The SME Stream

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 and lower net debt to 20% of GDP over time.  Its plans hinge on a fully implemented Capital Gains Tax. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins told Mike Hosking that it's not expected the sliding property market will continue. He says even the cur...

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for privacy information.

Peter Griffin from the Business of Tech podcast has been comparing policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 2028 revenue of ‌roughly $190 billion to $200 billion. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 —a key metric of profitability— has dropped to 2.1%.  Chief Executive Steve Jurkovich told Mike Hosking the margin has dropped from about 2.4% a few years ago.  He says wholesale rates have increased, and the advis...

Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Oracle have together issued more than $US200b in corporate debt this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice.   This week ,  The great Auckland bridge debate reignites, inflation is falling but don’t expect that to stop more O...

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 in Auckland’s suburb of Mt Roskill, laid the foundations for the humble and softly spoken manner that typifies Sir Ralph Norris. But don’t let that humility fool you. He was an active youngster and clearly bright enou...

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 Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Faye Restall, Chief People Officer at Les Mills International, to explore leadership, organisational culture, global people strategy, and how HR can create real commercial value. Leading the People & Cu...

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 problem to fix than in winding down. In this week’s episode of The Business of Tech, Brown delivers a typically uncensored account of how he thinks Auckland should use technology to drive economic growth. He has little patience for gl...

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 June – the lowest it’s been since WWII.  Births are at their lowest since 2003.  So should we throw money at people to have babies, or are there some other options on the cards? And how bad is it really?   Toda...

Mercury CEO Stew Hamilton discusses the company’s strong FY26 result, record dividend and $710 million renewable investment programme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BusinessDesk senior journalist discusses fresh speculation around A2 Milk and Fonterra's interest in Synlait, and the hurdles any deal would face. He also shares insights from company reporting season and what strong dairy markets could mean for upcoming farm sector results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 prices across the US and Europe.  Crude oil prices haven't risen as much due to China's decision to stop exporting refined fuel, but Brent crude prices are rising again after the US and Iran ruled out extending their memorandum o...

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 global protein demand and El Niño concerns are shaping dairy market sentiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 first year in almost three decades that that reverses. Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dairy trade customers stock up ahead of any climate hit to winter production; Nicola Willis will consider a "strong commercial" Kiwibank growth plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from behind the scenes to turn the mic on me - asking me the unfiltered questions no one’s ever asked. From paying $300,000 for Kylie Jenner to promote my shapewear brand, to selling the business for $3.3 million , navigating the publi...

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 with Khush Sethi, Head of Talent & Culture at ClearPoint, to explore leadership, organisational culture, talent management, and the future of People & Culture. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience, Khush shares practical insi...

New Zealand’s housing market remains stubbornly flat, our birth rate has fallen to historic lows, and Auckland is once again talking about another Harbour Crossing. Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker ask whether the great Kiwi property boom is truly over, what slower population growth means for the economy, and why New Zealand can spend decades talking about major infrastructure without actually bu...