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Keep The Change
by nextAdvisory
Keep The Change - improving Kiwis financial literacy. Ever wanted to learn more about money, the economy, finances and how to have a better financial life? Now you can. This is one of New Zealand's leading financial learning podcasts. I (Luke) wanted to share insights from my life, my role as a Chartered Accountant with successful and failing clients as well as a look at all of the dumb sh!t I have done along the way too. There is also a read of the weekly 'Money Mail' lesson. Please take action :) You can subscribe to the weekly Money Mail lessons that come out at 9am every Friday. See Keepthechange.co.nz FOLLOW ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keepthechange_nz/ Tik Tok + Facebook + LinkedIn Check Out My Accounting Practice: www.nextadvisory.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
Episodes
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MM 331 - What Was Your First Job? How Much Did You Get Paid?
I remember my first job. I was about 12 years old, riding around on a one-speed BMX delivering junk mail. New World coupon books were always a test on how many the back and backpack could hold at one time before I needed to reload. I made a video going through all the different jobs I've had and...
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MM 330 - The First $100billion Was The Hardest? (KiwiSaver)
There is a pretty good chance KiwiSaver has just passed $150 billion. The latest numbers from Morningstar as at 30 June 2026 had KiwiSaver at $147.7 billion invested. Since 30 June, sharemarkets have continued trending up and US markets have recently been hitting new all-time highs. It has taken…
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Employee Share Schemes: What Every Kiwi Should Know
In this conversation, I sat down with Susannah Batley, GM of Business at Sharesies, to talk about how employees are building wealth through shares in the companies they work for. We get into what the future paypacket is in New Zealand, why salary alone isn’t enough, stories of people building...
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How To Stop Being Trapped In A Job You Hate
Too many New Zealanders (and people in general) find themselves trapped in a job or situation they don't want to be in, but they simply can't leave because of the financial side of things. Today, Mikey & I are diving into how you can take control of your situation and create a better life for you...
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Building One of NZ's Fastest Growing Robotics Companies
The development of robotics is becoming a bigger and biggest industry these days, seemingly growing faster than ever, so today Im sitting down with an expert in the field, Lachlan Murray to find out whats happening. Lachlan started his company 'Robomate' and within a few years has grown from 3 to...
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We Survived South Africa - Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Last day in South Africa! Here's a recap so far... Pssst...fuel your day with better nutrition (20% off first order): Radix.co.nz/KTC Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail...
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MM 329 - ‘I’ll Wait Until After The Election’ (What, To Build Wealth?)
I was reflecting on a top performing podcast from earlier this year focused around building wealth. If I had to boil down a 55-minute conversation with financial adviser James Blair into one sentence, it'd be: Your biggest financial risk isn't making a mistake. It's standing still. Doing SFA. And...
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The Secret To Getting Ahead In Life: 'The Boring Season'
Nearly three years ago Mikey & I did a podcast about 'the hunting season' a period of your life where you spend 18-36 months focused on getting after what you want. After that resonated with people, and we saw many KTC listeners go through that period, the natural question was; whats next? That...
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MM 328 - Buying Your First Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
First home buyers are grabbing record market share in NZ, making up nearly 30% of all property purchases. I remember going through the process and learning A LOT! It’s exciting, but it's also one of the easiest times to make a bad financial decision. I recently sat down with the CEO of Guardian...
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Is Solar The Best Investment In New Zealand Right Now?
Solar power is all the talk right now, especially after supply chains started creating pressure on petrol prices earlier this year. But is it all hype? Or is there genuinely an incredible opportunity for us to harness the sun and go electric here in New Zealand? Today Im speaking with Mike Casey,...
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MM 327 - Why Are Employees & Employers BOTH Frustrated?
