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The SME Stream — 1000 episodes
Special Series: Common Grounds with Scapegrace
Ed McKnight: First home buyers shouldn't be discouraged
Hamish Pepper: What's the reasoning behind RBNZ's decision to hike the OCR?
What to do when you can’t pay your debts
ANZ’s third-quarter numbers are in – $2.2b profit. Rickey Ward – JBWere - Fri 14 Aug
Back inside the band inflation expectations are tracking down next year- Fri 14 Aug
Signs of spring in the economy through the economic gloom - Fri 14 Aug
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 14th August
Money Talks: Why Chris Smith says you can’t retire just by working
Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto open future or Meta sales pitch Tech with 2degrees - Thu 13 Aug
AI and cost pressures reshape business reputations - Thu 13 Aug
Robert Wall: Invest NZ CEO on the success so far of the golden visa scheme
ASB profit falls, but pay rises on long-term incentives for CEO - Thu 13 Aug
Paul Clark: Westpac Chief Economist on the report revealing the growing funding gap for the aged care sector
C-suite wage inflation. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Thu 13 Aug
Success is in all in the top two inches with James Laughlin
Zoë Williams - Zoe & Morgan | A family-led business honouring craftsmanship and connection
The Copilot engineer shaking up software development
Danielle Scott - AoFrio - Manager People & Sustainability | Leading with Empathy
Business planning succession done right - Wed 12 Aug
Vittoria Shortt: ASB CEO on the bank reporting profit drop to $1.3 billion for the year
S&P forecasts NZ GDP will now lift an extra 0.5% for the next two years - Wed 12 Aug
Joshua Tan: ExportNZ Executive Director on the non-tariff barriers exporters face, resulting in around $9 billion a year in costs
Ryan Bridge: Land, inheritance taxes incoming?!
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on job ads falling for the third month in a row
Transfer of Wealth. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - Wed 12 Aug
Did Luxon have a point about struggling businesses?
NZ businesses rethink data control risks - Mon 10 Aug
Why NZ needs more control of its digital future - Mon 10 Aug
John Cuthbertson: Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand lead on the number of Kiwis in debt to the IRD
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia holding their OCR in place at 4.35 percent
Market Outlook: US data shows unexpected 23,000 jobs lost - Mon 10 Aug
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on 62 thousand companies being incorporated in the year to July
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party's bid to help small businesses make use of AI
Vanya Insull - VJ Cooks | Building one of New Zealand's best known food platforms
Maria Coupland - Finance Now - GM People & Culture | Building Better Employee Experiences
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National looking to introduce three new taxes
Martin Cooper: Why is mortgage lending on a downhill slide?
Amanda Morrall: Does AI play a role in personal finance?
(111) Guest: Brittany McNabb - How to Rewire Your Brain for Success
The mistakes buyers make in front of real estate agents
Creating financial freedom for women with Victoria Harris
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new plan to get things back to surplus
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses Budget Responsibility Rules, debt and possible new taxes
Barbara Edmonds: Labour's finance spokesperson responds to National's budget responsibility rules
Ed McKnight: The number one mistake property investors make
Steve Joyce: Former Finance Minister expects more taxes following National's Budget Responsibility Rules
Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert on National's budget responsibility rules
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 6th August
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on a MMP referendum, MP perks, comments to business leaders
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on SpaceX's first results as a listed company
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party's new scheme designed to help out small businesses
Australia's big tech tax Could NZ make big tech pay for news content - Thu 6 Aug
Phil Wicks: Small Business NZ Founder on Labour's plan to axe the Investment Boost to focus on small businesses
Unemployment back up to 5.6%, but looking under the hood, the data was mixed - Thu 6 Aug
Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the unemployment rate rising to 5.6%, impact of AI
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on Invest NZ axing its roadshow approach for the Active Investor Plus Visa
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Rabobank's latest agribusiness report for August
Bernadette Kelly - TVNZ - CPO | Leading Through Organisational Change
Factor’s electrifying, $35 million exit
Is 5.6% unemployment just the start of a longer slump?
