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The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on Stats NZ phasing in monthly Consumer Price Index reporting
Borrowers' pockets may feel the most impact from more regular inflation reports. From next July, Stats NZ will phase in monthly Consumer Price Index reporting…
The SME StreamHow El Nino could impact New Zealand businesses and the economy - Thu 23 Jul
Professor Anita Wreford discusses how El Nino could reshape costs, commodity prices and investment decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamWill Musk eat the telcos’ lunch? Tech with 2degrees - Thu 23 Jul
Satellite-to-mobile coverage - Starlink, AST SpaceMobile, Amazon all chasing a bigger slice of the market. Chris Keall Herald Technology Editor. See…
The SME StreamScott Simpson: Statistics Minister on Stats NZ rolling out monthly inflation reporting next year
New Zealand is bringing its inflation reporting into the modern era. People will be able to access the data monthly from July next year, as part of a major…
The SME StreamInformation wants to be free. 2degrees Business Wrap - Garth Bray - Thu 23 Jul
News from OpenAI, that two of its advanced models got out of a sandbox system, seems like proof of their power and our difficulty controlling it. See…
The SME StreamEpisode 67: Group CEO of Beca, Amelia Linzey
In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 67, our guest is Amelia Linzey, Group CEO of Engineering firm Beca. Amelia Linzey has broken the mould in more ways than most…
The SME StreamRoss Aitken & Mark Quin - Northern Rescue & NZ Ambulance | Trust and High-Stakes Decision Making
What can HR and business leaders learn from paramedics who make life-and-death decisions every day? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with…
The SME StreamFTN Motion's electric ride
New Zealand isn't exactly famous for producing automotive brands, but FTN Motion is trying to change that. In the latest episode of The Business of Tech, the…
The SME Stream'This is a fuel story': Willis defends inflation figure - Wed 22 Jul
Finance minister Nicola Willis says while inflation has been largely driven by fuel prices, rates are also an issue that need attention. See…
The SME StreamWhat the overnight Global Dairy Trade auction means for the market - Wed 22 Jul
HighGround Dairy's Stu Davison discusses the latest GDT auction prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamThe Country 22/07/26: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay
Rabobank’s senior agricultural analyst also comments on the GDT auction as well as Rabobank’s 2026 World Dairy Map, which shows New Zealand…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on rents rising at their slowest rate in 25 years
Recent data has unveiled a silver lining in the latest June-quarter inflation figures. Rents rose at their slowest rate, annually, in 25 years, according to…
The SME StreamJames Fuller: Hnry Co-founder on the rising number of people choosing self-employment
More people are becoming self-employed. A Self Employment Report released by Hnry and the Simplicity Research Hub shows they produce 17% of the country's GDP…
The SME StreamAndrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the factors impacting the tech stocks
It's been an interesting time for the tech sector, with many big companies reporting their results. Tech stocks recently reversed some of the recent selloff…
The SME StreamMark Wilkshire: Co-Operative Bank CEO on inflation, signals fixed mortgage rate hikes coming ‘pretty soon’
Fixed mortgage rates could be heading up “pretty soon”, says a New Zealand bank boss as wholesale interest rates rise on the back of volatility in…
The SME StreamUS trade war - what it means for our red meat returns - Wed 22 Jul
Trade watchers say this is a classic Trump tactic; a ticking offer with a big headline to inject some jeopardy.' 2degrees Business wrap - Garth Bray. See…
The SME StreamThe economy is coming for our fun
First it came for the groceries, the mortgage and the power bill. Now the economy is coming for our fun. From $12 glasses of wine and $27 movie tickets to…
The SME StreamWhy inflation is up again and what’s really driving it
Inflation has hit 4.1% - the highest level in more than two years. Economists had expected it surge to somewhere between 3.9 and 4.1 percent. However, the end…
The SME StreamThe Country 21/07/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay
In the absence of a sick Jo Luxton (and some Labour ag policy), the gloves come off with the trade spokesman and former Minister of Agriculture. Today we…
The SME StreamThe Country 21/07/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay
An independent economist comments on New Zealand’s annual inflation rate hitting its highest level in more than two years on rising fuel prices. The…
