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The SME StreamSteven Joyce: Former Finance Minister says New Zealand's in the early stages of an export-led recovery
There's a belief New Zealand's entering the early stages of an export-led recovery. Stats NZ data reveals it's at $1.4 billion in April, compared with a $12…
The SME StreamThe Huddle: What do we hope to get out of Budget Day 2025?
Tonight on The Huddle, Conor English from Government relations firm Silvereye and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following…
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: Let's fill vacant stores before we build more
I don't know where the Head of Research at JLL, the commercial property company, I does his shopping, but it cannot be anywhere that I go. If you've ever…
The SME StreamJessica Walker: Consumer NZ Acting Head of Research and Advocacy on the growing calls to ban credit card surcharges
Mastercard has recently released a survey showing a significant amount of Kiwis want credit card surcharges banned. The data shows 61 percent of respondents…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor ahead of the release of Budget 2025
Budget 2025 is set to be revealed to the nation tomorrow - and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised it will be a “No BS Budget” with…
The SME StreamAlan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on the increase in businesses seeking advice about redundancies
A record number of businesses have sought advice about redundancies in the first three months of the year, according to new Employers and Manufacturers…
The SME StreamChris Dibble: JLL NZ Research and Strategist Consultancy head on the demand for retail space
Demand's strong for bricks and mortar retail, despite the growth of online shopping. JLL NZ's new report estimates almost 255-thousand square metres of new…
The SME StreamJoshua Tan: Export NZ executive director on NZ seeing the highest monthly trade surplus in years
A strong primary sector performance has produced a billion-dollar monthly trade surplus - for the first time in five years. Stats NZ data reveals it sat on…
The SME StreamWinston Peters: Deputy Prime Minister on the foreign buyers ban, heckler at the rail announcement
Hints the foreign buyer ban could be lifted, but not yet. OneRoof reports rumours have been swirling with some agents telling them politicians had told them a…
The SME StreamEnda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK and Europe establishing a trade deal
The UK is hailing a new era of relations with Europe, as they seek closer ties on trade and defence. The new deal signals a resetting of ties with the European…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist outlines predictions for Budget Day 2025
It's less than two days to go until Budget Day 2025, and experts are outlining their predictions. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted this won't be a…
The SME StreamAnn-Marie Johnson: Retail NZ on a new report showing retail supply isn't keeping up with population growth
A new report from JLL says almost 255-thousand square metres of new retail space is needed over the next five years, to meet demand. It says Kiwi consumers…
The SME StreamEP08: Marriage Meets Marketing
Georgia Patten chats with Shivana Pemberton, one of the founders of Four Words! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast and perfect for…
The SME StreamChristopher Luxon: PM live in studio with Mike Hosking
The Prime Minister says his Government is calling out bureaucrats falling foul of the government's expecations. It comes off the back of Winston Peters…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister says more 'small announcements' will come ahead of Budget Day 2025
The 2025 Budget is due out this week - and the Finance Minister's feeling hopeful despite the concerns around Te Pāti Māori's antics. Prime Minister Chris…
The SME StreamJason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor with speculations about Budget 2025
The Finance Minister says the Budget's designed to give businesses even more confidence for the future. The Budget, released on Thursday, will put aside $65…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what Moody's downgrade of US Government debt ratings means
Moody's cut the US credit rating by one notch, citing rising debt and interest payments that outpace those of similar sovereigns. The downgrade to 'Aa1' from…
The SME StreamStuart Nash & Jordan Williams: What does the budget need to deliver?