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate rising to 5.6% in June
The Country 05/08/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on US equity markets going up after 'tough' July
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the review taking place into the Financial Markets Authority
Michael Gordon: Westpac Senior Economist on what the latest unemployment stats say about the economy
Special Series: Common Grounds with Signature Homes
Can NZ grow without more immigration?
Can Luxon repair the damage with small business before the election?
Luxon's small business misstep the 'most serious' mistake so far - Tue 4 Aug
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on wages rising one percent amid economic downturn
First NZ woman to build and sell a start-up for more than $1b - Tue 4 Aug
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the group calling for the big four gentailers to be broken up
Central banks hold rates, but markets stay on edge - Tue 4 Aug
Denise Garland: Retail NZ Advocacy Manager on Shoplifting rising to its highest level in 15 years
Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on consumer arrears falling to the lowest level since 2021
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will increase to 5.5%
Ravensdown annual result. Garth Bray 2degrees wrap - Tue 4 Aug
Kate Bacchus - HR Butter - Founder | The Power of Difficult Conversations
Could NZ's job market get worse before it gets better?
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government extending the temporary fuel support measures
Kiwi finance teams lead the AI change - Mon 3 Aug
''You've got dumb and dumber' - Steelworx director Chris Barrett on NZ economy - Mon 3 Aug
PMG Opens Commercial Property to More Kiwis - Mon 3 Aug
Monday Markets with Forsyth Barr: The latest impacts of the Iran war - Mon 3 Aug
Cheese platter offers affordable night in Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Mon 3 Aug
Rupert Carlyon: What's the first step for wanna-be investors?
What happens to your money in a retirement village?
(110) Instagram Just Killed Likes – Here's What Actually Matters Now
The South Island’s economic power play ahead of Election 2026
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 31st July
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether we should be worried about the AI bubble
Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on business leaders' call to back the South Island as a driver of New Zealand's growth
Dom Pym’s playbook for building and backing winners
Evan Bateup - KPMG - Chief People & Inclusion Officer | Creating Workplaces Where People Thrive
The $30b time bomb facing the next Govt
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Winston Peters looking to restore Reserve Bank's dual mandate
Should the Government extend fuel support as prices dip below $3?
Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Government's new changes to the RSE scheme
CEO Index names New Zealand's top business leadership finalists - Tue 28 Jul
NZX takeovers keep M&A in focus - Tue 28 Jul
Inside India's thinking on the NZ FTA - Tue 28 Jul
Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Government's planned changes to the RSE scheme
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist says NZ on the cost of living rising 3.2% in the year to June
Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on what's really behind the increased cost of living
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: What do the latest inflation numbers really mean for the 'squeezed middle'?
Kim Milne - Elf Group - Chief People Officer | Building New Zealand's Future Workforce
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government looking into next steps for fuel support package
Market Outlook: What U.S. inflation looks like amid Iran war - Mon 27 Jul
The Country 27/07/26: Stefan Vogel talks to Jamie Mackay
The market trifecta - Middle East / Strait of Hormuz and tariff developments - Mon 27 Jul
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the impact of TikTok on New Zealand's economy
Odyssey pushes back on funflation. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Mon 27 Jul
Martin Hawes: The good, the bad, and the ugly of debt
Peter Norris: What on earth is a property market reset?
(#109) Guest: Amy Barratt & Dayna Slade - How Two Best Friends Built a Brand Rooted in Culture, Identity and Aroha
When should you teach children about money?
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new paid parental leave policy
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister talks GDP, Tariffs, Data Centres
Why AI is driving new investment in New Zealand's power future? - Fri 24 Jul
The Country 24/07/26: Kylie Dorr talks to Jamie Mackay
Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director says businesses are selling like hot-cakes
The forces shaping Wall Street in 2026 - Fri 24 Jul
Prof. Claire Matthews: Head of the School for Accountancy, Economics and Finance at Massey University on FMA report
Over $3.30 a litre What surging oil prices mean for your fuel costs - Fri 24 Jul
Joshua Tan: ExportNZ Executive Director on Trump's 12.5% tariffs
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to criticism over paid parental leave policy
Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO supports National's paid parental leave policy
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 23rd July
Is now the best time for first-home buyers to act?
Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner on the Green's proposed wealth tax rate
The Country 23/07/26: Fran O'Sullivan talks to Jamie Mackay
Wholesale rates jump in July affecting term deposit rates. Zoe Wallis Forsyth Barr - Thu 23 Jul
Climate report warns business must accelerate emissions cuts - Thu 23 Jul
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on Stats NZ phasing in monthly Consumer Price Index reporting
How El Nino could impact New Zealand businesses and the economy - Thu 23 Jul
Will Musk eat the telcos’ lunch? Tech with 2degrees - Thu 23 Jul
Scott Simpson: Statistics Minister on Stats NZ rolling out monthly inflation reporting next year
Information wants to be free. 2degrees Business Wrap - Garth Bray - Thu 23 Jul
Episode 67: Group CEO of Beca, Amelia Linzey
Ross Aitken & Mark Quin - Northern Rescue & NZ Ambulance | Trust and High-Stakes Decision Making
FTN Motion's electric ride
'This is a fuel story': Willis defends inflation figure - Wed 22 Jul
What the overnight Global Dairy Trade auction means for the market - Wed 22 Jul
The Country 22/07/26: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on rents rising at their slowest rate in 25 years
James Fuller: Hnry Co-founder on the rising number of people choosing self-employment
Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the factors impacting the tech stocks
Mark Wilkshire: Co-Operative Bank CEO on inflation, signals fixed mortgage rate hikes coming ‘pretty soon’
US trade war - what it means for our red meat returns - Wed 22 Jul
The economy is coming for our fun
Why inflation is up again and what’s really driving it
The Country 21/07/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay
The Country 21/07/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay
Inflation in focus as businesses await the latest CPI reading - Tue 21 Jul
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on annual inflation hitting 4.1% driven by a surge in fuel prices and rise in electricity bills
Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank senior economist discusses the latest inflation numbers
Australian markets - from Mines and Energy to Healthcare - Tue 21 Jul
More detail needed on $60m bailout. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Tue 21 Jul
Special Series: Common Grounds with Tax Traders
Rachael Satherley - Serko - Chief People Officer | Leadership Across Cultures & Building for Growth
How online retail is reshaping New Zealand's wine business - Mon 20 Jul
Tariff hike due this week - Mon 20 Jul
Global share markets fell last week, led by weakness in the tech sector - Mon 20 Jul
Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on inflation figures out today
Market update - Mon 20 Jul
Headline inflation may hit 4%; is the cost of dining out a key indicator - Mon 20 Jul
Andrew Bascand & Sue Walker: Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO and Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager discuss energy payments
What banks really check before approving your mortgage
Money Talks: The plan to make every Kiwi wealthier with Leonard Hong
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says he's unsure when Trump's next tariff will come
(#108) How to Stop Procrastinating and Actually Get Things Done
Switzerland emerges as frontrunner for New Zealand's next trade deal - Fri 17 Jul
BlackRock - worlds largest investor managing $US15trillion - on AI pinch points - Fri 17 Jul
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on being one step closer to signing a trade agreement with Switzerland
From kiwi farms to cleaner air, wool technology takes on global filtration - Fri 17 Jul
Wrapping business: Swiss trade deal; fast-track for Auckland housing development - Fri 17 Jul
Surf's up! Are we on the data centre wave? Garth Bray 2degrees Wrap - Fri 17 Jul
Roger Sharp’s bid to build a travel tech powerhouse
