Duplicate copy. Graeme Thompson, is Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Monetary and Economic Council. He talks about his previous role at the World Bank and whether it has fulfilled the intentions of its architects. Also his current role and the New Zealand economy. Last 7 minutes of this interview only

Graeme Thompson, is Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Monetary and Economic Council. He talks about his previous role at the World Bank and whether it has fulfilled the intentions of its architects. Also his current role and the New Zealand economy.

Lincoln Laidlaw, President, New Zealand Manufacturer's Association talks about returning to New Zealand after service in World War II and buying a small business making handbags. He talks about his initial ideals of industrial relations, which were considered radical when he started, as the gross profit of the business every month was shared with his employees, and they had a say in how the business was run. With the downturn of the economy there were no profits but workers had commitments in expectation of this extra money, so demanded higher wages, so the model had to change. He discusses what is successful in NZ manufacturing.

The 1976 expose of the Lockheed bribery scandals (in negotiating the sale of aircraft) also exposed bribes and contributions in other spheres, especially throughout South East Asia. "If a contract is awarded there is some kind of financial reward for somebody". The documentary talks about developing countries, political influence and reward, patronage, poverty and the culture of 'gift giving' in the area. Executives of large companies operating in the region, like ICI and the Hong Kong Bank and other banks, refused to take part in the programme. Speakers; Unidentified Factory Owner, Jakata, Indonesia; Unidentified Bank Executive, Indonesia; Derek Davies, Editor, Far Eastern Economic Review; Harvey Stockwin, Journalist, Far Eastern Economic Review; Dr. Brian Shaw, Lecturer, Political Science, Hong Kong University;

A weekly wrap-up of New Zealand' business and financial news.

A weekly wrap-up of New Zealand' business and financial news.

A weekly wrap-up of New Zealand' business and financial news.

A weekly wrap-up of New Zealand' business and financial news.

A weekly wrap-up of New Zealand' business and financial news.

A weekly wrap-up of New Zealand' business and financial news.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

A series about Māori in business.

An entertaining and penetrating exploration of why mainstream economists failed to predict the crash of 2008 and why we so often make irrational financial decisions.

Guests, Dennis Moodley (AUT Law School); Matt McCarten, political commentator; Ceillhe Sperath (Ngapuhi/Ngati Hau/Ngati Wai/Ngati Manu)

Guests, Pheh Hoon Lim and Guy Charlton (Business School AUT); Prue Tamatekupa (Tamatekapua Law); Ana Hau (Ngapuhi/Te Rarawa)

Roger Marshall, Edwin Rajah and Katharine Hoskyn (AUT University); Tim Jackson (Partner, Baldwins Intellectual property); Anita Manning (Sunset Free Range Poultry).

Guests, Ella Henry (Ngatikahu Ki Whangaroa/Ngati Kuri/Te Rarawa), Bidget Dawson (Ngati Kahu/Te Rarawa/Te Aupouri), Melanie-Jane Smith (Ngai Tahu), Clayton Smith (Ngati Pakeha).

Guests, Simon Lord and Sally Knight from Franchise NZ; Bill Sampson, Westpac Supreme Franchisee.

Michael Adams (AUT University); Daniel Nicholson (Ngapuhi) and Bodhi Vette from Beachbum bus company.

Pheh Hoon Lim and Guy Charlton (Business School AUT); Tim Jackson (Partner, Baldwins Intellectual property); Charmeyne Te Nana-Williams from Whatever it Takes Company.

Guests, Desleigh Jameson (Retail Institute), Cameron Brewer (Orakei Ward, Auckland Council), Jason Witehira (owner, New World, Victoria Park)

Guests, Rachel brown (Founder/CEO Sustainable Business Network); Malcolm Rands (Founder/CEO Ecostore); Deb Cairns (Founder/Co-owner State of Grace)

Guests, Katherine Burson (Simpson Grierson), Pam Nuttall and Ray Markey (New Zealand Work & Labour Market Institute), Bernie O'Donnell (UMA Broadcasting)

Who decide what shops stock and who sells what? Guests, Robyn Kurth (Merchandising consultant); Pio Terei (car sales); Dan Adams (Operational manager, The Mad Butcher)

Guests, Jamie McKean (The Profit Partnership), Katherine Ravenswood and Ray Markey (New Zealand Work & Labour Market Institute), Diane Robertson (Auckland City Mission).