NZX Opening Bell

Almost every Kiwi has an insurance policy. Very few know what's happening behind the scenes at the companies they trust to pay out when it matters. Paul Johnston, CEO of Tower, joins Joseph Shuker on the Opening Bell podcast. Tower has been around for 155 years and has spent the last decade transforming how it operates, going from legacy systems to a cloud based platform and simplifying hundr...

Cinema isn't dying. It's being upgraded, and a Kiwi company is right in the middle of it. Stuart Dickinson, CEO, and Susan Peterson, Chair of Vista Group, join Joseph Shuker on the Opening Bell podcast. Vista Group is a New Zealand company whose software powers almost half the world's cinemas. From booking your ticket to the operations behind the screen, its technology runs the show...

Before a product reaches you, it has to be made, stored, and shipped. The buildings where that happens are a bigger part of the economy than most people realise. Craig Peirce, Chief Finance and Operating Officer at Property for Industry, joins Joseph Shuker on the Opening Bell podcast. PFI is an industrial property company listed on the NZX, owning more than 90 properties valued at over two billio...

From data centers and renewable energy to airports and telco, the infrastructure behind tomorrow's economy doesn't build itself. Jason Boyes, CEO of Infratil, joins us on the Opening Bell podcast. Infratil is one of New Zealand's largest listed companies, investing in infrastructure businesses across the world. Data centers in Australia and the UK, renewable energy in the US, Wellin...

With volatile markets back in the headlines and the global landscape shifting fast, one of the world's biggest asset classes is quietly becoming one of the most interesting.  Sachin Gupta, portfolio manager at PIMCO, joins us on the Opening Bell Podcast to talk about the case for global fixed income right now, what the current geopolitical situation means for inflation and interest rates, and...

Global trade is the largest commercial arena in the world, and the technology behind it is changing fast. Andrew Balgarnie, Chief Strategy Officer at TradeWindow, joins us on the Opening Bell podcast to talk about the NZX listed trade and logistics software company helping some of New Zealand and Australia's biggest exporters and freight forwarders get their goods out to the world. We talk ab...

Markets are moving, headlines are noisy, and investors are looking for a steady hand to help make sense of it all. Stuart Williams, Managing Director of Amova Asset Management New Zealand, has spent close to 30 years navigating financial markets through some of the biggest shocks in modern history. In this episode, Stu talks us through how the current geopolitical situation compares to past crises...

New Zealand's tech ecosystem is evolving faster than ever, and in this episode we sit down with one of the people at the very heart of it. Marian Johnson, Chair of the NZ High Tech Trust, gives her take on the state of Kiwi tech in 2026. From the sectors leading the charge including aerospace, clean tech, biotech and AI, to why New Zealand's unique "go global from day one" mind...

In the latest episode of the Opening Bell Podcast, we are joined by Brett Mitchell, Executive Director of Minerals Exploration Limited, to discuss the renewed focus on New Zealand gold. With the company now listed on the NZX, Brett shares why former producing mines are back in focus, how changing market conditions are reshaping mining opportunities in NZ, and what lies ahead as exploration activit...

In the latest episode of the Opening Bell Podcast, we are joined by Mark Freeman, Managing Director and CEO of Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC). AFIC is a publicly listed investment company on the NZX, offering investors exposure to a broad portfolio of predominantly Australian and New Zealand companies through a long term, buy and hold approach. Mark shares a clear and disciplined...

In this episode of the Opening Bell Podcast, we speak with Steve Orenstein, Founder and CEO of Locate Technologies. Steve shares the early story of Locate Technologies, from identifying a simple problem to building a platform now used by businesses worldwide. We talk about the process of developing a business, from attracting customers, to getting feedback, to promoting the end product. We also ex...

In this episode, we sit down with PaySauce founder and CEO, Asantha Wijeyeratne, to explore how a customer-first mindset has shaped one of New Zealand’s most innovative companies. What began with helping farmers with minimum-wage compliance challenges has grown into a platform supporting small and micro-businesses across the country. We discuss how PaySauce builds technology around real customer p...

