13/03/2026
He doesn’t own a car or a house but he might just be New Zealand’s most recognisable voice on the economy.
We were thrilled to welcome Brad Olsen from Infometrics Ltd back to Union Square for the first of our 2026 Thought Leadership sessions. He was joined by Rhys Harvey from Foster Group Limited and a strong crowd of Hamilton business leaders.
Brad spoke about the changing global outlook, rising cost pressures and what it all means for businesses here in the Waikato.
A key takeaway: Our region is in a strong position thanks to its primary sector, youthful population and supportive local business community.
A huge thank you to BBO for hosting, to the Waikato Chamber of Commerce, for their event management, and to the 70 Hamilton business leaders who joined us for an evening of insight, networking and conversation.