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Wealth kick #6: Your next investing era?

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the richest woman in the world never took a hot shower? (Allegedly.)In this episode of the Wealth Kick, we meet Hetty Green — the &ldquo...

Wealth Kick #5: The long run

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if you never had to work again? Well, you’ll get there someday—if you set yourself up for retirement.  It can be hard to get exc...

Wealth kick #4: Budgeting back to safety

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last time you heard from us, we were talking budgets—how to stop feeling trapped by structured spending, and how to build a budget that suits yo...

Wealth kick #3: The joy of excel

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do we all really need a budget? And if we do… why does it feel so intimidating (and kind of boring)?In this episode, we’re reframing budg...

Wealth kick #2: The naked truth

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so hard to confront your money head-on? Why is the first step always the toughest? In this episode, we go to battle with procrastination and...

Wealth Kick #1: Wish you were here

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to change your fortune in 2026? Welcome to the Wealth Kick. How do you work out what you really want? Lots of smart people have tried to crack t...

Best bite: You don’t need to be brilliant

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not a phrase you hear every day. In this summer highlight, Sharesies’ Susanna Batley explains the idea of “strategic mediocrity...

Best bite: Motley Fool's Scott Phillips on uncertainty

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In one of the more thoughtful moments from the year, Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool reflects on uncertainty, valuation, and why investing is less...

Best bite: KiwiBank's Jarrod Kerr on debt that builds the future

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of our most thought-provoking conversations this year. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr on why New Zealand struggles to think long term &mdash...

Best bite: How Briscoes chose where to win

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While we’re on break, here’s one of our favourite moments from the year. Briscoes CEO Rod Duke on how choosing the right place to compete ...

What’s next for Sharesies in 2026?

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we head into the holidays, we’re taking a moment to look back on a year of big milestones at Sharesies. 2025 has been all about bringing our ...

2025’s big lessons for investors

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 wraps, how are we set up for the year to come? We welcome economic experts Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity, and Paul McBeth fro...

The Kiwi company dominating global cinema

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meet the operating system behind the global box office. We’re with Stuart Dickinson, CEO of Vista Group, a Kiwi software provider serving almost...

How Ventia invisibly powers your life

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You may not know it, but you’ve probably used a Ventia service today. Dean Banks, Managing Director and Group CEO, tells us how the essential in...

The Kiwi robotics company you might not have heard of

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re at Rocklabs with Mike Christman, CEO of Scott Technology — the 112-year-old Kiwi engineering company that specialises in the design ...

Can you spend your way to wealth?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can spending money actually build your long-term wealth? Sharesies says yes.  Scott Nixon, GM Sharesies Personal, and Ruth Riviere, Country Manag...

Bite: Gold. Still a safe haven?

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold took off this year, fuelled by inflation fears, geopolitical tension, and a wave of investor enthusiasm. Jacki Neumann recently spoke to Michelle...

Crypto Convos: Behind Sharesies Crypto (Your questions answered!)

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To wrap up the week, we’re taking questions from you!  The team behind Sharesies Crypto answers audience queries on crypto’s role in ...

Crypto convos: Taming the wild west of crypto with Kraken co-CEO

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from crypto veteran Dave Ripley, co-CEO of global crypto exchange Kraken, about the security of digital assets. Kraken is one of the world’...

Crypto convos: The risks (and tax) for Kiwi investors...

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re cutting through the red tape with Jeremy Muir, Chair of BlockchainNZ and one of NZ’s leading legal experts on crypto regulation. In ...

Crypto convos: Beyond the crypto bros — Victoria Harris from The Curve

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just a few years ago, crypto was too hot to handle for most people. Now, it’s being embraced by the financial establishment. Today, we talk to V...

Crypto convos: Why crypto? Why now?

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto is a real conversation starter—so let’s talk about it.  In our first Crypto Conversation, Sharesies co-CEO Leighton Roberts sp...

Defending against the threat of drones–Droneshield

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're in Sydney with Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield, makers of radio-frequency technology to detect and take down small, hostile drones across 50 cou...

Will open banking kickstart financial disruption?

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could open banking finally create real competition for money services—beyond the banks? We’re talking to Ben Lynch, who left Xero to found...

Crossroads for Mānuka honey company Comvita

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Comvita Chair Bridget Coates to talk about the critical vote shareholders are facing on a 80-cent-per-share takeover offer. With a 75...

Small caps, big potential?

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Michelle Lopez, Head of Australasian Equities and Portfolio Manager at Pie Funds—our go-to expert on small caps and big potentia...

