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101

Rose Powell - Vitaco | Future Skills, AI & Building Capability on the Factory Floor

102

'We'll all get our butts kicked': ACT discusses its fiscal plan. - Mon 12 Oct

103

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister and National Finance Spokesperson on party's fiscal plan, whether it wants to change superannuation

104

Nicola Willis: National's Finance and Economic Growth Spokesperson unpacks the party's fiscal plan

105

Kerre Woodham: We need to have a discussion about the future of NZ Super

106

Ambitious startups - how to turn them into into global businesses - Mon 12 Oct

107

Billionaires, ambition, getting rich and taxes - Mon 12 Oct

108

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economists on all parties fiscal plans for Election 2026

109

Markets face key teat as inflation, earnings data loom - Mon 12 Oct

110

Bryce Wilkinson: New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow breaks down National and Labour's fiscal plans

111

Bull run enters fifth year as US markets run ahead of NZX - Mon 12 Oct

112

Geof Nightingale: Tax expert says National's tax relief seems a fair way off

113

How to Turn Your Expertise Into a Business | Guest: Toni Street

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Nathan Stanners: Stronger KiwiSaver policies are needed as less people are retiring with enough

115

How much money do influencers really make?

116

Tired of budgeting? Let Tammy Barton handle it

117

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister and National Party Leader on party's fiscal plan, election campaign so far and fuel prices

118

Marama Davidson: Graduates are applying for anything, and getting nothing

119

You get an IPO, you get an IPO... you... maybe not. - Fri 9 Oct

120

Four-day-week pioneer Andrew Barnes on the future of the working week - Fri 9 Oct

121

Jonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert, National and Labour agree to cross party support on superannuation

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Election energy policies put investors on alert - Thu 8 Oct

123

Investing: What rising bond yields means for your portfolio - Thu 8 Oct

124

Future of NZ debate wash-up - Thu 8 Oct

125

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the economic impact of the US mid-terms

126

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 8th October

127

Laurent Sylvestre | Leading Self, Building Trust & High-Performing Teams

128

How to go about investment

129

Small budgets, big ideas: Meet NZ’s Dyson Award stars

130

How to Build a Product Brand With Zero Industry Experience | $5.6M Tidal Hair

131

Why rising diesel prices could cost you at the checkout

132

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the TVNZ leaders debate, billionaires, election campaigning

133

NZ still tops as offshore appetite cools - Wed 7 Oct

134

The Country 07/10/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay

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Business confidence jumps to 40% in the latest NZIER Survey of Business Opinion - Wed 7 Oct

136

What would a Labour led goverment mean for markets? - Wed 7 Oct

137

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the 'political risks' impacting financial markets

138

Phil Wicks: Small Business New Zealand Founder on National's small business plan

139

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on how Labour's plans for the public sector could impact the economy

140

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on business confidence rising to 40% in the September quarter

141

What will it take to get Auckland’s buzz back?

142

An easy target': Fuel boss says price gouging law won't help much - Tue 6 Oct

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If we raise retirement, is the workforce ready for older people? - Tue 6 Oct

144

The Country 06/10/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay

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Dollar drops! Kiwi under bond market pressure; plus, BioFactory's $15m stake - Tue 6 Oct

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Barbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson responds to Taxpayers’ Union spotting errors in fiscal plan

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Christina Leung: NZIER Principal Economist on business confidence going up in new survey

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on physical spending surging in most cities, particularly Auckland and Christchurch

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The retail pricing test - one with card surcharges and one without - Tue 6 Oct

150

Ronel Jacobs - Access | Business-First HR, AI & Leading Through Change

151

The recovery is here for farmers. When will cities feel it?

152

What the election could mean for your KiwiSaver

153

Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson and Finance Minister on fiscal plans and fuel prices

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Katie Bradford: Seymour says Super age 'will rise', but will we plan it or wait for a crisis? - Mon 5 Oct

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KiwiSaver debate - scrap tax but also scrap government contributions? - Mon 5 Oct

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Yeah, nah' result in latest consumer confidence - Mon 5 Oct

157

Market Outlook: NZ vs Global Markets in the AI boom - Mon 5 Oct

158

How low might the dollar limbo? 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - Mon 5 Oct

159

'Pulling the wool over Kiwis eyes:' Nicola Willis on Labour's fiscal plan - Mon 5 Oct

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Fuel and the ongoing impact of war - Mon 5 Oct

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Lurion De Mello: Macquarie University Energy Expert on fuel prices continuing to rise due to the conflicts in the Middle East, Europe

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Kiwi investors eye India’s growth opportunity - Mon 5 Oct

163

Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management KiwiSaver general manager on ACT's planned changes for KiwiSaver

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How to Turn More Website Visitors Into Customers | Guest: Nakita Tugaga – Lenny Rocks

165

Amanda Morrall: It's time to start investing in your KiwiSaver

166

Mike Atkinson: Getting into the landlord game

167

The breakup myths that could cost you half your home

168

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on their position in the market, banking competition, New Zealand-owned banks

169

Christopher Luxon: National Leader on Labour's financial plan, strategic voting and Mill Road

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Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the party's fiscal plan

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'People are getting slapped with fees' Consumer NZ on Labour's 'Fair Go Law’ - Fri 2 Oct

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Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Labour's fiscal plan

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Diesel & debt are the big issues for investors - Fri 2 Oct

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Reserve Bank aims for cash access standard - Fri 2 Oct

175

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 1st October

176

Inside Auckland’s innovation engine

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NZ house prices remain flat as buyers retain the upper hand

178

Labour defends Capital Gains Tax, despite PREFU's property growth slash - Wed 30 Sep

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Kerre Woodham: Just how big is Labour's fiscal hole?

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How are markets pricing the election? - Wed 30 Sep

181

Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on new vehicle sales jumping 28% on a year ago

182

Arena Williams: Labour's consumer affairs spokesperson on Labour announcing a crackdown on hidden fees

183

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is it worthwhile for Labour to try and regulate hidden fees?

184

The number that stood out in the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update - Wed 30 Sep

185

Episode 71: Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown

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Jocelyn Visser - Compass Consultancy | Leadership Development That Actually Sticks

187

How Leigh Hart Built a Snack Empire by Breaking Every Business Rule

188

How to take your business to fruition

189

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reacts to PREFU, economy, Government spending

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Is NZ’s productivity problem the real economic elephant in the room?

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Chris Hipkins on PREFU, working with Greens and Opportunity, death of Adrian Rurawhe

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The Country 30/09/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay

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The Country 30/09/26: Ben Picton talks to Jamie Mackay

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Chlöe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on the speculation she's aiming for Finance Minister role

195

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government potentially 'going soft' on NZ Super reforms?

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Monika Lacey: Centrix Chief Operating Officer on consumer arrears dropping 11% on last year while liquidations rose 14%

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Is our economy getting better, or is it just 'less bad' than we thought?

198

Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on their policy costings in the wake of PREFU, Adrian Rurawhe's death

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update showing a stronger outlook, larger surplus

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the pre-election opening of the Government books