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The SME StreamDenise Garland: Retail NZ Advocacy Manager on Shoplifting rising to its highest level in 15 years
Scepticism from retailers that Police will turn up to a theft - as shoplifting rises to its highest level in 15 years. Police laid the highest number of…
The SME StreamCameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on consumer arrears falling to the lowest level since 2021
Signs of life in the economy as overall debt improves. Centrix data for June shows consumers' credit performance is continuing to improve, with arrears…
The SME StreamSharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will increase to 5.5%
Unemployment's expected to increase, but it might not be all bad news for the economy. Many economists are expecting unemployment to increase from 5.3% to…
The SME StreamRavensdown annual result. Garth Bray 2degrees wrap - Tue 4 Aug
Farms are doing well, farmers are spending and what they need is there when they need it.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamKate Bacchus - HR Butter - Founder | The Power of Difficult Conversations
What happens when workplaces stop avoiding difficult conversations and start leaning into them? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with HR…
The SME StreamCould NZ's job market get worse before it gets better?
New Zealand’s unemployment rate is already at an uncomfortable level, and may be heading higher again.Young people and jobseekers in Auckland, Wellington…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government extending the temporary fuel support measures
The Finance Minister says fuel support will stay in place until the Government is confident prices won't spike again. It's extending the in-work tax credit…
The SME StreamKiwi finance teams lead the AI change - Mon 3 Aug
Airwallex’s Lowry Gladwell says Kiwi finance leaders are moving faster on AI, using new tools to boost productivity and transform global business. See…
The SME Stream''You've got dumb and dumber' - Steelworx director Chris Barrett on NZ economy - Mon 3 Aug
Steelworx director Chris Barrett on Luxon's comments to business leaders, saying he won't be voting National after 30 years supporting them. See…
The SME StreamPMG Opens Commercial Property to More Kiwis - Mon 3 Aug
PMG’s Rory Diver on a $700m commercial property fund iopening access to more Kiwis, with investments from $1,000 and strong demand for quality property…
The SME StreamMonday Markets with Forsyth Barr: The latest impacts of the Iran war - Mon 3 Aug
Forsyth Barr Investment Strategist Zoe Wallis with your Monday Market outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamCheese platter offers affordable night in Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Mon 3 Aug
Boss of the French family firm that paid $4 billion for Fonterra's brands gives rare interview with Aussie Financial Review. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The SME StreamRupert Carlyon: What's the first step for wanna-be investors?
When the cost of living crisis is driving your day-to-day costs up, putting money in to a Kiwisaver might not seem appealing. But is it still important to keep…
The SME StreamWhat happens to your money in a retirement village?
Moving into a retirement village can offer community, convenience and freedom from maintaining a family home — but the financial arrangement is very…
The SME Stream(110) Instagram Just Killed Likes – Here's What Actually Matters Now
Instagram's CEO just confirmed what most creators have been feeling for months: the algorithm doesn't care about your likes anymore. In this episode, I'm…
The SME StreamThe South Island’s economic power play ahead of Election 2026
It’s a battle of the islands to become New Zealand’s economic engine room. All eight South Island Chambers of Commerce have launched a joint…
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 31st July
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of…
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether we should be worried about the AI bubble
It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and Microsoft moving to post their earnings. But it's sparked concerns about the future of AI, and whether…
The SME StreamLeeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on business leaders' call to back the South Island as a driver of New Zealand's growth
South Island business leaders want to be recognised as the engine room of New Zealand's economy. The eight chambers of commerce have launched a joint…
The SME StreamDom Pym’s playbook for building and backing winners
Australian fintech pioneer and serial entrepreneur Dom Pym knows a thing or two about starting companies and scaling them into market-leading players. This…
The SME StreamEvan Bateup - KPMG - Chief People & Inclusion Officer | Creating Workplaces Where People Thrive
What does it take to build a workplace where people genuinely belong and can do their best work? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with…
The SME StreamThe $30b time bomb facing the next Govt
New Zealand’s superannuation problem is something that constantly rears its head. Whether it’s abolishing MPs’ gold-plated super scheme, if…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Winston Peters looking to restore Reserve Bank's dual mandate
Conversations about reintroducing maximum sustainable employment to the Reserve Bank's monetary policy mandate and inflation targeting could be back on the…
The SME StreamShould the Government extend fuel support as prices dip below $3?
91 petrol is set to stay below $3 a litre for the fourth week in a row, and that means the $50 weekly fuel payment for working families should be coming to an…
The SME StreamErica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Government's new changes to the RSE scheme
Employers with a good track records on seasonal workers could soon get useful stamps of approval. The Government's planning changes to the RSE Scheme. It…
The SME StreamCEO Index names New Zealand's top business leadership finalists - Tue 28 Jul
Erica Lloyd on what this year's CEO Index finalists say about leadership, ambition and innovation. BusinessDesk CEO Index is sponsored by Range Rover. See…
The SME StreamNZX takeovers keep M&A in focus - Tue 28 Jul
High-profile Mergers and Acquisitions on the NZX, reminder of deal activity. Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The SME StreamInside India's thinking on the NZ FTA - Tue 28 Jul
ANZ economist Dhiraj Nim on the strategic importance of the NZ-India FTA and how businesses can benefit from India's scale, growth and expanding economy. See…
The SME StreamErica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the Government's planned changes to the RSE scheme
An easier pathway for seasonal workers to move between jobs as the Government plans changes to the RSE Scheme. Its tweaks will focus on accommodation…
The SME StreamKelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist says NZ on the cost of living rising 3.2% in the year to June
An economist says New Zealand is no longer in a cost of living crisis. New Stats NZ data shows the cost of living for the average New Zealand household…
The SME StreamCameron Bagrie: independent economist on what's really behind the increased cost of living
The rising cost of living is down to more than global uncertainty, according to one expert. Stats NZ data shows costs for the average household jumped 3.2…
The SME StreamPerspective with Ryan Bridge: What do the latest inflation numbers really mean for the 'squeezed middle'?
