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The SME StreamJane Turner: ASB Senior Economist on retail spending contracting in Q2 as petrol prices surged
Retail's been taking a hit since the Iran war began, with people staying home to save money and fuel. Stats NZ data shows the June quarter's inflation and…
The SME StreamRyan Bridge: Labour takes Nicola Willis's fiscal bait - Tue 25 Aug
Labour's fallen into a cunning wee trap set by Nicola Willis a few weeks ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamAmerica declares economic D-Day on Iran. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap - Tue 25 Aug
Are you ready to serve? Because we could all being drafted into this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamEstelle Curd - Kami | Building High-Performing Cultures & Better Leaders
What separates truly high-performing organisations from everyone else? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Estelle Curd, Chief People…
The SME StreamAre New Zealanders willing to pay more tax if they see better results?
National is committing to no new taxes if re-elected – but the jury is still out over whether that means no tinkering to existing taxes. This means the…
The SME StreamNo new taxes under National, but will existing ones increase? - Mon 24 Aug
National's Nicola Willis refuses to rule out an increase to the ACC levy if she's returned as Finance Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister on National promising not to introduce new taxes if elected for a second term
The National Party has confirmed it's not going to introduce any new taxes if elected for a second term. Earlier this month, it indicated it was looking at new…
The SME StreamLabour lays out fiscal plan as election lines sharpen.- Mon 24 Aug
Labour’s fiscal strategy, debt promises and how it compares with National’s approach. Herald Business Commentator Fran O'Sullivan. See…
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: We finally have tax promises from both major parties
Yep, it was all about taxes over the weekend. Labour pinned its colours to the mast over the weekend and wants to tax more to spend more. Taxman from the…
The SME StreamIs the US treasury’s attempt to knock down long term us bond yields working? - Mon 24 Aug
Why long-term US bond yields remain stubbornly high. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamJohn MacDonald: Is no more taxes really what NZ needs right now?
Is National’s promise of no new taxes as good as it sounds? If you ask Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, he’ll say no. Because he’s been pushing…
The SME StreamFelicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum Executive Director on research showing benefits of the India FTA may be better than expected
Some think the India Free Trade Agreement will produce more benefits than even the Government expects. The agreement is moving through Parliament, before it's…
The SME StreamHow to know if your KiwiSaver is working for you
How often should you review your KiwiSaver — and what should you actually be looking at? In this episode of The Prosperity Project, we talk through what…
The SME StreamBarbara Edmonds: Labour finance spokesperson on the party outlining their new fiscal plan
Labour's staying tight-lipped on whether it would make more cuts to the public service if elected, but assures it's focused on protecting it. The party's…
The SME Stream9 Habits That Build Real Wealth (Not Just Make You Look Rich)
Most people think building wealth is about earning more. But what you do with your money matters just as much as how much you make. In this episode I’m…
The SME StreamChristopher Luxon: Prime Minister backs down on proposed taxes ahead of election
No regrets from National's Leader, as he backs down on new taxes this election. It's a sudden switch up from recent weeks with the National party discussing…
The SME StreamChris Hipkins: Labour Party Leader says stagnant property prices won't hurt plans to manage debt
Labour's confident stagnant property prices won't hurt its plans to slash debt if re-elected. The party's seeking to return to surplus by the end of the decade…
The SME StreamDatagrid bets on Southland's AI boom - Fri 21 Aug
Datagrid's Benjamin Black says Southland can become a major AI hub, as the company tackles concerns over data centre power and water use See…
The SME StreamUS market rally broadens beyond mega-cap tech - Fri 21 Aug
S&P Global’s Anu Ganti on the broadening US market rally, AI’s next phase and what market shifts mean for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener…
The SME StreamPolicy plans for science and innovation sector. Tech with 2degrees - Thu 20 Aug
Peter Griffin from the Business of Tech podcast has been comparing policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamSam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Anthropic potentially becoming one of the biggest IPOs on record
SpaceX's record as the largest IPO in history is about to be broken by one of the emerging AI giants. Anthropic's business is expanding and it's projecting a…
The SME StreamBuybacks burst the bond market rally - Thu 20 Aug
US Treasury doubles long bond buyback programme to US$4b, curbing a hike in the cost of debt - for now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamSteve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on their 9% drop in annual profit, net interest margin dropping to 2.1%
Kiwibank says the banking sector's becoming fiercely competitive. The Crown-owned bank has reported a 9% drop in annual profit. Its net interest margin…
The SME StreamAustralian corporate bonds storms market Garth Bray 2degrees Business Wrap - Thu 20 Aug
Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Oracle have together issued more than $US200b in corporate debt this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 21st August
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of…
The SME StreamEpisode 69: Former CEO of Air New Zealand and ASB, Sir Ralph Norris
In episode 69 of Leaders Getting Coffee our guest is one of New Zealand’s most successful business CEO’s, Sir Ralph Norris. An everyday upbringing…
The SME StreamFaye Restall - Les Mills - CPO | Building High-Performing Teams
How do you build a people strategy that supports one of New Zealand's most recognised global brands while staying true to its purpose? In this episode of HR…
The SME StreamWayne Brown’s tech plan: look to Asia and ditch the AI fluff
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is about to turn 80 – and is still plainly more interested in the next deal, the next big export market and the next practical…
The SME StreamHow can NZ businesses grow if people are now a ‘scarce resource’?
