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How wild could this year get? Businessdesk’s Pattrick Smellie and Chris Di Leva of Harbour Asset Management tell us what we might want to prepare for. U.S. markets are riding high on the promise of deregulation, while China faces structural challenges that could last a decade. Bitcoin has defied expectations to rise beyond $100,000, though concerns remain about crypto (especially meme coins)...

Ever wondered how two guys with three broken scooters and a dream turned a garage startup into a nationwide delivery empire?  Join Nick Foster and Tim Robinson from DeliverEasy as they reveal how they built a business that's now delivered over 10 million meals, all while navigating fierce competition from global giants like Uber. From bootstrapping in a Wellington garage to challenging indust...

Professional yarn-spinners Brook and Jordan & Matua Mark of the Morning Shift join Carl from Sharesies for a solid kōrero around wealth, family, and taking leaps of faith. We get deep into their different relationships with money—from Marc's ambitious drive to "have it all" to Jordan's ministry background shaping his view that true wealth is about more than dollars. Plus, hear about an e...

Got a prenup? Who manages the accounts? Is your name on the mortgage, or your partner’s?  Author and journalist Sarah Catherall tells us how to break up well—after all, she literally wrote the book. While the emotional fallout of a separation is hard to prepare for, Sarah shares some of the steps you can take before and after a breakup to make the process as easy as possible. Hope...

In this episode of More than Money, Garth gets Jesse Mulligan’s view on the finances of parenthood and how money interacts with our relationships. Jesse doesn’t believe in hoarding cash for the future—his philosophy is to “eat the marshmallow”, and that wealth is the ability to do the things you want to do, with the people you care about, right now. Jesse talks about...

Are our careers an underrated investment? Tony thinks so. In this episode of More than Money, we get personal with Shared Lunch regular, independent economist, and weatherman of the housing market, Tony Alexander. Tony reveals how he had ‘a crisis’ about his own career path, feeling bored and trapped in his first job at the Reserve Bank of Australia, until he discovered his unique skil...

Presenter, podcaster, and author (and sometimes ultramarathon runner) Brodie Kane spills about facing redundancy at the outset of a pandemic—with a 700k mortgage. What seemed like a huge setback pushed her to go out on her own, joining forces with her Mum financially, and even leading to hosting a new show about co-ownership in NZ’s brutal housing market. “I'm 38, a single woman....

Luke Kemeys wants you to give money to a stranger. The financial literacy champion and host of Keep the Change reveals how starting a business has transformed his perspective on money—and his entire worldview. Luke reckons that while money isn’t necessarily easy to come by, it starts with believing that wealth is attainable, and all around you. “If you believe that every dollar y...

Are Kiwis lacking connection? Broadcasting legend Paddy Gower reckons it’s time we take some simple steps to feel more connected and fulfilled. In the very first episode of More than Money, the TV and radio veteran talks frankly about our need for closeness, how getting sober led to taking control of his finances, and how the story of his recovery has formed an unexpected second act in his c...

If you’re looking for the best deal on car insurance, what are the top three things you should consider? In this episode, we chat with Cove Car Insurance Co-Founder Andy Coon about trends in the car insurance industry, factors affecting premiums, and innovations in insurance technology that could see many more people benefit when it comes to comprehensive car cover. Appearance on S...

More Than Money, is a short summer series exploring the wealth choices that change us. In these conversations, Kiwi legends give us a revealing look at one important money decision that helped determine where they are today: the strokes of genius, the near-misses, and the tough calls.  Our guests get real about redundancy, addiction recovery, and divorce, and how parenthood, self-employment,...

How has Sharesies evolved this year? The three Sharesies CEOs look back at a jam-packed 2024, growing from an investment platform to a comprehensive wealth app, with insurance, Save and PIE Save, and KiwiSaver—plus an array of innovative features.  Even better, we get a look ahead at 2025, including Spend, a new product backed by Mastercard, and U.S. markets coming to the Sharesies Kiwi...

We're thinking positive for 2025! Brad Olsen & RNZ business journalist Gyles Beckford look at the positives for NZ next year, including emerging signs of economic recovery, positive sentiment, easing mortgage rates, increased household spending, business activity, and potential employment growth.  Check out the full episode: 'Crypto, Trump & NZX: 2024 in review' For more or to watch o...

