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The SME StreamCameron Bagrie: independent economist on whether New Zealand's Superannuation needs to be reformed
An economist says New Zealand needs to have a tough conversation about superannuation. Finance Minister Nicola Willis yesterday told Newstalk ZB the scheme…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometics Principal Economist outlines economic predictions for 2025
The Prime Minister has copped some backlash over the state of the economy during his morning media round. This follows two disappointing showings for the…
The SME StreamClaire Matthews: Massey University Banking Expert on NZ First's bill to stop banks withdrawing services on an environmental basis
A banking expert believes New Zealand First's move to fine banks for withdrawing services on environmental or social grounds misunderstands the situation. MP…
The SME StreamAre we entering a wartime economy? (explained)
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY]. The world is covered in conflict and investors may be too optimistic about the year ahead. Here’s what a wartime…
The SME StreamSam Stubbs: Simplicity Founder on the Government seeking foreign investment at the global investment summit
A lot could be riding on the Government's upcoming global investment summit. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's hoping to tease out more foreign financial…
The SME StreamBarry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Prime Minister Chris Luxon unveiling investor summit
The Government has unveiled its first quarterly action plan for 2025, with a focus on growth and expanding the economy. A two-day international investment…
The SME StreamMichelle Isemonger: loan market advisor on the backlog impacting loan requests
Banks are clearing a backlog of lending requests after 'unacceptable' delays of up to five weeks, which caused stress for borrowers before Christmas. A…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the possibility of more Trump tariffs
US President Donald Trump has signalled an incoming announcement of 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the US. Trump also reaffirmed…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on the Government's new visa plan for economic growth
Kerre Woodham speaks to NZ Herald Business Editor at Large, Liam Dann, to explain how the changes to foreign investor visas will grow our economy. LISTEN…
The SME StreamThe 'quirks' of Paid Parental Leave any prospective parent needs to know
Having a baby is life-altering in every respect - and your finances are no exception. But there are ways to navigate how much growing your family can turn your…
The SME StreamGovernment pushes for more foreign investment - what does that look like?
In the past, overseas investment in New Zealand has been seen as a privilege – rather than a right. But – could that all be about to change with…
The SME StreamMartin Hawes: Mortgage arrears increase by 1,100 in December
New data from Centrix reveals that the number of homeowners behind on their mortgage increased by 1,100 in December alone. With the interest rates dropping…
The SME StreamJason Walls: Government announces relaxed immigration settings for investors
This afternoon the Prime Minister announced New Zealand will be relaxing immigration settings for investors. Two new immigration categories will be created to…
The SME StreamSimon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on changes to visa settings
The Government is replacing the current visa settings with two new categories that will see visa settings relaxed. In a bid to encourage more foreign…
The SME StreamFrom Christchurch to 100 million global users
This week we speak to Max Ferguson who started Lumin in 2010 to address a growing need for a robust, cloud-based way to edit and share portable document format…
The SME StreamCuriosity led us here—Let's see where it takes us next
Curiosity has brought us this far, but the journey is just beginning. Join me as we explore the latest trends, insights, and opportunities shaping the future…
The SME StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether we can expect changes to corporate tax rates
The Government is talking up the fact it’s exploring ways of making the tax system more business-friendly, with details of potential changes to be…
The SME StreamStephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management expert unpacks Google's financial results
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reported its latest financial earnings - and the investors aren't thrilled. Shares reportedly dropped 7 percent…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 7th February
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 StreamClaire Matthews: Massey University banking expert on the Government critiquing the banks' withdrawal of lending to petrol stations
The Prime Minister has taken aim at the chief executives of New Zealand’s largest banks saying it was 'utterly unacceptable' that some were withdrawing…
The SME StreamRobin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner on the Government hinting towards changes to corporate tax settings
New Zealand could have one of the least competitive corporation tax rates - but that could change by May. The Prime Minister has hinted this year's Budget…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Treasury's latest warning to the Government
Treasury has warned the Government that 'significant reforms' or 'reductions to public services' will be needed in the not-too-distant future if it sticks to…
The SME StreamBruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan Tax Partner on the possibility and impact of a corporate tax cut
Possible corporate tax cuts could be on the way in this year's Budget. Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge yesterday that our corporate tax system isn't competitive…
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: Taxation is a finely balanced thing
We know times are tough. We know that we're in a period of rebuilding, we know that there are green shoots starting to come through. We're looking towards the…
The SME StreamRob Coneybeer: Venture Capitalist and Shasta Ventures Co-founder on
The Far Out Convoy is bringing together leading founders and international investors for a road trip from Auckland to Queenstown, with half of the attendees…
The SME StreamKeith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on the rising consumer arrears and financial hardship
Centrix is keeping positive despite rising financial hardship and almost half a million Kiwis behind on loan repayments. The credit reporting agency's latest…
The SME StreamBryce Wilkinson: Former Treasury Director and NZ Initiative Fellow on the government potentially cutting the corporate tax rate
New Zealand’s taxes aren’t as competitive as they once were. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has floated potential tax cuts for corporations in the…
The SME StreamTodd McClay: Trade Minister warns Donald Trump's tariffs likely to have an impact on Kiwi businesses
New Zealand's Trade Minister isn't speaking out against Donald Trump's tariffs just yet, but admits they'll impact Kiwi businesses. The US President has…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market response to new Trump tariffs
President Donald Trump is set to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China - and the markets took a tumble overnight. Canada and Mexico are facing 25…