The SME StreamInflation in focus as businesses await the latest CPI reading - Tue 21 Jul
Westpac economist Satish Ranchhod discusses what the latest CPI data will mean for households and businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on annual inflation hitting 4.1% driven by a surge in fuel prices and rise in electricity bills
The Finance Minister expects to see power prices start easing "soon". Inflation's hit a two-year high of 4.1%. It's been driven not only by the surge in global…
The SME StreamMichael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank senior economist discusses the latest inflation numbers
The Consumers Price Index (CPI) has increased 4.1% in the 12 months to the June 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. As expected, the…
The SME StreamAustralian markets - from Mines and Energy to Healthcare - Tue 21 Jul
The market has been moving sideways, but there’s been a lot happening at sector level. Grant Cotty Craigs Investment Partners. See…
The SME StreamMore detail needed on $60m bailout. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Tue 21 Jul
If a $60m surprise subsidy to Fletcher Building is such a good idea, why has there been scant engagement on it so far?' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamRachael Satherley - Serko - Chief People Officer | Leadership Across Cultures & Building for Growth
What does it take to scale a New Zealand technology company into a truly global organisation? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with…
The SME StreamHow online retail is reshaping New Zealand's wine business - Mon 20 Jul
Dan Gillett talks to Herald reporter Tom Raynel about adapting the wine industry to a digital first market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamTariff hike due this week - Mon 20 Jul
NZ could be slapped with a blanket 12.5% tariff on all exports to the US as early as Friday night. Fran O'Sullivan Herald Business Commentator. See…
The SME StreamGlobal share markets fell last week, led by weakness in the tech sector - Mon 20 Jul
SpaceX shares are now trading 10% below IPO. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamCameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on inflation figures out today
An economist says digging into today's inflation figures will reveal the real picture. Stats NZ is releasing Consumers Price Index figures later this morning -…
The SME StreamMarket update - Mon 20 Jul
With Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamHeadline inflation may hit 4%; is the cost of dining out a key indicator - Mon 20 Jul
Herald NOW Business host Garth Bray dives into the numbers ahead of the trade balance and CPI results this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamAndrew Bascand & Sue Walker: Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO and Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager discuss energy payments
Electricity and money go hand-in-hand. Every house needs power, and everything costs money. So how do you balance the two in the midst of a Cost of Living…
The SME StreamWhat banks really check before approving your mortgage
Buying your first home can feel impossible, but you may be closer than you think. Mortgage adviser Michelle Isemonger joins Nadine Higgins to explain how to…
The SME StreamMoney Talks: The plan to make every Kiwi wealthier with Leonard Hong
Could compulsory KiwiSaver help make New Zealanders wealthier and build a stronger economy? In this episode of Money Talks, Liam Dann speaks with policy…
The SME StreamChristopher Luxon: Prime Minister says he's unsure when Trump's next tariff will come
Chris Luxon says he doesn't know if and when New Zealand could face higher tariffs from the US - but we'll weather whatever comes our way. Trade experts have…
The SME Stream(#108) How to Stop Procrastinating and Actually Get Things Done
Procrastination is not laziness. It is a stress habit and once you understand what is actually happening in your brain, you can break it. In this episode I…
The SME StreamSwitzerland emerges as frontrunner for New Zealand's next trade deal - Fri 17 Jul
Trade Minister Todd McClay tells Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford how Swiss agreement could be New Zealand's next major trade win. See…
The SME StreamBlackRock - worlds largest investor managing $US15trillion - on AI pinch points - Fri 17 Jul
BlackRock's Investment Institute's Ben Powell sees increasing energy demands for AI as opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamTodd McClay: Trade Minister on being one step closer to signing a trade agreement with Switzerland
Trade Minister Todd McClay addressed media with his Swiss counterpart Helene Budliger Artieda at the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership…
The SME StreamFrom kiwi farms to cleaner air, wool technology takes on global filtration - Fri 17 Jul
