Halter's global connectivity plan for farmers

New Zealand runs on American technology. But what happens when the country behind those platforms starts looking like a less dependable partner? That question hangs over the latest episode of The Business of Tech, as Microsoft faces growing pressure to give governments and businesses more control …

Mike and Scott take on meetings, why most of them waste time and money, and how to run them so they earn their place in the calendar. They cover the types of meeting, the Amazon method of reading a briefing note together in silence, and a listener Q&A on what to look for when hiring.   D…

Elections at home and abroad may have a played a part in the latest rise in the number of people out of work.  Unemployment's hit 5.7%, up from 5.6% three months ago.  The unexpected rise has coincided with an increase in casual and fixed-term roles, and a move towards more part-time em…

The Icehouse's Olivia Blaylock outlines what New Zealand’s small businesses want from the next government See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.