Bite: Fonterra is out of your fridge and betting on B2B

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fonterra CFO Andrew Murray breaks down the co-op’s new focus on ingredients and food service—and why divesting consumer brands less about ...

Fonterra talks proteins and profits

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can Fonterra maximise returns for farmers while taking risks off the table? We’re joined by Andrew Murray, Group Chief Financial Officer for the...

Quick bite: Are we pricing tourists out of NZ?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite, Air New Zealand CFO Richard Thomson lifts the lid on why the airline’s recovery has been harder — and more expensive &...

Air NZ on facing headwinds

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Thompson, Air NZ CFO, joins us to discuss the headwinds facing our national carrier. With engine disruptions pushing costs skyward and groundi...

The psyche of a scammer–how to keep safe

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

International rings operating scams are on the increase in Aotearoa and Australia, and many of us will come across scammers in our daily lives. In thi...

Cracking the mainstream with crypto giant Kraken

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is crypto going mainstream? Dave Ripley is co-CEO of long-standing global crypto exchange Kraken, service provider to Sharesies Crypto. In this episod...

Remembering Nigel Latta–Money, kids, and the lifelong conversation

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Shared Lunch, we’re remembering Nigel Latta — the psychologist, author, and storyteller who helped New Zealanders make ...

Quick bite: Active investing vs passive ETFs—Do you need both?

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Motley Fool’s Scott Phillips shares why he loves both active stock-picking and passive ETFs—and why the two can work hand in hand. He expl...

How to spot a bubble

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the market in a bubble? With US exchanges seeing record highs, AI hype still soaring, and a recent US Federal Reserve rate cut, it’s a questi...

Bonus: Hustle, Risk & Rockets: Lessons from Sir Peter Beck

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck shares why space is more exciting—and more accessible—than ever, from building spacecraft bound for Mars to ...

Can Rocket Lab launch Neutron before 2026?

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Rocket Lab’s new launchpad. We’re talking to CEO Sir Peter Beck at the opening of the new LC-3 launch site in Virginia—ho...

Quick Bite: Tesla: why one Kiwi fund moved on from Elon

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla helped lead the charge on decarbonisation—but Pathfinder no longer holds it in their portfolio as its ESG credentials weren't meeting the ...

Has ethical investing taken a hit?

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is a weapon in the information age? We’re talking to John Berry, CEO of ethical fund manager Pathfinder, about the roles of tech and data i...

Quick Bite: Global power demand is surging – why is NZ different?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Electricity demand worldwide is booming, but New Zealand’s numbers are surprisingly flat. Octopus energy's Margaret Cooney explains why, and wha...

Can independent innovators fix our power sector?

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Octopus Energy has over 11 million customers worldwide and a reputation as an innovator—but Octopus NZ COO Margaret Cooney says that in Aotearoa...

What’s going on with NZ's power grid?

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stewart Hamilton is 12 months into his role as CEO of Mercury NZ—and despite a record-dry year and a dip in earnings, he's forecasting a billion...

Quick bite: Jarrod Kerr—What Australia gets right

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are so many Kiwi packing up for Australia? Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr says it’s not just better wages—it’s savings, infrastr...

Is this how we reignite the economy?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need to slash interest rates even further to get the economy going? Jarrod Kerr, Kiwibank Chief Economist, reckons the Reserve Bank needs to do ...

Quick bite: Bitcoin vs inflation with Luke Kemeys

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💸 From lotto to a “life raft” against inflation — is crypto gambling, the next property boom, or a store of wealth like Bitcoin b...

Creating opportunity in a cost-of-living crisis

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Kemeys—podcaster, business advisor, and recipient of a CAANZ fellowship for his work as a money educator—shares the biggest thing he ...

Bonus: How do leveraged ETFs work?

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leverage can supercharge your gains… or wipe you out. In this bonus clip from our previous episode with Bryce from Equity Mates, we break down ...

The investment for billionaires and beginners?

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTubeWhen the options are overwhelming and the markets are choppy, are ETFs the answer? Bryce Leske from Equity Mates tells us why exc...

Quick bite: What makes a business investable? A CEO’s take

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Curious how company leaders assess value? In this Quick Bite, Susannah Batley asks Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan which metrics matter most t...

Channel Infrastructure is refining their strategy

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are we stabilising NZ’s energy supply? We sit down with Rob Buchanan, CEO, to explore Channel Infrastructure’s transformation from a refin...

