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The SME StreamMore than half of NZ businesses now see India as a top-three growth market
The NZ India Business Momentum report says India is fast becoming a top priority for kiwi businesses. From Mumbai - ANZ's Dhiraj Nim See…
The SME StreamMidnight oil: Price plunges overnight following Trump social media post
Garth Bray joins Ryan to talk business - thanks to Forsyth Barr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamOil prices plunge after Trump post
Mo Singh from Craigs Investment Partners bring us the latest on global markets and the impact to oil prices and supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamCameron Bagrie: independent economist on Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman's speech on the Iran war
The Reserve Bank Governor says the central bank is closely monitoring fuel prices, but won't rush into reacting. Anna Breman says the Iran war is likely to…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's planned cost relief measures for households impacted by fuel crisis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel. She says more details will be…
The SME StreamChloe Swarbrick: Green Party co-leader on proposed fossil fuel relief package
The Green Party is offering its support to National to fast-track a fossil fuel relief package, bypasssing other parties with their combined 63 votes. The…
The SME StreamJohn MacDonald: The fairest way for businesses to recoup fuel costs
This fuel situation is starting to feel like herding cats. You’ve got the government, on one hand, going on about seven weeks supply. Don’t panic…
The SME StreamIran War Are global markets facing prolonged disruption, similar to Covid
Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins Ryan with what to watch in the markets this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamNick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the results of ASB's Regional Economic Scoreboard
It's a tale of two cities, with Canterbury crowned the top regional economy and Wellington finishing last. ASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard shows…
The SME StreamDom Kalasih: Transporting NZ CEO on the Government announcing cost relief measures to tackle fuel crisis
The Finance Minister's set to announce details of cost relief measures for low-to-middle households today. Nicola Willis announced the support package would be…
The SME StreamRichard Wyeth: Synlait CEO on the $80.6 million half-year loss, future of the company
Synlait's boss says the company's facing its toughest period in 20 years, but hopes a turnaround is near. The Canterbury milk processor's posted a half year…
The SME StreamCabinet has some big decisions ahead
Will the NZ navy join a Trump prosposed coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz? Global trade takes a hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamRetail pulse check
Kathmandu owner KMD, Hallenstein Glassons and The Warehouse Group all report half-year results that will probably look like the better halves of their years…
The SME StreamRupert Carlyon: Global tension? Ignore your KiwiSaver
Tensions are high for everyone right now, and I know most people will either be nervously checking their KiwiSaver balance on the daily, or completely ignoring…
The SME StreamIs owning a home overrated?
Buying your first home is seen as a key milestone signifying success in your financial journey, while “just" renting is somehow seen as being behind. But…
The SME StreamGDP is up in New Zealand, so why does the economy still feel flat?
Yesterday, Stats NZ released New Zealand’s GDP performance for the last quarter of 2025, and the government tells us things are looking good with gross…
The SME Stream(#95) How to Scale Your Business to $100K Months (My 3‑Step Framework)
In this episode, I break down the exact 3‑step framework I’ve used to launch and scale seven different businesses - including the strategies that took me…
The SME StreamChristopher Luxon: Prime Minister chats economic management amidst instability
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking for their weekly catch up to chat about the fuel crisis, economic management, and the possibility of the…
The SME StreamCapital underspend of $2.4 billion
Garth Bray joins the show with the latest business news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 19 March
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 StreamSir Rod Drury: Xero Founder on being named the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year
Sir Rod Drury believes it's New Zealand's time to step up and make a big difference in the world. The Xero founder has been crowned the 2026 Kiwibank New…
The SME StreamToo small is a tech myth – Mehran Gul on NZ’s real advantage
Why do some places become tech powerhouses while others, just as smart and connected, stall out? In the latest episode of The Business of Tech, global…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the state of fuel prices and reserves and the GDP rising by 0.2% in the December quarter
The Government is looking into ‘doing something simple’ to get cash into Kiwis' wallets as fuel prices increase, refined oil proving a challenge…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP growing by 0.2%
New Zealand's economy wasn't doing as well as we thought, even before war broke out in the Middle East. Latest Stats NZ data shows GDP rose just 0.2% in the…
The SME StreamMatt Gault: ANZ Senior Economist on the Q4 GDP result
New Zealand's economy is heading into the current Middle East crisis noticeably weaker than expected. GDP's risen just 0.2 percent in the December quarter -…
The SME StreamMichael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the state of the economy following recent GDP figures
Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell says it's getting harder to know how much the economy's growing or shrinking. Stats NZ estimates GDP rose 0.2…
The SME StreamPerspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is there a bright side to all the bad economic news?