New Zealand’s birth rate stats just keep getting worse... The latest show ‘natural population growth’ has fallen to 18,700 for the year to…
The SME StreamMercury delivers strong FY26, boosts investment - Wed 19 Aug
Mercury CEO Stew Hamilton discusses the company’s strong FY26 result, record dividend and $710 million renewable investment programme. See…
The SME StreamThe Country 19/08/26: Riley Kennedy talks to Rowena Duncum
BusinessDesk senior journalist discusses fresh speculation around A2 Milk and Fonterra's interest in Synlait, and the hurdles any deal would face. He also…
The SME StreamKelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on fuel prices rising once again as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Global fuel prices have been rising again as conflict continues in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has now exported much of its diesel supplies – pushing up…
The SME StreamThe Country 19/08/26: Stu Davison talks to Rowena Duncum
We break down a stronger Global Dairy Trade auction with HighGround Dairy’s quantitative analyst, with gains led by whole and skim milk powder. Plus, why…
The SME StreamMassive global bond selloff as lending costs soar - Wed 19 Aug
Economist Cameron Bagrie says U.S. government debt of around $40 trillion, and tech borrowing for the A.I. boom, is pushing yields to record highs. See…
The SME StreamGDT results signal dairy outlook - Wed 19 Aug
HighGround Dairy’s Stu Davison breaks down the latest GDT results and what they mean for global dairy prices and the outlook for New Zealand farmers. See…
The SME StreamBrendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on what the demand for shares and bonds means for investors
The big US companies used to buy back more shares than they issued, but that's changed in recent months. The latest bank estimates claim 2026 could be the…
The SME StreamButter price melting but milk powders pop on GDT; plus, could Kiwibank buy TSB? - Wed 19 Aug
Dairy trade customers stock up ahead of any climate hit to winter production; Nicola Willis will consider a "strong commercial" Kiwibank growth plan. See…
The SME StreamMeta goes to court in California. 2degrees Business wrap with Garth Bray - Wed 19 Aug
If Meta is found guilty, it might have to delete all personal data for children and the algorithms and models that were trained using that information. See…
The SME Stream(112) How One Post Made $3.3M (Questions I've Never Answered)
I’ve built and sold multi-million-dollar businesses. But no one’s ever asked me these questions. In this episode, Podcast Producer Holli steps out…
The SME StreamKhush Sethi - ClearPoint - Head of Talent & Culture | The Power of Great Culture
How do you build a workplace where people don't just stay, but grow, return, and recommend it to others? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down…
The SME StreamAuckland’s billion-dollar infrastructure problem
New Zealand’s housing market remains stubbornly flat, our birth rate has fallen to historic lows, and Auckland is once again talking about another…
The SME StreamHipkins promises he won't be pressured by minor parties on tax - Tue 18 Aug
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he will be saying 'no' to the various tax policies being proposed by his potential coalition partners. See…
The SME StreamA2 Milk sold off quite heavily as the 2027 outlook disappoints - Tue 18 Aug
Fletcher Building, Spark and Sky City yet to come. Mark Lister Craigs investment Partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamAI boom Will Anthropic make biggest stock market debut in history - Tue 18 Aug
Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain says an expected IPO by Claude maker Anthropic would mark a serious turning point for the technology industry. See…
The SME StreamThe Country 18/08/26: Mike McIntyre talks to Rowena Duncum
Jarden’s head of derivatives previews tonight’s GDT auction, expecting stronger dairy prices driven by higher powder values. He also discusses the…
The SME StreamLess than half surveyed say they can afford their power bills - Tue 18 Aug
We are apparently more worried here about paying our power bills than consumers overseas in comparable circumstances.' Garth Bray 2degrees wrap. See…
The SME StreamDenise Garland: Retail NZ Advocacy, Advice, and Communications Manager on retail spending increasing 3.5% in July compared to last year
Retailers are optimistic a bump in spending will stick around. Latest Stats NZ data on electronic card transactions shows July's core retail spending is up…
The SME StreamSatish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest inflation numbers, OCR
Inflation is easing but further Official Cash Rate hikes are probably unavoidable. Latest Stats NZ data shows the prices of diesel and petrol have been…
The SME StreamEd McKnight: First home buyers shouldn't be discouraged
In the property market we often focus on who's winning between the buyer and the seller, but an economist from Simplicity has calculated that renters could be…
The SME StreamHamish Pepper: What's the reasoning behind RBNZ's decision to hike the OCR?
The RBNZ recently hiked the OCR from 2.25% to 2.5%, and experts are expecting around another 1% of hikes over the next year, as managing inflation risks take…
The SME StreamWhat to do when you can’t pay your debts
What happens when you simply can’t afford to pay your debts? FinCap financial mentor Charlotte Whitakker joins The Prosperity Project to explain the…
The SME StreamANZ’s third-quarter numbers are in – $2.2b profit. Rickey Ward – JBWere - Fri 14 Aug
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The SME StreamBack inside the band inflation expectations are tracking down next year- Fri 14 Aug
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The SME StreamSigns of spring in the economy through the economic gloom - Fri 14 Aug
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The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 14th August
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of…
The SME StreamMoney Talks: Why Chris Smith says you can’t retire just by working
CMC Markets managing director Chris Smith joins Liam Dann to talk about the investing bug that started when he was 16, why New Zealand has historically…
The SME StreamZuckerberg’s AI manifesto open future or Meta sales pitch Tech with 2degrees - Thu 13 Aug
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The SME StreamAI and cost pressures reshape business reputations - Thu 13 Aug
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The SME StreamRobert Wall: Invest NZ CEO on the success so far of the golden visa scheme
The appetite for New Zealand’s golden visa continues to grow. Since the rules were relaxed last April, $4.845 billion has either been committed or added…
The SME StreamASB profit falls, but pay rises on long-term incentives for CEO - Thu 13 Aug
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