Are data centres for us- Tech with 2degrees Danu Abeysuriya - Rush Digital - Thu 16 July
H5N1 - first case onshore - what does it mean for the farming sector? - Thu 16 Jul
We're swiping less at the checkout: retail card spending drops in June - Thu 16 Jul
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on predictions that economic growth will reach a four-year high next year
Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the number of people on the Jobseeker benefit, over 86 thousand finding work in the last year
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on Informetrics saying NZ is on the cusp of an economic recovery
Felicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum Executive Director on the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership in Auckland
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the latest US bank earnings say about the economy
Buckle in for oil price volatility. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Thu 16 Jul
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 17 July
Bonus Episode: Trust in the age of AI with One NZ
Dr Jarrod Haar - Massey University - Deans Chair _ The Hidden Challenges Shaping
Roger Sharp’s bid to build a travel tech powerhouse
Why New Zealand wages are falling behind
The Country 15/07/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay
RBNZ warns temporary inflation shock could become persistent - Wed 15 Jul
Are investors too reliant on AI tech? - Wed 15 Jul
Can business pass on costs as Reserve Bank warns? - Wed 15 Jul
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the listed retirement sector struggling in 2026
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the warning for homeowners potentially impacted by natural hazards
Inflation looks sticky to RBNZ, but are businesses really passing on costs? - Wed 15 Jul
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on sluggish retail spending
It's not price-hiking it's how we're price-hiking. Garth Bray 2degrees Business - Wed 15 Jul
Why mortgage rates don’t follow the OCR
The Country 09/07/26: Ben Picton talks to Hamish McKay
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Microsoft cutting over 4,000 jobs as a result of AI
'Indian PM Modi's visit When will NZ businesses see trade deal benefits Thur 8 Jul
Todd McClay: Trade Minister comments on Modi's visit, trade expectations set by FTA
Large number of NZ organisations depend on access to LLMs Thur 8 Jul
Where is the US market heading by the end of 2026 Thur 8 Jul
Edwin Paul: India Business Council Chair on Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand
Alan McDonald: EMA Advocate wants greater security for manufacturing businesses, election outcome irrelevant
Ryan Bridge- Don't dash to bash the Reserve Bank yet Thur 8 Jul
'What is neutral for the official cash rate 2degrees Business wrap - Thur 8 Jul
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 10 July
Unworkable: the teen social media ban
Special Series: Common Grounds with Blunt
Cath Lomax - Southern Cross - Chief People & Strategy Officer | Building Capability for the Future
The Country 08/07/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Hamish McKay
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to raise the Official Cash Rate to 2.5%
The Huddle: Did the OCR need to go up after all?
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR rise, petrol prices rising due to the US-Iran strikes resuming
Calls for a major rethink of how New Zealand supports its smallest businesses | Wed 8 Jul
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor explains why OCR increase was necessary
'Global dairy trade prices took a dive overnight with overall index down 4.9% | Wed 8 Jul
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the concerns raised over NZ employment contracts
Biggest fall in two years for dairy export prices | Wed 8 Jul
Is New Zealand finally through the worst?
