On The Money: Greg Miller, Miles Hurrell, Joan Withers, Bega, Infinz awards, and more ...

One word might have dominated the week, but it wasn't the only thing that happened. (Image: Supplied/NZME/BusinessDesk)

Sat, 17 May 2025

On The Money (OTM) is our column of general frippery we observed within the worlds of business and government this week.As OTM readers will no doubt be aware, Bega is vying to buy Fonterra’s consumer business. And, earlier this week, BusinessDesk brought you a surprisingly diplomatic David Williams – the investment banker advising Bega – who waxed lyrical about the dairy company’s long association with Fonterra.But we’ve saved the real gems from that interview for you, dear OTM readers.Because, as it turns out...

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