"I can't find a job." "I can't find good staff." I spend a lot of time talking to New Zealanders and I can hear both of these statements in the same week. It doesn’t make sense? If unemployment has climbed to 5.6%, (the highest in 11 years), shouldn't employers have plenty of people to choose…
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Building New Zealand's Biggest Vintage Rugby Business
Today Luke sits down with Duncan Wood, founder of Boomfa Vintage, to unpack how a side hustle selling secondhand rugby jerseys on Instagram turned into a full-time business. Duncan shares the mindset shift it took to quit a stable corporate sales job, the fear of breaking the GST threshold that...
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MM 326 - The Next 'Crisis' Is Coming...Do You Know What It Is?
Over the past few weeks, things have started to feel...normal again. (I have probably jinxed us now!). Even a mate said to me ‘Yeah it’s nice to have a break from the crises but we are surely due for another one 😂’. The next crisis isn't something you'll see coming months in advance. It will...
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A KTC Listeners Journey With Money - Huia Pocklington
Huia grew up in a single-mum household on Waiheke Island where money was never talked about, then found herself as an adult who was, in her own words, "absolutely the wrong person to have a credit card." She opens up about her tertiary overdraft that took years to clear, the guilt she still feels...
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MM 325 - Dear Young Peopel: Getting Rich Takes Time
There seems to be a theme in my DM's from people in their 20s. Probably nothing new to be fair! When I was in my twenties, I wanted things to happen faster too. I've now interviewed hundreds of successful people across New Zealand. The pattern is often pretty boring. Almost every one of them...
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Making $400k at 24 and Millions in his 30’s. What’s It Like?
Whilst Simon was in his early 20's he was making more than the prime minister of New Zealand, despite dropping out of University. He then left his job at 25, built his own business and went on to sell it for many millions of dollars. He's sold 4 businesses by the age of 38 and made the Deloitte...
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MM 324 - 2x 17yo. Making $1,000 In A Day. How?
Recently, a 17-year-old asking if he could pay me for an hour of business advice. What in the helly! I jumped on the call. 2 of them turned up. For me, I wanted to understand what a teenager was doing that made him think investing in advice was worthwhile. For the big reveal, turns out he and a...
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NZ Accountant Tries To Teach 15 Year Old's About Money
Recently I went down to Wellington college to teach their students about money, and took along my videographer to capture the day for you. Sign up to Money Mail for free weekly emails to improve your finances: https://www.keepthechange.co.nz/moneymail Follow on Instagram for more content:...
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LIVE: My Financial Plan & Beliefs Exposed with a Financial Planner
For a change Luke's in the hot seat as Amy from Levridge turns the tables and works through his own financial plan and money beliefs. They cover his childhood money beliefs of scarcity and "ask your father," his surprisingly casual approach to retirement planning at 38, and the realisation that…
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MM 323 - K Shape Economy Anyone?
I think we're seeing something that doesn't get talked about enough. We're increasingly seeing two different economies. One with a lot of disposable money and one without. So how is this going to play out if interest rates keep increasing? Pssst...fuel your day with better nutrition (20% off…
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How To Get A Mortgage In New Zealand: Mikey Smith of Guardian Smith
In todays episode Luke sits down with Mikey from Guardian Smith to break down everything first home buyers need to know about getting a mortgage in 2026... From 5% deposit options most people don't know exist, to why the bank's test rate is still sitting close to 7% even when your actual rate is...
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MM 322 - 4 In 10 Kiwis Couldn’t Find $5,000 This Week
4 in 10 New Zealanders say they couldn’t access $5,000 within a week without going into debt if an unexpected emergency came up. $5,000 sounds like a lot of money and will be to many people who read this. Whilst others will feel that $5,000 is stuff all. Remember that finance is personal. But…
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Is It Still Possible For Young New Zealanders To Buy A Home? Top Mortgage Broker Reveals
Most young Kiwi have bought into the belief that home ownership is impossible. Yet Sarah from Guardian Smith bought her first home at 25, after selling her car and riding a mountain bike to save the last $10K of her deposit. Sarah breaks down what's actually working for young buyers: Kiwisaver...