How the oil shock is keeping the OCR guessing game alive
EXCLUSIVE: Billionaire Guy Haddleton - No to data centres, yes to CGT | Tue 7 Jul
The Country 07/07/26: Nathan Guy talks to Hamish McKay
Encouraging More Women-Led Businesses - Westpac economic report | Tue 7 Jul
Global markets show strong resilience after geopolitical shakes | Tue 7 Jul
Holiday spending up as petrol prices fall; ComCom warns on supplier deals | Tue 7 Jul
Stephen Toplis: BNZ Head of Research on the bank expecting a 25 basis point increase to the OCR
Jennifer Mills: Employment specialist on the OECD study raising concerns about the number of jobs covered by restraints of trade
Ting Huang: NZIER Senior Economist on economists spilt over whether OCR will rise or stay put
We have a gap in the books – a deficit of around 2% of GDP – about $9b | Tue 7 Jul
Matthew Dearing - Edwards Sluiters - Senior Associate | Leading Through High-Stakes Workplace Issues
Inside National's pitch to double exports and target new markets
(#107) The Life and Money Advice I Would Give My Younger Self (That Nobody Told Me)
The Country 06/07/26: David Seymour talks to Hamish McKay
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's goal to double exports by the 2030s
Graeme Muller: Tech New Zealand CEO on Invest New Zealand looking at attracting investment for new data centres
How realistic are National's trade deal ambitions? | Mon 6 Jul
What does it really take for female founders to find business success? | Fri 3 Jul
NZ technology attracts big investment | Mon 6 Jul
Danielle Adsett: New Zealand Apples and Pears CEO on the export potential of the Free Trade Agreement with India
Market Outlook - Will RBNZ hike or cut OCR this week? | Mon 6 Jul
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the 'volatile' state of AI-based investments
Dealmaxxing gets the nod from exporters. India direct flights by end of 2028 | Mon 6 Jul
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist predicts Reserve Bank will hold
Edwin Paul: India Business Council Chair on the India FTA showing early signs of growth before coming into force
Tim Groser: former Trade Minister 'encouraged' by Government outlining future trade plan
Trade Minister Todd McClay wants to start trade negotiations with 7 new places | Mon 6 Jul
Michael Henderson - Corporate Anthropologist | Why High-Performing Organisations Think Differently
Sylvie Thrush-Marsh: What should you keep an eye out for in your employment contract?
The right way to electrify your home
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on National's new trade-focused election policy
Edwin Paul: Chair of India New Zealand Business Council on India FTA, Modi's visit and Winston Peter's comments
AI driving Wall Street high, but fewer stocks are doing more heavy lifting | Thu 2 Jul
Looking back over the first half of 2026 | Thu 2 Jul
Telco boss exits as telco spectrum up for grabs; IMF backs a CGT | Thu 2 Jul
Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses pre-election trade policy
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 03 July
Qiulae Wong: TOP leader on the party announcing new economic policy
June jump shows in ANZ's Business Confidence Survey | Wed 1 Jul
Does rising business confidence give RBNZ leeway on holding interest rates? | Wed 1 Jul
New Centrix data: Economic momentum or are we just borrowing and spending less? | Wed 1 Jul
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the humanoid robots working in factories
Risk of buying a home that might flood looms large - businesses are responding | Wed 1 Jul
Heidi: the AI scribe shaking up NZ healthcare
The Country 01/07/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Hamish McKay
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the IMF warning the Government will need to hike taxes and cut spending
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the state of the markets at the mid-point of 2026
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the International Monetary Fund's report card for New Zealand
Brooke van Velden: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister on the health and safety shake up passing its third reading
Hannah McQueen on where we go wrong when our income goes up
Think means testing NZ Super is too hard? Shamubeel Eaqub says"bugger off"
Is the AI Boom too good to be true?
Big Aussie bank boss says NZ must tax land assets | Tue 30 Jun
Kiwis' growing concern at cost of climate impact | Tue 30 Jun
New Zealand’s sharemarket has tracked sideways through the first half of 2026 | Tue 30 Jun
Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the rising number of filled jobs, state of the economy
Rob Heyes: Infometrics Economist on employment numbers rising
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on their economic outlook for the remainder of 2026
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 26 June
Special Series: Common Grounds with Sills + Co
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the 12th annual China Business Summit taking place in Auckland
Caroline Harvie-Teare: Venues Otautahi CEO on the new One NZ Stadium generating $21 million in the first 60 days
Chris Kinraid: NZ Rugby Chief Financial Officer explains why they rejected bids to save Moana Pasifika
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management on the 'financial wobbles' impacting the AI and chip sectors
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the pay equity issues impacting the Government
Lee Marshall: Hunter Campbell Managing Partner on the Mood of the CFO survey showing optimism
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the party's plan to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers
Lucy Fisher: Financial Times Whitehall editor on Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister
Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the party correcting their tax policy error
Andrew Wilson: Regional Tourism NZ Chair on the call for a nationwide bed tax
(#106) How I Built a Business With No Money, No Mentor & No Blueprint
'A kick in the guts to aspiration' - Nicola Willis takes aim at the Greens' tax policy
KiwiSaver vs Wealth tax - the new political divide
Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on the Green's wealth tax
Ryan Bridge: The Green's wealth tax isn't going to happen
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Did Andrew Little save Wellington Council?
