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The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment rising less than expected
Unemployment rose less than expected in the September quarter – from 4.6% to 4.8%. This comes slightly below the financial market expectation of 5%…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principle Economist on the impact of Trump's success on investors, international markets
Having a clear winner so early in the US Election process could give some certainty for investors. Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, having…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment figures being expected to grow
The Reserve Bank has warned the economic downturn is expected to get worse before it gets better, with unemployment being expected to worsen. The bank's…
The SME StreamChristina Leung: NZIER Principal Economist on the unemployment rate which is expected to rise
New data out this morning is expected to show more of us are out of a job. Stats NZ is releasing the latest unemployment rate at 10.45. Most economists expect…
The SME StreamKate Ross: Swivel Careers founder on students struggling to find summer jobs amid increased competition
Students looking for summer work are struggling to land roles, as there's enormous competition for entry-level roles. Retail NZ says businesses are seeing a…
The SME StreamInside a steel super centre
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Why this 100-year-old family business built a massive steel facility in a construction downturn. The podcasts in the SME…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on financial markets factoring in Trump winning the presidency
48 hours ahead of the US presidential election, financial markets are gearing up for a Trump victory. Polls indicate the election result will be close, and…
The SME StreamLynda Moore: Money Mentalist on spiralling debt and avoidance of money problems
It is becoming a fairly common story that debt is getting so big, people are burying their head in the sand rather than dealing with it. Money mentalist Lynda…
The SME StreamPeter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China considering $1.4 trillion loan to boost economy
China is said to be considering approving an additional $1.4 trillion in borrowing to boost the economy. Plus, Asia Business correspondent Peter Lewis shares…
The SME StreamPaul Stenhouse: Can AI build an app?
Can AI build an app? Tech expert Paul Stenhouse puts it to the test. I had an idea. ‘All The Calls’ - an app that tracks presidential race calls across…
The SME StreamCharles Finny: Former trade negotiator on the new free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council
A free trade deal with the Middle East countries belonging to the Gulf Cooperation Council has come at the right time for exporters. The FTA's expected to…
The SME StreamTodd McClay: Trade Minister on the free trade agreement struck with the nations in the Gulf Cooperation Council
New Zealand is getting a leg up in the competitive market of global exports. A free trade agreement has been made between New Zealand and the Middle East…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the economic impact of the US election
It's less than a week until voters in the US will cast their ballots and determine a new president - and experts are wondering about the economic impacts. No…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 1st 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 StreamFibre's impressive return on investment in Aotearoa
New Zealand's big bet on fibre has paid off in spades, according to a new report by Deloitte that found the $5.5 billion that government and private companies…
The SME StreamAnn-Marie Johnson: Retail NZ Communications Manager on the drop in the number of dairies
The iconic Kiwi corner dairy is believed to be becoming a rarer sight. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment notes there are more than 1,700…
The SME StreamMarcus Beveridge: Queen City Law Managing Director on the potential for Singapore to invest in New Zealand's infrastructure
Singapore has its eye on New Zealand as the place to invest. This is the message that has been relayed by Minister Shane Jones, who's just returned from a…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the latest employment numbers for September 2024
The latest employment numbers for September 2024 show the job market is still in a tough spot. Annual filled jobs were down 0.9 percent compared to this time…
The SME StreamNichole Lewis: It's time to buy an investment property
Data shows that more people are buying investment properties as interest rates begin to drop - what's stopping others from doing the same? Tim Beveridge is…
The SME StreamAngus Brown: Co-Founder of Arepa aims to conquer tough market with unique brain drink formula
This time last year Arepa found themselves in hot water after the government officials decided that made unsubstantial health claims of cognitive and physical…
The SME StreamIs Neutron almost ready? Peter Beck interview
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck shares how Neutron is progressing ahead of its 2025 launch target, and discusses why some…
The SME StreamBridget Abernethy: ERANZ chief executive on the market options available to companies amid power price surge
The Electricity Authority said market options were available to big power users during the winter price spike that some blamed for their closure. The closures…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 25th October
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 StreamMatt Ball: Property Investors Federation Advocacy Director on the life returning to the property market
A bit of life is coming back into the property market, but investors think the best is yet to come. The CoreLogic October Housing report has found almost a…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on New Zealand and Australia meeting with South East Asian nations to boost business and security
Experts from Australia and New Zealand are meeting with leaders in Malaysia to discuss how to improve business and security. The three groups are expected to…
The SME StreamOliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Fletcher Building disappointing shareholders at recent AGM
Fletcher Building's chief executive and board faced up to some very disappointed shareholders at today's annual general meeting. Company chief executive Andrew…
The SME StreamLesley Wilson: Apple and Pears Chairperson on pipfruit export growth outstripping national export growth
New research has revealed pipfruit export growth is outstripping national export growth. The industry contributed just under $2 billion to New Zealand's…
The SME StreamJacob Faull: Nature Baby co-founder on the company's planned expansion into the US
Kiwi start-up Nature Baby is looking to expand into the US market again. What started as a small business operating out of an Auckland flat has grown into a…
The SME StreamSamantha Murton: College of GPs President on the registration fast tracks for immigrants from the UK, Ireland, and Australia
The Royal College of GPs says registration fast-tracks will mean someone coming to New Zealand won't have to wait months. The Medical Council's introducing…
The SME StreamKarla Lee: Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce CEO on the Hawke's Bay Expressway being upgraded
The Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce says widening the region's key road will benefit everyone. The Hawke's Bay Expressway is being upgraded from two lanes to…
The SME StreamAndrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on public complaint of behaviour during ministerial visit
Small business affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has found himself in hot water after a member of the public complained he swore at, mocked and ridiculed him…
The SME StreamHannah McQueen: How to split your mortgage
Financial adviser and coach Hannah McQueen joins Tim Beveridge to discuss how to split your mortgage to pay as little as possible in the long run. LISTEN ABOVE…
The SME StreamAshley Church: What will inflation rates do to the property market?
