Simon Moutter
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 February 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins will be among politicians welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds today, the government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kainga Ora's… Audio
Govt plans to stop growing Kāinga Ora stock of state houses
The government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kāinga Ora's debt has come under intense criticism from political opponents. Kāinga Ora chair Simon Moutter spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 2nd July
On today's episode, Kainga Ora is losing its chief executive and most of its board as the government's plans for social housing remain unclear, state housing advocates believe more people will be… Audio
KO loses CEO and board amid unclear government housing plans.
State housing provider and developer Kainga Ora is losing its chief executive and most of its board, as the government's plans for social housing remain unclear. The chief executive, Andrew McKenzie… Audio
Injecting business with te reo and Maori culture
Business commentator Nikki Mandow talks to Kathryn about the commitment from some companies to brining te reo and Maori culture into the workplace. Also, what lies ahead for outgoing Spark boss, Simon… Audio
Outgoing Spark CEO says telco competition is 'remarkable'
The outgoing chief executive of Spark says there's plenty of competition in the telecommunciations sector. Audio
John Fellett on resignation and Simon Moutter's departure
Former Sky TV CEO and board member John Fellett says he was surprised to learn of Simon Moutter's sudden departure. Mr Fellett, who led Sky for 28 years, resigned himself from the board last week. He… Video, Audio
Spark has posted a lower half year profit
Telecommunications company Spark has posted a lower half year profit of 153 million dollars as it navigates the changing technical, business and political forces in the sector. Audio
2018: "Big business can have a heart. It’s good for shareholders but it’s also the right thing to do." - Simon Moutter
Simon Moutter, sets out the case for business to become more responsive, more diverse, and more led by the heart. Audio
Spark CEO calls on Govt at annual meeting
The telecommunications company Spark says the roll out of new high speed mobile networks could be delayed unless the Government makes some decisions soon. Audio
Spark boss says multi-million cost of restructuring will ease
The telecommunications company Spark has reported an 8 percent fall in profit from restructuring its business. Audio
Spark to stream Premier League football
The telecommunications company, Spark, has signed its second major sport content deal, securing the rights to English Premier League football. Audio
Spark plans to continue working with TVNZ for premium content
The telecommunications company, Spark, says it wants to keep working with TVNZ to secure broadcasting rights to premier content. Audio
Spark, TVNZ to screen RWC2019, but free All Blacks games unconfirmed
The opening and closing matches of next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan will be among seven matches to screen on free-to-air television. Spark and TVNZ have confirmed they've won the rights to… Audio
Spark H1 profit falls more than 3% on restructuring costs
Telecommunications company Spark has seen its first half profit fall as it spent more to reposition its digital services to a lower cost structure. Audio
Spark plans to buy broadband companies to gain customers
The telecommunications company, Spark, is looking to buy broadband companies as a cost effective way to build its customer base. Audio
Spark's FY net profit rises 13 percent
The telecommunications company, Spark, has seen its full-year profit rise on the back of improved mobile and information technology earnings. Audio
Spark and Sky TV set for legal fight over merger
Sky Television has rejected a call to delay its planned merger with telecommunications company, Vodafone, if the deal is approved by the competition watchdog. Audio
Spark first half profit jumps on IT services and mobile
The telecommunications company, Spark, has reported a near 13 percent rise in its first half profit on the back of a lift in mobile earnings and IT services. Audio
Spark agrees with regulator's concerns on Sky-Vodafone merger
The telecommunications company, Spark, says the Commerce Commission is right to be concerned that Internet and pay TV subscribers could face long-term price rises if a proposed merger between Sky… Audio
