The SME Stream

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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The appetite for New Zealand’s golden visa continues to grow.  Since the rules were relaxed last April, $4.845 billion has either been committed or added to the investment pipeline – from more than 700 applications.   InvestNZ is also changing tack – refining its overseas roadshow to create a more targeted approach.  CEO Robert Wall told Mike Hosking the Active Inv...

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A new report finds the funding of aged residential care is not keeping up with the cost of providing it.   The Westpac NZ report investigates what challenges and opportunities service providers could face in the future.   It finds, with an aging population, people will require more complex and costly care.    Westpac economist Paul Clark told Mike Hosking the biggest cost is la...

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What is it that high performing CEOs, sports stars, and leaders all have in common? James Laughlin knows. James is a leadership speaker, executive coach, and author of the best selling book 'Habits of High Performers' and believes anyone can become a high performer with the right attitude and belief system.  In the episode, James tells Toni about the habits that the most successful people in...

Today on the podcast, I speak with Zoë Williams, co-founder of Zoe & Morgan , a consciously created jewellery brand she runs alongside her siblings, Ruth and Morgan. For 20 years, Zoe & Morgan have been crafting jewellery that celebrates connections and stories,  showcasing a vibrant and fully-fledged expression of craftsmanship, individuality, and connection We talk about: 🤍&nb...

The engineer who helped make GitHub Copilot a global force is building its open alternative from Christchurch For millions of software developers, GitHub Copilot was the moment artificial intelligence stopped being an abstract promise and became a practical colleague. Suddenly, AI could sit in the coding environment, suggest the next line, explain unfamiliar code and help turn an idea into working...

  How do organisations create workplaces where people can thrive while still delivering strong business outcomes? In this episode of HR Unlocked , Lisa Oakley sits down with Danielle Scott, Manager People & Sustainability at AoFrio, to explore leadership, resilience, employee wellbeing, and the changing role of People & Culture. Drawing on her experience across operations, customer ex...