How do we rate 2024 and what's in store for 2025? Brad Olsen, Infometrics Principal Economist, and RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford dig into global market dynamics and our national outlook as cryptocurrency goes mainstream, tech stocks defy gravity, and Kiwis finally catch a break on interest rates. Is the current tech boom sustainable? Is crypto really legit now? What’s going on with the...

Independent economist Tony Alexander unpacks the potential impacts of the US presidential election on New Zealand's economic landscape. From cryptocurrency trends to trade uncertainties, we explore market dynamics, policy shifts, and economic challenges facing investors in 2025. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Will property thrive or just survive in 2025?' For more or to watch on You...

What’s coming for New Zealand’s economy in 2025 and beyond? While things are easing, Independent Economist Tony Alexander cautions business owners, investors, and homebuyers to look for a slow recovery, not a booming comeback—and those ultra-low pandemic era interest rates are long gone. Throw in some international trade shake-ups and political drama, and we've got a bumpy ride for a while yet—so...

In this bonus episode we continue the conversation with Keep the Change host Luke Kemeys, and unpack the last couple of years of economic rollercoasters! Leighton & Luke explore the importance of financial education and building options, how optimism isn't about everything being perfect, but being prepared, plus Luke shares some real experiences from his community.  This bonus bite is in addit...

Are you overthinking your investing? Do you ever find yourself procrastinating, or getting stuck? In this week’s Shared Lunch, accountant and grassroots financial educator Luke Kemeys ( Keep the Change ) points out five barriers that get in the way of creating wealth. Whether it’s a lack of goal-setting, waiting endlessly for the “right time”, analysis paralysis, or letting fear get the best of yo...

How did NZ become so successful in fibre uptake, outpacing both Australia and the UK, despite geographical challenges? What does this mean for the NZ's connected future? Mark Aue CEO of Chorus speaks about skyrocketing data usage, the future of connected homes and how the country is tackling digital exclusion. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'How Chorus built our $5.5B world-class fib...

Mark Aue, CEO at Chorus, tells us how a Spark spin-off became NZ's largest telecommunications infrastructure company, putting New Zealand 17th globally in fibre uptake—ahead of Australia and the UK. Chorus has spent $5.5 billion building a national fibre network to become the country’s definitive network operator. But they’re also one of New Zealand's largest property owners, with over 600 exchang...

Have Neobanks lived up to the hype? ANZ Group CEO Shayne Elliott gives his take on how banking needs more than just 'flashy apps' and what makes true banking innovation. Shayne reveals how ANZ is investing in modern tech infrastructure with ANZ Plus, and their vision for AI in banking, from code generation to virtual personal bankers... This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Is strict lendi...

What’s the real cost of lending regulations? ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott thinks playing it too safe in banking blocks opportunities for people ‘in the middle’, locking the middle class out of traditional banking services.  Plus, hear about ANZ's big bet on technology with ANZ Plus. As Shayne tells it, neobanks have largely failed, and real innovation—and competition—isn't from new banks, but from total...

Worried about US market highs? In this quick bite, we chat to David R. Sharp, Snr ETF Capital Markets Specialist at Vanguard about staying the course and sticking to long term plans. Plus, learn what ETFs can offer for Kiwi investors, and is 'VOO and Chill' more than just a meme? This quick bite is from our previous episode 'VOO & Chill? Inside Vanguard's powerhouse ETF' For more or to watch o...

We catch up with Vanguard's senior ETF capital market specialist David Sharp who is based in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.  David sheds some light on whether throughout history federal elections have affected market returns. And how a passive index fund manager like Vanguard has stayed the distance over nearly 50 years.  We delve into what constitutes the flagship Vanguard S&P 500 ex...

In this quick bite, Victoria Harris from the Curve answers the question, why is over-diversification problematic? Why should you tidy up a messy portfolio, and how can ETFs help? Plus, her take on the phrase 'invest in what you know'.  This quick bite is from our previous episode 'All things diversification'. For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Investing involves...