The SME StreamNadine Higgins: Finding the path of least resistance
Humans are wired to find the path of least resistance - but how can that be done when it comes to your finances? LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream…
The SME StreamSwapping corporate life for a beach side fantasy: The reality behind the dream
If every time you have holiday at the beach you think ‘how can I just stay here fulltime and escape the rat race in the city’ - today’s…
The SME StreamWhy economic growth has become the Government's focus
If the theme of 2024 was ‘cutting back’, then 2025 is all about ‘growth’. The word appears 31 times in Prime Minister Christopher…
The SME StreamShane Jones: New Zealand's economy needs fossil fuels
The government has announced plans to double New Zealand's mineral exports to $3 billion in the next ten years. The Critical Minerals List now includes 37…
The SME StreamPaul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the state of New Zealand's economy
New Zealand’s “rockstar economy” seems to have become washed up. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham coined the term in 2014, and in an update…
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing volatility in the tech market
There's been plenty of volatility in the tech market this week off the back of the recent DeepSeek fiasco. Despite things picking up after this week's crash…
The SME StreamJos Ruffell: Garage Project co-owner on smaller excise tax to support the brewery industry
A new report has found that beer makes up almost 1% of our country's GDP. Brewing accounted for $3.6 billion of our GDP last year and 1.3% of the national…
The SME StreamGeoffrey Miller: Geopolitical Analyst on Donald Trumps tariffs and what they mean for New Zealand
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on goods coming from Canada, Mexico and China, sparking fears of a trade war. China is facing 10% on imports…
The SME StreamMark the Week: We are in deep, deep trouble with the economy
At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Donald Trump: 8/10 Yes, there's some…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 31st January
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 StreamMāori AI research is changing the world – plus, DeepSeek
Last week, Te Hiku Media chief executive and one of Time magazine's most influential people in AI, Peter-Lucas Jones, spoke to the world leaders gathered at…
The SME StreamAndrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on stocks bouncing back following DeepSeek debacle
Over in the US, tech stocks have picked up again after a 3 percent selloff after Chinese startup DeepSeek caused a storm in the AI industry. The stocks took a…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on DeepSeek and its impact on the stock market
Tech stocks have been taking a hammering after the debut of DeepSeek. The Chinese tech firm has created a budget AI model said to be cheaper and more efficient…
The SME StreamMike's Minute: The Govt need to move on foreign buyers this year
The good people at OneRoof were hinting at it the other day. They were reacting to what I know to be a bit of a buzz within the real estate community that the…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist unpacks the current market for digital nomads
The Government's hopeful that digital nomads will help grow New Zealand's economy off the back of their recent visa change. Finance Minister Nicola Willis…
The SME StreamJonathan Eriksen: Superannuation and Super Fund expert on the recommended savings for retirees
An expert is backing a recent recommendation that retirees need a decent amount of money to top up their superannuation. New Expenditure Guidelines have found…
The SME StreamTips and tricks for becoming your own boss - and how to avoid tax pitfalls
If feel like you’re done working for ‘the man’, and you want lexibility, autonomy, to be the master of your own destiny - you might be…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister hopeful visa changes for digital nomads will help grow tourism numbers
The Finance Minister is determined to get tourism figures back up to their pre-pandemic levels - and she hopes the newest batch of visa changes will speed that…
The SME StreamThe Huddle: Will the visa changes help grow New Zealand's economy?
Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of…
The SME StreamMark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners spokesperson on the expected results from US tech titans
It's set to be a big week for the US' biggest tech companies. Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Tesla are all expected to report their results in the coming…
The SME StreamLynda Keene: Tourism Export Council Chief Executive on changes to the visitor visa allowing people to work remotely while on holiday
Tourists in Aotearoa on the visitor visa will soon be able to work remotely while here. The change is targeting 'digital nomads', people employed by overseas…
The SME StreamLouise Upston: Tourism Minister on the changes to visa settings to allow tourists to work remotely
The Government's signalling more visa changes could be on the way to encourage overseas travellers. There's been a loosening of visa settings, allowing…
The SME StreamStephen Jacobi: NZ International Business Forum Executive Director on the further threat of tariffs from Donald Trump
There are more tariff threats from President Trump after a tense standoff with Colombia. The South American nation rejected US planes of deported Colombian…
The SME StreamGreg Smith: Devon Funds Management representative on Global PMIs, the luxury brand that is soaring, and why things are looking up in the red meat sector in NZ
The United States has stood out as the only major economy experiencing significant expansion amid Global PMIs. The economic health indicator was a mixed bag…
The SME StreamSailGP: How data makes the boats go faster
SailGP's chief technology officer Warren Jones goes deep into all the ways he and his team have integrated digital technologies into the very foundation of the…
The SME StreamInflation, growth and tariffs: How will the economy perform in 2025?
New Zealand's economic outlook for 2025 is expected to be a recovery from the previous two years of weakness. With inflation stagnant and the number of Kiwis…
The SME StreamRyan Bridge: Our economy is still in the wilderness
So we have an inflation number, which is better than not knowing, but it doesn’t tell us much. 2.2 percent for the year to December, no change from the…
The SME StreamTodd McClay: Trade Minister on the Government's new agency designed to bring in overseas funding
The Trade Minister says he wants deals through the door this year - with a Government goal of tempting overseas funding. A new agency called Invest New Zealand…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Prime Minister Chris Luxon's plan to grow NZ economy
Prime Minister Chris Luxon laid out his vision for growing the economy as part of today's State of the Nation address - and pointed the finger at the country…
The SME StreamOliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative Executive Director on Luxon's new foreign investment agency
During his state of the nation speech Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a new foreign investment agency with the aim of driving more overseas revenue…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 24th January
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…