Shared Lunch

Last time you heard from us, we talked budgets—how to stop feeling trapped and build a budget that suits you. Today’s episode is a little different: an extra chapter to tell one guy’s story. We return to Reagan White from Where’s My Money with a tale of brutal interest rates and a mortgage that suddenly feels way less manageable. Reagan shares how close he came to losing ev...

Do we all really need a budget? And if we do… why does it feel so intimidating (and kind of boring)? In this episode, we’re reframing budgeting as something a little less restrictive—and a lot more useful. You’ll hear why budgets aren’t about rules, and how a good budget can actually help you say  yes to more of the awesome stuff in life. We chat to Reagan White...

Why is it so tough to confront important things head-on—including our money? Why does the first step feel so daunting, even when it’s a simple one? In this episode of the Wealth Kick, we go to battle with procrastination. Find out why so many of us avoid looking at our spending, and get the nudge you need to take stock of your financial situation. Hear from the experts on how to stop s...

Ready to change your fortune in 2026? Welcome to the Wealth Kick. How do you work out what you really want? Lots of smart people have tried to crack that one, from Aristotle to Oprah. In this episode, we set out to help you pin down your goals and priorities—because before you get moving on your money, you need to know where you’re trying to go and why.  This is the first episode...

It’s not a phrase you hear every day. In this summer highlight, Sharesies’ Susanna Batley explains the idea of “strategic mediocrity” — a way of thinking about performance, consistency, and why the biggest long-term winners often aren’t the standouts in any single year. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is...

In one of the more thoughtful moments from the year, Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool reflects on uncertainty, valuation, and why investing is less about being right and more about accepting what you can’t know For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Aust...

One of our most thought-provoking conversations this year. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr on why New Zealand struggles to think long term — and how smarter investment could shape the next few decades. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia a...

While we’re on break, here’s one of our favourite moments from the year. Briscoes CEO Rod Duke on how choosing the right place to compete — and staying disciplined — turned a mixed retail business into a long-term success story. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94...

As we head into the holidays, we’re taking a moment to look back on a year of big milestones at Sharesies. 2025 has been all about bringing our customers more freedom and flexibility and new ways to grow your wealth.  In this special end-of-year episode, we’re featuring epic wealth stories from Sharesies customers, plus our co-CEOs, Sonya, Leighton, and Brooke with their 2025 high...

As 2025 wraps, how are we set up for the year to come? We welcome economic experts Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity, and Paul McBeth from the Bottom Line, to review a strange year in the markets. Why was the market’s reaction to trade tariffs so unpredictable? Why has market commentary been so pessimistic lately, even as Wall Street approaches new records? Why has NZ’s ec...

Meet the operating system behind the global box office. We’re with Stuart Dickinson, CEO of Vista Group, a Kiwi software provider serving almost half the world’s major movie theatre chains. Stuart explains how Vista handles over $15 billion USD in transactions annually, with the shift from simple coke and popcorn sales to luxury dining and beverage service. Hear about Vista's transform...

You may not know it, but you’ve probably used a Ventia service today. Dean Banks, Managing Director and Group CEO, tells us how the essential infrastructure giant manages the assets that power daily life, like water, transport, and telecommunications.  Dean explains the advantages of being a broad portfolio business across Australia and New Zealand, and how the company’s sheer siz...

We’re at Rocklabs with Mike Christman, CEO of Scott Technology — the 112-year-old Kiwi engineering company that specialises in the design and manufacture of automated production and robotics. Mike explains how the company  is transforming mining, protein processing, logistics, and appliance manufacturing by replacing manual tasks with AI-driven, automated systems. He shares why ma...

Can spending money actually build your long-term wealth? Sharesies says yes.  Scott Nixon, GM Sharesies Personal, and Ruth Riviere, Country Manager for Mastercard, are talking about Spend (AKA the Sharesies debit card) and the Investback reward system that earns 1% investments as you spend. Scott explains how day-to-day money management is a big part of wealth, how payments factor into Shares...

Gold took off this year, fuelled by inflation fears, geopolitical tension, and a wave of investor enthusiasm. Jacki Neumann recently spoke to Michelle Lopez from PIE funds and asked is it grounded in fundamentals and can it keep its safe-haven status through volatility? This bite is from our episode 'What's going on with the ASX?' For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sh...

To wrap up the week, we’re taking questions from you!  The team behind Sharesies Crypto answers audience queries on crypto’s role in a diversified portfolio, what features they’re working on, how assets are stored in Sharesies Crypto, and your tax responsibilities. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out  http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Sharesies Crypto is offered...

Hear from crypto veteran Dave Ripley, co-CEO of global crypto exchange Kraken, about the security of digital assets. Kraken is one of the world’s leading crypto platforms, and service provider to Sharesies Crypto. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out  http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advi...

We’re cutting through the red tape with Jeremy Muir, Chair of BlockchainNZ and one of NZ’s leading legal experts on crypto regulation. In our third convo Jeremy walks us through where NZ is at with crypto taxes, rules and regulation, and where we might be going. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Aust...

Just a few years ago, crypto was too hot to handle for most people. Now, it’s being embraced by the financial establishment. Today, we talk to Victoria Harris from the Curve about rising crypto adoption and ditching the myth of the “crypto bro”. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limit...

Crypto is a real conversation starter—so let’s talk about it.  In our first Crypto Conversation, Sharesies co-CEO Leighton Roberts spills why Sharesies is getting into the crypto game. Why now? How have investors responded? What makes Sharesies Crypto different from what’s already in market? For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared...

We're in Sydney with Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield, makers of radio-frequency technology to detect and take down small, hostile drones across 50 countries. While defence demand is rising, airports, data centers, and infrastructure facilities are also looking for protection against small drones used for surveillance, cyber threats, and sabotage.  Learn how DroneShield built the world's large...

Could open banking finally create real competition for money services—beyond the banks? We’re talking to Ben Lynch, who left Xero to found Akahu, the open finance intermediary pushing to change the balance of power between banks, their customers, and their competitors.  This episode explores how open banking aims to democratize your financial data, letting fintech businesses innov...

We sit down with Comvita Chair Bridget Coates to talk about the critical vote shareholders are facing on a 80-cent-per-share takeover offer. With a 75% majority vote required and two major shareholders already backing the deal, this is a pivotal moment for Comvita and its investors. The iconic mānuka honey company and global market leader has faced significant financial pressure in recent years du...

We welcome back Michelle Lopez, Head of Australasian Equities and Portfolio Manager at Pie Funds—our go-to expert on small caps and big potential. Michelle shares how she sees caution among her peers despite market highs, and why she sees this market rally as “narrow”. Michelle covers the state of travel, retail, property, and the rise of DIY—and the sectors set to benefit...

Fonterra CFO Andrew Murray breaks down the co-op’s new focus on ingredients and food service—and why divesting consumer brands less about retreating, and more about doubling down on value for farmers.  How is dairy’s protein power is driving global demand? What's driving the growth of “natural nutrition” and how will Fonterra milk that opportunity? For more or to...