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The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 15 May

Episode 62: CEO of Venues Ōtautahi, Caroline Harvie-Teare

Power play: Qiulae Wong on R&D, AI, hi-tech skills and tax

Seeka’s $440m high-tech harvest (Kiwifruit & more)

Should New Zealand raise the age of NZ Super?

Westpac forecasts reveal fresh outlook for NZ amid focus on Australian Budget | Wed 13 May

Winston Peters reveals why he won't budge on upping the retirement age | Wed 13 May

The Country 13/05/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

State of the Retail Industry report – Nicole Buisson from Lightspeed | Wed 13 May

Investment Adviser Shifting exchange rates are impacting your portfolio | Wed 13 May

Dairy boom continues but inflation and El Nino pose risks ahead | Wed 13 May

Katie Bradford: NZ Herald senior correspondent recaps Luxon's Business NZ pre-Budget announcement

Cameron Brewer: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the harsher penalties for misleading pricing

Economic stress driving demand for mental health support for businesses | Wed 13 May

Commerce Commission looks at 22 years of data in State of Competition report | Wed 13 May

Our young people are chasing the Kiwi dream ... in Australia

The Country 12/05/26: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay

Finance Minister on New Zealand's latest fuel stocks | Tue 12 May

Kiwi manufacturers hit by falling revenue and tight margins | Tue 12 May

Milford Senior Analyst - James Buchnanan on the AI agents | Tue 12 May

Saudi Aramco warns oil low, LNG terminal still an go, Bunnings goes big on auto | Tue 12 May

Matt Ball: Property Investor Federation Manager on Cotality housing data

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the US investigating the possibility of tariffs on NZ lamb

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the end of fees-free study

Markets update thanks to Forsyth Barr | Mon 11 May

Bite: Half of us still don’t have a will

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the 'no deal' announcement on the Middle East conflict

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the update to the Government's fuel response plan, concerns about supply

Martin Hawes: Should the govt fund your retirement?

The mortgage traps costing Kiwis thousands

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats fees free and retirement age changes

Winston Peters: NZ First leader says Nats, Labour have record of 'attacking super'

Tony Alexander: Economist and Property Commentator chats survey showing 44% of real estate agents see prices falling in their areas

The Huddle: Is it time to lift the Super age from 65?

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 08 May

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OECD report looking at the impact of our current superannuation settings on the economy

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how the memory shortage could impact the tech sector

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist issues warning over nation's overloaded pension system

Sarah Wrightson: CVs by Sarah director on the rise of AI in the job recruitment process

The Business of Tech: AI is eating market research

Is this just life now? When the cost of living crisis becomes the new normal

Are you leaving your wealth in limbo?

Olivia Blaylock: Icehouse CEO on the Ignite Growth Summit, small and medium businesses in New Zealand

The Country 06/05/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Craig Stobo resigning from the FMA after conduct review

The Country 06/05/26: Anna Palairet talks to Jamie Mackay

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on whether unemployment is set to get worse again

Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the unemployment rate

The oil shocks just keep coming - how much more can we take?

What the Modern Slavery Bill will mean for business reporting and compliance?

'Very much a world first' - Singapore trade deal hailed

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will rise slightly

Fire traded in Strait of Hormuz, plus parting shot from Brooke Van Velden

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on the ANZ card data showing how Kiwis are spending

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on unemployment expected to hold

Stagflation warning: Why a flat unemployment rate may still spell trouble ahead

(#101) 3 Best and Worst Businesses to Start as a Beginner (What I Wish I Knew Earlier)

We're being destroyed' Steel Worx director on why business confidence is so low

Rising costs, softer credit - what the latest credit data reveals

Icehouse Ventures sets its sights on Kiwisaver

PM mission to Singapore for comprehensive strategic partnership

Why has the NZ share market lagged?

Ignore the headlines, says Mary Holm (Bonus Bite)

Stagflation fears | Singapore 'food for fuel' deal | Korean beauty imports surge

David Keat: Energy Security Expert on the deal with Singapore to protect fuel supplies during economic shocks

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the possible US-Iran negotiations

I've got good news and bad for Kiwi retailers...

Nathan Stanners: Don't get too caught up with checking your KiwiSaver balance

If your money could talk to you, what would it say?

Antonia Watson: ANZ Chief Executive discusses economic uncertainty as Middle East war continues

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the latest quarterly Retail Radar Report

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 01 May

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader discusses election policy, Superannuation, India FTA

Impact of fuel crisis on construction not as dire as it seems

New research reveals tension at the heart of New Zealand's energy transition

Business update

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta reporting their earnings

Episode 61: Former Blackcap and Broadcaster, Mark Richardson

Factories in retreat: inside NZ’s deindustrialisation crisis

This time it's no different — with Mary Holm

Chris Hipkins on Parliaments drinking culture, Labour supporting the India FTA, and the PM cancelling regular media appearances

Power prices are going up 8%

Labour's capital gains tax plan

The Country 29/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

Who are the big winners of the NZ-India FTA deal?

Halter's global connectivity plan for farmers

What's behind the foreign investment spike?

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the stock market turning around in April

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether we should be concerned about insurance going up

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the data showing small business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on the deal with Z Energy to stockpile another 90 million litres of diesel

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's plan to loosen restrictions for heavy vehicles

AI's impact on NZ productivity

Unplugging the economic potential of supermarket jobs

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia and New Zealand looking to lift rates amid ongoing fuel crisis

The Milford Report - 'Volatility is the price we pay for those potentially higher long term returns'

Market Outlook: What to expect from Powell's final Fed rate decision

Bite: Selling luxury in a tough market

Business wrap

The Country 28/04/26: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the India FTA means for Kiwi farmers

Dileepa Fonseka: BusinessDesk senior journalist on the contents of New Zealand's FTA with India

NZ meat and wool exporters react to Indian free trade agreement

Mike's Minute: It's not as bad in business as you think

The risk in helping your kids financially

How Iran’s war and oil shock could hit inflation, interest rates and jobs

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the signing of the India Free Trade Agreement, cancelling the TVNZ Breakfast interview spot

(#100) Why Your Marketing Isn't Working (And the Strategy That Actually Does)

The Country 24/04/26: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay

The country's economic outlook continues to look grim

Oil telling two stories, Zethos fires up Chch plant, French investigate betting fraud

2026 economic recovery 'delayed'

What's helping women reach leadership positions?

Are equity markets being far too sanguine? Phil Borkin - JBWere

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the signing of the free trade agreement with India

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 24 April

The Country 23/04/26: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay

Damien O'Connor: Labour's Trade Spokesperson on the party agreeing to support the India Free Trade deal

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Moody's credit rating agency downgrading outlook for New Zealand

Why has Moody's put NZ on negative credit watch Plus, infrastructure overhaul

Government moves to stop gold-plated infrastructure projects Herald NOW Business

New Zealand's financial outlook downgraded to negative by rating agency

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party confirming it plans to support the India FTA

Ryan Bridge: The path to improving financial literacy

How algorithms are quietly rewriting the state

Pressure makes diamonds: Michael Hill

The Country 22/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the economic impact of the Golden Visa, Shane Jones' comments on the India FTA

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Labour mulling over the India trade agreement

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the inflation rate staying steady at 3.1%, when the OCR may be lifted

AI is coming for your finances. Are you ready?