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive discusses the upcoming vote for the Spark Retail NZ's People's Choice award
Kerre Woodham: I'm not sure about the Oprah-fication of Labour's policies
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister blasts Green's proposed wealth tax
Bryan Thomson: How would a Capital Gains Tax affect the market?
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 18 June
Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP rising 0.8% in the March quarter
Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on whether the economy will bounce back following US-Iran peace deal
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on reports indicating economy was recovering before Iran war?
Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister on the GDP rising 0.8% in the March quarter
Cameron Brewer: Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing on GDP growth
China’s AI and robot revolution
Pathfinder's venture capital bet on kiwi climate-tech | Wed 17 Jun
The Country 17/06/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
Dairy markets watch as GDT prices shift | Wed 17 Jun
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the 5000 ‘mule’ bank accounts being used by scammers
Oil falls; SpaceX, Amazon jostle to be #5; KiwiSaver cash in kiwi startups | Wed 17 Jun
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the impact of the US-Iran deal on the economy, GDP figures
Willow-Jean Prime: Labour Social Development spokesperson on jobseeker numbers
Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on SpaceX's market value going up following initial public offering
Fuel prices on the way down after peace deal | Wed 17 Jun
Will cheaper petrol finally kickstart New Zealand's recovery?
What's the interim peace deal doing for our interest rates and pump prices? | Tue 16 Jun
US-Iran peace deal lowers geopolitical risk | Tue 16 Jun
Peace deal hopes lift markets but will NZ feel the benefit | Tue 16 Jun
The Kiwi app that tracks spending and inflation | Tue 16 Jun
Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Chamber CEO on the Bay of Plenty becoming NZ's top-ranked economy
Money Talks: What NZ gets wrong about growth with Kelly Eckhold
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on what the US-Iran peace deal means for fuel prices and the economy
Building New Zealand's next success stories | Mon 15 Jun
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the economic impact of the US-Iran peace deal, fuel crisis
Market Outlook SpaceX IPO and GDP data preview | Mon 15 Jun
Q Theatre investing in the business of theatre | Mon 15 Jun
NZ Super Fund should invest more of its capital here | Mon 15 Jun
What does SpaceX lift off mean for the rest of the investment market? | Mon 15 Jun
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market's response to the US-Iran peace deal
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on what the US-Iran peace agreement could mean for fuel prices
Biggest IPO in history launched like a rocket | Mon 15 Jun
Janet Xuccoa: Your list of trustees has to be tight and reputable
SpaceX just went public. Opportunity or bubble?
Christopher Luxon: PM discusses Bed Tax regional deal with Auckland
Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson comments on accusations of financial hole in election promises
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist discusses latest data from Infometrics and Foodstuffs
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 12 June
AI vs public sector jobs
Should you grab a slice of SpaceX's $75 billion IPO this weekend? | Wed 10 Jun
How can we get big tech to pay more tax? | Wed 10 Jun
Fieldays opens to full house as rural confidence rebounds | Wed 10 Jun
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the 'choppy' markets incoming for tech sector
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB being ordered to pay $6.731 million for breaching anti-money laundering laws
Katrina King: Franchise Association of New Zealand CEO on what current economic conditions mean for businesses
Super Round a roaring success for Christchurch economy | Wed 10 Jun
We’re sliding sideways into winter as the standoff continues in the Gulf | Wed 10 Jun
(#105) How to Leave Your 9 to 5 and Build a Business You Actually Love ft. Holly Egerton
The great property reset
Research reveals major changes for SMEs. Mark Callander - CEO 2degrees | Tue 9 Jun
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says more details will come regarding billion dollar pre-Budget allocation
Steel & Tube trading update signals construction sector under pressure | Tue 9 Jun
Business survey - ‘No one’s waiting for green shoots anymore’ | Tue 9 Jun
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian business confidence rising but staying low
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on card spending rising, the impact of concerts, Christchurch's new stadium
Andrew Fairgray: 2degreees Chief Business Officer on the new report saying the 'return to normal' narrative is no longer influencing business confidence
Mike Atkinson: The worst market for landlords in 50 years
The forgotten pension money Kiwis are leaving behind
The Country 05/06/26: Nathan Guy talks to Jamie Mackay
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister says international role is 'super salesman for New Zealand'
Ed McKnight: Interest rates are going up - what should you do?
