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- The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 6th November · 9 minAs 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 biggest…
- Stablecoins could unlock a new digital Kiwi dollar future - Thu 12 Nov · 4 minTech commentator Peter Griffin explains how proposed regulatory changes could pave the way for Kiwi dollar-backed stablecoins and unlock payment innovation. See…
- Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on Electronic card spending data · 3 minRetail spending's taken a dive - but Black Friday could provide a much-needed boost. Electronic card spending fell for a third consecutive month in October - with core retail…
- René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the September arrivals number, growth in the Chinese market · 2 minA huge rebound from one tourist market, with a strong September result. Stats NZ data shows overseas arrivals soared to 273 thousand, 4% higher than the pre-pandemic record set…
- Are shoppers feeling wealthy enough to fill the cart this Christmas? - Thu 12 Nov · 1 minThis Christmas may be less about splashing out and more about making the thought count. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Tech that actually helps your business · 51 minMike and Scott start talking about technology but end up spending most of their time talking about AI! They walk through four levels of using AI, why obedient AI can slow a team…
- Episode 74: Kiwibots Operations Manager, Michelle Hazeleger-Mollard · 1 h 6 minOur education system can be a target of negative energy at times, so it’s important to look out for the things we are doing right. So, in Leaders Getting Coffee episode 74, we…
- Phoebe Chandler - NZTE | Leadership, Scaling & the Future of HR · 51 minWhat does it take to grow New Zealand businesses internationally without losing sight of the people, systems and leadership needed to make that growth sustainable? In this…
- New government, new AI rules? · 46 minEveryone wants an AI-powered economy. But who takes responsibility when the technology gets things wrong, and how do we make sure everyone shares the long-promised productivity…
- From Maternity Leave to $300K Business in One Year | Guest: Ella Tebby - Education Starts At Home · 32 minWhat if maternity leave was the beginning of a completely new career? When Ella Tebby became a mum, she knew she didn't want to return to full-time teaching. But with no business…
- Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist discusses Westpac limiting lending to houses in flood-risk areas · 5 minWestpac has decided to limit lending to houses that are in a flood plain or landslip risk area. The bank says they don't plan on denying mortgage applications based on natural…
- Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Westpac looking to limit lending against flood and slip-prone properties · 4 minWestpac is taking steps to limit lending against 'risky' properties, particularly those in flooding and slip-prone areas. This means customers will not be able to borrow as much…
- Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to latest US inflation print · 3 minInflation is starting to run hot in the US, and it's got experts speculating about the future. The ongoing Iran conflict has contributed to a spike in fuel prices, which has…
- Sharon Zollner: ANZ Chief Economist says economic recovery continues despite election uncertainty · 3 minWhile businesses continue to grapple with post-election uncertainty, the chief economist of our largest bank says the economic recovery is carrying on. Unemployment's reached its…
- Has the AI bubble burst? What it means for your KiwiSaver · 22 minThe votes are in, but New Zealand is still waiting to find out who’ll form the next government. Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker look at what that uncertainty means for businesses and…
- NZX looks to turn the tide on new listings - Wed 11 Nov · 6 minBusiness commentator Eden Bradfield discusses NZX’s shrinking sharemarket, overseas takeovers and whether rising borrowing costs could revive listings. See…
- The Kiwi dollar is up 1.19% against the USD - Tue 10 Nov · 6 minANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says it comes down to the fact NZ interest rates are a lot lower than Australia and the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Emerging markets as an investment option - Tue 10 Nov · 5 minArchie Hart, Portfolio Manager at Ninety One. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Political holding pattern - what does it mean for industry? - Wed 11 Nov · 4 minGentailers, retirement villages and Sanford. Matthew Goodson from Salt Funds Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Business update - Tue 10 Nov · 4 minThanks to Forsyth Barr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Tony Alexander: Independent Economic Commentator on the OCR, Westpac reducing mortgage rates, interest rates · 3 minFresh debate over the Reserve Bank's recent surprise decision to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold until December. The central bank's chief economist Paul Conway has addressed…
- Wall Street abuzz with Anthropic chatter. 2degrees Business wrap - Wed 11 Nov · 1 minAmerica loves a hero - Its seven founders would retain control of a company operating right at the AI frontier. Garth Bray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Tina Evangelista - SeaLink | Strategic HR, Leadership & Making People Practices Matter · 51 minWhat does strategic HR actually look like in practice? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Tina Evangelista, Chief People Officer at SeaLink New Zealand…
- Business Wants Certainty from New Government - Mon 9 Nov · 5 minAlan McDonald, Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy, on whether the election result delivers the certainty businesses need. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- The Race to Automate New Zealand's Warehouses - Mon 9 Nov · 5 minJordan McFall, Automate-X Co-owner and Chief Growth Officer, on how warehouse automation can boost productivity and help NZ businesses stay competitive. See…
- The Election Result: What It Means for Business - Mon 9 Nov · 5 minHerald business commentator Fran O'Sullivan on what the election result means for businesses, from tax regulation to investment, confidence and growth. See…
- Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on David Seymour challenging National for the right to hold the finance portfolio · 5 minA man familiar with the role believes the finance portfolio doesn't just come down to who's best for the job. ACT's leader David Seymour believes it's no longer tenable for…
- Matt Dilly: ANZ Agricultural Economist on agricultural lending jumping 2.8% and deposits jumping 15.4% · 3 minOur largest bank is continuing to see some people thriving and other people proving remarkably resilient. ANZ New Zealand's reporting a statutory net profit of $2.36 billion –…
- Why global bond markets matter for your mortgage · 28 minThe Reserve Bank can hold the OCR steady, so why can longer-term mortgage rates still move? On The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins talks to Matt Logan, portfolio manager at…
- Is Google Dying? How to Get Your Business Found by AI · 19 minWhat happens when your next customer asks ChatGPT what to buy instead of searching on Google? And more importantly, will AI recommend YOUR business? The way customers discover…
- Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says Luxon should be open to Opportunity · 5 minThe wait is on to see what New Zealand's next government will look like. Preliminary results favour the National Coalition, but that could change when special votes are counted…
- What the US Mid Terms mean for NZ investors - Thu 5 Nov · 4 minAaron Ibbotson from Forsyth Barr - why the bounce... and what are the risks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Mark Lister: Craig Investment Partners Investment Director on AI bubble close to bursting · 4 minA call has been made that the AI bubble is about to burst. Wall Streets' NASDAQ Index fell 5% overnight, and it's the tech sstocks that are losing value. Commentators say this is…
- The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 6th November · 9 minAs 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 biggest…
- From a Failed Business to 800+ Retail Stores: How She Built Eve Wellness | Guest: Beatrice Thorne Laloli · 48 minHow do you turn a small business into an international brand and get your products into major retailers like Chemist Warehouse and Woolworths? In this episode we sit down with…
- What the US Mid Terms could mean for the NZ economy - Thu 5 Nov · 11 minAda Echetebu, US commercial law attorney, and Jonathan Mason, NZ-US Council chair, discuss what the US midterm results mean for New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Doug Haltz-Eakin: Economist and former Economic Advisor to John McCain on the outcome of the US Midterms · 3 minTackling the cost of living and corruption, and ending the war in Iran are all top of the agenda for the new Democrat-controlled US Senate. Democrats have powered through the US…
- Meetings and how they kill our time · 58 minMike and Scott take on meetings, why most of them waste time and money, and how to run them so they earn their place in the calendar. They cover the types of meeting, the Amazon…
- Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the unemployment rate rising to 5.7% in the September quarter · 10 minElections at home and abroad may have a played a part in the latest rise in the number of people out of work. Unemployment's hit 5.7%, up from 5.6% three months ago. The…
- Darren Levy & Justine Farrington | Leadership, Culture & the 5 Cs of Future Work · 55 minWhat if the behaviours that helped you succeed in the past are the very behaviours holding you back now? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley speaks with Darren Levy and…
- Digital sovereignty, Microsoft-style · 32 minNew Zealand runs on American technology. But what happens when the country behind those platforms starts looking like a less dependable partner? That question hangs over the…
- Small business, big demands for the next government - Wed 4 Nov · 5 minThe Icehouse's Olivia Blaylock outlines what New Zealand’s small businesses want from the next government See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management expert on what the results from the big tech companies say about the economy · 5 minThe major tech companies have reported their results, and the data is offering some new insights into the sector. Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet have reported positive results…
- Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on financial markets expressing concerns over left-wing Government · 4 minSome traders in financial markets have expressed concerns about the impact of a potential left-wing Government as the 2026 election enters the final stretch. The concerns are…
- Most expect jobless rate to drop from 5.6% as participation eases. - Wed 4 Nov · 4 minPlus, what do we know about Revolut, NZ's newest registered bank? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment · 3 minThe latest unexpected rise in unemployment could be a sign the economy isn't doing as well as expected. Four hundred and 38-thousand people aren't working as much as they could…
- Nicola Willis: National's Finance Spokesperson on the unemployment rate rising from 5.6% to 5.7% in Q3 · 3 minNational's Finance Spokesperson is optimistic that despite the unemployment rate rising, another term in government would see things right. Stats NZ data released yesterday saw…
- Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist on what the increased unemployment rate says about the economy · 2 minThere's signs the economy's still shaky, with the unemployment rate now the highest it's been in years, at 5.7 percent for the September quarter. Unemployment was last this high…
- Mike Jones: BNZ Chief Economist previews the latest unemployment figures for Q3 · 2 minHow has the job market been faring? Stats NZ is releasing its latest quarterly unemployment data at 10.45am. Some economists expect unemployment to remain unchanged at 5.6%, an…
- Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the expectation the unemployment rate will fall slightly in Q3 · 2 minMost economists expect the latest unemployment figures to show the labour market has finally turned a corner. Stats NZ is releasing its latest quarterly data at 10.45am. Westpac…
