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The SME StreamOliver Hartwich: New Zealand Initiative executive director on the impact of the Trump tariffs
Business leaders across New Zealand have voiced concerns that Donald Trump's tariffs could have a more severe global impact than the Covid-19 pandemic and the…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on homeowners needing to pay extra to fund the Natural Hazards Commission
Homeowners need to brace for another cost increase, this time to help fund the state disaster insurer, the Natural Hazards Commission. The minister responsible…
The SME StreamLeeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on signs of recovery in the region, WorkSafe changes
Leeann Watson, CEO of Business Canterbury, joined John MacDonald to give a quarterly update. Are we seeing signs of recovery in Canterbury? What would a…
The SME StreamThe Huddle: Are the new WorkSafe changes a step too far?
Tonight on The Huddle, Rob Campbell and Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Will we read Jacinda's…
The SME StreamJohn MacDonald: The dangers of tinkering with Health and Safety
If there’s anyone who shouldn't be told they can wind things back on the health and safety front, it’s a New Zealander. Because generally, we are…
The SME StreamTodd Hammington: The secret to employee retention
Career progression is a significant thing to consider for most people - whether they could develop as much as they'd like at their current job, or if they…
The SME StreamThe true cost of owning pets and where to find savings
Owning a pet can bring aso much joy to your life - but it can also bring some big expenses. Some people can spend a fortune on their pets, and as they get…
The SME StreamEP10: Business & Wellness Without the BS
Make way for Beatrice Thorne, beautiful brain that founded Eve Wellness - yes, the brand with the colourful jars! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed…
The SME StreamHow Stabicraft is riding the boat buying wave
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] From Invercargill to Alaska, this iconic New Zealand aluminium boat business is expanding into North America with private…
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Donald Trump's tariffs being blocked by US federal court
A US federal court's blocked Donald Trump's global tariffs from going into effect - ruling the President overstepped his authority. The Court of International…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 30th May
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 StreamGeorgia Lines: 'I never considered swapping music for something that might make more sense financially'
This week, Liam is joined by singer-songwriter Georgia Lines, who shares her best and worst money stories - from starting her own businesses as a teenager, to…
The SME StreamArt or algorithm? Navigating the creative crossroads in the age of AI
If the novelty of seeing AI-generated videos popping up in our newsfeeds has started to wear off, Google has something new for you to feast your eyes on. Last…
The SME StreamOCR cut again as global uncertainty continues - so what's the outlook for our economy?
The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate 25-basis-points -- to 3.25 percent. That's the lowest it's been since August 2022 – though there were…
The SME StreamChristopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses the OCR cut, superannuation, public service leaks
Christopher Luxon remains hopeful the latest cut in the OCR isn't the last. The Reserve Bank's dropped the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points to 3.25%, and is…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Winston Peters ruling out Labour, KiwiSaver changes, Minister for the South Island
Labour's yet to rule potential coalition partners in or out. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is refusing to work with Chris Hipkins next election, but…
The SME StreamChristian Hawkesby: Acting Reserve Bank Governor on the OCR cut, future developments
Don't bank on further cuts to the Official Cash Rate. The Reserve Bank's dropped the OCR 25 basis points to 3.25%, and is now forecasting it could reach a low…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank's OCR statement
The Reserve Bank delivered their quarterly update on the OCR - but there was a hawkish undertone this time round, according to experts. The central bank cut…
The SME StreamRemy Morgan: Milford Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to the latest OCR cut
The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. The markets had already priced a rates cut in - but there was some uncertainty…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the future of superannuation
The 2025 Budget has come and gone, but the Finance Minister has confirmed raising the superannuation age was still on National’s radar after they…
The SME StreamMark Mitchell: Police Minister clarifies controversial police memo regarding retail crime
The Police Minister is attempting to clarify the meaning of a memo to staff on lower-value retail crime cases. The nation-wide directive told staff not to…
The SME StreamMike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist ahead of today's OCR announcement
BNZ's the latest bank to drop its home loan rates, anticipating a change to the Official Cash Rate this afternoon. The Reserve Bank's expected to cut the OCR…
The SME StreamPaul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of latest Reserve Bank OCR decision
All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank tomorrow afternoon, when stand-in Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby delivers the bank's latest monetary policy…
The SME StreamEP09: The Core & Raw of Business
Georgia welcomes Margo Flanagan, one of the sisters of Two Raw Sisters for a real and raw chat! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the prospect of changing NZ Super ahead of the election
Nicola Willis says National still hasn't decided on its superannuation policy ahead of next year's election. The Finance Minister says keeping eligibility at…
The SME StreamMark Mitchell: Police Minister on the new shoplifting directives
The Police Minister is reassuring retailers officers will still turn up to reports of shoplifting. RNZ reports staff have been directed to not investigate…
The SME StreamBlair MacDonald: Superintendent addresses confusion caused by police shoplifting memo changes
Police say they can't get to all retail crime - after revelations revealed they won't investigate some lower-level crimes. RNZ reports staff have been directed…
The SME StreamSunny Kaushal: Retail Crime Advisory Group Chair on the new Police directive for shoplifting
Retailers are seeking clarity on a Police directive on shoplifting. RNZ reports police staff have been told to not investigate allegations of theft below $500…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market response to the new tariff threats
On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 50 percent tariffs on the EU from June 1 due to slow progress on discussion. He also threatened to…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government's alleged $700m hole in the Budget
Infometrics' Principal Economist says the Government's not entirely ignoring the lack of budget funding allocated for lifting KiwiSaver employer contributions…
