Where's My Money?

What happens when your passion starts making more money than your profession? This week we're joined by private chef and food creator Hercules Noble. From working brutal 14-hour kitchen shifts in London to becoming one of New Zealand's biggest food personalities, Hercules opens up about building a business that genuinely reflects who he is. We talk about saying yes to every opportunity, the pressu...

Wills Week is approaching! And after recently coming into some inheritance myself, I thought what better an opportunity than to discuss it right here on the podcast! Joining me for this week's discussion is Catherine Simpson from Public Trust, and later on, Shelley Palman from enable.me! Unpack everything you need to know about wills, estates, inheritance, executors, and why having a plan in place...

KiwiSaver, NZ Super and retirement confidence are all on the table in this special Where's My Money roundtable discussion. I'm joined by Karla Byrnes (AMP), Tom Hartmann (Sorted) and David Martin (Summerset) to discuss why only 45% of Kiwis feel confident about retirement and what can be done to improve that. We cover KiwiSaver contributions, NZ Super, retirement savings, financial advice, housing...

What does it really take to build a successful business without investors, shortcuts, or overnight success stories? This week, I sit down with Aaron Styles, founder of Just Another Fisherman NZ, to talk about turning a lifelong passion for fishing into a growing family business. From starting as a hobby more than a decade ago to opening retail stores and building a loyal community, Aaron shares th...

Most of us have thrown money at a problem that wasn't actually ours to pay for. A broken TV, faulty car brakes, an appliance that's suddenly stopped working. But what if you already had legal protection and didn't know it? This week we sit down with Jon Duffy, Chief Executive of Consumer NZ, to unpack the Consumer Guarantees Act, one of the most powerful protections Kiwi consumers have. We talk ab...

Reagan sits down with New Zealand comedy juggernaut Guy Williams this week to talk about financial illiteracy, bad spending habits, and growing up with privilege.  Guy opens up about avoiding his accountant, breaking term deposits just to cover his bills, and the realities of working in Kiwi television. enable.me Financial Coach Shelley Palman also stops by the Where's My Money couch to answer ano...

The cost of living crisis is keeping families awake at night all across New Zealand. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick steps into the studio with me to look at the massive gap between the rich and the poor, the reality of loan sharks targeting vulnerable Kiwis, and why she thinks our current economic model needs a total shakeup. Chlöe shares her personal journey with financial stress and expla...

We’re back for a brand-new season of Where’s My Money? and honestly, it felt like the right time for a proper financial check-in. Because while we’ve made progress, the reality is money stress doesn’t magically disappear just because you start a finance podcast.  This week, Reagan sits down with Shelley from enable.me to unpack where things really landed after months of drifting off track. From di...

We’re going behind the curtain of the music industry with Six60 bass player Chris Mac and Dave Munro from Eccles Entertainment. Chris shares how a three month fill-in gig turned into a 17 year career and why even the biggest bands have lean months. We dig into why ticket prices are climbing, the massive risk of stadium shows, and the real reason the world's biggest stars often skip New Zealand. Hu...

Do you ever feel like your bank account is at the mercy of your latest hyper-focus? Reagan sits down with ADHD coach Nathan Muller to talk about why a neurodivergent brain treats money differently. From the "negative urgency" that leads to missed power bills to the dopamine hit of a late-night impulse buy, we explore how to design a life that actually works for your wiring. For support with ADHD,...

You've seen the headlines and you've shuddered at the pump - this week we're talking about what you can actually control when so much is out of our hands in the current fuel crisis. Reagan chats with economist Brad Olsen about the outlook for the rest of the year, when we're likely to see some reprieve, and why there's no need for panic. Plus, Shelley from enable.me joins us with a reality check o...

KiwiSaver is changing and it’s going to take a bigger bite out of your spending money starting April 1. We’re joined by Lisa Butler from enable.me to break down the jump from 3% to 3.5%, and eventually 4%. Beyond the percentages, we discuss why "set and forget" is a dangerous strategy. We cover how to choose the right fund, the benefits of ethical investing, and how to avoid putting 'all your eggs...

