Ella Somers is a Cadet Journalist for BusinessDesk NZ, with a focus on local news in New Zealand. Her articles cover a range of topics, including business, finance, and interviews with notable figures in the industry. Ella's work has also been featured in the New Zealand Herald.
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Ella Somers’ focus is primarily on local business and industry in New Zealand, with an emphasis on investment analysis, announcements, and government-related news. She would likely be interested in pitches related to the New Zealand economy, stocks, or businesses operating within the country.
Given her coverage attributes, she may respond well to sources who can offer data-driven insights into economic trends impacting New Zealand's business landscape. Additionally, experts familiar with government policies affecting businesses or investments in New Zealand may find opportunities for commentary within Ella’s coverage scope.
If you have expertise related to the financial performance of companies based in New Zealand or insights into government policies impacting businesses within the country, your pitch could resonate well with Ella.
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By: Ella Somers
The latest retail sales figures from Statistics New Zealand show retail activity fell 1.2% in the June quarter, extending the sales decline the sector has been experiencing over the past two years.
By: Ella Somers
Early KiwiSaver withdrawals reached a new all-time high in July with over $191 million taken out in financial hardship and home ownership withdrawals.
By: Ella Somers
Woolworths New Zealand topped $8 billion in food sales during its 2024 financial year but its profits slumped 56%, which the grocery giant attributes
By: Ella Somers
The former Minister of Climate Change James Shaw says solutions to climate change are “largely an infrastructure issue” and represent the greatest investment opportunity for New Zealand since the rebuild after World War Two.
By: Ella Somers
They dominate the country's general insurance market but the bosses of IAG New Zealand and Suncorp New Zealand insist the market is still competitive.
By: Ella Somers
Two years after the Commerce Commission published its market study into the grocery sector, the market watchdog says it will be releasing its first-ever Grocery Annual Report on Wednesday (September 4).
By: Ella Somers
New Zealanders are simply not saving enough for their retirement – so what's the solution to this looming financial crisis?
By: Ella Somers
KiwiSaver governance isn't clear enough and nobody is pushing for KiwiSaver reform at a Cabinet level, Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says.
By: Ella Somers
Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says New Zealand needs to show insurers the country believes in climate change and is taking climate adaptation seriously.
By: Ella Somers
Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden wants a third supermarket competitor to set up shop in New Zealand in order to tackle the country's supermarket duopoly, but reducing the barriers to entry won't happen overnight.
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