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Pacific Edge CEO Dr Peter Meintjes joins Sharesies General Manager of company partnerships Susannah Batley for a quick update on Pacific Edge's recent results. Plus, an update on Novitas coverage of Pacific Edge's Cxbladder tests, which could impact Medicare eligibility in the US. For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch A conversation with experts, CEOs, and...

The meal kit delivery industry is a tough nut to crack, especially with rising food prices and challenging economic conditions at play. So what does My Food Bag have planned to nab a seat at the dinner table? Frances Cook talks to My Food Bag CEO Mark Winter about the company’s growth strategy for the future and why its share price has been on a downward trend since publicly listing two years ago....

After our interview with Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck, we put some of your questions to him. Thanks to everyone who submitted their questions through our social media channels. Much like his rockets, the time really flew! It was great to get a peek behind the curtain and into a world with interesting challenges, and entertaining characters. Some questions include: ⁠📉 ⁠ What caused the share price to...

It’s been a turbulent past year for Rocket Lab but they’ve still got their sights set on the supermassive.  Tune in to hear CEO Peter Beck discuss the company’s positive Q1 financial results, the reusable rocket space race, and the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. You’ll also hear about some of things Rocket Lab’s got in its pipeline—including microgravity protein crystals, searching f...

With a challenging property market currently, are property investors looking at other opportunities? Independent Economist Tony Alexander shares while there may be less property investors changing tack than you expect, there is an active interest in alternatives... This quick bite is from our previous episode ' How low will house prices go?' For more or to watch the episode on youtube - ch...

Falling house prices, rising interest rates and a number of other economic factors make the housing market tricky to navigate whether an investor or first home buyer.  Frances Cook talks to Independent Economist Tony Alexander about what’s at stake.  Our conversation looks at whether prices have bottomed, changing supply and demand, what to consider when fixing, plus tips for both investors and fi...

Global X ETFs Head of Distribution Kanish Chugh joined Shared Lunch to talk exchange-traded funds, in our episode ' Are ETFs your BFF in tough times '. In this bonus clip we find out why ETF fees are traditionally lower than some other investments. For more or to watch on youtube - check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is a conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to...

There’s been a plethora of exchange-traded-funds released in the last few years - around 43 in the Australian market alone last year. And the US is through the roof. There’s an ETF for everything it would seem. Not only are they more economical and an easy way to get real or better diversification than in a portfolio of individual stocks, but they’re being used as a hedge against market volatility...

On our latest Shared Lunch, Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist of Infometrics, joined Frances Cook to dive into the world of savings and interest rates. With more organizations jumping into the savings game (including Sharesies), there's a fierce competition to attract your money. Will this trend last or is it just a short-term fad? Discover why interest rates are likely to st...

Interest rates keep rising and the highs could be with us for some time. So what does this mean for investing and should you include savings in your strategy?  We talk to Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen about the difference between investing and saving, where interests are headed (and the R word). Plus, what are the various savings options on offer? For more or to watch on youtube - check o...

Cannasouth CEO Mark Lucas shares on how NZ compares to the rest of the world when it comes to the Medicinal Cannabis industry. Mark shares on how GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) are key to future development of the product. Good Manufacturing Processes  ( GMP) is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced according to quality standards.  This quick bite is from our previous e...

It’s a fledgling industry with lots of players and NZ is starting to make its mark on the world stage. Frances Cook speaks to Cannasouth CEO Mark Lucas about going from start-up to commercialisation phase, regulatory hurdles and global aspirations. Plus Cannsaouth’s proposed merger with Eqalis Group and plans for a further capital raise. For more or to watch on youtube - check out http://linktr.ee...

David Skilling spoke with BusinessDesk Managing Editor Pattrick Smellie about the adoption of AI in China, how does the adoption compare to the west, and could there be any key differences in how it is utilized? This bonus clip is in addition to our previous episode: Walking the tightrope with China Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. If there are any companies, fund ma...