Sheena Hemens: Beyond Three Days Petition founder on why bereavement leave needs a rethink
Sheena Hemens: Christchurch mother on her call to extend bereavement leave from three days to ten
Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO on construction activity falling to a ten year low
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 05 June
Episode 63: Orion Health Founder, Ian McCrae
From Uber to Exaba: AJ Tills takes on Big Tech storage
Wellington’s creative comeback — with Yu Mei
Why should young Kiwis stay in NZ when Australia pays more?
The Country 03/06/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on why the Reserve Bank left the OCR on hold
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new round of tariffs proposed by Donald Trump
Brendon Crompton: Blue Light Ventures CEO on the Government's investment in reducing child and youth offending through sport and recreation
Kristy Phillips: Hospitality NZ CEO on the number of businesses closing their doors over the last year
The superannuation reckoning
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the TSB and Heartland merger will boost banking competition
What Budget 2026 means for tax | Tue 2 Jun
Your morning markets update with Forsyth Barr | Tue 2 Jun
René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the increased spending by international tourists, focus on the luxury market
Vicky Price: Business Correspondent on rising oil prices, jet fuel stocks
Claire Matthews: Massey University banking professor on whether the merger between Heartland and TSB will boost competition
Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition Convener on Heartland striking a deal to purchase TSB and form a new banking entity
Latest consumer confidence pulse-check shows confidence lifting | Tue 2 Jun
Nick Crawford: Households will have to anticipate higher cost-of-living pressures
The Panel: A bland budget, harbour bridge protests and OCR decisions
The crypto tax problem nobody warned you about
No handouts, no hype: Why this is the Broccoli Budget
Simon Watts: Auckland Minister says Budget 2026 delivers for Auckland, despite Mayor's pessimism
(#104) I Don't Know What to Sell (5 Ways to Find Your Million Dollar Product Idea)
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on accusations NZ's freeloading off the US military, Budget 2026,
Paul Stenhouse: Anthropic announces $65 billion funding around, DuckDuckGo users spike as Google moves to replace search with AI
Kerre Woodham: As far as Budgets in tough times go, this was a pretty good one
Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist addresses Nicola Willis' surplus hopes
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 29 May
Kerre Woodham: Was holding the OCR the right decision?
Shane Jones: NZ First Deputy Leader explains why the party won't budge on New Zealand Super
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says growth and higher wages will come following Budget 2026
The Huddle: What did we make of Budget 2026?
Winston Peters: Minister for Rail and Foreign Affairs on what he got across the line in the Budget, the situation in the Middle East
Union warns of lasting damage from Budget 2026
RBNZ Governor on OCR split decision | Thu 28 May
Three external votes against the RBNZ governor on OCR | Thu 28 May
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader responds to Budget 2026
Earnings week so far, plus RBNZ market reaction with Ben Crozier Forsyth Barr | Thu 28 May
Willis must not add fuel to the fire - Ruth Richardson on Budget 2026 | Thu 28 May
Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner on the tax changes included in Budget 2026
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the Reserve Bank's decision to hold the OCR at 2.25%
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what Budget 2026 can offer farmers
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Budget 2026, return to surplus coming a year earlier than expected
Is Starlink eating rural NZ?