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Sharesies Answer Your Questions About Their New Investback Debit Card
Sharesies have recently launched the Sharesies Debit Mastercard that earns its customers 1% Investback.That’s $1 in investments for every $100 they spentd on the card. I sat down with Scott Nixon, the General Manager of Personal for Sharesies, to ask your questions about the card. Create an…
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MM 321 - I Paid $159US For An $8 Travel Form
We were flying from the US to Canada for the next game and needed a Canadian visa of some sort. Didn’t know this until ole mate at the counter told me we couldn’t fly unless we could show the visa. So I did what most people do. I Googled it. Clicked one of the first links. Rookie mistake! Let me...
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MM 320 - How To Scale A Side Hustle In NZ
The other Saturday morning I spent two hours helping a music teacher with ideas on how to scale his side hustle. I hope you've checked it out? Because he has exactly the same problem that people around NZ have. He has a skill and people are willing to pay for it. But his income is limited by one...
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WC Wrap: I Came Home
Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this...
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New Zealand Property Market: Whats Really Happening?
Today Im sitting down with Michael Rehm, a professor of property at the University of Auckland, to discuss everything going on in the housing market here in New Zealand. From false beliefs about the market, to how we can make housing more affordable and everything in between. Michael Rehm is one…
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How To Obliterate The 2nd Half Of 2026: with Mikey Smith
After seeing how much you guys loved the pod we did at the start of the year covering 'how to obliterate 2026' we're back with a 6 month update to keep you on track. Covering whats going down, whats changed in the world and what you need to be aware of, plus an update on Luke's stock picks. Find...
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WC26 - Vancouver. Value? Visas!
Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this...
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Live Business Consulting: How To Build Your Side Hustle In 2026
Today Im sitting down with Albert, a full-time teacher with a side hustle teaching private music lessons. His problem is he's maxed out on time and can't take on more students so this consulting session is with the goal of helping him figure out how to package his expertise, charge what he's...
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MM 319 - 1 Thing You’d Want Your Kids To Understand About Money?
A few weeks ago I asked a simple question and the answers were bloody thoughtful and honest. Have a think about how you would answer that. And maybe it’s based on what you wish you knew now? Here is a summary of what came through in the comments. AND one suprising one that was missed! Hey thanks...
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WC26 - The English Kane Croatia (& Beers)
Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this...
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WC26 - Game Day. Goals. Gratitude.
Hey thanks for listening! Please take some form of action from this content, don’t just be a consumer, become a producer! Make sure you’re subscribed to Money Mail via Keepthechange.co.nz to receive our weekly lesson on money and financial literacy. Stay close to us on social media and share this...
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Financial Planner Reveals: How Everyday Kiwis Are Building Wealth
Today Amy from Levridge breaks down some real client examples of New Zealander's building wealth. The pattern is clear: small tweaks in the right direction and knowing why you're doing it create massive differences over time. Everyone's at a different starting line, running a different race. But...
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MM 318 - “I Probably Won’t Even Make It To 65 Anyway.”
I’ve heard this more times than I should.I am sure you would have heard it before. You may even believe it. It is perhaps the most dangerous money belief you can have. So let’s explore how we could look at this from some different angles and perhaps encourage others to do the same. Hey thanks for...
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What Will AI Mean For Everyday New Zealanders?
Over 90% of Kiwi workers now use AI, but most companies haven't provided official tools yet. Mikey and I break down what's really happening and what's coming next. We cover the productivity gap where employees are much faster than their bosses realise, using AI for everything from drafting…
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MM 317 - 70% Of Businesses Fail In The First 5 Yrs - True or false?
Every now and then, I see the same scary stat get thrown around. “70% of small businesses fail within the first five years.” I don’t know who started this, but it’s usually said with the same typical Kiwi certainty of those non-players who could coach the AB’s to a World Cup or slot one from the...
