The SME Stream

A once in a generation trade deal, but for who? Peter Chrisp, NZTE chief executive, discusses which sectors will benefit and when See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virtual fencing challenges removed as Halter joins up with Starlink, its chief executive Craig Piggott discusses what's next for farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Investment went from $10b a year in 2024 to $17b last year, but there was one big deal of $1.2b which really spiked the numbers. Anne Gibson, NZ Herald property editor, joins the show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the market downturn in March as a result of the Iran conflict , things appear to be more hopeful towards the end of April. The ceasefire caused a significant market rally and the S&P 500 saw a boost as a result. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent burst of bad weather and growing concerns about inflation have prompted Kiwis to worry about their insurance premiums going up. Insurance premiums have dropped back down and more buffers have been built since Cyclone Gabrielle, but concerns have been raised. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Confidence for small business owners, with sales continuing to grow.   New Xero small business data shows business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter – March alone rising 5.5%.    ABC Business Sales Managing Director Chris Small told Mike Hosking it's been a tough 12 months, with many weaker businesses weeded out, leaving high quality small businesses in the market.   H...

The Associate Energy Minister says an extra diesel stock is a buffer against worsening conditions.  The Government's inked a deal with Z Energy for another 90 million litres of diesel to be stored at Marsden Point.  It's put up $21.6 million this month.  Shane Jones told Mike Hosking the deal provides a buffer in the event of a logistical problem or a clog in the supply lines. ...

The Government says there will be downsides to loosening restrictions on heavy vehicles. Trucking lobby group Transporting New Zealand is calling for weight restrictions to loosen immediately, not just in Phase Two of the fuel response. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government's looking into options they can implement quickly - and they're weighing up the benefits and drawbacks. "I would...

Andrew Fairgray - Chief Business Officer at 2 Degrees See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duncan Bridgeman - Managing Editor, NZME Business, looks at what it takes to go from stacking shelves to running your own supermarket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While most of the world will hold interest rates and wait out the energy shock, Australia and New Zealand are set to lift their rates up. Both nations are looking to bring down inflation, and the ongoing fuel crisis is set to pose additional economic risks.  HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained why this is the case. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to become comfortable with volatile markets. Philip Morgan Rees, General Manager Wealth Management and Advice at Milford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins the show for a look at the week ahead in the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest in business news with Garth Bray, thanks to Forsyth Barr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chair of Beef + Lamb NZ applauds the signing of the Indian FTA, with sheep meat set to be one of the big winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand and India have signed a landmark FTA - which is set to slash tariffs on Kiwi exports to India. The agreement will now be examined by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee before legislation is introduced to bring it into force.  The Country's Jamie Mackay explains how Kiwi farmers will benefit from this arrangement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene...

One expert has noticed there doesn't appear to be any significant surprises in New Zealand's new trade agreement with India. The agreement was signed in New Delhi overnight, and will reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95 percent of exports to the world's largest country. BusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka says there's no numerical limits on the international student numbers, but we can mak...

Federated Farmers meat and wool chair, Richard Dawkins reveals what the deal actually means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a small myth-busting exercise for you – things aren't as bad as you might think.  Business sales from small and medium businesses are up and by quite a lot. They're up 21% in fact.  Why would you buy a business at a time like this?  You know why. Because life goes on and people have dreams and those dreams don’t get buffeted about by fiscal uncertainty.  Ther...

Helping your kids get ahead financially sounds simple, but get it wrong and things unravel fast. Wealth and succession lawyer Andrew Clements has seen what happens when it goes wrong, from family disputes to parents losing their homes. He joins Nadine Higgins to talk about why undocumented support can become a legal minefield, his one firm rule against guarantees, and why even advice from banks ca...

The Finance Minister is adamant that New Zealand’s economic recovery has been delayed, but not derailed, by the war in Iran.  Nicola Willis has shone a light on the country’s economic outlook in the lead up to next month’s budget.  At the same time, Stats NZ data on the country’s productivity performance for the year to March 202...

The Prime Minister says New Zealand's free trade agreement with India should be in effect by the end of the year.  The deal's been signed in New Delhi overnight.  It's due to be tabled in Parliament today, have its first reading in May, and then go through select committee and public consultation before its final reading, possibly in late September.  Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosk...

The old influencer playbook is dead. In this episode I break down the marketing shift the fastest growing brands are quietly using right now, why nano influencers and real word of mouth are outperforming big celebrity partnerships, and the content strategy I used to completely pivot Make It Happen. Ready to build a business that changes your life? Join my Business Masterclass and get the step-by-s...

We salute the Labour leader for supporting the Indian FTA, despite his reservations, but ask if he is electable with no policy and TPM as a stablemate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As New Zealand's economy struggles to find its footing, S&P analyst Martin Foo discusses the key indicators we should be watching out for See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.