Shows / The SME Stream
The SME Stream
Looking for actionable business insights all in one place?
We're here to help you find a way with a curation of the ‘best bits’ from top business podcasts.
Save time searching; subscribe to the SME Stream where you can listen to relevant, timely, business-related content today.
Episodes
The SME StreamRocket Lab wins company of the year 2degrees business with Garth Bray of Business Desk
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- The SME Stream
Deloitte Young Executive of the Year
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamThe Country 04/12/25: Miles Hurrell talks to Jamie Mackay
Fonterra’s chief executive announces the Co-operative Group’s FY26 Q1 business update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamJohn Pask: BusinessNZ Chief Economist on the economy emerging from stagnation, the debt levels
A view the Government has to get a handle on debt, with forecasts showing the economy's now finally recovering. BusinessNZ's Planning Forecast projects the GDP…
The SME StreamThe Kiwi fintech startup hacking the admin hell out of financial advice
In the creaky world of financial advising, where compliance paperwork devours hours and clunky software feels like a relic from the dial-up era, a New Zealand…
- The SME Stream
The Country 03/12/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prime Minister comments on another drop in the GDT Auction, the US Business Summit, a farm visit today to Hawke's Bay, whether Pāmu is on the chopping…
- The SME Stream
Fiona Cooper: NZUS Council Executive Director on today's US Business Summit
New Zealand’s relationship with the "Land of Opportunity" is taking the spotlight in Auckland today. Business, trade, and political leaders are attending the…
- The SME Stream
The Country 02/12/25: Mike McIntyre talks to Hamish McKay
Jarden’s head of derivatives takes a closer look at why the GDT index hasn’t been positive since mid-August. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- The SME Stream
US-NZ Relations US Business Summit set to explore what's next
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- The SME Stream
Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on the State of Home Ownership Index
A view more New Zealanders are adapting to get on the property ladder to overcome economic woes. Kiwibank's Annual State of Home Ownership Index finds 57% of…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR cut's failure to sway interest rates
As expected, the Reserve Bank cut the OCR to 2.25% last week - but an unexpected side effect has been a lack of effect. The Reserve Bank announced that this…
- The SME Stream
Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist on why your interest rates aren't coming down
Last weeks OCR cut brought hope of lower interest rates but the wholesale market seems to have been spooked by the Reserve Bank ruling out further cuts. The…
The SME StreamThe Rich Girl Mindset: Why Poor People Think About Money 24/7 (And Wealthy People Don't)
The way you think about money can have a huge impact on the decisions you make with it. In this episode, I’m unpacking the difference between scarcity…
- The SME Stream
The Country 01/12/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay
The Deputy Prime Minister and Act Party leader talks about using KiwiSaver to buy a farm. Plus, he enters the age-old debate on the age of eligibility for the…
The SME StreamLisa Dudson: Is it time to fix long term?
We got another OCR cut this week - now down to 2.25% - the lowest it's been since June of 2022. That was the last one for the year, so a lot of us mortgage…
The SME StreamWhat we can learn about investing from the fall of Du Val
BusinessDesk journalist Maria Slade joins Nadine to discuss her new investigative podcast, The Fall of the House of Du Val, which details how the company…
The SME StreamChris Luxon: Prime Minister says banks should be passing OCR rates to customers, or customers should switch banks
Chris Luxon says banks need to be passing on their OCR cuts to customers - and customers should be switching banks if they don't. Mortgage rates have been…
The SME StreamKevin Milne: A bouquet for a boutique business
This week Kevin Milne wants to give a boutique business their flowers. All Better is a toy repair business run by Janice in Te Awamutu. She specialises in…
The SME StreamEd McKnight: How do you actually pick a financial adviser?
Managing finances doesn’t come easily to everyone, and for some, it simply takes more time and energy than they have. So if you’re in the market…
The SME StreamBlack Friday special on retail good news; defence estate true cost reveal, what’s Tracksuit won now
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamReserve Bank tips house prices to surge in 2026
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 28 November
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a rundown…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what's caused the recent recession to last so long
The Reserve Bank has blamed the ongoing recession on an uncertain property market, prompting experts to weigh in. New Zealand has traditionally relied on…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the cut to the Official Cash Rate, the economy
The Finance Minister believes the country is in a position to grow. The Reserve Bank believes the economy has now turned a corner after last month's…
The SME StreamCarolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail activity increasing by 1.9% in the September quarter
Good news for the retail sector as sales increase across the country. Stats NZ data shows the total volume of sales increased 1.9% in the September quarter…
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether the AI bubble is set to pop
There's growing concerns from experts about the risks surrounding AI investments. Investors believe AI is at risk of forming a stock market bubble, and some…
The SME StreamKeith McLaughlin: Centrix Group Managing Director on the IRD's planned crackdown on stubborn debtors
The Inland Revenue Department has launched some new steps in bringing down tax debt - with one scheme linked to a key credit agency. Following a successful…
The SME StreamIan Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on the RBNZ trialling a community cash depot project
The Reserve Bank is addressing concerns cash is becoming inaccessible by bringing money to rural communities. It has opened a 12-month trial of a cash depot in…
The SME StreamEpisode 54: CEO of realestate.co.nz, Sarah Wood
In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 54, our guest is the CEO of realestate.co.nz, Sarah Wood. As the real estate market starts to show some long awaited green…
The SME StreamHow Tracksuit turned brand data into a global growth engine
In the latest episode of The Business of Tech, Tracksuit co-founder and chief commercial officer Matt Herbert explains how the startup is using brand data to…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour Leader on regional council reforms, KiwiSaver, relationship with NZ First