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the Consumer Price Index remaining at 3.1%

Volatility with the open-again closed-again strait of Hormuz

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the inflation rate remaining unchanged at 3.1%, the Luxon leadership saga

The Country 21/04/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country 21/04/26: Dr Elizabeth Heeg talks to Jamie Mackay

Bruce Bernacchi: Tax Partner at Dentons on Inland Revenue contacting crypto-investors over unpaid tax

Help for India's orchards under FTA, Auckland Council appeals Winton fast-track

Mark Smith: ASB Chief Economist looks ahead to the Q1 inflation rate

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwi businesses raising concerns over the war in Iran

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on NZ First planning to break up the supermarket duopoly

Fran O'Sullivan on the India free trade deal due to be signed next Monday

US markets rallied last week. When will NZ do the same?

Vicky Pryce: Business correspondent on the latest in oil prices with possibility of new talks between US, Iran

Market Outlook Tech stocks surge in historic comeback

(#99) How to Stop Negative Self-Talk and Make Your Mind Work For You

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the CPI data for Q1 releasing today amidst the Middle East crisis

Market Outlook Tech stocks surge in historic comeback

Janet Xuccoa: Most people should really have a trust

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity chief economist on the increase in KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals

Peter Norris: The difference between how much the bank will loan you and how much you can afford

Bite: Vanguard’s take on volatile markets

Winston Peters: NZ First leader says they will campaign on breaking up supermarket duopoly

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 17 April

Is the Red Sea the world's next major trade chokepoint?

The Huddle: What do we make of the Government's handling of the fuel crisis?

Universal pain and gloom for all sectors as fuel crisis bites

Is the Government too casual with fuel crisis?

Moo-la Farmers react to Fonterra pay out

Susan St John: Auckland University Associate Economics Professor on Jobseeker numbers

Chris Keall: NZ Herald senior business writer on Allbirds pivoting to AI

The round trip on global equity - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr

Episode 60: Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour

Why big companies kill good ideas – and how to save them

Buying the whole haystack–Vanguard's Total World Fund

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the IRD saying taxes need to rise

The Country 15/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

'It's a bit detached from the reality of what's happening in the economy'

The Country 15/04/26: Richard Allen talks to Jamie Mackay

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the division between economists over whether the Reserve Bank should raise the OCR

Oil supply crunch nears, Wynn Hamlyn closes, Chows v Precinct CBD skyline row

How to manage investments in turbulent times

Concern the Reserve Bank could hike interest rates as early as July ... three times

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity chief economist voices concerns with the Government's handling of the fuel crisis

Bridget Unsworth: Angel Association CEO on investment in the start-up scene surging by 14% in 2025

The Country 14/04/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay

ANZ predicts OCR hikes from July

Industries join forces to urge signing of Indian FTA

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist warns that early OCR increases could be counterproductive

Damaging words in investing  - ‘this time is different’

Andrew Dickens: The India Free Trade Agreement remains uncertain

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growth in retail spending, increased costs

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on the bank forecasting an OCR increase for September

René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the increase in international visitors from China

Bite: Are we heading toward stagflation?

Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the prospect of the OCR going up

The trade deal with Singapore that might help fuel supply

What does Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade mean for the price of petrol?

Your Monday market update with Forsyth Barr

Markets have been volatile with major news-driven moves in oil and equities

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices going up following Trump's blockade threat

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader says party waiting for legal advice before India trade deal decision

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on OCR hikes looking more likely as inflation spikes become inevitable

Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist on the bank forecasting three OCR hikes before the November election

We'll be hearing from central bankers this week - 2 Degrees wrap with Garth Bray H

Allaine Burkett: Should we be pouring into the market?

Andrew Bascand: Iran conflict impacts more than just gas prices

Is KiwiSaver working the way it should?

(#98) How to Handle Unsupportive Family When Starting a Business

Christopher Luxon talks NZ fuel stocks, state of economy and Auckland deal

International economic uncertainty puts pressure on NZ

The Country 10/04/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

Paul Stenhouse: Anthropic's new model could be a major cybersecurity threat and a survey reveals parents' concerns about their children's online safety

Holidays Act changes promise simplicity for workers and employers alike

Nathan Guy: Special Agricultural Trade Envoy on call for political parties to get behind India Free Trade Deal

Can we handle another three months of this?

Chlöe Swarbrick: Economic shocks are the result of fossil fuel reliance

How has the ceasefire been received by markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Bar

Why business leaders should think differently about the fuel crisis

Market rally looks past shaky ceasefire news

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the concerns that farmers are running out of fuel

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 10 April

From Leaf to lunch: the Canterbury startup rethinking protein

OCR holds, rates rise? Brad Olsen explains

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%

Infrastructure companies focused on predictability - The Milford Report.

The Country 08/04/26: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on what the Middle East conflict could do to inflation

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on whether the Middle East conflict could drive up the OCR

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR, inflation, ongoing impacts of the conflict in the Middle East

Stu Davidson on overnight Dairy Trade auction

Dated Brent Oil hits record $144 a barrell

Mark Wilkshire: The Co-operative Bank CEO on RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.25 percent

Over Easter weekend, 21 vessels moved through the Strait of Hormuz

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the Official Cash Rate, the Reserve Bank's expected view on inflation

The AI tsunami and how NZ needs to ride it. Chris Liddell - Anthropic PM Herald NOW Business

The fuel stocks are strong, so why is the confidence low

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the increase in fuel prices as a result of the Middle East conflict

The Country 07/04/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay

How to invest during uncertain times

Business update with Garth Bray

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the weakening dollar helping rise commodity prices

John MacDonald: Ditching fuel tax increases would be shortsighted

Simon Parham: Waitomo CEO on the price of diesel rising past $4 a litre

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the sheep and beef profits forecast for 2025-26

Is property investment dead? Not if you do it right.

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing economic costs of the Iran war

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 03 April

Episode 59: Founder of Eat My Lunch & Free AF, Lisa King

RUC shock: the future of pay‑per‑kilometre driving

Infratil: Bigger bets, cleaner cuts

How new financial year rules will hit your pay, benefits and household costs

(#97) How to Build a Business While Working Full Time (The Exact Strategy I Used)

The Country 01/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

$10 million difference between top paid CEO and the next guy

Damien O'Connor: Labour's Trade Spokesperson on Labour's hesitance to support the India Free Trade Agreement

Business confidence has tanked, new survey finds

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB facing a $6 million dollar fine for breaching anti-money laundering rules

March numbers in major markets with Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr

Free public transport Is it the solution amid the fuel crisis

'The months ahead may not be easy' - PM

Could working from home be the answer to rising fuel prices?