The Government's budget will be announced this coming Thursday. Taxpayers Union Director Jordan Williams and former Police Minister Stuart Nash join Politics…
The SME StreamWhat to avoid doing if you are trying to buy property
Buying property is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make, and in this country, it can be really difficult to achieve. For most of us…
The SME StreamSimon Arcus: Business Central CEO on what Wellington needs from the Government's budget
The Government will officially announce its annual budget this Thursday. It comes as Wellington’s economy has been particularly hit hard over the past 12…
The SME StreamSuze Redmayne: Rangitīkei MP on the changes to KiwiSaver that would allow it to be used to buy a farm
The rural community of members bill is looking to adjust the rules around KiwiSaver so that it can be used to buy a farm. The change would also allow defence…
The SME StreamRocket Lab's Sir Peter Beck: Mars, NASA, Neutron & national security
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] It’s been 6 months since I interviewed Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck. We have a lot to discuss following the space…
The SME StreamMalcolm Rands: Open Letter on Tax Spokesperson on a potential wealth tax in New Zealand
The Green Party is suggesting an overhaul of the tax system in their alternative Budget. It includes taxing wealth, inheritance, gifts, and private jet…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour leader unveils how the party would reverse the Government's pay equity changes
Labour's leader says he would reverse the Government's pay equity changes - but that doesn't mean going back to how things were before. Laws passed under…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 16th 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 StreamTech skills - upgrade now or fall behind
The Technology Users Association has issued a stark warning that New Zealand risks falling further behind in the global digital economy unless the government…
The SME StreamNZ Super chief Jo Townsend: From 'pretty tough' upbringing in rural Tasmania to running an $80 billion fund
This week, chief executive of the NZ Super Fund, Jo Townsend, shares her best and worst money stories with Liam Dann - from her upbringing in rural Tasmania in…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour Leader on pay equity, school attendance, FamilyBoost
The Opposition Leader's welcoming Government investment into school attendance. $140 million from this year's Budget will go towards a new system and better…
The SME StreamJeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on NZX making a recovery
It's been a memorable year for financial markets so far - but experts have noted that the NZX appears to have calmed down. After President Donald Trump's…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Nicola Willis hinting towards KiwiSaver changes in Budget 2025
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has talked up how changes to KiwiSaver, due to be announced at the Budget, will boost members’ balances. She's offered up…
The SME StreamMike's Minute: The pay equity changes are in muddied water
Here is another example of the way the pay equity game is played by the media. If you choose not to call a minister the c-word, you run a headline like this -…
The SME StreamSimon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on Wayne Brown's manifesto for Auckland
Auckland's Business Chamber CEO says we have nothing to lose by loosening transit visas for Chinese nationals. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's updated his…
The SME StreamJonathan Eriksen: Superannuation expert on the Government making it's first ever Super Fund withdrawal
New Zealand will pass an economic milestone in 2028, with the Government making it's first ever Super Fund withdrawal. The Finance Minister revealed yesterday…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Nicola Willis revealing the Government will make its first withdrawal from the Super in 2028
The Finance Minister has revealed the Government will will make its first withdrawal from the Super in 2028 - five years earlier than initially planned. In the…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the withdrawals from the Super Fund, rising superannuation costs
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says changes to KiwiSaver will be revealed at next week’s Budget. The NZ Super Fund will cover only 20% of future…
The SME StreamEP 07: Fit To Build a Business
Your body is well acquinted with this brand and now it's time to get to know the story behind LSKD, as told by the founder, Jason Daniel! Grab your Suntory…
The SME StreamWayne Brown: Auckland mayor outlines hopes for city's future in updated manifesto
Auckland's mayor is calling for more leadership - and labelling the city's innovation and tech sector 'random'. Wayne Brown has laid out a to-do list for…
The SME StreamSimon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on Wayne Brown's manifesto for Auckland
Auckland's Business Chamber CEO says we have nothing to lose by loosening transit visas for Chinese nationals. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's updated his…
The SME StreamChris Small: ABC Business Sales managing director on businesses reaching the cut-off point to pay back Covid loans
Time is running out for businesses who took out a Covid Small Business Cashflow Scheme. It's five years today since Inland Revenue introduced the loans. They…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US and China's trade talks
The US and China have agreed to slash their reciprocal tariffs by 115 percent for 90 days. Washington imposed a 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports at the…
The SME StreamNigel Latta: 'The money stuff literally doesn’t matter to me. What matters is time'
This week, for the first guest of the new season, Liam is joined by clinical psychologist, author and TV presenter, Nigel Latta, to discuss his career on and…
The SME StreamGangs to tradies - How big is our 'informal economy' and how much tax are we missing out on?