Bonus bite: Is our tax system fair? Labour's Barbara Edmonds

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus from our conversation with Labour's Finance Spokeperson, Barbara Edmonds unpacks her approach to tax policy.  Following our convers...

How would Labour balance the books?

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the Opposition’s plan for our financial future? After our recent conversation with Nicola Willis, we’re talking to Labour's F...

Quick Bite: 'Don't take it personally' and 3 more rules for leaders

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick bite, we hear how a small book—The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz—shaped Webjet Group CEO Katrina Barry's leadership sty...

Webjet Group wants it all

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They just turned down a takeover bid from private equity—so what's next for Webjet? We’re joined by Katrina Barry, CEO, to discuss ambitio...

Quick Bite: Are investors becoming numb to global shocks?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite, Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen explains why market reactions in 2025 feel different. Despite wild volatility, geopolitical...

Is economic recovery stalling?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If our economy is in recovery, why is the supermarket checkout still so brutal? Listen in on our chat with Brad Olsen, Principal Economist at Infometr...

Quick Bite: Halter president on the IPO question

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Halter’s collars are already revolutionising the way farmers manage their herds. So what’s the next big move for this homegrown ag-tech un...

Halter’s $1B USD “farm operating system”

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get a closer look at billion-dollar agritech trailblazer Halter. We’re talking to Andrew Fraser, President, about the innovative cow collar syst...

Bonus: The most requested feature for the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme is here

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharesies' Matt MacPherson reveals the launch of members' most-requested feature—US Self-Select for the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme, opening acce...

Investing during times of conflict

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investors may be feeling uneasy as tensions remain high between the US, Iran, and Israel. To shed some light on the latest situation, we’re turn...

Quick Bite: From the Olympics to the boardroom–How Rob Scott handles pressure

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott has competed on the world stage. So what did elite sport teach him about running billion-dollar brands like Kmart and Bunning...

The investment giant behind Kmart and Bunnings–Wesfarmers

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Wesfarmers, the Aussie conglomerate behind Kmart, Bunnings, and Target. Former Olympian turned CEO Rob Scott recounts their rise from WA farmer's...

Quick bite: Infratil on concentration risk & AI

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite Jason Boyes from Infratil talks to some tough questions—share price drops, DeepSeek and CDC’s weight in the portfolio. ...

How much runway does Infratil have?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Boyes, Infratil CEO, joins us from their $500M upgrade site at Wellington Airport—where the infrastructure investor holds a 66% stake. Aft...

Tony Alexander Q&A: Land tax, brain drain, and teaching our kids about money

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, economist Tony Alexander tackles your burning questions—from the case for a land value tax, to the flood of Kiwis heading...

Property: Recovery or relapse?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Independent economist Tony Alexander is back to give us the lowdown on the housing market, interest rates, and what’s driving investment sentime...

Bonus: Exploring opportunities in a circular economy–Morrison

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder about those plastic crates your fruit comes in? Morrison CEO Paul Newfield reveals how these overlooked circular economy systems represent...

Why infrastructure is having a moment–Morrison

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s driving global interest in infrastructure investment?  We’re talking to Paul Newfield, CEO at Morrison, a pioneering infrastru...

Bonus: Napier Port, driving profit and innovation

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quick catch-up with Napier Port’s CEO Todd Dawson reveals never a dull moment. Autonomous trucks and dredging to deepen shipping channels are ...

Quick bite: Can Rod Duke beat IKEA?

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does Briscoe Group's Rod Duke view incoming competition from international retailers like IKEA and Sports Direct? The retail veteran shares his un...

‘Occupy, dominate, and defend’: Briscoe Group’s growth plan

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you steer a retail giant through US-China trade conflicts and low consumer spending?Garth Bray cracks open Rod Duke's playbook for weathering a...

Quick Bite: Does KiwiSaver need higher contribution rates?

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is KiwiSaver better off with policy stability or is it overdue for comprehensive reform? Matt MacPherson from Sharesies & Chris Di Leva of Harbour...

Investing in US markets via KiwiSaver

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about investing in the US market in more ways than one?  In our latest episode of Shared Lunch, we explore a new KiwiSaver option, the Sh...

Quick Bite: Leverage AKA the mortgage magnifier

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite, Ed McKnight from Opes Partners challenges the perception that property investment is low-risk, explaining how leverage amplifies b...

Ed McKnight: What does property investment look like in 2025?

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After recent rockiness in both equity and housing markets, we revisit the classic shares vs. property discussion with Ed McKnight, Resident Economist ...

Quick bite: Finance Minister Nicola Willis on NZ's secret weapon...

