The SME Stream

It might happen. It might not. What I’m talking about, is the way some people seem to think they have to jump to the defence of the super rich whenever anyone mentions the idea of a wealth tax. Which one of our country’s wealthiest people is actually advocating for today. This is Bruce Plested, who was a co-founder of the Mainfreight transport business and who’s done very well out of it. And, whil...

Economic pain has forced the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates. The Deputy Governor explains its assessment of the economy and why it's making changes.  The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting f...

Max Whitehead joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to help you clean up your CV.  LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.  See omnystudio.c...

The third-largest retirement village operator has transformed in secret since it was bought by private equity in 2020. Will the better business find its way back the public market?  The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liabl...

Businesswoman, TV star and informercial icon Suzanne Paul shares her best and worst money stories with Liam Dann. Suzanne returns to Celebrity Treasure Island, airing on TVNZ2 from Monday September 9th. The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entit...

We dive deep into the world of venture capital with Robbie Paul, managing director of Icehouse Ventures. Paul looks back at the last 14 years to reflect on startup successes and failures and how NZ's VC landscape has evolved. He also shares some killer lessons for entrepreneurs and investors, such as the value of people and the dangers of chasing trends. Plus, Beam's scooter scandal, what Elon Mus...

A common misconception is that only the very wealthy need trusts, but many people may be putting their assets at risk without one.  Author Janet Xuccoa joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to give you all the basics of trusts.  LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not...

There's growing market interest in humanoids - robots and robotic technology designed to mimic humans. New improvements in technology have opened up room for more developments in the world of robotics, and it's caught the eyes of investors. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advi...

Darren Shand, who spent 20 years as manager of the All Blacks before launching his own company, Winning Teams, shares his and best money stories with Liam Dann.  The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses res...

Some power companies are warning profits will be impacted by the supply shortage, while industrial users consider ditching the country due to high energy costs. Are renewables the answer? The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not...

New Zealand has seen several iconic and well-known businesses close in recent months, especially those in hospitality.  Is the economy to blame, or are people choosing the wrong business?  Financial author Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any op...

Interest rates have been a hot topic recently, following the first OCR cut in years.  The question now at the front of everyone's minds is whether it's time for a long-term fixed rate to avoid any more uncertainty, or to hold off in the hope for more cuts to come.  Economist Ed McKnight joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss how you can haggle with your bank to get a better deal....

Private equity funds buy out businesses worth billions and can double their profits before selling them again. What’s their game?  The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the...

EnableMe founder and author of Kill Your Mortgage & Sort Your Retirement, Hannah McQueen, shares her best and worst money stories with Liam Dann. The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from...

The corner has been turned. The 5-year pandemic pandemonium has been tamed. Inflation is down and we've had the first interest rate cut since the Reserve Bank realised they’d overstimulated everything 5 years ago. Proof that tax cuts were not inflationary, says the Finance Minister. And that is the case, but it’s not a sign that the cost of living crisis is over. Inflation and cost of living incre...

A few years ago, the Metaverse was the biggest talking point in the world of technology. Meanwhile in 2024, the virtual platform has declined in popularity and the market has moved on. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains what happened. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not...

Chief Executive Officer for Bayleys Auckland, Lloyd Budd, shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann.  The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.  See o...

Buying a house is hard, but still worth it.  There's new CoreLogic data out this morning, it's a housing affordability report looking at median property values versus median income for households.  Let's put all the detail aside for a second and cut to the chase. Basically, the good news for you, houses are worth 7.9% household income – they were worth 10 times.  So that is good news.  Also good n...

New Zealand companies are expected to report net negative revenue growth this earnings season, but there are signs it could be the last ugly one after three years of profit pain. The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable f...

Lorna Jane is nearing its 35th birthday, and the brands founder Lorna Clarkson is nearing her 60th. So to celebrate these milestones Toni chatted with Lorna about the beginnings of the brand, why she feels the activewear trend is only just beginning, and how she remains fit and healthy as she nears 60! The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional a...

At what age is it a bad idea to become a first home buyer? Is it ever too late?  Financial adviser Lisa Dudson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. B...

After purchasing a house, many think the next step is buying an investment property; but does the equation for property investing justify further buying right now? Property expert Ashley Church joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more.  LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expr...

Foodstuffs chief executive Chris Quin shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann.  The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listen...

The Reserve Bank will be keeping a close eye on this morning's employment data as it mulls over next week's Official Cash Rate decision.  Most economists expect the unemployment rate will rise.  But they're now divided on whether the central bank will cut the OCR next week, next month, or in November.  ASB senior economist Mark Smith told Ryan Bridge this morning's data should give them a steer on...

Three major New Zealand banks have slashed their rates ahead of next week's OCR review. Both Kiwibank and BNZ have urged the Reserve Bank to cut the cash rate down - months ahead of predicted forecasts. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains why there's a case for the Reserve Bank to move quicker. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financ...