The Country 31/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

NZ vs Aus - who's handling the crisis better?

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what the oil price increases mean for both sides of the Tasman

The Milford report: Too much tinkering with Kiwisaver

Kerre Woodham: It's the economy, stupid

Business update - US interest rates staying put

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the economic forecasts around GDP and economic growth

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on business confidence slumping amid oil shock

Shane Jones: Associate Energy Minister on fuel stocks, supply offers, inadequate storage

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the effect of the Middle East conflict on the labour market

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's plan to secure more fuel security amid ongoing conflict

Fraser Whineray: KiwiSaver expert on the new changes set to kick in this week

What's going down in Cameroon? Global Trade Organisation meetings not seeing consensus

The Country 30/03/26: Rachel Shearer talks to Jamie Mackay

David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on Labour's hesitance to support the India Free Trade Agreement

Business update with Garth Bray

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices surging as Iran war continues

Ed McKnight: Is it still worth buying a house?

Amanda Morrall: Saving money with rising costs

Are EVs worth it in NZ? Running costs, battery life and price comparisons

(#96) Why You Keep Procrastinating (And How to Break the Cycle Today)

Josh Ellison: Fuel crisis good news for renewable energy sector

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says Phase 3 or 4 in fuel plan would be bad for the economy

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap -27 March

Westpac CEO on how kiwi businesses are weathering the storm

What can investors reasonably expect based on past patterns

Xero signs deal with Anthropic, oil price lifts on further Gulf tensions

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the investor concerns around the private credit sector

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on ACT confirming the Government's hit pause on the surcharge ban

How AI is transforming the classroom, with Nadim Nsouli

A property fund for the future economy

How much extra will you pay in prices?

RBNZ played a straight bat - no hike, no cut - yet

The Country 25/03/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

What do markets believe is real

One million cows collared by Halter

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the NZX dropping 1.53 percent amid Iran conflict

Fuel price shock: Who misses out under tax credit boost

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's relief package for lower to middle income working families as fuel prices continue rising

More than half of NZ businesses now see India as a top-three growth market

Midnight oil: Price plunges overnight following Trump social media post

Oil prices plunge after Trump post

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman's speech on the Iran war

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's planned cost relief measures for households impacted by fuel crisis

Chloe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on proposed fossil fuel relief package

John MacDonald: The fairest way for businesses to recoup fuel costs

Iran War Are global markets facing prolonged disruption, similar to Covid

Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the results of ASB's Regional Economic Scoreboard

Dom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government announcing cost relief measures to tackle fuel crisis

Richard Wyeth: Synlait CEO on the $80.6 million half-year loss, future of the company

Cabinet has some big decisions ahead

Retail pulse check

Rupert Carlyon: Global tension? Ignore your KiwiSaver

Is owning a home overrated?

GDP is up in New Zealand, so why does the economy still feel flat?

(#95) How to Scale Your Business to $100K Months (My 3‑Step Framework)

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats economic management amidst instability

Capital underspend of $2.4 billion

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 19 March

Sir Rod Drury: Xero Founder on being named the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

Too small is a tech myth – Mehran Gul on NZ’s real advantage

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the state of fuel prices and reserves and the GDP rising by 0.2% in the December quarter

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP growing by 0.2%

Matt Gault: ANZ Senior Economist on the Q4 GDP result

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the state of the economy following recent GDP figures

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is there a bright side to all the bad economic news?

Episode 58: Chief Economist at ANZ, Sharon Zollner

The Country 18/03/26: Mike McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the KiwiSaver withdrawal rule changes being driven by farmer lobbying

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist responds to Treasury's 'worst case' economic forecast

Questions over the price increase of fuel in NZ

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the impacts of the ongoing conflict in Iran

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation the GDP will rise by 0.4% in the December quarter

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on GDP data

Schools are teaching money in class, but what are we teaching at home?

How high could fuel prices go, and what help could be on the way?

Becoming a nation of investors and savers

Mideast fallout impacts investments

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac economist on whether more people will need to work from home following Middle East crisis

Matt Ball: NZ Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on the report showing the sector's economic impact

Bite: The $750B race to build AI infrastructure

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the ongoing global oil crisis, action in the Strait of Hormuz

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail spending trending upward before Iran conflict

New numbers reveal an updated outlook on New Zealand's economic recovery

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on worst case scenario for NZ economy from Iran War

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the third week of the Iran conflict

Chris Wilson: KiwiSaver changes need some tweaking

From carless days to EV push: The fuel crunch options on the table

(#94) Why No One Buys From Brands They Don’t Remember (And How to Fix Yours)

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on New Zealand's fuel supplies, next steps amid ongoing uncertainty

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 13 March

Will the government subsidise fuel amid the Middle East conflict?

How the Middle East is threatening our economic recovery

Why the Middle East crisis is bad news for farmers and food prices alike

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on housing affordability reaching a decade-best level

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management managing director on the markets fluctuating amid Middle East conflict

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices

Business: US tech sector layoffs up | oil shock | commercial insurance costs fall

Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners on NZX and global markets taking a dive due to the conflict in the Middle East

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the economic impact of the war in Iran

Nichole Lewis: Townhouses are a bad investment

What do professional investors do when the world is on fire?

John Stevenson: Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair says farmers are planning investments after Fonterra sale

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive says prices in her sector will increase soon

Episode 57, Part 2: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 06 March

Business: oil and gas prices, and the Warkworth to Te Hana highway

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors should be thinking about when it comes to the Middle East crisis

Rural Update: Profitability at all-time high, but farmers remain cautious

Australia's new unicorn and its digital twins

The winners and losers of an AI revolution

(#93) Why Successful Women Still Get Paid Less (And How to Change It)

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on New Zealand’s export boom accelerating

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the increase in new lending going to first-home buyers with small deposits

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on exports rising to $29.9 billion in the December quarter

The Country 03/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

Gas and house prices - what's happening?

Chris Hipkins responds to Middle East-US conflict, NZ living costs and KiwiSaver 2.0

Dehardt van der Merwe: Propopoly founder on what the company hopes to do for Kiwis

What will be the economic fall-out of the Iran war

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on tourism spending reaching $46.6 billion

Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on the new rules faced by power companies to increase transparency

KiwiSaver 2.0 - $5000 free from birth

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on what the Middle East conflict could do to oil prices

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the economic implications of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East

Does KiwiSaver still work?

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Iran conflict

Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on consumer credit demand rising and arrears beginning to dip year on year

Martin Hawes: Are you losing money on ethical investing?

