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The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 6th December
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 StreamFormer Xero CEO Steve Vamos says an open mind is key to navigating change
Steve Vamos' career in tech has spanned decades, starting with IBM straight out of university in the 1980’s, followed by stints at Apple, NineMSN, Microsoft…
The SME StreamCan $6 billion improve Auckland Airport
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] The country’s largest gateway is replacing its 60-year-old domestic jet terminal. Is it an infrastructure play or a real…
The SME StreamBruce Bernacchi: Dentons Kensington Swan Partner on the likely tax changes for charities
Charities are going to be seeing some changes to their taxes from next year. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed that there will be tweaks to the…
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: High time the charity loophole was closed
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising tax changes ahead for charities and the closing of loopholes, and the details of that will be announced in next…
The SME StreamSam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the NZX potentially improving in 2025
It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025. The reduced interest rates could lead to a better…
The SME StreamJohn Carnegie: Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO urges the Government to underwrite oil and gas exploration risks
Energy Resources Aotearoa says gas producers were severely damaged by the previous ban on oil and gas exploration. It's asked the Government to underwrite the…
The SME StreamJohn Harman: Lightforce Solar owner reveals why the solar power business is hard in New Zealand
One expert has offered a theory about why SolarZero met the end that it did. The Kiwi-founded solar and battery firm was placed into liquidation - costing over…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson explains how Trump's policy announcements are impacting capital markets
President-elect Donald Trump's latest policy announcements continue to have an impact on capital markets. Trump's pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary…
The SME StreamBruce Patton: mortgage advisor on why the banks haven't factored latest OCR cut into their fixed-term rates
Mortgage holders have been hoping the banks will pass on the latest 50 basis point cut to the OCR - but many will have to wait. New Zealand's major banks have…
The SME StreamDebbie Roberts: The Reserve Bank should have gone further
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the OCR by 50 basis points in the final announcement of the year. Many are of the mindset that it's low enough to fix…
The SME StreamDan Boulton: Silver Ferns Farms chief executive says he's still unsure if meat sector will be affected by Trump tariffs
Cautious optimism from the meat sector as it braces for the impact of a US presidency change. Donald Trump's campaigned on tariffs of up to 20 percent on all…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on how the banks responded to latest OCR cut
The Reserve Bank moved to cut the OCR by 50 basis points in its final decision for 2024. New Zealand's biggest banks have adjusted their floating rates…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 29th 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 the Reserve Bank cutting the OCR by 50 basis points
There's questions over what will come next for the OCR after today's 50 basis point cut. The Reserve Bank has hinted more cuts will come in the new year…
The SME StreamRyan Bridge: When will our economy come out of its hangover?
The US economy is just humming along at the moment, isn't it? 2.8% is their lucky number this morning. 2.8% annualised GDP for the September quarter. Better…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister reacts to OCR being cut 50 points, talks growth
The Finance Minister's playing down expectations of a surplus, ahead of Treasury's opening of the books next month. The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate…
The SME StreamBarry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the OCR being cut by 50 basis points
Homeowners can expect some relief - as the Reserve Bank cuts the OCR down in its final update of the year. The central bank has slashed the rate 50 basis…
The SME StreamSteven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the cuts to the OCR and the current state of the economy
It’s a tale of two economies, for now. The Reserve Bank is forecasting more OCR cuts next year, sooner than previously expected, after yesterday's 50-basis…
The SME StreamKaren Silk: Reserve Bank Assistant Governor talks domestic inflation, OCR cuts
The Reserve Bank remains concerned about domestic inflation as it points to more OCR cuts next year following the latest 50 basis point cut. Inflation is now…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour Leader talks capital gains tax, NCEA curriculum, gang patch ban live in studio
The Labour leader says New Zealand needs an honest conversation about paying for its future. Our newsroom understands party delegates will vote on whether to…
The SME StreamPaul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist outlines predictions for final OCR decision of the year
The Reserve Bank is set to make its final decision for the Official Cash Rate for the year tomorrow afternoon. The general consensus among experts is that the…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Donald Trump's proposed tariffs for Mexico, Canada and China
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to hit Mexico, Canada and China with new tariffs as soon as he takes office. In a post on social media, Trump…
The SME StreamThe Huddle: Should we expect a capital gains tax?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following…
The SME StreamMichael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank Economist ahead of the OCR announcement
A former Reserve Bank economist says there's a case for the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate by 75 basis points. The Reserve Bank will release its…
The SME StreamJohn MacDonald: Will they, won't they? Labour's capital gains tax decision
I reckon former Labour Party leader David Cunliffe might have just done the best sell job on a capital gains tax that any politician in New Zealand —or anyone…
The SME StreamWhy central banks cut rates quickly
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Interest rates are continuing to be cut, with another Reserve Bank move expected this week. How soon will it result in…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister reveals whether the Government's books are on track for surplus in 2027-2028
The Finance Minister's foreshadowing an update on whether the Government's books are still on track for surplus in 2027-2028. Nicola Willis will deliver the…
The SME StreamFran O'Sullivan: NZ Inc Managing Director on the US Business Summit, tariffs
New Zealand is bracing for a high stakes poker game, preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs to be introduced. The US Business Summit is taking place in Auckland…
The SME StreamWhy Resene Paint is under pressure (but won't sell)