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins says he's not clear what the Government's aiming for in its plans to change local government. It's proposing replacing the…
The SME StreamThe Country 26/11/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prime Minister ponders a peace deal in Ukraine, going on a farm tour with Federated Farmers, getting rid of regional councils, the OCR, KiwiSaver, the age…
The SME StreamRBNZ on Herald NOW following OCR cut to 2.25%
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not…
The SME StreamChristian Hawkesby: Acting Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR being cut to 2.25%
The Reserve Bank Governor is leaving the job tomorrow with no major regrets about the pace of OCR cuts. The cash rate's dropped 25 basis points to 2.25%…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's Building Act overhaul
Leaky-home experts fear a proposed overhaul of the Building Act could leave unlucky home owners - apartment owners in particular - in financial ruin. Under the…
The SME StreamSimon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on alternative plan to the surcharge ban
The Auckland Business Chamber believes a a surcharge cap is a reasonable compromise to an otherwise unfair rule. In July, the Government announced its plan to…
The SME StreamSam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market reactions to the latest OCR cut
The Reserve Bank ended the year on a hopeful note and brought down the OCR for the end of 2025. The central bank cut the Official Cash Rate another 25 basis…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour Leader talks capital gains taxes, coalitions, cross-party commitments
Chris Hipkins says coalitions require a balance of compromise and standing by values. The Labour leader says New Zealanders understand the nuances of MMP and…
The SME StreamThe Country with Property Brokers Land & Lifestyle Market Insights: Episode Two Rural Property Market with Conrad Wilkshire
Welcome to a new podcast brought to you by Property Brokers and powered by The Country. In Episode Two of Land and Lifestyle Property Markets, Jess Davidson…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins on coalitions, Kiwisaver and MP properties
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not…
The SME StreamThe Country 25/11/25: Michael Every talks to Jamie Mackay
Part one - Rabobank’s Singapore-based global strategist discusses a world economy totally dominated by geopolitics. Could there be a silver lining for NZ…
The SME StreamJamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lowering their farmgate milk prices
Fonterra's forewarning farmers falling global dairy prices could hit their bottom lines. The dairy co-op recently cut its seasonal farmgate milk payout…
The SME StreamPaul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of tomorrow's expected cuts to the OCR
The Reserve Bank is set to deliver their final Monetary Policy Statement for 2025 tomorrow, and reports indicate the OCR will be cut further. Economists are…
The SME Stream2Degrees Business News
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not…
The SME StreamThomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government's proposed changes to KiwiSaver
Chris Luxon says National's KiwiSaver election pledge will be a bottom line in coalition negotiations. National's announced plans to lift default contributions…
The SME StreamSimon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the reports claiming business confidence is on the up
New surveys show Auckland business confidence is on the up, with reports indicating businesses are feeling less pessimistic ahead of the new year. Auckland…
The SME StreamBruce Cotterill: advisor to business leaders on Air New Zealand staff threatening strike action
Up to 15,000 passengers could be disrupted if Air New Zealand cabin crew go ahead with strike action next month. The airline's largely unionised crew plan to…
The SME StreamRob Clark: Seek Country Manager on the slight rise in the volume of job ads
The job market remains in a tough spot despite modest improvements. The latest Seek NZ Employment Report finds job ad volumes have risen 1% for the fourth…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what the markets are projecting ahead of RBNZ announcement
The Reserve Bank is set to make an announcement this week, and experts are expecting at least one more cut to the OCR. Markets are projecting the OCR will be…
The SME StreamCarl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO on the Government requiring mandatory warranties for new home builds and renos
Fears the Government's new construction requirements will unintentionally create a monopoly. The Government's announced mandatory warranties for new homes…
The SME StreamSuzanne Paul on wrestling with rejection
Suzanne Paul is something of a national treasure. The pocket rocket first burst onto our screens in the 90s, promoting Natural Glow and its "thousands of…
The SME StreamMartin Hawes: Higher earners increasingly seeking budgeting help
Queues at budgeting services are getting longer, and financial advisors are finding households with increasing incomes are seeking help. Kiwis with a household…
The SME StreamDavid Grubb: What makes a property a liability?
Head of Banking and Valuation Risk at Valocity, David Grubb, joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof radio show. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream…
The SME StreamThe art of spending in retirement
We hear a lot about how we need to save for retirement, but less is known about how to make that money last once you need to start drawing on it. Tom Hartmann…
The SME StreamRupert Carlyon: KiwiSaver changes would be a step in the right direction
The National Party have announced their first election promise - a lift to default KiwiSaver contribution rates. The changes would mean that by the end of the…
The SME StreamMark Lister: Investment Director on persisting nervousness in the stock markets despite Nvidia record results
There have been no signs of easing anxiety in the stock markets despite record Nvidia results. Investment director for Craigs Investment Partners Mark Lister…
The SME StreamThe Kiwisaver rule change farmers are pushing for
The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not…
The SME StreamClaire Matthews: Massey University banking expert says Kiwisaver election pledge doesn't go far enough
A banking expert is picking apart National's 'piecemeal' Kiwisaver election pledge, saying it doesn't go far enough. The party's promising to lift default…
- The SME Stream
SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 21 November
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a rundown…
The SME StreamEpisode 51: Pead PR Founder, Deborah Pead
In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 51, our guest is the founder of one of our most influential public relations firms, Deborah Pead. Deborah was born in the UK…