(#92) Why Saturated Markets Are the Best Places to Start a Business in 2026

Nicola Willis: KiwiSaver changes to loosen restrictions on rural investors

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses making KiwiSaver easier to access for rural workers

Gareth Edgecombe: T&G Global Chief Executive discusses strong financial result from premium apple demand

Business: Nvidia's record results, financial services bigger than agriculture, PR firm’s $3.2m success fee

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair says new KiwiSaver rules are a win for rural staff

Business: Volumes up for Port of Tauranga, Vista back in the black, valuations trim Summerset

Rob Heyes: Infometrics principal consultant says benefit sanctions aren't working

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 27 February

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO on the company's $40 million half-year loss

Business: NZ national cybersecurity strategy overdue

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the rising confidence in the housing market

The Country 26/02/26: Don Fraser talks to Jamie Mackay

Episode 57: The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand

Inside the levitation lab: OpenStar’s quest for energy’s Holy Grail

The a2 Milk comeback: Ponies, tennis, and billions

The Country 25/02/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

Mike Roan: Meridian Energy CEO on the company delivering a higher than expected net profit

Landlords wary over Labour's plans for interest deductibility

The Country 25/02/26: Stephen Guerin talks to Jamie Mackay

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on what Anthropic's Claude AI is doing to the markets

Campbell Parker: Dairy NZ CEO on the industry's highest production and export earnings ever

Dame Marilyn Waring: former National MP on the final report into the Government's pay equity law changes

Tariff ripples hit US markets, FPH lifts guidance, which regions led retail spending revival

Bunnings' new partnership with Uber Eats signal a quiet evolution

PwC CEO on whether New Zealand businesses will be able to keep up with AI

Mercury steady on guidance, red meat boosts PPGF Wrightson, NZME posts 15% earnings lift

Warren Ngan Woo: Westpac's Financial Wellbeing programme manager on the reports revealing less Kiwis have emergency savings

(#91) How to Start a Business in 2026 (Even If You Have No Idea What You’re Doing)

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Tariffs, 'Move-on order' and Auckland Housing

Cameron Bagrie: Economist on new Trump tariffs' impact for kiwis

The Country 23/02/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

Could Kiwi businesses get refunds on Trump's tariffs?

Bite: Should KiwiSaver go to 5%… or even 12%?

Chris Small: ASB Business Managing Director says NZ businesses are getting back on track

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market's response to Donald Trump increasing global tariffs

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on the Government investing more money into the business

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on rising sales in the retail sector

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 19 February

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister takes talkback, discusses infrastructure, housing intensification, polls

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on the airport reporting higher profits and revenue

Is the economy in the Goldilocks zone?

What the latest OCR decision means for Kiwi

The Country 19/02/269: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie Mackay

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra shareholders voting to receive the tax free capital return from the Mainland sale

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the market volatility impacting technology

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the OCR being held at 2.25%

The OpenClaw moment and what it means for AI

The KiwiSaver wake-up call

Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR being held steady at 2.25%

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the market reactions to the OCR being left in place

Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager on job ads rising 11.7% year on year

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's hoping this Reserve Bank Governor does a better job

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on the expectation the Official Cash Rate will be held at 2.25%

Should we ditch NZ super?

New border tax on offshore goods unfair

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the impact of conferences on the economy and the new International Convention Centre in Auckland

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses concerns over India FTA

The Country 16/02/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay

Kiwi businesses increasingly optimistic as sectors bounce back

Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Aotearoa CEO on the sector's contribution to the economy, the opening of the new Auckland International Convention Centre

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader reveals whether his party will stand by India FTA

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation expert on house prices dropping in January

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail confidence reaching a two year high

Martin Cooper: Westpac picks 6 OCR hikes

Shane Solly: Spots of recovery in the economy

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister responds to calls for clarity from the opposition around India trade agreement

Du Val founders back in court, My Food Bag try to recapture former glory

Feroz Ali: National did a great job with India FTA

The Country 13/02/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

Rupert Carlyon: Koura Wealth Managing Director on kiwis working into 70s to afford superannuation

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 13 February

(#90) 7 Reasons Your Business Isn’t Growing (No One Talks About These)

Graeme: Caller breaks down the Reserve Bank Covid inquiry, what money does, and the impact on the economy

Westpac economists picks on growth and jobs, US unemployment drops, LNG warning

Skellerup reports record first-half profit - markets update with Garth Bray

Claire Matthews: Massey University business professor on RBNZ Covid response inquiry

Leann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive says shared ambition is key to region's success

Episode 56: CEO of Resonate Health, James Whittaker

The Country 11/02/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

New Zealand’s energy crunch: Can innovation keep the lights on?

Is Ryman’s big reset working?

How to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this year

Marama Davidson slams the efficacy of the retail crime advisory group

Choosing the right risk profile for your investment

'It's been very successful' Paul Goldsmith on disbanding the Retail Crime Advisory Group

The Country 11/02/26: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the focus of the 2026 Economics Forum

Labour looking to negotiate with Luxon on India FTA rules

Minister of Trade defends India Free Trade Agreement

Todd McClay: Trade Minister defends concerns raised over what the India FTA will mean for immigration

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the Free Trade Agreement with India

The Country 10/02/26: Campbell Parker talks to Jamie Mackay

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister defends early end to retail crime advisory group

Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Advisory Group Chair on the early disbanding of the group

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO and former group member on the Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group dismantled

Shane Jones: Regional Development Minister defends financial track record of his regional funds

Bite: Property FOMO is gone?

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the Government's signs a new standards agreement with Australia

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what investors need to think about for 2026

Business update with Garth Bray

Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr

Ryan Bridge: A debate on interest rates

(#89) How to Stay Focused When You’re Juggling a Million Things

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister remains hopeful for a fall in unemployment

Shannon Barlow: Frog Recruitment Managing Director on the unemployment rate

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 06 February

The end of the property era? Tony Alexander

Jobs growth up but more looking, milk prices soar & $35m for fusion startup

Why our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy'

Willy Leferink_ Synlait Supplier on the company's expected $77-82 million half-y

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy, Finance and Strategy on unemployment

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's planned review into insurance premiums

Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on AA Insurance declining new home insurance policies for Blenheim

John MacDonald: My question to you about the economy

MethaneSAT: Unpacking New Zealand’s $30 Million space gamble

The Country 03/02/26: Mark de Lautour talks to Jamie Mackay

KiwiSaver moves into venture capital

Has the economy turned a corner New Centrix data reveals all

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on their expectation unemployment will fall slightly to 5.2%

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald Now

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the number of fixed-rate loans coming up for renewal

Bryan Thomson: "Fast, simple way" of working out the property market

The 2026 investor’s survival guide: Part 2

The Country 30/01/26: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the fragile economic recovery

John MacDonald: What the PM should have said about the retirement age

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the debate between Nicola Willis, Taxpayers' Union, Andrew Coster

John Pask: BusinessNZ Chief Economist on the economy emerging from stagnation, the debt levels

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the State of Home Ownership Index

The Kiwi robotics company you might not have heard of

Lisa Dudson: Is it time to fix long term?

What we can learn about investing from the fall of Du Val

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says banks should be passing OCR rates to customers, or customers should switch banks

Kevin Milne: A bouquet for a boutique business

Ed McKnight: How do you actually pick a financial adviser?

