The SME Stream

Westpac's Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold discusses the latest economic data and what the Australian Budget means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ First leader Winston Peters says NZ's retirement age is not a problem that needs to be fixed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister ponders further lamb tariffs in the US, whether climate polluters are being let off the hook, whether Labour can win without TPM, Judith Collins' valedictory, and the fuel price crisis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoppers are still turning up and backing local where they can, while retailers juggle rising costs. But how long can they absorb the pain? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forsyth Barr's Mark Richardson gives a crash course on how currency exchange rates impact returns on your investments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarden's Mike McIntyre discusses the a strong dairy season as uncertainty over costs looms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has warned less cash would be thrown around in this year's upcoming Budget amid ongoing economic turmoil. Luxon told the audience at the pre-Budget BusinessNZ event that it's important for the Government to stay on track with their fiscal strategy as the election looms. NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford says Luxon's speech is meant to signal to voters that hi...

The Government says it won't punish genuine mistakes with its planned new crackdown on misleading pricing.  A bill's been introduced to Parliament that would increase the maximum penalty for misleading prices from $600 thousand to $5 million.  The Commerce Commission estimates such prices are costing New Zealanders tens-of-millions-of-dollars a year.   Consumer Affairs Minister Came...

Katie Bradford talks to Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey about a workplace mental health toolkit as economic pressures mount on businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ComCom has one headscratcher - Market concentration measured by the share of the top five firms in any sector, has dropped over the past two decades.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might feel weird telling the young people in your life to pack up and head across the ditch for better prospects, but right now it may actually be the best advice.   Youth unemployment is sitting at worrying levels in New Zealand, the cost of living crisis is dragging on and somehow our mates in Australia seem to have jobs to spare and money to burn.   Join Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker...

Rabobank’s Senior Ag Analyst reviews the bank’s May Agribusiness Monthly Report as we look at the prospects for dairy, beef, sheep, fuel, fertiliser, plus interest and exchange rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains what it would take to reach phase four. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unleashed's Jarrod Adam discusses the latest data showing mounting strain on kiwi manufacturers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Milford Report - US tech companies are on track to spend more than a trillion US dollars on AI next year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Big oil' warns of mid-June supply crunch if Strait stays shut; BusinessDesk reports Cabinet still considering LNG terminal; Bunnings targets Repco & SuperCheap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A changing property market could start shifting landlord trends.  Fresh March quarter data from property information firm Cotality shows almost nine in ten residential properties are being sold for a profit - but it remains below the peak of more than 99-percent in late 2021. Property Investor Federation Manager, Matt Ball told Ryan Bridge there's likely to be a rise in corporate style landlo...

The Trade Minister says he'll be making the case against further US tariffs on New Zealand lamb.  Todd McClay says he expects the US Government to launch an investigation into our lamb exports in the coming weeks.  It could result in extra tariffs being imposed to protect the US sheep meat sector.  McClay told Mike Hosking he and his officials will be reminding their US counterparts...

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has backed the decision to scrap the fees-free scheme for good. Last week, Winston Peters revealed to Newstalk ZB on Friday the Government's doing away with the free final year of tertiary education. Nicola Willis says it's important for the Government to invest in things that Kiwis really need and want - not a failed policy that didn't achieve any of the goals it ai...

Aaron Ibbotson from Forsyth Barr joins the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices have jumped more than three percent on the back of another snag in negotiations between the US and Iran.  Donald Trump has taken to social media to call Iran's response to a US 14-point memorandum 'totally unacceptable'.  Brent crude is now trading at more than 104 US dollars a barrel.  Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio....

Shane Jones says while Kiwis may be concerned about fuel prices, they don't need to worry about fuel supply.  The Government's updated its fuel response plan, so fuel is only restricted under phase four.  At that phase, emergency services, health services, schools and courts would get uncapped priority access, while others would need to limit their fuel use.  The Associate Energy Mi...

The age of retirement is back in the forefront of news this week after a report from the OECD recommended means testing the age of eligibility for NZ Super or risk an unsustainable rise in public debt.  The agency says New Zealand's ageing population will continue to become a prevalent issue as the government tries to pull the economy out of the red.  But some finance experts say we shou...

Interest rates are rising again, fuel prices are climbing and many homeowners are wondering what to do next. But according to Squirrel mortgage adviser Adam Clark, too many Kiwis are focusing on the wrong things. In this episode of The Prosperity Project, Adam joins Nadine Higgins to unpack the psychology of mortgages, why obsessing over tiny rate differences can backfire, and the financial habits...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking in studio to discuss two major policy changes announced last week - abolishing fees free study, and raising the age of superannuation.  Luxon said that although the changes may not be 'politically popular' they are important, and other party's aren't brave enough to agree.  "I think they're being quite dishonest in terms of not facing...