The latest interest rate was announced this week - 2.2%, the lowest in 3.5 years. Property commentator Ashley Church joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the impact…
The SME StreamMichael Saylor: Why MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin funding is NOT a glitch
MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor explains how investors should analyse his company that’s valued at more than double its underlying Bitcoin…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Temu's harmful impact on local businesses
According to new reports, one in four New Zealand adults have bought something off Temu in the last three months. The Chinese e-retailer, alongside similar…
The SME StreamLouise Upston: Social Development Minister on the 12.8 percent increase in people receiving Jobseeker benefit
Social Development Minister Louise Upston isn't worried by the increase in Kiwis relying on the benefit. The Ministry of Social Development released numbers…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 18th October
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 StreamThe rise of deep tech in NZ, plus Peter Beck talks Mars
WNT Ventures has reached ten years of taking the crunchy stuff we call deep tech and helping turn it into companies and financial returns. With successes like…
The SME StreamLiam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on inflation dropping to 2.2%
Inflation is continuing to fall and interest rates are likely to follow suit. The inflation rate has dropped to 2.2 percent. It's the first time in more than…
The SME StreamVeronica de Oliveira: Black Orchid Collective Cafe Owner on Tauranga City Council raising the fees for alfresco dining
Tauranga businesses are furious about what they label harsh outdoor dining fees following a tough winter. They've been waived for the rest of 2024, but in the…
The SME StreamAndrew Bayly: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on New Zealand potentially scrapping bank card surcharges
Australia's Government is set to ban debit card surcharges as part of an economic crackdown designed to bring financial relief amid an ongoing cost-of-living…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist warns the RBNZ will need to slash the OCR quicker to keep up with inflation
There's pressure growing for the Reserve Bank to move more aggressively on the Official Cash Rate. New Zealand's inflation rate is officially back on target…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on national house prices declining in 2024
The housing market remains subdued across the country, with slightly weaker prices, more stock available and houses taking longer to sell. New data from the…
The SME StreamCarl Taylor: Combined Building Supplied Co-op Chair on the increase in building costs
There's ongoing concerns for the construction sector, with fewer new builds being considered. Corelogic's latest construction index shows just a 1.1% increase…
The SME StreamJohn MacDonald: Less eyebrow raising, more glad-eye for foreign investors
I think we need to get over ourselves here in New Zealand when it comes to foreign investment. And it looks like we’re going to have to get over ourselves -…
The SME StreamCarolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive on Wellington businesses calling for the council to reconsider Golden Mile project
There's more criticism of central city roadworks in Wellington. Retail NZ, Hospitality NZ and the Bus and Coach Association are asking the council to review…
The SME StreamThe Huddle: How can we bring more revenue into New Zealand?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Josie Pagani from Child Fund joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day -…
The SME StreamMahesh Muralidhar: Phase One CEO says New Zealand businesses should save money to expand overseas
One Kiwi investor believes more New Zealand businesses should be putting money aside in order to expand internationally. Phase One CEO Mahesh Muralidhar says…
The SME StreamDebbie Roberts: RBNZ needs to bring OCR down "hard and fast"
This week the Reserve Bank of New Zealand dropped the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%. Also, the number of one person households have increased…
The SME StreamHamish Pepper: How have financial markets responded to the OCR cut?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has announced a cut of 50 basis points to the OCR, bringing it down to 4.75%. Director and Fixed Income and Currency Strategist…
The SME StreamOliver Hartwich: NZ Initiative executive director on new law reforms to allow for overseas investment
An easier road for foreign investors looking at New Zealand's companies and property. The Government's new law reforms will allow overseas investment to…
The SME StreamToby Williams: Federated Farmers spokesperson says rules are needed around levels of investment in Overseas Investment Act reforms
The gates are opening for foreign investors looking at New Zealand companies and property. The Government's reforming the Overseas Investment Act - allowing…
The SME StreamOCR cuts a bright spot but economic outlook mixed for the rest of the year
The Official Cash Rate’s been cut to 4.75 percent – which is being touted as welcome news for households all over New Zealand. It’s the lowest the OCR has been…
The SME StreamSteven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on the government's deficit growing by $3.4 billion
Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce says there are some things worth celebrating amidst a grim outlook on the economy. Treasury documents show the Crown's…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance minister on Government debt worse than initially thought
The Government's financial books have sunk further into debt in the year to June, with Treasury revealing the deficit on the Crown books deepened by $3.4…
The SME StreamSME Stream Weekly Wrap - 11th October
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 StreamNZ tech should be taking on the world, now
This week's guest, venture capitalist, founder of PhaseOne and former early employee of Canva Mahesh Muralidhar, shares invaluable insights into the necessity…
The SME StreamJohn Clarke: Transpower CEO on their $1 million contribution to a regional energy package for Northland
A token for the Northland community in the aftermath of the collapsed pylon calamity. Power was cut to about 88,000 homes and businesses in June, when an…
The SME StreamKelvin Davidson: Property Economist on OCR cut
Today's OCR announcement has got everyone thinking about what impact it will have on the housing market. The Reserve Bank cut for a second time from 5.25% to…
The SME StreamJack Tame: Bring on 50 basis points
I went for a walk along K Road the other night and saw something I hadn't seen in the longest time: A new restaurant. I didn't even step inside but it felt…