Black Friday special on retail good news; defence estate true cost reveal, what’s Tracksuit won now

Reserve Bank tips house prices to surge in 2026

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 28 November

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what's caused the recent recession to last so long

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the cut to the Official Cash Rate, the economy

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail activity increasing by 1.9% in the September quarter

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether the AI bubble is set to pop

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Group Managing Director on the IRD's planned crackdown on stubborn debtors

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on the RBNZ trialling a community cash depot project

Episode 54: CEO of realestate.co.nz, Sarah Wood

How Tracksuit turned brand data into a global growth engine

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on regional council reforms, KiwiSaver, relationship with NZ First

The Country 26/11/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

RBNZ on Herald NOW following OCR cut to 2.25%

Christian Hawkesby: Acting Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR being cut to 2.25%

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's Building Act overhaul

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on alternative plan to the surcharge ban

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market reactions to the latest OCR cut

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader talks capital gains taxes, coalitions, cross-party commitments

The Country with Property Brokers Land & Lifestyle Market Insights: Episode Two Rural Property Market with Conrad Wilkshire

Chris Hipkins on coalitions, Kiwisaver and MP properties

The Country 25/11/25: Michael Every talks to Jamie Mackay

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lowering their farmgate milk prices

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of tomorrow's expected cuts to the OCR

2Degrees Business News

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government's proposed changes to KiwiSaver

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the reports claiming business confidence is on the up

Bruce Cotterill: advisor to business leaders on Air New Zealand staff threatening strike action

Rob Clark: Seek Country Manager on the slight rise in the volume of job ads

Bite: Gold. Still a safe haven?

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what the markets are projecting ahead of RBNZ announcement

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO on the Government requiring mandatory warranties for new home builds and renos

Suzanne Paul on wrestling with rejection

Martin Hawes: Higher earners increasingly seeking budgeting help

David Grubb: What makes a property a liability?

The art of spending in retirement

Rupert Carlyon: KiwiSaver changes would be a step in the right direction

Mark Lister: Investment Director on persisting nervousness in the stock markets despite Nvidia record results

The Kiwisaver rule change farmers are pushing for

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking expert says Kiwisaver election pledge doesn't go far enough

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 21 November

Episode 51: Pead PR Founder, Deborah Pead

Episode 53: Former CEO of Spark NZ, Simon Moutter

Cecilia Robinson on what makes a good leader

Al Brown on keeping it simple, on the plate and in life

Air NZ on facing headwinds

Will open banking kickstart financial disruption?

What the All Blacks can teach us about resilience with Gilbert Enoka

BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka on the CEO index

The Country 20/11/25: Tangaroa Walker talks to Jamie Mackay

Inside the AI race: Energy use, agents and the real impact on work

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the report calling for a long-term plan to strengthen the country by 2050

Mary Holm: personal finance expert on the growing number of Kiwis facing financial pressure this Christmas

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive on Business NZ report

John MacDonald: I'm paying attention to BusinessNZ, I hope you are too

Kerre Woodham: Contractors, employees, and the gig economy

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's plan to boost economic hopes ahead of election

Why your house shouldn't be your retirement plan

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses rollback of US tariffs on beef, offal and kiwifruit

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister stands firm against Labour's Capital Gains Tax

John Duffy: Consumer NZ Chief Executive comments on increased fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act

Mike's Minute: Tariff backdown is a big win for NZ Inc.

Paul Robertshawe: Octagon Chief Investment Officer discusses failed Comvita takeover bid

Kate Acland: Beef & Lamb New Zealand Chair on Trump's reversing tariffs

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 14 November

Max Rashbrooke: IDEA Institute founding trustee explains the benefits of KiwiSaver for kids

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the case for investing in gold in 2025

Mike's Minute: Why the increased cost of labour will hurt our economy

Banking unleashed: What the new open banking regime means for consumers and fintech players

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on New Zealand's overdue tax debt hitting $9.3 billion

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the share market potentially recovering following the Govt shutdown

Ryan Bridge: We need economic headroom

Kerre Woodham: At what point do business owners call it quits?

Damien Grant: Waterstone Insolvency Principal on the sharp rise in the number of insolvency

Theresa Payton: Fortalice Solutions CEO on the growing concerns about AI's development

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the follow up report on reducing compliance costs for small businesses

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the ongoing trade talks with India

Edwin Paul: India New Zealand Business Council chair on the Government's progress on an India-NZ trade deal

Hamish Pepper: The NZ economy is finally recovering

Bryan Thomson: Don't let property policies stop you from buying

AI’s trillion-dollar question: boom or bubble?

(#82) The Strategy That Took My Shapewear Brand From Side Hustle to Sell-Out

Christopher Luxon: PM says a free trade agreement with India is on the table

Lisa Dudson: Financial planner on credit cards and seasonal spending

Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency founder says businesses are still closing because of COVID

SME Stream Wrap - 7 November

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the start of the 2025 China International Import Expo

Zainab Ali: Youth Inspire CEO on the number of young people who are unemployed

Oppo’s bid to crack NZ’s smartphone duopoly

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate rising to 5.3%

Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the unemployment rate reaching 5.3%

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on why the US share market dropped this week

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the increase in people taking sick leave

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwis taking more sick days than ever before

How KiwiSaver cash ends up backing countries accused of human rights abuses

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on unemployment expected to hit nine year high

The Huddle: Can we really measure unpaid labour?

Leonora Risse: Canberra University economics professor on the cost of unpaid labour

Max Whitehead: Be careful when placing a complaint with HR

Debbie Roberts: CGT wouldn't be the end of the world

Crypto 101: Should you buy Bitcoin?

SME Stream Wrap - 31 October

John MacDonald: Employers should be able to hire whoever they want

Rocket Lab at 20: From pipe dream to $50 billion space empire

Is Labour's new policy a watered down capital gains tax?

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party proposing a Capital Gains Tax to fund free doctors' visits

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons Tax Partner reviews potential impact of Labour's Capital Gains Tax

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister voices concerns with Labour's capital gains tax policy

Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert weighs up Labour's proposal for capital gains tax

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on when we can expect to see the economy recovering

Phil Goff: former Labour leader on Labour's CGT policy

Simon Ansley: Head of Foreign Director Investment for Invest New Zealand discusses new investments in energy infrastructure

Rachel Simpson: Business NZ Immigration Specialist talks government getting tougher of businesses wanting to recruit migrants

Janet Xuccoa: What's the point of a trust?

A meaningful funeral doesn't have to break the bank

(#81) The Subscription Trap: How Recurring Costs Are Draining Your Profits

Christopher Luxon: PM discusses ASEAN summit to finalise 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of ASEAN summitt on NZ-South East Asia trade relations

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Labour announcing a capital gains tax

Matt Montgomerie: Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst on Fonterra proposed sale

James Jordan: Housies co-founder on the new investment platform designed to get people on the property ladder

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert reveals why 'quality stocks' are trading at a cheaper level

SME Stream Wrap - 24 October

From pilot to payoff: “Five times return on our AI investment”

Ryan Bridge: How do we possibly save for retirement?