Lanaco's CE Nick Davenport tells Herald NOW Business how kiwi wool innovation powers world-first air filter for global market. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The SME StreamWrapping business: Swiss trade deal; fast-track for Auckland housing development - Fri 17 Jul
Todd McClay says Switzerland is the next target for a trade deal; Delmore development gets draft consent for 1250 homes in Upper Ōrewa on second attempt. See…
The SME StreamSurf's up! Are we on the data centre wave? Garth Bray 2degrees Wrap - Fri 17 Jul
Australia's Financial Review reports concerns data centre growth may crowd out other sectors - investment outside tech & mining expected to fall 1.1% See…
The SME StreamRoger Sharp’s bid to build a travel tech powerhouse
Queenstown has long been associated with jet boats, ski fields and postcard-perfect mountains. But if veteran entrepreneur and online travel heavyweight Roger…
The SME StreamAre data centres for us- Tech with 2degrees Danu Abeysuriya - Rush Digital - Thu 16 July
Supporters say NZ has opportunity with renewable energy to build a cleaner digital infrastructure sector, but there's been backlash overseas. See…
The SME StreamH5N1 - first case onshore - what does it mean for the farming sector? - Thu 16 Jul
Federated Farmers Mark Hooper on H5N1, plus how record returns are helping farmers cut debt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamWe're swiping less at the checkout: retail card spending drops in June - Thu 16 Jul
NZ retail card spending rewinds on gains made in May, Stripe makes a $90b bid for PayPal, and US Treasury to mint a $1 coin with Trumps face on it. See…
The SME StreamGareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on predictions that economic growth will reach a four-year high next year
The country's economic recovery may be coming. New Infometrics forecasts show annual economic growth is set to reach a four-year high of 2.7% mid-next year…
The SME StreamLouise Upston: Social Development Minister on the number of people on the Jobseeker benefit, over 86 thousand finding work in the last year
The Social Development Minister believes the latest Jobseeker numbers prove employers are keen to take on people on benefits. Latest MSD data shows a 1.9%…
The SME StreamNick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on Informetrics saying NZ is on the cusp of an economic recovery
The country's economic recovery may be coming. New Infometrics forecasts show annual economic growth is set to reach a four-year high of 2.7-percent mid-next…
The SME StreamFelicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum Executive Director on the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership in Auckland
Hopes new pathways for global trade can be created as officials from small countries around the world meet in Auckland. Trade Minister Todd McClay's chairing…
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the latest US bank earnings say about the economy
The major US banks have reported their earnings, and experts say these results can offer a clear snapshot of the state of the US and global economy. JP Morgan…
The SME StreamBuckle in for oil price volatility. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Thu 16 Jul
"We've burned through all the buffers" oil broker tells FT. The tanks are running dry globally, with about 30 days in the reserve and 20 on the water. See…
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 17 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 StreamBonus Episode: Trust in the age of AI with One NZ
AI is getting a lot of attention, but for many businesses the real challenge isn't the technology - it’s knowing what to trust in order to achieve their…
The SME StreamDr Jarrod Haar - Massey University - Deans Chair _ The Hidden Challenges Shaping
Why are burnout rates still so high years after COVID, and what can leaders actually do about it? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with…
The SME StreamRoger Sharp’s bid to build a travel tech powerhouse
Queenstown has long been associated with jet boats, ski fields and postcard-perfect mountains. But if veteran entrepreneur and online travel heavyweight Roger…
The SME StreamWhy New Zealand wages are falling behind
The Official Cash Rate has risen for the first time in three years — but does that mean mortgage rates are about to climb too? Tamsyn Parker is joined by…
The SME StreamThe Country 15/07/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay
The Minister of Agriculture and Trade is sitting in for the Prime Minister this week, and again, he has to defend the Indian Free Trade Agreement from Winston…
The SME StreamRBNZ warns temporary inflation shock could become persistent - Wed 15 Jul
RBNZ's Chief Economist tells Herald NOW Business how inflation expectations will shape path of interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…