The SME Stream

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...

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he will be saying 'no' to the various tax policies being proposed by his potential coalition partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fletcher Building, Spark and Sky City yet to come. Mark Lister Craigs investment Partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain says an expected IPO by Claude maker Anthropic would mark a serious turning point for the technology industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarden’s head of derivatives previews tonight’s GDT auction, expecting stronger dairy prices driven by higher powder values. He also discusses the impact of European production declines, New Zealand milk flows and global dairy market signals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are apparently more worried here about paying our power bills than consumers overseas in comparable circumstances.' Garth Bray 2degrees wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 3.5% compared to the same time last year.   Retail NZ says it's an encouraging sign considering the winter months are typically slower for the sector.   Communications Manager Denise Garland told Mike Hosking the FIFA World Cup...

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 steadily falling for three consecutive months.  Diesel inflation's fallen to 34.8%, petrol inflation's fallen to 15.1%, electricity inflation's fallen to 9.5%, and food inflation is now just 1.9%.  But Westpac senior economist Satis...

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 top dogs at the moment.  But, Ed McKnight from Opes Partners questions the reliability of this claim.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 priority over the weaker economy. But when will our economy start turning around? Hamish Pepper from Harbour Asset Management joins Tim Beveridge to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you simply can’t afford to pay your debts? FinCap financial mentor Charlotte Whitakker joins The Prosperity Project to explain the options available when debt becomes overwhelming — from negotiating with lenders and hardship applications to KiwiSaver withdrawals, debt repayment orders and bankruptcy. Plus, why buy now, pay later can fuel a debt spiral, when you should...

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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 leadership rumble that’s created more uncertainty for SMEs, election policy season gains momentum,...

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 favoured property over shares, and the mistakes that taught him the most. He also discusses market crashes, AI investment, KiwiSaver, our appetite for risk and why he believes simply earning a salary may not be enough to build the wealth needed for...

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