Dr. Claire Matthews: Associate professor's new report says Kiwisaver can be great for retirement, if used correctly

Kerre Woodham: It's concerning if this is the best Labour can do

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the reactions to Labour's new Future Fund

'Power prices are the real headline': Why 3% inflation feels worse

(#80) The $3,000 Startup That Sold 100,000 Gift Boxes: The Celebration Box Story

Liam Dann: New Zealand Herald Business Editor-at-large discusses annual inflation peak

The Huddle: Is Labour's Future Fund a good idea?

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party's newly-announced Future Fund

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market response to the inflation data

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on Labour's Future Fund

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Venture Chief Executive questions supposed gap in capital market

Ed McKnight: Be careful fixing for too long

Chris Wilson: Tech and AI should be changing your KiwiSaver plans

The secret to getting mortgage-free faster (and it’s not rate cuts)

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist comments on interest rate cuts

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster warns of risk to rise in inflation

SME Stream Wrap - 17 October

Steady hands, not knee-jerk bans: Brainbox’s approach to AI regulation

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank modelling finds Covid-era money printing didn't cause inflation to spike

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on reports claiming the RBA won't cut interest rates til 2026

David Cunningham: Squirrel Mortgages CEO on the Reserve Bank easing loan-to-value-ratio restrictions

(#79) When should I hire my first team member?

Gail Pacheco: Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner reveals how DEI can boost productivity

Tony Morris: Inland Revenue spokesperson on the IRD taking money from people's bank accounts

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on Fletcher Building posting a 'gloomy' quarterly update

Amanda Morrall: There's more to life besides money

The Money Mentalist on the stories we tell ourselves about money

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the OCR cut, inflation

Kerre Woodham: OCR cuts have not restored the most important thing - confidence

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing concerns surrounding AI investments

Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the OCR falling to 2.5%, inflation

SME Stream Wrap - 10 October

Rebuilding With AI: Grief, creativity, and the rise of a digital life companion

Closing the books: the best of Money Talks, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR being cut to 2.5%, potential inflation spikes

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the impac of the OCR being cut to 2.5%

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on what the latest OCR cut means for the economy

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the 50bp OCR cut

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Today's OCR cut comes better late than never

(#78) How to Scale From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business

How the Reserve Bank’s next move could shape economic recovery ahead

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the state of New Zealand's trade deal with India

Mils Muliaina: former All Black talks new role on Auckland Business Chamber

Leah Gates: Auckland Business Chamber COO on the tough job market impacting young workers

The credit card cult with Luke Kemeys

Viv Beck: Heart of the City Chief Executive says business need public by-laws to be enforced

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 3 October

Making your house work for you in retirement

Beating the algorithm: Recruitment in the age of AI

Nigel Latta 'What matters is time with people you love' (reissue)

Leeann Watson and Viv Beck: Business Canterbury CEO and Heart of the City CEO on rejuvenating a city

Simon Watts: Energy Minister on the Government's new energy sector announcement

Mike Roan: Meridian CEO on the Government's measures to tackle issues in the energy sector

Jon Duffy and Alan McDonald: Consumer NZ CEO and EMA Head of Advocacy on the Government's plan to address energy sector issues

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Government's energy announcement

Huia Burt: Electric Kiwi CEO on sector disappointed with government's energy reform

Politics Friday with Hamish Campbell and Tracey McLellan: Power costs, economy, Mood of the Boardroom, Christchurch Hospital ED

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on the report looking at the Reserve Bank's handling of Covid inflation

Richard Wagstaff: Council of Trade Unions President on the Government's upcoming announcement on energy sector reform

Mike Fuge: Contact Energy CEO on the Government's reforms for the energy sector

Karen Boyes: Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director talks expected energy sector reforms

Mike Collins: Business South CEO on the launch of the Invest Ōtepoti Dunedin plan

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need to talk about how the Reserve Bank stuffed up

Ryan Bridge: We need more than agriculture to be successful

Martin Hawes: Does a new Reserve Bank governor even matter?

Mark Lister: Investment director for Craigs Investment Partners explains why the NZ dollar is suffering against the Australian dollar

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the Treasury report and raising the age of Superannuation

John MacDonald: What's your advice to the new Reserve Bank Governor?

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 26 September

Inside the government’s multi-billion dollar digital shake-up

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Mood of the Boardroom survey

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government revealing the new Reserve Bank Governor

Neil Paviour-Smith: Forsyth Barr Managing Director on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom survey

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the tech companies catching the attention of investors

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Treasury issuing a warning about New Zealand's public finances

Roger Patridge: NZ Initiative Co-founder and Chair on the results of the Mood of the Boardroom Survey

Selva Baziki: Swedish economist on the appointment of Anna Breman as Reserve Bank Governor

Leah McKerrow: North Chamber CEO on the call to reverse the ban on card surcharges

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the open letter urging Govt to rethink surcharge ban

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Can Anna Breman turn the economy around?

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Mood of the Boardroom survey

Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association boss on new Holidays Act changes

Paul Mackay: Business NZ employment specialist on the Government's changes to sick and annual leave

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the upcoming changes to the Holidays Act

Brad Jacobs: Coffee Club Director on the changes to the 2003 Holidays Act

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government promising a significant boost to the construction sector

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the GDP drop

Hamish Pepper: Forecasts rise for OCR after GDP shrinks

What customers lose when companies collapse

Eric Crampton: NZ Initiative Chief Economist on the GDP contracting 0.9%

Kerre Woodham: Surely we've reached the bottom of the economic cycle

Barry Soper: Senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis and New Zealand's GDP

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the GDP falling by 0.9% in the June quarter

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the GDP dropping 0.9%, a new Reserve Bank Governor

Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister on the GDP contracting 0.9%

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister voices surprise with latest GDP numbers

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The pressure's on the RBNZ to fix the economy - fast

Mike's Minute: Compulsory KiwiSaver could be our answer to saving

Ryan Bridge: The waiting game continues for the economy

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 19 September

Bonus Episode - Growth Levers Insight Report

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Takuta Ferris, poll results, capital gains tax

Edge of space: Mark Rocket’s sky-high mission

From a hair transplant to a $12k daybed: Sam Wallace breaks down the costs of fame

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent ahead of the GDP figures coming out

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on building industry associations potentially taking on the liability for defective work

Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist on GDP figures released today

Claire Robinson: Toi Mai Workforce Development Council CEO on the creative sector being the country's fourth-largest export industry

Todd McClay: Agriculture Minister on confidence is blooming among farmers

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the new RNZ-Reid Research poll showing more people blaming the current Govt for the state of the economy

Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Acting Head of Research and Advocacy on Wattie's encouraging consumers to buy NZ-grown peaches

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the latest economic data revealing things are still shrinking

