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The SME StreamWill Goodwin: Super Fund Co-Chief Investment Officer on the fund growing nearly 15% to $94.25 billion before tax
New Zealand's Superannuation Fund has been outperforming expectations. The 25-year-old Super Fund is now worth $94.35 billion, excluding tax, including $9.3…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the ongoing tensions in Ukraine
The US share market took a dive in the weekend, and experts have linked it to recent global conflicts and a declining tech market. This has resulted in global…
The SME StreamNathan Guy: Special Agricultural Trade Envoy on the India Free Trade Agreement coming into effect
There's enthusiasm from the agriculture sector about the India Free Trade Agreement coming into effect today. It unlocks access to 1.4 billion Indian…
The SME Stream'Let's grow the damn pie!' - Billionaire Guy Haddleton says NZ needs to think bigger
Tech entrepreneur and investor Guy Haddleton has built and sold businesses worth billions, but his journey began in the New Zealand SAS before an unlikely…
The SME StreamWhy your budget isn’t working
Think you know where your money goes? Small, everyday purchases can add up to a very different picture — and cancelling a subscription might only be the…
The SME StreamHow Billion-Dollar Brands Use Influencers to Drive Sales (And How You Can Too)
What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't building your own following, but tapping into someone else's? Some of the world's biggest brands…
The SME StreamYou should write a prenup with Holly Egerton
Most people are probably uncomfortable with the idea of writing a prenup at the start of a relationship, but lawyer Holly Egerton learnt the hard way that they…
The SME StreamElection uncertainty: Are businesses really holding back? - Fri 16 Oct
ASB senior economist Mark Smith on why businesses keep investing despite election uncertainty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamPrimary sector: Dairy comeback, fertiliser and lamb risks - Fri 16 Oct
BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy on Dairy Goat Co-op’s turnaround, National’s fertiliser security plan and the US probe threatening NZ lamb exports…
The SME StreamChris Quinn: Foodstuffs New Zealand managing director on promising inflation numbers
Foodstuffs has reported that its comparable grocery basket prices are only up 1.6% in the year to September, compared to a higher national food inflation of…
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 16th October
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 StreamWe Spent $300K Starting a Drinks Brand | Guest: Jordan Delmont - Brewé
What does it REALLY cost to start a drinks brand and get your products stocked in supermarkets? When we launched Brewe, our iced coffee and matcha brand, we…
The SME StreamDo you have to leave New Zealand to get ahead?
It’ll come as no surprise that new data’s revealed more Kiwis are struggling with cost of living. The latest New Zealand Consumer Lifestyles survey…
The SME StreamThe importance of a Strategic foundation for your business
Mike and Scott unpack the strategic foundations most businesses skip - purpose, vision, values, CVP and goals - and why skipping them means growing by accident…
The SME StreamEpisode 72: Minister of Finance, Hon Nicola Willis
With the election campaign in full swing, it’s a pleasure to host Finance Minister and Deputy Leader of the National Party, Nicola Willis, for Episode 72…
The SME StreamNicki Mackay - FMG | Leadership, Trust & Keeping Business Moving
What happens when someone with deep operational experience steps into the Chief People Officer role? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down…
The SME StreamIs the AI Race Out of Control?
The people building the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence systems promise extraordinary gains. They also warn those systems could escape our…
The SME StreamThe high cost of building nothing
New Zealand keeps announcing infrastructure projects, putting them on hold and paying more when they finally move ahead. A new industry survey shows…
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: Would you rather NZ jobs in a premium product or cheap materials?
What would you rather? New Zealand jobs in a premium product or cheap materials? The aluminium extrusion industry says the government's decision not to impose…
The SME StreamTax promises: do the numbers stack up? - Wed 14 Oct
Deloitte tax partner Robyn Walker on how to separate credible tax policies from political promises and whether the numbers really add up. See…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the state of the 2026 finance debate
Tonight's leaders' debate between Luxon and Hipkins isn't the only big political face-off happening tonight. The ‘ASB Great Finance Debate’ will…
The SME StreamGrant Webster: Tourism Holdings Chief Executive on tourism numbers nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels
New Zealand's looking to attract more tourists from Europe and the US, to reduce our reliance on Australians. Stats NZ data shows almost 249-thousand overseas…
The SME StreamNadine Higgins: There's a bigger economic question - Wed 14 Oct
While our politicians are busy lobbing grenades about fiscal holes, perhaps we should be asking a bigger question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamPeople want to work. Where are the jobs?
Is Australia really doing better, or does it just look that way on holiday? Back from across the Tasman, Tamsyn Parker joins Liam Dann to compare petrol…
The SME StreamCan New Zealand cut its way to growth?