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Resene Paint has been in the business of colour for 78 years. But the family-owned company is now facing margin pressure…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of the Reserve Bank's final meeting of the year
The Reserve Bank is set to meet for the last time this year to review the Official Cash Rate. Economists predict a cut will come - but it's unclear if the Bank…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 22nd 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 StreamJenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the latest feud between the Reserve Bank and the banks
A senior Reserve Bank official has taken aim at the big banks and accused them of stifling innovation and competition by underinvesting in technology…
The SME StreamAsh Parmar: Dairy and Business Owner's Group Vice Chairperson on the new crime figures
New crime figures are a mixed bag for retailers. Data released by the Police Minister shows a 61% drop in ram raids in the first nine months of the year…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job ads declining for the third consecutive month
The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month. Despite these grim figures, one expert…
The SME StreamHow to save a shrinking stock market
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Our savings pool is growing but our stock market is shrinking. Why wealth firms are investing money offshore instead. The…
The SME StreamNick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Ministry of Regulation's new tipline
Industry professionals feel it will take more than a tipline to uncover where the problems lie in infrastructure. The Ministry of Regulation has created a red…
The SME StreamChris Di Leva: Investment markets after the U.S. election
Investment markets have recovered significantly over the past two years following a weak 2022. And, Donald Trump winning the U.S. election is bound to have…
The SME StreamNick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ CEO on the Government's approach to public-private partnerships for infrastructure
The Government's taking a new approach to Public-Private Partnerships for infrastructure projects. There will be a reduced risk for private partners and…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 15th 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 StreamAI year in review and what's coming next
Last year, we prematurely dubbed 2023 the year of AI but how could we have know what 2024 would bring. Generative AI has solidified it's position in the…
The SME StreamStephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management analyst on Trump's impact on the markets one week on
It's been a week since Donald Trump won the US election - and the markets underwent a shift once the results became clear. Small to medium-sized businesses…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on NZ may have to downgrade economic outlook as result of Trump's re-election
Economists are warning that NZ may have to downgrade its economic outlook as a result of Donald Trump’s re-election. Analysts from BMI have revised down our…
The SME StreamCarolyn Young: Chief Executive at Retail NZ on slump in retail spending
Retailers continue to struggle along as many watch every penny spent. Electronic card spending data showed a 1.1% fall in October compared to last year…
The SME StreamGen Z in the workplace: Are they asking for too much or setting a new standard?
Gen Z can be credited with a few things – an uptick in climate awareness, the ability to work any kind of technology, and the revival of straight leg jeans…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister doesn't believe New Zealand will be impacted by Donald Trump's proposed tariffs
The Finance Minister says she's not jumping to conclusions on whether New Zealand will be affected by potential Donald Trump Administration tariffs. The…
The SME StreamMark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners expert on the response from the market following Donald Trump's victory
The markets have reacted strongly to Donald Trump returning for his second term in the White House. The US dollar, stocks and bitcoin all surged after his win…
The SME StreamMartin Hawes: The impact of Trump's win on NZ markets
Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the impact of Donald Trump's election win on New Zealand markets. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream…
The SME StreamAll the Trump trades: Bitcoin, big tech, banks & bets
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Stocks and Bitcoin are rallying following Donald Trump's comeback – here's what could be primed for more growth under his…
The SME StreamHow to put your data to work, plus tech under Trump
We're diving into data with Snowflake's New Zealand country manager Tony Shaw. Shaw shares how any size of organisation can benefit from data analytics and AI…
The SME StreamWhat a Trump win means for NZ: ‘The devil will be in the detail’
Donald J. Trump will become the 47th President of the United States of America. Democrat Kamala Harris called the former president to congratulate him and…
The SME StreamRob Fyfe: Recorp chair on the start-up opening its new aluminium facility
Kiwi start-up Recorp, backed up by some of New Zealand's biggest names in business, has opened up its new aluminium facility. The company is promising to be…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the economic impacts of Donald Trump's presidency
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House - leaving economists everywhere to wonder what comes next. Trump won't take office until next January, but his…
The SME StreamDamien O'Connor: Labour's Trade Spokesperson on the impact of Trump's re-election on New Zealand trade and exports
Kiwis are being warned to prepare for a more challenging trade environment as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump has proposed a tariff of up to 20%…
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the reaction from global markets after Donald Trump won
The US dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high after Donald Trump swept through the battleground states and won the presidency. Despite the race starting…
The SME StreamDon Braid: Mainfreight Managing Director on the impact of Trump's import tariff policies
World trade is ramping up rapidly ahead of the changeover of power to Donald Trump. The US President Elect has campaigned on an agenda of increased…
The SME StreamRyan Bridge: The Kiwi trying to stop the Trump tariffs
Rosemary Banks – remember that name. She now has one of the most important jobs for New Zealand – a potentially $2 billion job. She's woman in Washington DC…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 8th 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 StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on the unemployment rate rising to 4.8%
While there are signs of light at the end of the economic tunnel, the job market is likely to remain tough for a little while yet. The unemployment rate has…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate rising to 4.8%
Unemployment has risen again. Latest figures from Stats NZ show the unemployment rate has reached 4.8% in the September quarter. That's up from 4.6% in the…