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the services sector contracting for the 18th consecutive month

Rupert Carlyon: KiwiSaver is unaffordable as it is

What to do with a windfall

Mike's Minute: Here's the truth on working from home

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the rise in global retail giants moving into New Zealand

Nick Clark: Local Government Business Forum Secretary on the call for referendums for major council spending

Ankit Sharma: Master Builders CEO on the State of the Sector Report, consumer confidence

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 12 September

Lee Marshall: Hunter Campbell Managing Partner on the results of the Mood of the CFO survey

Turn science into value: Aussie’s lessons for a stronger economy

Health cover premiums are rising. An insurance CEO tells us why

Samantha Barrass: FMA chief executive on the decrease in Kiwi workers contributing to their KiwiSavers

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister weighs in on NZ First's idea for KiwiSaver contributions

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity chief economist on the feasibility of NZ First's proposed KiwiSaver reforms

Jo Townsend: New Zealand Super Fund CEO on the fund generating returns of nearly 12% in the past year

Max Whitehead: Is it always the squeaky wheel that gets the oil?

'It's amazing what people will fight about' - why you need a will

“Absolutely abysmal”: Unpacking Amazon’s trainwreck cloud launch

Nick Miller: International Tax Specialist on the report looking into taxing multinational corporations

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on equity markets taking a turn for September

Geof Nightingale: Independent Tax Expert on the impact of higher taxes on multinational tech companies like Google, Meta

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 5 September

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the concerns for what Government building overhaul means for homeowners

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the winners and losers from NZX results season

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Amazon want to play us for fools?

No upgrade needed: Rimini St’s cost-saving pitch to CIOs

From hippy to peanut butter hero: The wild adventures of Pic Picot

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on ACT's call to leave the Paris Agreement, Foreign buyers, ditching open-plan classrooms

Jeremy Andrews: Key Mortgages broker on more people getting mortgages approved

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on lifting the foreign buyers ban under new investment visa settings, Amazon date centres going live

Winston Peters: NZ First Leader on the changes to investment rules that allow foreign investors to buy property

Manuel Bohnet: Amazon Web Services' NZ country manager on Amazon's $7.5 billion investment plan for New Zealand

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the impact of Temu on the value of New Zealand's imports

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on trade figures showing economic growth

Brent Linn: Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers CEO on the changes in the market, export growth

Shamubeel Eaqub: Reconsidering which insurance you use

Nichole Lewis: Making housing affordable without ruining the economy

A thousand dollars hidden in your wardrobe

Inside Australia’s Strategic Data Centre Expansion

Claire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert on the number of green loans

Chris Nixon: NZIER Principal Economist on the slowing Chinese investment in NZ

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 28 August

Kerre Woodham: Surely this visa can only be good for New Zealand?

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on the new Business Investor Visa

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the warning letter the RBNZ chair sent to Treasury

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Federal Reserve changes

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the new Business Investor Visa

Dellwyn Stuart: Mind the Gap co-founder on the gender pay gap at the lowest it's ever been

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on the housing value-to-income ratio reaching its lowest since mid-2019

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on NZ's gender pay gap narrowing to record low

Quantum tech's next era – A Kiwi quantum physicist on its potential

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the number of young Kiwi start-ups and investors

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new Business Investor Visa

John MacDonald: The KiwiSaver divide that needs sorting

Geof Nightingale: Independent tax expert on the new migrant tax rules

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Reserve Bank's decision to review bank capital rules

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds managing director on the increased overseas interest in NZ companies

James Fuller: Hnry CEO on the number of self-employed people opting out of KiwiSaver

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on the potential changes to banks' capital requirements

Neil Quigley: Reserve Bank Board Chair on the review of capital requirements

Dr Claire Matthews: Head of Massey University's Finance school on the Reserve Bank's proposed changes to capital lending

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management on the US Federal Reserve hinting at rate cuts

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the number of self-employed people contributing to their KiwiSaver

Andrew Bascand: The OCR won't solve anything

Why moving up the property ladder is harder than getting on it

John Battersby: The balancing act between our economy and our alliances

Todd Stephenson: Finance and Expenditure committee member says barriers need to be lowered for foreign banks

Behind DroneShield’s Major Military Expansion

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the success of Tencent

Jordan Boyle: employment lawyer on the House passing new pay transparency laws

Adrienne Begbie: Prospa Managing Director on the impact of the latest OCR cut

Mike's Minute: We're still talking about working from home

Bonus Episode - Cybersecurity

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 21 August

Bree Tomasel on being a "shit-talking hustler"

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR cut

Quantum tech's next era – A Kiwi quantum physicist on its potential

Christian Hawkesby: Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR cut, inflation

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Reserve Bank cutting the OCR

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR to 3 percent

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

Gareth Morgan: former economist and investment manager responds to investment scam deepfake

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on the signs of recovery in the construction sector

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the rise in net profits for the year

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the financial results coming through this week

To claim or not to claim? Tax deductibility explained

Thomas Scrimgeour: New Zealand could secure a place in the global AI economy with a sustainable data centre

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on debt nearing $1 trillion

Inside a 1950’s Hydro Power Station!

Felicity Roxburgh: NZ International Business Forum Executive Director on exports, impact of trade wars

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 14 August

Sovereign or sidelined?: Making the case for Kiwi-controlled AI

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on what the new US inflation data means for the economy

Michael Van De Elzen: From chicken manure to celebrity chef (but don’t call him that)

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank looking to cut 20 percent of staff

Len Houwers: Major Gas Users Group spokesperson on businesses struggling with high gas prices

Shane Jones: Resources Minister reveals he's focusing on how to ration gas to keep businesses afloat Minister reveals he's focusing on how to ration gas to ke

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Head of Retail on Spark selling 75 percent of its data centre business to Australia’s Pacific Equity Partners

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the number of businesses reporting losses

Tina Schirr: Business NZ Energy Council Executive Director on businesses being hit by surging gas prices

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what the US CPI report means for rates

Simon Brown: Financial literacy is invaluable

Side hustle secrets for financial freedom

Anduril’s Underwater World of Warfare (ft. Engineering VP)

David Cooper: CEO and Director of Malcom Pacific Immigration discusses the two new work visas being introduced by the government

Economic worries putting pressure on National as parties lay groundwork for next election

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how investors can respond to the ongoing global uncertainty

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the rising unemployment rate and its impact on the economy

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 8 August

Amanda Morrall: Why is refinancing increasingly common?

Debbie Roberts: Property investment isn't as passive as you'd think

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister talks unemployment, Cook Islands, Road User Charges

Inside America's Ivy League Admissions Industry

Kate Acland: Tariffs will see NZ exports pivot to other markets

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Wednesday's projected unemployment data

Todd McClay: NZ trade minister discusses the impact of Trump's latest tariff hike

Tim Groser: Former trade minister says NZ could not have avoided Trump's Tariff

Ryan Bridge: The economic freeze has no end in sight

Datacom at 60: Leading NZ’s tech giant into the AI era

Wayne Boyd: Insights from a career spent on over 160 boards

More Kiwisavers are looking at private equity - what it means for investment

What the US tariffs mean for our economy - is it time we pivot our trade strategy?

