1Shaken Confidence A major earthquake - either locally or overseas - may have a significant influence on the New Zealand economy. How can businesses prepare themselves for such an event?

2Big This Week A look at local business news headlines.

3Australian Report The Australian Budget this week addressed Australia's aging population and the increasing cost of superannuation.

4Big This Week A look at international business news headlines.

5Who's The Winner? Lotto generated $345 million in sales last year, enough to rank the Lotteries Commission among New Zealand's most successful companies. However, it has come under criticism over how it allocates the money.

6Opinion Leader Keir Inkson, Professor of Management Studies at the University of Auckland believes that universities can teach business a thing or two.

7Awards 1. High Flier - Mainzeal Developments for their multi million dollar plans, along with architect Ian Athfield, to restore Wellington's Golden Triangle 2. Low Flier - Finance Company DFC for its second credit downgrade 3. Quote of the Week - "We'll have a showing like that at each board meeting in lieu of directors' fees" - Ceramco boss Allan Gibbs after a Bendon underwear parade at the company's AGM.