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The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 16th October
We Spent $300K Starting a Drinks Brand | Guest: Jordan Delmont - Brewé
Do you have to leave New Zealand to get ahead?
The importance of a Strategic foundation for your business
Episode 72: Minister of Finance, Hon Nicola Willis
Nicki Mackay - FMG | Leadership, Trust & Keeping Business Moving
Is the AI Race Out of Control?
The high cost of building nothing
Kerre Woodham: Would you rather NZ jobs in a premium product or cheap materials?
Tax promises: do the numbers stack up? - Wed 14 Oct
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the state of the 2026 finance debate
Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Chief Executive on tourism numbers nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels
Nadine Higgins: There's a bigger economic question - Wed 14 Oct
People want to work. Where are the jobs?
Can New Zealand cut its way to growth?
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether we need to assess the current inflation outlook
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the IMF's warnings about Australia's economy and inflation, comparison with New Zealand
Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the ASB research showing economic activity doesn't tend to slow down ahead of elections
Rose Powell - Vitaco | Future Skills, AI & Building Capability on the Factory Floor
'We'll all get our butts kicked': ACT discusses its fiscal plan. - Mon 12 Oct
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister and National Finance Spokesperson on party's fiscal plan, whether it wants to change superannuation
Nicola Willis: National's Finance and Economic Growth Spokesperson unpacks the party's fiscal plan
Kerre Woodham: We need to have a discussion about the future of NZ Super
Ambitious startups - how to turn them into into global businesses - Mon 12 Oct
Billionaires, ambition, getting rich and taxes - Mon 12 Oct
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economists on all parties fiscal plans for Election 2026
Markets face key teat as inflation, earnings data loom - Mon 12 Oct
Bryce Wilkinson: New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow breaks down National and Labour's fiscal plans
Bull run enters fifth year as US markets run ahead of NZX - Mon 12 Oct
Geof Nightingale: Tax expert says National's tax relief seems a fair way off
How to Turn Your Expertise Into a Business | Guest: Toni Street
Nathan Stanners: Stronger KiwiSaver policies are needed as less people are retiring with enough
How much money do influencers really make?
Tired of budgeting? Let Tammy Barton handle it
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister and National Party Leader on party's fiscal plan, election campaign so far and fuel prices
Marama Davidson: Graduates are applying for anything, and getting nothing
You get an IPO, you get an IPO... you... maybe not. - Fri 9 Oct
Four-day-week pioneer Andrew Barnes on the future of the working week - Fri 9 Oct
Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert, National and Labour agree to cross party support on superannuation
Election energy policies put investors on alert - Thu 8 Oct
Investing: What rising bond yields means for your portfolio - Thu 8 Oct
Future of NZ debate wash-up - Thu 8 Oct
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the economic impact of the US mid-terms
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 8th October
Laurent Sylvestre | Leading Self, Building Trust & High-Performing Teams
How to go about investment
Small budgets, big ideas: Meet NZ’s Dyson Award stars
How to Build a Product Brand With Zero Industry Experience | $5.6M Tidal Hair
Why rising diesel prices could cost you at the checkout
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the TVNZ leaders debate, billionaires, election campaigning
NZ still tops as offshore appetite cools - Wed 7 Oct
The Country 07/10/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay
Business confidence jumps to 40% in the latest NZIER Survey of Business Opinion - Wed 7 Oct
What would a Labour led goverment mean for markets? - Wed 7 Oct
Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the 'political risks' impacting financial markets
Phil Wicks: Small Business New Zealand Founder on National's small business plan
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on how Labour's plans for the public sector could impact the economy
Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on business confidence rising to 40% in the September quarter
What will it take to get Auckland’s buzz back?
An easy target': Fuel boss says price gouging law won't help much - Tue 6 Oct
If we raise retirement, is the workforce ready for older people? - Tue 6 Oct
The Country 06/10/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay
Dollar drops! Kiwi under bond market pressure; plus, BioFactory's $15m stake - Tue 6 Oct
Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson responds to Taxpayers’ Union spotting errors in fiscal plan
Christina Leung: NZIER Principal Economist on business confidence going up in new survey
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on physical spending surging in most cities, particularly Auckland and Christchurch
The retail pricing test - one with card surcharges and one without - Tue 6 Oct
Ronel Jacobs - Access | Business-First HR, AI & Leading Through Change
The recovery is here for farmers. When will cities feel it?
What the election could mean for your KiwiSaver
Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson and Finance Minister on fiscal plans and fuel prices
Katie Bradford: Seymour says Super age 'will rise', but will we plan it or wait for a crisis? - Mon 5 Oct
KiwiSaver debate - scrap tax but also scrap government contributions? - Mon 5 Oct
Yeah, nah' result in latest consumer confidence - Mon 5 Oct
Market Outlook: NZ vs Global Markets in the AI boom - Mon 5 Oct
How low might the dollar limbo? 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - Mon 5 Oct
'Pulling the wool over Kiwis eyes:' Nicola Willis on Labour's fiscal plan - Mon 5 Oct
Fuel and the ongoing impact of war - Mon 5 Oct
Lurion De Mello: Macquarie University Energy Expert on fuel prices continuing to rise due to the conflicts in the Middle East, Europe
Kiwi investors eye India’s growth opportunity - Mon 5 Oct
Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management KiwiSaver general manager on ACT's planned changes for KiwiSaver
How to Turn More Website Visitors Into Customers | Guest: Nakita Tugaga – Lenny Rocks
Amanda Morrall: It's time to start investing in your KiwiSaver
Mike Atkinson: Getting into the landlord game
The breakup myths that could cost you half your home
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on their position in the market, banking competition, New Zealand-owned banks
Christopher Luxon: National Leader on Labour's financial plan, strategic voting and Mill Road
Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the party's fiscal plan
'People are getting slapped with fees' Consumer NZ on Labour's 'Fair Go Law’ - Fri 2 Oct
Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Labour's fiscal plan
Diesel & debt are the big issues for investors - Fri 2 Oct
Reserve Bank aims for cash access standard - Fri 2 Oct
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 1st October
Inside Auckland’s innovation engine
NZ house prices remain flat as buyers retain the upper hand
Labour defends Capital Gains Tax, despite PREFU's property growth slash - Wed 30 Sep
Kerre Woodham: Just how big is Labour's fiscal hole?
How are markets pricing the election? - Wed 30 Sep
Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on new vehicle sales jumping 28% on a year ago
Arena Williams: Labour's consumer affairs spokesperson on Labour announcing a crackdown on hidden fees