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate reaching 5.2%

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the unemployment rate, impact of tariff uncertainty

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Government debt levels rising globally

Tony Morris: IRD Customer Segment Manager on the IRD revealing NZ businesses owe over $1.4 billion in unpaid taxes

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors can expect for the second half of 2025

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the uncertainty surrounding Trump's new tariff rate

Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager on the Small Business Insights report and the industry performances

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 1st August

Opes Partners' Andrew Nicol: From 'poor' upbringing to owning 43 houses

Concrete for a low-carbon world, with Neocrete’s Zarina Bazoeva

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices concerns surcharge ban will harm small businesses

David Seymour: Associate Finance Minister on the plans to find savings for next year's Budget

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy manager speaks in defence in investment properties

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the shortage of available jobs for June 2025

Scott Simpson: Commerce Minister on the Government scrapping in-store card surcharges

Ankit Bansal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on the Government banning in-store card surcharges

Shane Solly: Is NZ ready for the global 'melt up'?

Why you probably don't need a family trust

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister joins Mike Hosking in-studio to discuss potential changes to US trade tariffs

Kevin Milne: Tough trading and the loss of iconic Kiwi enterprises

Lisa Dudson: KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals - impacts and other options

Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says number of job ads posted to site continue to drop

Why US Drone Manufacturers Can't Catch Up

Mark Peterson: NZX chief executive on his decision to step down from the role

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 25 July

The true cost of cloud: David Reiss lifts the lid

Two Raw Sisters: How they overcame health problems to become media moguls and healthy eating advocates

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent inflation data means for the market

Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on inflation reaching 2.7%

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on increasing business optimism despite economic challenges

Mike's Minute: Why are we looking to discuss employee pay?

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the CPI rising to 2.7 percent in June

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the OCR will cut rates in August

Ryan Bridge: Should we be worried about the business of business cases?

Rupert Carlyon: We need to teach our kids about money

The cost of divorce: What not to do if you want to hold onto your money

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses tariffs and education with Mike Hosking

John MacDonald: The "overqualified" jobseekers behind the dole numbers

New Zealand’s Secret Stargate AI Link

Louise Upston: Social Development Minister says more jobs are coming to address the rising number of beneficiaries

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the company opening a seed fund to back NZ's latest emerging companies

Phil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Advisory Group member on benefit numbers increasing

Christine Rankin: Former WINZ CEO on benefit numbers increasing overall despite the Govt getting 81 thousand people off

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 18th July

From Auckland to orbit: Zenno’s bold bet on magnetic space tech

Perpetual Guardian's Patrick Gamble: What he learned from his own financial hardships and property mistakes

Liz Koh: Enriched Retirement Founder on health insurance in New Zealand, if employers should pay for it

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Ryman Healthcare leading the NZX for July

Kerre Woodham: Times have changed, does our tax system need to as well?

Kirk Hope: Financial Services Commission CEO on the case for making changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax

Trump tariff deadline changes again: Will they finally arrive and what does it mean for NZ?

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to Donald Trump threatening higher tariffs

Brad Olsen: Buyers shouldn't wait for more OCR cuts

Melissa Chan-Green on life after Newshub and finding a new purpose after redundancy

Chlöe Swarbrick on the Green's economic plans and why NZ should consider a tax on the ultra-rich

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Rachel Simpson: Business NZ Education Specialist on the need to update vocational skills and training

Leigh Hodgetts: Finance and Mortgage Association Country Manager on the Reserve Bank holding the OCR

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 11th July

Girls Get Off co-founders Viv Conway and Jo Cummins: Behind the scenes of the business the banks didn't want to touch

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank keeping the OCR unchanged

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Manager on the tariffs on US trade

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 3.85 percent

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Government's first AI strategy

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to Trump's newest tariff threats

Martin Hawes: Self-employed people will be hit hardest by KiwiSaver cuts

From Lego to handbags - could your collections be the secret to unlocking your investment portfolio?

Mike's Minute: Your retirement savings are in your own hands

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on property values growing slightly in June

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 4th July

Contented AI’s quest to turn conversations into business gold

Dame Julie Chapman: How an abusive relationship shaped her move into charities like KidsCan

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla reveals BIGGEST risk

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the ACC tightening up claims payouts

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the current state of the global markets in 2025

Jason Stockill: Woolworths Retail and Franchise Director on new retail crime changes

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the establishment of Invest New Zealand

The Māori Millionaire Te Kahukura Boynton on her financial, mindset and health journey

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Chris Luxon discussing NZ's economic prospects following China visit

Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on the latest figures on consumer arrears and company liquidations

Max Whitehead: Work impacts your happiness in life

How to raise $100m with Halter's unicorn founder

Sandy Lau: Superannuation will cost us more in the future

John MacDonald: How would you feel about paying more tax?

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on government expected to revamp shoplifting and trespassing laws

Geof Nightingale: Tax expert on the proposed increase in GST

Sunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group Chair says retailers are excited over law changes

From healthy homes to golden visas: How July 1 changes could affect you

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 27th June

Entrepreneur Derek Handley on tech, housing, and getting dumped by Jacinda Ardern's government

Kiwi businesses shift gears: Optimism, innovation, and ambitions for growth

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the new reports claiming the Banking Association lobbied the Government

Rockets to Ranches: How Halter hit US$1b valuation

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent GDP figures mean for the economy

Why US$42b DataDog is going all in on AI

Why are we so reluctant to take out personal insurance?

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP rising by 0.8%

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how investors can prepare for geopolitical disruptions

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large unpacks recent GDP data for first quarter of 2025

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 20th May

Tim Tams, Canva, and reimagining your business with AI

New Atomic Age: Inside America’s nuclear energy effort

Icehouse CEO Olivia Blaylock: How cancer and the GFC informed how she runs her businesses

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis revealing legal advice was sought over RBNZ funding

Simon Arcus: Business Central CEO on the rising optimism among business leaders

Mike's Minute: Our economy is an increasingly large hole

Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on the banks lending less to small businesses

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: I don't agree with ACT's new employment bill

Ryan Bridge: The economy's been a sick patient for a long time

Morgan Penn talks quitting her corporate career to become a sexologist

Amanda Morrall: What makes someone good with money?

Inside Amazon’s AI chip lab! Could AWS overtake Nvidia?

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the increase in companies listing on stock exchanges

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about upcoming GDP

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 13th May

Unlocking the middleverse: The Publicis playbook for the next wave of digital advertising

Comedian Chris Parker: ' I'm going end Tall Poppy Syndrome by just saying it doesn't exist'

Justin Flitter: NewZealand.AI founder on the applications and benefits of AI in business

Katrina King: Franchise Association CEO on franchising in New Zealand