign of Labour’s loose spending

15 Dec 04:00 PM

OPINION: But the new Government needs to move quickly on a ferry replacement plan.

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Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to get the business community onboard
Opinion

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon needs to get the business community onboard

08 Dec 04:00 PM

OPINION: Luxon needs to sit down with the business community - sooner rather than later.

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Dynamic Business: Fran O’Sullivan - taking an ambitious path to the future
Business Reports|dynamic business

Dynamic Business: Fran O’Sullivan - taking an ambitious path to the future

06 Dec 04:00 PM

The report explores some options NZ might pursue to get the country moving.

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Dynamic Business: Artificial Intelligence at Apec CEO Summit
Business Reports|dynamic business

Dynamic Business: Artificial Intelligence at Apec CEO Summit

06 Dec 04:00 PM

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says to expect the ‘greatest tech leap forward’.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Indra Nooyi says it’s time to get a plan for New Zealand
Business Reports|dynamic business

Fran O’Sullivan: Indra Nooyi says it’s time to get a plan for New Zealand

06 Dec 04:00 PM

The country needs a fix — international businesswoman Indra Nooyi has some suggestions.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Farewell Henry and Charlie - two lives of influence
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Farewell Henry and Charlie - two lives of influence

01 Dec 04:00 PM

OPINION: Henry Kissinger and Charlie Munger were on my dream dinner-party list.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Radical or conservative? New coalition is both at the same time
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Radical or conservative? New coalition is both at the same time

24 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: Coalition details were worth the wait.

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Minister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe Biden
Business

Minister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe Biden

19 Nov 03:00 AM

Damien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Even minus Luxon, NZ makes its case at Apec
Opinion

Fran O’Sullivan: Even minus Luxon, NZ makes its case at Apec

17 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: Incoming Prime Minister misses opportunity to meet one-on-one with key leaders.

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NZ on the line in Dubai for COP28
Sustainable business & finance

NZ on the line in Dubai for COP28

08 Nov 03:59 PM

New Zealand political leaders have talked a big game on climate change.

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Māori leaders debate access to capital at Infinz
Sustainable business & finance

Māori leaders debate access to capital at Infinz

08 Nov 03:59 PM

Iwi CEO: Māori have endured economic marginalisation for the better part of 180 years.

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Fran O’Sullivan: Can Luxon get Peters and Seymour to play nicely?
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Fran O’Sullivan: Can Luxon get Peters and Seymour to play nicely?

03 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: Luxon will have an interesting time before he gets cracking.

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