The Government is set to cut billions of dollars from spending at the upcoming budget as a cost-saving measure in these tight financial conditions. But what if…
The SME StreamGreg Smith of Devon Funds Management on developments in US-China trade talks, British Airways buying billions of dollars worth of planes and why BP's in the crosshairs of a takeover suiter
Developments are being made in the US and China trade talks. A top Trump economic adviser says about two dozen trade deals are in the works with the country…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on banks needing to repay $9.2 billion in Covid-era loans to the Reserve Bank
New Zealand banks are being asked to pay up in the next few months. Kiwibank, BNZ, Westpac, ANZ and ASB will need to repay around $9.2 billion in cheap…
The SME StreamHow Port of Auckland is winning in a trade war
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] This episode takes you behind every aspect of Port of Auckland's 24/7 trade operation, including containers, coal, cruises…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about Budget 2025
We're two weeks away from Budget 2025, and the Government has been dropping hints about what we can expect. Prime Minister Luxon recently confirmed the…
The SME StreamCatherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director explains the benefits of encouraging investment in New Zealand
Encouraging investment is a top priority in this month's upcoming Budget, according to new reports. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says it'll come from a small…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 9th 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 StreamLabour: back Kiwi brains, don’t cut them
Reuben Davidson, Labour’s new spokesperson for science, innovation, technology, broadcasting and the creative economy, isn’t shy about the scale of…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate remaining at 5.1%
The unemployment rate has stayed static for another quarter. Stats NZ figures just out show the rate remained at 5.1% in the March quarter. The number of…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the unemployment rate remaining at 5.1%
The Finance Minister admits many Kiwis aren't getting as much work as they'd like to be. Unemployment has remained unchanged at 5.1% in the March quarter…
The SME StreamMike's Minute: Reform for the Pay Equity Act is good
Kristine Bartlett was, to many, a hero. She was a very likeable woman. She was a caregiver who argued her work was undervalued and she deserved more. The…
The SME StreamBharat Chawla: India New Zealand Business Council Chair on the beginning free trade negotiations
A Government delegation has landed in the Indian capital to kick-start Free Trade Agreement talks. The Prime Minister, along with several other ministers…
The SME StreamBrooke van Velden: Workplace Minister addresses backlash to pay equity claim rollback
The Government is urgently pushing through new legislation - lifting the threshold for pay-equity claims based on gender discrimination. The Bill has already…
The SME StreamBrooke van Velden: Workplace Relations Minister on the new rules for gender-based pay equity claims
The Government says its new tough rules for pay equity claims will result in major taxpayer savings. The proposed law, which would lift the threshold of pay…
The SME StreamEP 06: Clean Company, Collect Customers
You know them, you love them, you drink them and now you can get the inside scoop... with Holly McGrath the co-founder of Clean Collective! Grab your Suntory…
The SME StreamMeet a gold merchant melting MILLIONS worth of metals
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] The Coleman family has been melting down precious metals for more than 40 years. This is the first time they've shown…
The SME StreamTim Groser: Former Trade Minister on New Zealand entering free trade negotiations with India
The state of foreign affairs across the globe could play into New Zealand's hands as it enters free trade negotiations. A Government delegation has landed in…
The SME StreamGreg Smith: Devon Funds expert on the factors driving the NZ markets up
New Zealand's financial markets have taken a positive turn - following months of financial uncertainty. Greg Smith from Devon Funds unpacked the factors behind…
The SME Stream"A good property will always be rented": Property expert says it's always time to invest
Standalone homes, townhouses, and apartments - which is the most profitable? CEO of Real Estate at Valocity joins Tim Beveridge to discuss property types and…