Michael Stiassny
Major report on climate adaptation due tomorrow
Parliament is beginning to grapple with climate adaptation, with a major select committee report to be released this week. Audio
Dodgy WOF investigation reveals extent of NZTA problem
An investigation into dodgy warrants of fitness has revealed the true extent of bumbling by the Transport Agency. The report by top lawyer Kristy MacDonald shows a host of delays in closing down a… Audio
NZTA board chair: Failures ‘far worse than first thought’
Michael Stiassny is appealing for potential whistle-blowers within the agency to call him directly - guaranteeing he will protect their jobs. He told Lisa Owen the failures at NZTA are 'far worse'… Video, Audio
NZTA board chair not seeking CEO's resignation over WOF saga
The chair of the NZTA board, Michael Stiassny, accepts the Dargaville case won't be the end of revelations about regulatory failings, but says he won't be asking the agency's chief executive to step… Audio
Tower warns premiums will rise with weather-related claims
Tower Insurance is warning that premiums will rise because of increased claims caused by unprecedented stormy weather. Audio
Corporate boss called in for America's Cup talks
The government has called in one of the country's top business figures to lead its negotiations over cost-sharing for the America's Cup sailing regatta in 2021.
Tower cuts annual loss to $8m, beefs up balance sheet
The insurance company, Tower, has more than halved its annual loss but is moving to strengthen its finances. Audio
Vector reports fall in profit after last year's boost
Electricity lines company, Vector, has reported a lower full-year profit -- after a big gain on the sale of Vector Gas in the previous period. Audio
Tower makes smaller H1 loss as disasters bite
The insurance company, Tower, has reported a smaller half year loss as it managed to cut costs, but was hit by hefty claims from a string of natural disasters. Audio
Tower may need capital raising to support firm in takeover tussle
Local insurance company, Tower, says it may need to raise capital to beef-up its balance sheet during what it expects to be a drawn out takeover saga. Audio
Tower confident in new company to protect it
The insurance company, Tower, is confident that putting its costly and complex outstanding Canterbury earthquake claims into a separate company will allow the rest of the group to flourish. Audio
Tower full-year loss widens, proposes new quake claims company
The insurance company, Tower, has strongly criticised the time it's taking to settle Canterbury earthquake claims and says the insurance system for handling such disasters is broken. Audio
Goff ruffles feathers with transport board selection
Auckland's new mayor Phil Goff has made a controversial decision over the governance of Auckland Transport Audio
Tower confirms loss on extra quake costs
Insurance company Tower is looking to commercial alliances and the Pacific to give it a boost as it looks to resolve the remaining Canterbury earthquake claims that tipped it into a loss. Audio
Christchurch City Council's $500m shortfall
With Michael Stiassny - Partner at KordaMentha and author of independent report into the Christchurch City Council's finances and Lianne Dalziel - Christchurch mayor. Audio
Vector says price cuts could jeopardise pipeline investment
Vector says the Commerce Commission's recommendation that Vector cut its prices could jeopardise its long term investment in gas pipelines. Audio
Evening Business for 13 June 2012
Twelve of the country's most influential business leaders and company directors have joined forces to get more women into boardrooms. Audio
New Chinese bid for Crafar farms
Receivers for the Crafar Family farms say the new offer they've accepted is not as high as the previous bid, but it's still well above any others. Audio
Trespass notices served on Allan Crafar
The receivers for the Crafar dairy group have served members of the Crafar family trespass notices after they refused to leave their debt laden Reporoa farms voluntarily. Audio
Overseas Investment Office likely to okay farm purchase
The Overseas Investment Office is likely to approve a Chinese company's purchase of 22 farms formerly owned by notorious polluters, the Crafar family, according to the farms' receivers. Audio