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite: Leighton Roberts sits down with NZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Where are the inspiring local success stories and why don't we ...

Nicola Willis: Can NZ’s growth beat our $9B annual interest?

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a tough few years for inflation, interest rates, and investor confidence, Nicola Willis is charged with not only repairing but expanding the eco...

Quick bite: Are investors getting braver?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility doesn't seem to be scaring off Kiwi investors—could it be teaching us new strategies? In this bonus clip, Susannah Batley from Shares...

The art of strategic mediocrity

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget chasing perfection, let's talk about the power of strategic mediocrity and how it might be your most valuable weapon when it comes to investing...

What makes this market dip different with Bryce from Equity Mates

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Check in with Bryce Leske from Equity Mates on the aftermath of Trump’s tariff bombshell, the big market swings, and how investors seem to be re...

Finding value in volatile markets

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Make sense of the markets with Michelle Lopez, Head of Australasian Equities and Portfolio Manager at PIE Funds. Michelle talks about the ripple effec...

Bonus bite: Volatility, the vote, and Aussie energy prices

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Australian election, Scott Phillips of The Motley Fool describes how market volatility and politics impact the energy sector—from s...

Investor guide to tariffs and the Aussie election

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the lead-up to the Australian election, we speak to Scott Phillips of The Motley Fool on markets, party politics—and of course, tariffs. Scot...

Outgoing Meridian CEO on cost of power

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You run with the ups and downs being the CEO of a gentailer. In this bonus episode Neal Barclay, the outgoing CEO of Meridian Energy reflects on his 7...

Meridian Energy's $91M takeover bid for NZ Windfarms

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Go inside Meridian’s takeover proposal with Craig Stobo, Chair of NZ Windfarms, and Neal Barclay, outgoing Meridian CEO. The two leaders weigh i...

Quick bite: Are we prepared for a rapidly aging population?

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

800,000 Kiwis are projected to be over 75 by 2040 – double today's numbers. Summerset Group CEO Scott Scoullar discusses the rapidly aging New Z...

Retirement villages: A hidden real estate giant?

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our aging population and housing supply—two of the country’s hottest topics. And right at the intersection of both? Retirement housing.Sco...

Quick Bite: What are the risks of private equity?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite, Dr Joel Shulman from ERShares unpacks the democratization of private equity. What strategic opportunities exist in private markets...

The ETF that lets you own SpaceX

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fund manager Dr. Joel Shulman is bringing private equity access to retail investors. Meet XOVR, the exchange-traded fund that includes private holding...

Quick bite: How diversified funds blur the active & passive line

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite, Anna Scott, CEO of Smart demystifies the blurred line between active and passive investing in diversified funds. What strategic de...

Active or passive investing? Part 2: Passive

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Passive funds might be more aggressive than you think.In this second of our two-parter on the benefits of active and passive investing strategies, Sma...

Quick bite: How do active managers decide when to buy & sell?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite, Ana-Marie Lockyer, CEO of Pie Funds reveals the decision-making process of active investment managers. How do professionals evalua...

Active or passive investing? Part 1: Active

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather put your cash in the hands of skilled managers, or is just reliably tracking the market the smarter play? With global markets experie...

Quick bite: A timeline for NZ's economic recovery

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite, Tony Alexander shares his economic outlook for New Zealand. What's the impact of interest rate cuts on the economy? Why might the ...

Fix, float, or flip? Mortgage strategy 2025–Tony Alexander

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Independent economist Tony Alexander analyses the latest moves from the Reserve Bank—and the impact for home owners and house hunters. We cover ...

Quick bite: Which cybersecurity trend will dominate 2025?

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite, Misti Landtroop from Palo Alto Networks breaks down the evolving cybersecurity landscape for 2025. Why is cloud security becoming ...

The real-life spies of global cybersecurity

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Misti Landtroop, NZ Managing Director of Palo Alto Networks, on the front lines of cybersecurity. With a $129B market cap, Palo Alto is a leader ...

Quick bite: Global tensions & local pressure–Fonterra's 2025 challenges

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite, Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell shares his insights on the company's outlook for 2025 and beyond. What are the key challenges facing th...

Beyond milk: Fonterra's next frontier

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not just about milk anymore. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell opens up about steering the export giant through geopolitical turbulence, shifting ...

Quick bite: What do industrial property trends reveal about New Zealand’s recovery?

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite: Garth Bray chats with Simon Woodhams, CEO of PFI, about the current state of the industrial property market, using it as bellwethe...