David Skilling spoke with BusinessDesk Managing Editor Pattrick Smellie about the potential for China to invade Taiwan, how likely is it, and what could the impacts be for investors? This bonus clip is in addition to our previous episode: ⁠Walking the tightrope with China⁠ Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. If there are any companies, fund managers, or other special gu...

Our number one trading partner, China, is open for business post Covid. But as geopolitical tensions play out, what does this mean for listed companies doing business there and the NZ economy? We talk to China expert David Skilling who warns that while there are still huge opportunities, navigating the complexities will be tricky to navigate. Hosted by Pattrick Smellie, Managing Editor of Business...

Tourism Holding Limited's CEO Grant Webster gave us an inside look at when we can expect electric motorhomes on the road, and why range anxiety is a big contributor to the slow take up. This clip is an extra from our episode 'We're Open! Tourism on the rebound - with THL'. Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. If there are any companies, fund managers, or...

Post lock-downs, tourism is seen as a great hope—a weapon against recession. But is the pace of the tourism recovery creating more issues? We chat to Tourism Holdings CEO Grant Webster about all the hot topics, like airline capacity and pricing, THL’s expansion offshore, what a dividend payout might look like, and  when will the company be truly green? Hosted by Ella Somers from BusinessDesk. Apol...

From our Earnings season special, Victoria Harris from The Curve unpacked the financial key financial metrics that companies report, if you've ever wondered about a term like EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation), take a listen! Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. If there are any companies, fund managers, or other special guests you’d like to see o...

This week Frances Cook sits down with CEOs of 3 smaller companies on the NZX with big ideas, tech companies PaySauce, AoFrio and TruScreen. This is your chance to hear their story—the highs, the lows and their hopes for the future.  Disruption is the name of the game. Be it making payroll instantaneous for small business, refrigeration less carbon intensive and your ice cream tip-top, or eradicati...

Peter Griffin shares on some of the risks of AI, which is moving too quickly for some lawmakers, while companies such as Microsoft and Google are pushing ahead with AI adoption, the need for regulation is becoming increasingly apparent. Plus, how can New Zealand companies up their game? From our previous episode 'Investing in AI' Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDe...

Is the hype about ChatGPT real? We sit down with tech commentators Peter Griffin and Paul Spain , Futurist & Chief Executive at  Gorilla Technology to unwrap the artificial intelligence tool that has us both elated and worried. Our conversation looks at how the tech titans are jockeying for position, the growing AI ecosystem that investors need to watch and how our jobs, industries & lives...

Is Air New Zealand ready to join an air travel revolution with electric planes? CEO Greg Foran explains the 'Wicked Problem' of reducing carbon emissions, the complex challenges in this area and the timeline for introducing electric or hydrogen electric planes. This clip is from our previous episode of Shared Lunch, 'Air New Zealand's Future Takes Flight'.  watch or listen here...

After a gruelling reset, Air NZ is making headway again. We talk to Air NZ CEO Greg Foran about some of the tail winds for the airline like high fuel costs and inflation. He explains why airfares aren’t cheap and when they might ease. We put your questions to Greg and find out when electric planes will be a reality. For more or to watch this episode on youtube - check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlu...

Investing in a piece of rural NZ. This week on Shared Lunch Frances Cook talks with NZ Rural Land CEO Richard Milsom who is on a mission to democratise land ownership for Kiwis in the agricultural and forestry sectors. Our conversation  ticks all the big topics including  why rural land appears less affected  by economic pressures such as geopolitics and inflation,  plus the ch...

Tony Alexander breaks down the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on the NZ and Hawkes Bay property market, what will this mean long-term for housing in NZ,  has this already forced prices up and how do we prevent people from forgetting over time? This clip is from our previous episode of Shared Lunch, 'Tony Alexander on where investors are putting their cash'. watch or listen here. Brought to you b...