The SME Stream

ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says a survey showing high business optimism is especially encouraging when it's matched with proven past performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our country has been borrowing more money to fund stuff, including everyday spending and election promises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not just nostalgia... it's also the framing one of the major ratings agencies has taken in affirming New Zealanders are still bankable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, I speak with Sasha McLeod, founder of DoseBuddy , a reusable medicine syringe for kids, with numbers that never rub off and a cap that stops the mess. In this episode, Sasha takes us through the journey from that 2am frustration to a fully realised, regulated medical product. We talk about: 🍼  How she validated her idea 💸  Using PledgeMe to fund the first manufact...

How do organisations evolve without losing what already makes them successful? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Monica Ayers, Chief People Officer at New Zealand Post, to explore leadership, organisational transformation, workforce capability, and the realities of leading people strategy inside one of New Zealand’s most recognised organisations. With experience span...

The Finance Minister says the Government has made the right move in delaying increase to the fuel tax at this stage. The excise was due to rise 12-cents a litre next January, but has been delayed to the following year - and will only be five cents. Nicola Willis says the Government is still on the path to returning to surplus, and they've determined they can fit this in as part of it. "Ultimately,...

The National Party will campaign on higher interest rates for graduates who move overseas before paying back their student loan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac's Matthew Kinney on the surge in scams targeting kiwi businesses and why bank impersonation scams are proving so costly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister's defending the decision to delay fuel tax and road user charges, saying it won't add to the country's debt.  The excise was due to rise 12-cents a litre in January, but has been pushed back a year and cut to five cents.  The Government now needs to put an extra $1.4 billion into the Land Transport Fund.  Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking it's not the right time t...

NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann on New Zealand’s debt nearing $1 trillion, where borrowing is slowing and why SME debt remains a concern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoe Wallis from Forsyth Barr joins Herald NOW to discuss the markets movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand business confidence fell 2 points in August to 54 from 56 last month - and it's sparked discussion about what this could mean for the OCR. There's speculation the cash rate could be set for an increase this Wednesday. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly outlined his prediction further ahead of the next update. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's debt levels are closing in on $1 trillion, almost doubling in the last ten years.  Economist Cameron Bagrie told Mike Hosking that while our debt issues need to be solved, on a global level we aren't out of the norm.  "The government books are a lot healthier than what we're seeing in an awful lot of other countries around the globe, but we're, we're a shaky island, so we g...

No matter how nice the house is, it all comes down to the money. You could be eyeing up your dream house, but the price is always gonna be the deciding factor.  So if you're selling, how do you know what to price your house at. And if you're a buyer, how can you be sure that the house you buy will give you a similar return in the far-future?  Head of Network for LJ Hooker Allaine Burkett...

Buying a home used to mean checking the LIM, getting a builder’s report and sorting the mortgage. But natural hazards, insurance restrictions and increasingly complex property issues mean buyers now have much more to consider. Solicitor and Landley Law director Sue Foley joins Nadine Higgins to explain the red flags buyers should look for, why insurance needs to be considered early, what sel...

Consequences for New Zealanders overseas who default on their student loans are being proposed under National's new policy. If elected, local graduates would keep more of their pay each fortnight, while overseas borrowers could face an extra one percent interest on their loans. Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis explained that they're hoping to keep skilled young Kiwis in the country. LISTEN ABOVE...

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Panelists Dileepa Fonseka and Lara Greaves discuss the tax policy back and forth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strong production, high prices, favourable exchange rate - the boom continues for primary producers. BusinessDesk reporter Riley Kennedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World's most valuable company forecasts gross margin to slidie... but it's from 75% to 71%, then back up to 73%.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To the Reserve Bank, the cash rate and the state of NZ Inc. It's assumed by most that the cash rate will be increased 25 points to 2.75%. It's also assumed there will be another one by the end of the year. What happens after that has a “who knows” feel about it. What I feel, to a degree, is a groundhog-ish sort of vibe. We have been here before. We were here before the war. The momentu...

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice.   This week …More positive signs for our economic recovery, the battle of the pre-election business policies continues,...

Kim Crossman has spent more than 20 years building a career in entertainment... but becoming a mum has changed everything. In this episode of Make It Happen, we sit down with Kim to talk about what happens when the career you’ve spent decades building suddenly isn’t the only thing defining your future. We talk about the uncertainty of an industry where your next job is never guaranteed...

Could we FINALLY be at an economic turning point?   Westpac economists have forecast the economy will return to growth in the current quarter.  They reckon there'll be 2.1% growth across 2026 – even picking up to 3% next year ... with exports and tourism doing the heavy lifting.  So, are we out of the woods - or is this just a brief respite before the next shock?  To...

Meridian’s profit rebounds sharply as renewables investment accelerates. CEO Mike Roan outlines the growth plans and what they mean for power prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.