The SME StreamMike's Minute: Luxon might be fighting the wrong battle with super
It is suggested Peter Dutton in Australia lost the election because of his nuclear issue and work from home policies. I personally think he lost because they…
The SME StreamMartin Hawes: "No incentive for self-employed people to join KiwiSaver"
The Government is increasing the default KiwiSaver contributions for employees and employers, while halving their own contributions. Employee and employer…
The SME Stream"Where do we draw the line?": Expert says foreign buyer policies and golden visas need consideration
Data shows New Zealand could be losing out on foreign capital with uncertainty around residential property rules for overseas buyers. So what are the drawbacks…
The SME StreamThe Panel with Brad Olsen & Wilhelmina Shrimpton: Budget talks, Te Pati Maori MPs punishment
This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Brad Olsen and Wilhelmina Shrimpton to discuss changes to Kiwisaver and Jobseeker benefits from the budget…
The SME StreamWhat KiwiSaver changes and more means testing means for your savings
The Government has unveiled the latest Budget, and it is full of things that are likely to affect your back pocket in one way or another – with changes…
The SME StreamPolitics Friday with Megan Woods and Matt Doocey: KiwiSaver, means testing, what the budget means for Canterbury
Today Megan Woods and Matt Doocey joined John MacDonald following the release of the budget. They discussed the key aspects of it including changes to…
The SME StreamMichael Littlewood: Pensions should never be means tested
The Budget didn't bring any changes to the pension - but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has doubled down on his support for raising the age. Luxon and his…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on raising the retirement age, outsourcing surgeries, the Northern Motorway speed limit and more
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Mike Hosking about the week's big issues after the budget announcement last week. Health New Zealand's aiming to…
The SME StreamAndrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director on New Zealand's economic signals
New Zealand's economic recovery is now forecast to be slower than the half year update. Unemployment is slated to peak at 5.4 percent in the June quarter. Job…
The SME StreamJason Walls: Political Editor on where Labour stands on pay equity
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins wouldn’t confirm his party’s commitment of returning the $13 billion taken from pay equity schemes by the National…
The SME StreamLisa Dudson: finance expert on the Government's new changes to KiwiSaver
In a bid to boost Kiwis' retirement savings, the Government is increasing the default KiwiSaver contribution rate to 3.5 percent next year and then 4 percent…
The SME StreamJack Tame: Should superannuation be means-tested too?
It’s one of the curious things about the structure of modern liberal democracies. Whether its sharemarkets or political cycles or even media coverage, a…
The SME StreamRobyn Walker: Deloitte Tax Partner on the investment boost without a cap
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hit go on commercial building developments, oil and gas exploration, dam builders and more. In a new investment boost…
The SME StreamPhil O'Reilly: Former Welfare Expert Advisory Panel Member on new benefit sanctions in place from today
A view that new sanctions for beneficiaries failing to meet jobseeker obligations, are "sensible." The changes, as part of the Government's traffic light…
The SME StreamHeather du Plessis-Allan: Don't touch my pension
Let's talk about this business with the pension age. Chris Luxon has said today twice that he wants the pension age to go up to 67. He said it once on…
The SME StreamRyan Bridge: We need more of a heads up on Kiwisaver
KiwiSaver. I was thinking about this at the weekend. I get why the government is doing the old switcharoo. I get it. Means test the government sweet we, halve…
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the KiwiSaver changes included in Budget 2025
An increase in default KiwiSaver contribution rates announced in Thursday's Budget could leave some households better off for retirement - but experts warn not…
The SME StreamChristopher Luxon: The Prime Minister talks Budget 2025 with Kerre Woodham and Newstalk ZB listeners
The Prime Minister's keen to raise the retirement age -- but it's not possible in coalition with New Zealand First. The Government is halving its KiwiSaver…
The SME StreamHow this tourism company circumvented tariffs
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Tourism Holdings rushed hundreds of camper vans across the Canadian border to dodge reciprocal tariffs. But it’s now…
The SME StreamGrowth or austerity? Unpacking Budget 2025 and what it means for you
The coalition Government has unveiled its second Budget. Over 20 billion dollars in savings has been found over the next four years, more than half from…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on Budget 2025, return to surplus, and New Zealand's growing debt problem
The Finance Minister is defending her budget and growth agenda, despite a surplus being some years away. The Government's books aren't set to return to surplus…
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: Retail owners and businesses can't hang on any longer
Isn't it cruelly, cruelly ironic that yesterday we were talking about just how tough it is in retail, and we have the news that after 145 years, Smith and…
The SME StreamBudget 2025: What you need to know
Officially dubbed the “Growth Budget” - unofficially, the “no BS Budget” - Finance Minister Nicola Willis has unveiled where New…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour Party leader voices disapproval with 2025 Budget
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been quick to voice his concerns with the 2025 Budget. Hipkins took aim at the pay equity changes - and opposed the new…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist talks Budget 2025 and whether the government can get back to surplus
A view suggests says yesterday's Budget is highlighting New Zealand's fiscal realities. It found more than 21-billion dollars in savings - including nearly…
The SME StreamRichard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Dairy Chairperson on the monthly trade surplus
The primary sector's going gangbusters, with a billion-dollar monthly trade surplus for the first time in five years. Stats NZ data reveals it sat on $1.4…
The SME StreamJohn Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO on $200 million contingency fund for new gas fields
An oil and gas lobby group is celebrating the Government's 200 million dollars for gas fields. Resource Minister Shane Jones announced the money would be used…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 23rd May
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 StreamHow Litmaps is supercharging scientific research
Litmaps, a Wellington-based startup that’s just raised $1 million in a Series A funding round, is redefining how scientists navigate the sea of academic…
The SME StreamPals co-founders Mat Croad and Nick Marshall: From childhood friends to RTD moguls
This week, Liam is joined by Mat Croad and Nick Marshall, co-founders of RTD business Pals, to discuss how a previous failure informed their meteoric rise in…