The investor’s guide to the SpaceX IPO
Get ready for the belt-tightening Budget 2026
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor unpacks the decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%
Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister previews Budget 2026, backs public sector cuts
The Country 27/05/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
F&P leads NZX50 Rally, Matthew Goodson Salt Funds Management | Wed 27 May
Hayden Wilson NZ Chair Dentons on budget expectations | Wed 27 May
'Mortgage rates going up in two weeks' says top economist | Wed 27 May
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to leave the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent
Mark Wilshire: Co-operative Bank CEO ahead of the Official Cash Rate announcement
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor speculates ahead of Budget 2026
Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the OCR staying in place
The Country 27/05/26: Riley Kennedy talks to Jamie Mackay
Too much money or not enough business? | Wed 27 May
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: When will the screws on the economy start turning?
How the $1.2b gas loan gamble could reshape big industry’s energy use
Budget 2026: Even grown-ups like presents at Christmas
Research shows rising KiwiSaver satisfaction, but more hardship withdrawals | Tue 26 May
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's opening shot for the 26/27 season forecast milk price
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist ahead of the Official Cash Rate announcement
Hi-tech industry now worth $24 billion | Tue 26 May
Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the Government's loan scheme to help businesses transition from natural gas
Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the number of international business delegates visiting New Zealand rising by 50%
Ryan Bridge: Something's not adding up with business investment in this country
Kiwisaver nearly 20 years old. Katie Bradford 2degrees wrap | Tue 26 May
The Country 25/05/26: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay
Bite: Should ambitious Gen Z leave New Zealand? (Bonus)
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what markets are planning for the OCR this week
Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO on the 50% increase in international delegate arrivals in the first quarter
Amanda Morrall: What does it really take to retire in 2026?
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Cameron Bagrie: Economist says NZ Super reform is crucial but unpopular ahead of budget
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats ahead of budget
Why most active funds underperformed in 2025 Herald NOW Business | Fri 22 May
The Country 22/05/26: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie Mackay
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on 6% spending increase last quarter
Inflation on earth, Musk on Mars, SpaceX shooting for astronomical targets | Fri 22 May
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 22 May
Space Mafia: How orbital AI changes everything
(#103) Too Scared to Make a Change? Here's Why You Should Do It Anyway ft. Jay-Jay Feeney
Grant Baker: NZ Businessman and Entrepreneur on his decades of success and failures, new book 'No Pit Stops: The Business Of Going All In'
The Country 21/05/26: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie Mackay
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nvidia reporting its latest quarterly results
Can you still hit your first $100k? With Luke Kemeys of Keep the Change
The Country 20/05/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
The Country 20/05/26: Andrew Murray talks to Jamie Mackay
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on bond yields and interest rates going up
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the reactions to Labour's lack of info on the Future Fund policy
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on card spend data dropping by 1.3% in April
Oil prices, inflation & interest rates: Is the worst still coming?
(#102) Stop Being Afraid to Fail (It's Costing You More Than You Think)
The Country 19/05/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay
Saul Eslake: Australian independent economist on the claims that the Budget is turning NZ into an Australian tax haven
Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics Principal Economist on retail spending falling by $160 million in April
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the public service reform, experimenting with AI to streamline tasks
Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the services sector continuing to contract in April
What happens when you get behind on tax
The hidden costs of AI: Labour, data, and the race to dominate
Winston Peters: NZ First leader lays out plans for Government to buy BNZ
Ed McKnight: Breaking down investment ads that seem too good to be true
Synlait CEO resigns as company names acting successor | Fri 15 May
Global rates still drive NZ borrowing costs | Fri 15 May
Synlait churns leaders, Air NZ burns cash, and US markets love Cerebras | Fri 15 May
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is anyone looking out for businesses?
Will the government sell Kiwibank? | Thu 14 May
The Country 14/05/26: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay
AI hesitation affecting productivity. Tech with 2 Degrees | Thu 14 May
Inflation concerns creeping back into markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr | Thu 14 May
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the impact of weight-loss drugs on the economy
'Why Kiwi beef and lamb farms are expecting to double profits this season | Thu 14 May
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