Nicola Willis will like the inflation number that's come out. More importantly, she'll like the story that number is telling. Remember, her target audience is…
The SME StreamKim Milne - Elf Group - Chief People Officer | Building New Zealand's Future Workforce
How do organisations build talent when the skills they need take years to develop? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Kim Milne, Chief…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government looking into next steps for fuel support package
The Government says escalation in the Iran war may move out the trigger-point for stopping temporary fuel-support payments. The $50 weekly payments for…
The SME StreamMarket Outlook: What U.S. inflation looks like amid Iran war - Mon 27 Jul
Fed Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to hold rates at the central banks' next meeting. Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW. See…
The SME StreamThe Country 27/07/26: Stefan Vogel talks to Jamie Mackay
Rabobank’s GM RaboResearch comments on Trump’s latest increased tariff rates imposed by the US on NZ and 60 other countries. However, there’s…
The SME StreamThe market trifecta - Middle East / Strait of Hormuz and tariff developments - Mon 27 Jul
The big macro-economic news this week is US Federal Reserve rate Decision on Wednesday. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the impact of TikTok on New Zealand's economy
TikTok's proving to be a powerful tool for New Zealand businesses. A new Infometrics report shows the social media platform helped boost the local economy by…
The SME StreamOdyssey pushes back on funflation. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Mon 27 Jul
Imax has about 1% of the world's screens but made up 20% of the box office at opening weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamMartin Hawes: The good, the bad, and the ugly of debt
More and more kiwis are taking on debt to cover costs, and the increasing popularity of buy now pay later schemes has normalised casual debt. Financial author…
The SME StreamPeter Norris: What on earth is a property market reset?
The expression property market reset has been recently popular in property news– but what is it? What does it look like? And what does it mean for…
The SME Stream(#109) Guest: Amy Barratt & Dayna Slade - How Two Best Friends Built a Brand Rooted in Culture, Identity and Aroha
What happens when two best friends can't find products that reflect their culture for their own children? They build them. In this episode I sit down with Amy…
The SME StreamWhen should you teach children about money?
Are you raising a child who thinks money just appears? From pocket money and piggy banks to KiwiSaver, first jobs and the temptation to bail them out, the…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new paid parental leave policy
National says its paid parental leave policy was already in the works, despite recent comments from Stuart Nash accusing one of its MPs of being lazy. Nash…
The SME StreamChristopher Luxon: Prime Minister talks GDP, Tariffs, Data Centres
The Prime Minister has responded to the US hitting New Zealand with 12.5% tariffs. Despite the tariffs already facing scrutiny from US courts, Kiwi exporters…
The SME StreamWhy AI is driving new investment in New Zealand's power future? - Fri 24 Jul
Mercury CEO Stew Hamilton on the $53m Datagrid investment and why AL is reshaping electricity demand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamThe Country 24/07/26: Kylie Dorr talks to Jamie Mackay
We catch up with the Supreme Winner of the NZI Rural Women Business Awards, held last night at Parliament. Kylie is the owner of Southern Reproductive, an…
The SME StreamChris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director says businesses are selling like hot-cakes
New Zealand businesses are selling like hot-cakes. ABC Business Sales' latest report shows there were 503 completed sales over the last 12 months, up 19…
The SME StreamThe forces shaping Wall Street in 2026 - Fri 24 Jul
S&P's Anu Ganti on what's driving Wall Street, the next phase of AI trade and what investors should watch in the second half of 2026 / Video. Herald NOW…
The SME StreamProf. Claire Matthews: Head of the School for Accountancy, Economics and Finance at Massey University on FMA report
A banking expert believes there's enough competition as it is, between the country's eight largest banks. The Financial Markets Authority's found all but one…
The SME StreamOver $3.30 a litre What surging oil prices mean for your fuel costs - Fri 24 Jul
Waitomo CEO, Simon Parham reveals whether fuel prices will reach $3 again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamJoshua Tan: ExportNZ Executive Director on Trump's 12.5% tariffs
The United States has announced it will impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including New Zealand. After his previous tariffs were deemed illegal by the…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister responds to criticism over paid parental leave policy
The Finance Minister says changes to paid parental leave weren't in the coalition agreement for the current government. The National Party is promising to…
The SME StreamLeeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO supports National's paid parental leave policy
Support for National's paid parental leave policy, from at least one business leader. The party's promising to extend paid parental leave from the current 26…
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 23rd July
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of…
The SME StreamIs now the best time for first-home buyers to act?
New Zealand’s housing market remains firmly in buyers’ favour. Sales activity is continuing to weaken and property values are showing little sign…
The SME StreamBruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner on the Green's proposed wealth tax rate
Taxing the super-rich has been tried overseas and hasn't always worked out, one expert says. The Greens have set their wealth tax rate at 2.5%, but Treasury…
The SME StreamThe Country 23/07/26: Fran O'Sullivan talks to Jamie Mackay
NZME’s head of business content previews an excellent 28-page Agribusiness lift-out in the NZ Herald, where subjects as wide-ranging as global trade, AI…
The SME StreamWholesale rates jump in July affecting term deposit rates. Zoe Wallis Forsyth Barr - Thu 23 Jul
$20trillion of debt is set to be issued in 2026, about two thirds of that is from governments.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamClimate report warns business must accelerate emissions cuts - Thu 23 Jul
Climate Change Commission CE Jo Hendy on what changes are needed to unlock investment and help businesses decarbonise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…