I’m sorry to say it’s a bit of a bad day - a day of rather unpleasant economic news, I’m afraid. Let’s start with the GDP number. It…
The SME StreamEpisode 58: Chief Economist at ANZ, Sharon Zollner
In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 58, our guest Sharon Zollner, Chief Economist at ANZ Bank. At a time when the economic recovery in New Zealand is threatened…
The SME StreamThe Country 18/03/26: Mike McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay
Jarden analyst reviews last night’s GDT auction, up 0.1%, the sixth consecutive rise. While the result remained basically unchanged, “unders and…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the KiwiSaver withdrawal rule changes being driven by farmer lobbying
Officials are calling out the Government for loosening KiwiSaver withdrawal rules in response to lobbying by Federated Farmers, rather than evidence-based…
The SME StreamCameron Bagrie: independent economist responds to Treasury's 'worst case' economic forecast
Economists are questioning Treasury's 'worst case' economic forecast from the Iran war. It predicts a worst case scenario of inflation hitting 3.7 percent this…
The SME StreamQuestions over the price increase of fuel in NZ
Transporting NZ CEO Dom Kalasih says diesel price increase in Australia is lower See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamMichael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the impacts of the ongoing conflict in Iran
The conflict in the Middle East is continuing on for another week, and it's got experts concerned about the economic impacts. Iran's blocking shipping in…
The SME StreamNick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on the expectation the GDP will rise by 0.4% in the December quarter
Economists are predicting promising economic results from the last quarter ahead of the ongoing ripple effects caused by war in the Middle East. GDP data for…
The SME StreamKelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on GDP data
Westpac's chief economist is still holding out hope New Zealand will weather financial headwinds from the Iran war. Stats NZ's releasing data for the December…
The SME StreamSchools are teaching money in class, but what are we teaching at home?
Financial education is now embedded in maths classes for students in years 0-10, and from next year it will also form part of the social sciences curriculum…
The SME StreamHow high could fuel prices go, and what help could be on the way?
Inflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenario. It’s while petrol prices have risen about 45 to 50 cents a…
The SME StreamBecoming a nation of investors and savers
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The SME StreamMideast fallout impacts investments
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The SME StreamKelly Eckhold: Westpac economist on whether more people will need to work from home following Middle East crisis
A top economist advises thinking about working from home to save fuel. Iran's maintaining its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz - retaliating to the continued…
The SME StreamMatt Ball: NZ Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on the report showing the sector's economic impact
The economic impact of property investors is being quantified for the first time. A report commissioned by the Property Investors Federation estimates the…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the ongoing global oil crisis, action in the Strait of Hormuz
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has emphasised there’s a range of scenarios for inflation amidst the global oil crisis – not just the worst-case…
The SME StreamCarolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail spending trending upward before Iran conflict
There's hopes the war in Iran doesn't reverse gains in our retail sector by making shipping more expensive. Stats NZ data shows back-to-back increases in…
The SME StreamNew numbers reveal an updated outlook on New Zealand's economic recovery
Westpac Chief economist Kelly Eckhold tells Herald NOW that NZ's long-awaited economic recovery is delayed, but not cancelled as Iran conflict continues. See…
The SME StreamNick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on worst case scenario for NZ economy from Iran War
Treasury has released numbers on the potential fallout for the New Zealand economy from the Iran war. It estimates that under a worst‑case scenario — a…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the third week of the Iran conflict
The conflict in the Middle East has entered its third week and there's concerns about what it could do to the markets. Iran's still restricting movement…
The SME StreamChris Wilson: KiwiSaver changes need some tweaking
From April 1st, the KiwiSaver minimum default contribution rate will move up to 3.5%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamFrom carless days to EV push: The fuel crunch options on the table
If you’re old enough, then you’ll remember there was a time when every Kiwi household had to pick a weekday where they wouldn’t drive…
The SME Stream(#94) Why No One Buys From Brands They Don’t Remember (And How to Fix Yours)
In this episode, I break down why most entrepreneurs struggle with inconsistent sales - their audience simply doesn’t remember their brand when…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on New Zealand's fuel supplies, next steps amid ongoing uncertainty
The Government admits its walking a fine line between being prepared and causing panic. It's considering a raft of possible measures like car-less days, limits…
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 13 March
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 StreamWill the government subsidise fuel amid the Middle East conflict?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Ryan Bridge to share the government's position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamHow the Middle East is threatening our economic recovery
Former finance minister, Steven Joyce, joins Ryan to talk through the implications of the war in the Middle east on NZ's economic recovery See…
The SME StreamWhy the Middle East crisis is bad news for farmers and food prices alike
Arable farmer, David Birkett says the industry is already suffering skyrocketing prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamKelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on housing affordability reaching a decade-best level
Housing affordability in New Zealand has improved to its best level in almost a decade, according to new data from Cotality. Lower property values, rising…
The SME StreamMatt Goodson: Salt Funds Management managing director on the markets fluctuating amid Middle East conflict
Stock markets have rebounded and oil prices have dropped below yesterday's forecast, following recent comments from US President Donald Trump. Trump indicated…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices
The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump. Crude oil prices have…
The SME StreamBusiness: US tech sector layoffs up | oil shock | commercial insurance costs fall
Garth Bray joins Ryan with today's business update thanks to Forsyth Barr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamMark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners on NZX and global markets taking a dive due to the conflict in the Middle East
Some positive signs from international markets overnight. American and European markets tumbled on Friday due to ongoing concerns about the Middle East…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the economic impact of the war in Iran
There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran. Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 -…