Both National and Labour are banking on economic growth to help repair the Government’s finances. But could their spending plans undermine the recovery…
The SME StreamPaul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether we need to assess the current inflation outlook
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the state of the economy. The conflict and resulting impact on fuel prices has altered…
The SME StreamSharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist on the IMF's warnings about Australia's economy and inflation, comparison with New Zealand
Our economy seems to be faring better than our neighbour across the Tasman. The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark outlook for the Australian…
The SME StreamLeeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the ASB research showing economic activity doesn't tend to slow down ahead of elections
ASB says elections aren't usually a handbrake for business or household decisions. Fresh analysis from the bank has found activity doesn't tend to slow down…
The SME StreamRose Powell - Vitaco | Future Skills, AI & Building Capability on the Factory Floor
What happens to the future of work if half your workforce gets left behind? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Rose Powell, General…
The SME Stream'We'll all get our butts kicked': ACT discusses its fiscal plan. - Mon 12 Oct
ACT Leader David Seymour discusses fiscal plan and tax cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister and National Finance Spokesperson on party's fiscal plan, whether it wants to change superannuation
The National Party has confirmed it doesn't have a firm policy on the Super age this election. It's campaigned in the past on gradually raising entitlement to…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: National's Finance and Economic Growth Spokesperson unpacks the party's fiscal plan
National claims it has a credible path for paying down the country's debt. The party plans to keep the Budget operating allowance at $2.4 billion…
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: We need to have a discussion about the future of NZ Super
Well, it looks like a matter of when, not if, given that Barbara Edmonds and Nicola Willis, Finance Minister and Finance spokesperson respectively, were…
The SME StreamAmbitious startups - how to turn them into into global businesses - Mon 12 Oct
UK based tech entrepreneur and investor Dr Oliver Hardick is at Auckland Startup Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamBillionaires, ambition, getting rich and taxes - Mon 12 Oct
The NBR Rich List estimated wealth of those on the list had grown to $129 billion. Herald Business Commentator Fran O'Sullivan. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economists on all parties fiscal plans for Election 2026
An economist wonders if some political parties are too relaxed about the growing pension bill. National's confirmed it's not campaigning on raising the Super…
The SME StreamMarkets face key teat as inflation, earnings data loom - Mon 12 Oct
Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis takes a ook at the week ahead for the markets, Monday 12 October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamBryce Wilkinson: New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow breaks down National and Labour's fiscal plans
A business think tank says there's not much different in National's fiscal plan from its budgets of the past couple of years. The party wants to keep the…
The SME StreamBull run enters fifth year as US markets run ahead of NZX - Mon 12 Oct
Oct 12 marks 48 months in the latest bull cycle since generative AI started firing up markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamGeof Nightingale: Tax expert says National's tax relief seems a fair way off
A tax expert suggests National's trademark tax relief seems a fair way off - with little wiggle room in its fiscal plan. The Party says it can't offer tax cuts…
The SME StreamHow to Turn Your Expertise Into a Business | Guest: Toni Street
What if the skills you've spent years developing could become your next business? After nearly 20 years in broadcasting, from sports journalism and Seven Sharp…
The SME StreamNathan Stanners: Stronger KiwiSaver policies are needed as less people are retiring with enough
More New Zealanders are looking to their Kiwisaver to get them to the future, or to their first-home with the property market on a down-turn. Because of that…
The SME StreamHow much money do influencers really make?
Can likes and followers turn into a full-time income? On The Prosperity Project, Nadine talks to talent manager Molly about the business behind social media…
The SME StreamTired of budgeting? Let Tammy Barton handle it
More and more kiwis are struggling to make ends meet at the moment, even people who are making good money are often only scraping by. Now more than ever…
The SME StreamChristopher Luxon: Prime Minister and National Party Leader on party's fiscal plan, election campaign so far and fuel prices
Chris Luxon says National's continuing to take the same fiscal approach, as it did under Sir John Key and Sir Bill English. National's fiscal plan - due out…
The SME StreamMarama Davidson: Graduates are applying for anything, and getting nothing
The Green Party's announced a jobs guarantee programme for young people who've been out of work for 6 months, with unemployment at an 11-year high, and three…
The SME StreamYou get an IPO, you get an IPO... you... maybe not. - Fri 9 Oct
Mortgage broker Squirrel targets $700m loan book and public float mid-late 2027; ASX listing in doubt for Firmus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamFour-day-week pioneer Andrew Barnes on the future of the working week - Fri 9 Oct
Northland Regional Council moves staff to a nine-day fortnight on the same pay - effectively giving staff a pay rise by lowering their hours worked. See…
The SME StreamJonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert, National and Labour agree to cross party support on superannuation
A view it's clearly time our political parties come together to tackle the issue of superannuation. National and Labour have agreed they'll support a…
The SME StreamElection energy policies put investors on alert - Thu 8 Oct
Forsyth Barr analyst Andrew Harvey Green on the election’s competing energy policies, what they could mean for power prices, investment and the sector…
The SME StreamInvesting: What rising bond yields means for your portfolio - Thu 8 Oct
US 10-year bond yields hit highest level in 24 years, Forsyth Barr's Mark Richardson joins Herald NOW to explain why it could be good news. See…
The SME StreamFuture of NZ debate wash-up - Thu 8 Oct
Future of New Zealand Debate delivered a buffet of current and future talent.. as well as dancing robots and G-D-Pizza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the economic impact of the US mid-terms
The US mid-term elections are set to take place in four weeks, and experts are speculating about what this means for the economy. Donald Trump's approval…
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 8th October
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 StreamLaurent Sylvestre | Leading Self, Building Trust & High-Performing Teams
How do you become the kind of leader people genuinely want to follow? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Laurent Sylvestre to explore…
The SME StreamHow to go about investment
Diving deeper on one of episode 8's topic. Mike and Scott dig into the real mechanics of funding a business - when you actually need outside money, and what…
The SME StreamSmall budgets, big ideas: Meet NZ’s Dyson Award stars
In business, and in the innovation game, experience is valuable. But sometimes, not knowing how exactly things are supposed to be done can be a superpower…
The SME StreamHow to Build a Product Brand With Zero Industry Experience | $5.6M Tidal Hair
You don’t need years of industry experience to build a successful product brand. I had never worked in a salon, formulated a haircare product or built an…
The SME StreamWhy rising diesel prices could cost you at the checkout
When the price of moving goods around New Zealand rises, who picks up the bill? Increasing fuel prices are putting pressure on the trucking industry, with fuel…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the TVNZ leaders debate, billionaires, election campaigning
Chris Hipkins reckons there was no easy answer to this week's leaders debate question on whether it's okay to be a billionaire. Former Prime Minister Sir John…