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Our Superannuation fund is seeing great returns, but growth is still needed for the long term.  The 25-year-old fund is now worth $94.35 billion dollars, excluding tax, with it earning $9.3 billion in the past reporting year – a return of almost 14.2%.  Infometrics' Brad Olsen told Andrew Dickens that it's useful money to have, but the expectation for the fund is to grow it to $200...

Retailers are celebrating the Police crackdown on retail crime. Annual Ministry of Justice data to June, shows record-high finalised charges for theft from a retail premises, topping 21-thousand - more than tripling since 2022. Retail NZ believes offending's down as much as 30 percent since last year. Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Andrew Dickens Police's national retail crime unit has had suc...

The Police Association is highlighting that retail crime is falling amidst rising related charges.  Annual Ministry of Justice data to June shows record-high finalised charges for theft from a retail premises at over 21,000 – more than triple that of four years ago.   Convictions also reached nearly 18,000, also more than tripling over the same period.  Police Association Pres...

How do you build People & Culture capability when you're supporting more than 150 organisations, all with different structures, resources, challenges, and communities? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Claire George, Acting Business Capability Manager at Sport New Zealand, to explore what it takes to strengthen leadership and people capability across the sports sector....

ANZ Investments Head of Asset Allocation Christian Carrillo on market volatility, rising interest rates and AI risks and what it means for KiwiSaver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forsyth Barr's Aaron Ibbotson says investor faith in AI is on shaky ground, and what to watch from the markets this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fran O’Sullivan, Herald Business commentator reveals what’s top of mind for business leaders in this year’s Mood of the Boardroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Performance of manufacturing index shows world-leading form; Auckland International Airport set for a strong summer season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's Superannuation Fund has been outperforming expectations.  The 25-year-old Super Fund is now worth $94.35 billion, excluding tax, including $9.3 billion earned in the past reporting year.  Super Fund Co-Chief Investment Officer Will Goodwin says it's widely regarded as the best-performing sovereign wealth fund in the world over the past 20 years.  He told Mike Hosking t...

The US share market took a dive in the weekend, and experts have linked it to recent global conflicts and a declining tech market. This has resulted in global markets taking a hit as a result - including New Zealand. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's enthusiasm from the agriculture sector about the India Free Trade Agreement coming into effect today.  It unlocks access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, with 57% of exports to the world's most populous nation now tariff-free.  The number of tariff-free exports would rise to 82% over time, with the next round of cuts due from next year.  Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Nath...

Tech entrepreneur and investor Guy Haddleton has built and sold businesses worth billions, but his journey began in the New Zealand SAS before an unlikely business venture launched from his Bristol apartment. He joins Liam Dann on Money Talks to discuss starting a company with almost no money, accidentally buying a €2,000 T-shirt and why he believes New Zealand needs to think much bigger abou...

Think you know where your money goes? Small, everyday purchases can add up to a very different picture — and cancelling a subscription might only be the start. Nadine Higgins is joined by James Blair, Wealth Director at Lighthouse Financial, to explain how to give your finances a spring clean. They discuss setting realistic goals, identifying spending that doesn’t match your priorities...

What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't building your own following, but tapping into someone else's? Some of the world's biggest brands, including SKIMS, Good American and Poppi, have turned influencer partnerships into billion-dollar businesses. But behind those familiar faces are some incredibly smart business strategies that most entrepreneurs aren't taking advantage of. In this e...

Most people are probably uncomfortable with the idea of writing a prenup at the start of a relationship, but lawyer Holly Egerton learnt the hard way that they might be more important that you realise. After breaking off her engagement, Holly got stuck in four years of legal hell when her ex wouldn't agree to sell their house.  Now, Holly is launching a relationship property academy to educat...

ASB senior economist Mark Smith on why businesses keep investing despite election uncertainty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy on Dairy Goat Co-op’s turnaround, National’s fertiliser security plan and the US probe threatening NZ lamb exports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foodstuffs has reported that its comparable grocery basket prices are only up 1.6% in the year to September, compared to a higher national food inflation of 2.4%. The low grocery prices have come despite a difficult period of increased fuel prices, a weakened New Zealand dollar, and the annual inflation rate sitting at 4.1% Foodstuffs New Zealand managing director Chris Quinn told Mike Hosking tha...

What does it REALLY cost to start a drinks brand and get your products stocked in supermarkets? When we launched Brewe, our iced coffee and matcha brand, we invested around $300,000 to get the business off the ground. Less than a year later, we're stocked in Woolworths supermarkets across New Zealand. But getting there has been a much bigger learning curve than either of us expected. In this episo...

It’ll come as no surprise that new data’s revealed more Kiwis are struggling with cost of living.  The latest New Zealand Consumer Lifestyles survey from the University of Otago shows just over half of respondents went without something to buy essentials.  More alarming though, 48% believe they need to leave the country to get ahead, up from 28% in 2020.  Today on The Fr...

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,  National and Labour’s fiscal plans are out so how do they compare? Food costs are up again, and is AI...

Mike and Scott unpack the strategic foundations most businesses skip - purpose, vision, values, CVP and goals - and why skipping them means growing by accident instead of on purpose. They trace real examples from Lion Brewery's purpose statement to Point16's own vision, plus a listener Q&A on when to bring in a consultant.   Drinking beer from: Canyon Brewery - Monsoon Hoon Bright IPA (6%...

With the election campaign in full swing, it’s a pleasure to host Finance Minister and Deputy Leader of the National Party, Nicola Willis, for Episode 72 of Leaders Getting Coffee . When former Finance Minister Steven Joyce resigned from Parliament in the aftermath of the 2017 election, his departure created an opportunity for a relative unknown to enter Parliament from the not-so-lofty posi...

What happens when someone with deep operational experience steps into the Chief People Officer role?⁣ ⁣ In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Nicki Mackay, Chief People Officer at FMG, to explore leadership, trust, resilience, culture, and the future of People & Culture.⁣ ⁣ After 17 years at FMG across operational and leadership roles, Nicki brings a practical understandin...

The people building the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence systems promise extraordinary gains. They also warn those systems could escape our control. That is the ethical fault line running through this week’s episode of The Business of Tech . My guest, New Zealander Peter Barnett, works at the Machine Intelligence Research Institute in Berkeley, California. The University o...