From supermarkets to corner stores to restaurants, refrigeration is the invisible backbone of the food supply chain. New Zealand company AoFrio is at the centre of it, with technology powering more than 3 million fridges worldwide . In this episode of the Opening Bell Podcast , CEO Greg Balla and Vice President of Product Genevieve Clark share AoFrio’s journey from a Kiwi innovator to a global lea...

We often hear the statistic that one in three New Zealanders will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. But what about the two in three, the families, friends and caregivers who carry the weight of the journey alongside them? In this episode of the Opening Bell Podcast, Helen Carter, CEO of the Cancer Society Waikato Bay of Plenty, talks with NZX Communications & Engagement Advisor Joseph...

Across New Zealand, 1 in 10 children do not have a bed of their own. Winter is here, and the need is urgent. In this NZX Opening Bell episode, Variety New Zealand CEO Susan Glasgow and Variety Ambassador & 1News Presenter Simon Dallow join us to celebrate the launch of their Winter Appeal, discuss the increasing demand for help and share how Variety is working behind the scenes to help improve...

In this NZX Opening Bell episode, Andrew Peskett and Brien Cree joined us to discuss the future of aged care and how Radius Care is using technology and data to transform the experience of ageing. We also dive into their backgrounds, including what inspired the implementation and growth of Radius and how they are leading their nationwide team today.  

We sat down with Rod Duke, Managing Director and Deputy Chairman of Briscoe Group, to unpack how he leads one of New Zealand’s most recognisable retail brands through change and challenge. With Briscoes Homeware and Rebel Sport firmly cemented as Kiwi household names—and Briscoe Group reporting impressive 2024 and 2025 sales of $791.5 million—Rod shares his insights on staying ahead of the curve,...

It's hard to walk down the street at the moment without hearing 'Trump', 'Tariffs' or 'Turmoil'... but what does it all actually mean? Especially in the context of the New Zealand economy? Sharon Zollner, Chief Economist at ANZ joins us to break it all down, while highlighting what we should keep an eye on.

If the past week has taught us anything, it’s that markets can be wildly unpredictable. That’s why long-term strategy matters more than ever. The Bankers Investment Trust is focused on uncovering the best investment ideas from around the world — aiming to deliver capital growth and income that keeps ahead of inflation over time. In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Crooke, Portfolio Manager at Ba...

We're kicking off this year's NZX Opening Bell podcast with our very own, NZX CEO Mark Peterson. Mark joins us to reflect on 2024’s market performance—what drove success, the challenges faced, and the turning points that set the stage for 2025. We also dive into the key trends shaping this year, including the economic climate, and what’s on the radar for New Zealand’s listed companies. 

Join us as we explore the Latin American dairy market and its evolving relationship with Oceania. Hosted by Cristina Alvarado, with special guests Alejandro Maurino (CEO of eDairy Corp) and Fabrizio Jorge (CEO of Sistina Group). We delve into milk production trends, trade opportunities, and the potential for growth between these two key dairy regions. Plus, don’t miss expert takes on how innovatio...

Interested in learning more about commercial property investment? Centuria NZ is a commercial property investment manager with over 35 years of experience, managing $20 billion in trans-Tasman office, industrial, healthcare, and agricultural assets. In this episode, CEO Mark Francis shares insights into what they look for when investing in properties, how the investment process works, and how they...

A week after the U.S. election, there’s been a lot of talk about how the new administration could impact New Zealand trade, especially with a proposal of 10–20% on import tariffs. To unpack this, we spoke with Charles Finny, former Wellington Chamber CEO and trade expert on the evolution of trade agreements in New Zealand and what may lie ahead for global trade relationships. 

Join us for a great conversation with Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners, as we break down what’s happening in the markets right now. We talk about how lowered interest rates are affecting homeowners and compare how New Zealand stacks up against Australia and the US. Mark also shares his thoughts on the current market conditions, the performance of tech stocks, and what...

 Have you or someone you know ever fallen victim to a scam? You’re not alone—there are likely more stories out there than you’d expect. As scams become increasingly sophisticated and harder to spot, anyone can be at risk. To mark World Investor Week earlier this month, we spoke with the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) to gain some insight into their efforts in promoting investor education and sa...