What do you do when you're staring down a $700,000 mortgage and suddenly lose your job? For beloved broadcaster Brodie Kane, redundancy at the start of the pandemic was the push she needed to build her own media empire. We talk about the reality of being your own boss, redefining home ownership by buying with her mum, and why she still identifies as a girl from Waikuku Beach. This episode was made...

Welcome back to the final part of our 'Ultimate Home Buyer's Guide' mini-series. Buying the house is just the start of the journey. It's incredibly easy to get "renovation fever" and start spending money at Bunnings, but Jason Bonham joins us to explain why kitchens and bathrooms remain the biggest high-ticket value adds for your property. We dive into the $50,000 renovation that returned $250,000...

Welcome back to Part Two of our three-part Ultimate Home-Buyer's Guide series. In episode one, we looked at everything you need to know before heading to the open homes. Missed it? Check out the episode with Paul Glover here. In Part Two, we're diving into the nitty gritty of the home-buying process. enable.me financial coach Kristin Sutherland is in the hot seat to run me through pre-approvals an...

Buying a house is rarely straightforward and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the lingo... and the debt! In Part One of our three-part 'Ultimate Home Buyer's Guide' mini-series, we’re joined by real estate pro Paul Glover to break down exactly what you need to know before you hit your first open home. From understanding your "happy money" to why you should probably stop scrolling the portals once...

This week, Reagan sits down with ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner and enable.me financial coach Katie Wesney to cut through the jargon and find out what the latest OCR announcement actually means for your wallet. From the "policy errors" of the COVID years to why the housing market is currently sitting on the sidelines, we’re getting a straight-up look at where the New Zealand economy is heading...

Money and dating can be a messy mix, but it doesn't have to be! This week, Reagan sits down with three experts to talk about why one in five Kiwi couples fight over cash. We dive into first-date red flags, the reality of dating in 2026, and why more people are quite literally investing into their love lives. Find out more about psychologist Sara Chatwin at mindworks.co.nz Check out Compatico at co...

Welcome to the new season of Where's My Money! If you spent your summer break wondering what on earth is happening with your money, you aren't alone. Economist Brad Olsen and financial coach Katie Wesney join me in the studio to provide a comprehensive 2026 outlook. We tackle the big questions: Is inflation finally cooling off, or are energy and grocery prices here to stay? We also hit the streets...

We’ve all seen the recipes taking over Instagram, but how do you actually turn a million followers into a stable career without selling your soul? Reagan sits down with Alice Taylor from Alice Taylor Eats to talk about the business behind budget cooking. Check out the full interview here. This podcast is powered by enable.me. Crush your mortgage. Grow your wealth. Retire better.

Reagan looks back at a powerful chat with economist Brad Olsen. We dive into whether the classic Kiwi Dream still exists and Brad's take on why we shouldn't feel pressure to fit into an old-school mould. Instead of chasing outside validation, we ask the essential question: What do you want your money to do for you? Check out the full interview here. This podcast is powered by enable.me. Crush your...

We all want to bring the grocery bill down, but how do we actually do it without sacrificing quality? Ganesh Raj joins Reagan to share three instant hacks to provide relief for your back pocket. Listen to the full episode here. This podcast is powered by enable.me. Crush your mortgage. Grow your wealth. Retire better.

Summer's been fun, but if your credit card took a hammering, you're not alone. Reagan chats with Katie from enable.me about tackling overspend. They discuss options for paying down the debt, why topping up your mortgage is risky, and the huge motivation you get from finally clearing that debt and setting up better habits. This podcast is powered by enable.me. Crush your mortgage. Grow your wealth....

Reagan and Katie from enable.me dive into the insights from the intergenerational money attitudes roundtable. It turns out Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X have more in common than they think. Katie breaks down how your life stage affects your financial decisions, from Gen Z optimism to Gen X risk-awareness. This podcast is powered by enable.me. Crush your mortgage. Grow your wealth. Retire better.

We're kicking off the year with Katie Wesley from enable.me to help make your financial New Year’s resolutions stick. We talk about catching that motivation and turning it into concrete action, how to make saving feel like coasting, and the key strategy of creating friction to stop impulse buying. This podcast is powered by enable.me. Crush your mortgage. Grow your wealth. Retire better.