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MM 316 - Behind The Budget (I Got Into The Beehive)
Budget 2026!!! I went to the live from the beehive. There were hundreds of pages of forecasts, funding announcements, assumptions and political chat. I’ll be honest I didn’t read every page. The challenge was trying to work out what actually matters to everyday Kiwis like you. So a few (not all)…
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NZ Budget 2026: What Every Kiwi Needs To Know
Luke caught up with Greg Smith, investment specialist at Generate to break down everything you need to know about the 2026 budget. From changes to FIF rules, to the new infrastructure developments and what it means for everyday New Zealanders. Find Greg:...
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Dave Wood on Stress Control: The Skill That Separates Winners from Losers
Dave Wood is one of New Zealand's leading experts on stress control, from working as an intensive care paramedic to coaching some of the UFC's top fighters, and today I sat down with him to understand how to better harness & control our own stress. Dave breaks down the crisis of unprecedented...
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The App That Builds Your Wealth As You Spend: Feijoa Founder Mark White-Robinson
Mark from Feijoa built an app that rounds up your spending and puts it straight into KiwiSaver. 3,000 users are now contributing hundreds if not thousands per year extra without thinking about it. Mark breaks down how it works, we cover why they chose KiwiSaver first, the 1.6 million who don't...
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MM 315 - Saving Or Investing For The Kids?
The question a grandparent asked me this week. They had been tucking money away weekly for their grandchildren and wanted to know if they were missing something by not investing the money. They currently save it into a bank account. Great intentions but times have changed a bit! Over long periods...
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NZ Liquidations At A 15-Year High: What’s Really Happening? w Brent Norling
New Zealand liquidations have hit a 15-year high, the highest since the GFC. Todays guest is lawyer Brent Norling who's receiving 160 calls a month from businesses drowning in tax debt, one of the main driving factors of these liquidations. IRD debt has exploded from $2.5 billion to $9.5 billion,...
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MM 314 - I Got Access To Thousands Of People’s Wages!
That subject line sounds so sexy. But one of my first jobs out of uni was not so sexy. Being an auditor. Don’t you dare judge me. This meant that in my early 20s, I worked inside councils, universities, government organisations, and powerline companies reviewing payroll systems and employee...
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NZ's Cost of Living Trap: Are You Living in the Wrong City?
Today we're talking about the all important subject of how where you live impacts not only your finances, but your life in general. Answering the questions of should you move somewhere cheaper to save money? Or does it make sense to live in a more expensive area to go after opportunity? Should…
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MM 313 - Do You Have To Pay Tax On A 'Hobby'?
There is no hard and fast ‘business or hobby?’ number, so let’s explore how it works. To start with, let’s keep it simple. A hobby = done for fun. Probably one off or done rarely. A business = done to make money. Consistently. However, it’s not what you call it. It’s how it looks. Hey thanks for...
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Michelle Morfett Is Building A Baking Empire: Content, Cookbooks, Ecommerce & A Bakery
Michelle Morfett has a cake shop, a self published cookbook, an ecommerce site, a thriving social media presence and manufactures her own baking tins. Today she breaks down how she built multiple income streams, we cover why she turned down publishers, and why diversifying income streams gives…
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MM 312 - I Invested $50k Into This Kiwi Start Up
Today, I want to tell you about a new Kiwi fintech called Feijoa. But first, full transparency: after being a customer, I ended up investing in their recent funding round and am now a VERY, VERY small shareholder. So yes, you could 100% argue I’m biased. It is my first 'Fintech' investment, and I...
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How To Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Thing
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Keep The Change - improving Kiwis financial literacy. Ever wanted to learn more about money, the economy, finances and how to have a better financial life? Now you can. This is one of New Zealand's leading financial learning podcasts. I (Luke) wanted to share insights from my life, my role as a Chartered Accountant with successful and failing clients as well as a look at all of the dumb sh!t I have done along the way too. There is also a read of the weekly 'Money Mail' lesson. Please take action :) You can subscribe to the weekly Money Mail lessons that come out at 9am every Friday. See Keepthechange.co.nz FOLLOW ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keepthechange_nz/ Tik Tok + Facebook + LinkedIn Check Out My Accounting Practice: www.nextadvisory.nz
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