Shared Lunch

Quick Bite: Buying property? What to consider

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What should homebuyers and investors bear in mind over the next 6 months? Tony Alexander highlights insurance hikes and local rate changes and shares ...

Investor v 1st home buyer—who’s winning?

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the twists and turns of the property market continues to be quite a ride. Independent economist Tony Alexander takes us through the drivers...

Quick bite: What should a KiwiSaver review cover?

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With a new government we could be looking at an official KiwiSaver review, so what should that entail? Frances Cook speaks with Velocity Financial's S...

KiwiSaver tweaks when money’s tight

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it a challenge to keep building that KiwiSaver for a first-home deposit or retirement?  With KiwiSaver withdrawals continuing to rise, we look at ...

Quick Bite: What cars are Kiwis buying and selling?

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite: Turners Group CEO Todd Hunter shares his take on how Kiwis are adapting their car buying habits during tough times. Plus, how are ...

Turners remains robust in tough times

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the near-term future look like for NZX 50 newbie Turners Automotive Group? And what’s the cost-of-living squeeze doing to our car buying h...

Quick bite: How is Bitcoin taxed in NZ?

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite we explore the complex tax landscape for Bitcoin and Bitcoin ETFs in New Zealand. What is the IRD's stance on cryptocurrencies? Law...

The new way to invest in Bitcoin

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to have a better understanding of crypto and what new regulated Bitcoin exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) mean for investors? To understand the...

Quick Bite: Is Bitcoin investing about to become mainstream?

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How are the first crypto-backed ETFs set to impact the investment market? Industry giants are now providing accessible avenue to cryptocurrency exposu...

2024: What Investors Need to Know

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will inflation become less sticky? When will interest rates trend down? What are the sectors and stocks to watch?  We put these questions and much mo...

Quick Bite: The three jar method for kids money management

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kendell Flutey, co-founder and director of financial education platform Banqer, shares about the importance of the physicality of money, and explains ...

Kids & Money with Kendall Flutey from Banqer

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kendell Flutey, co-founder and director of financial education platform Banqer, joins Sharesies' co-founder Brooke Roberts in the third episode of our...

Quick bite: The No. 1 thing about kids & money, according to Nigel Latta

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel Latta talks about the role of values when it comes to kids and money, plus the teenage years and the importance of the 'long conversation'.  Th...

Kids & Money with Nigel Latta

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand psychologist and author Nigel Latta joins Sharesies' co-founder Brooke Roberts in the second episode of our "Kids & Money" series. In ...

Quick Bite: Pocket money tips with the Happy Saver

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does Ruth Henderson, AKA The Happy Saver manage pocket money with her teenage daughter? Find out about the non-negotiable amount that has to be in...

Kids & Money with the Happy Saver

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Kids & Money summer series hosted by Sharesies co-founder Brooke Roberts, we tackle the often hard subject of ‘how to talk to yo...

Quick bite: Get that CEO energy in your personal life

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sharesies co-CEOs Sonya Williams and Brooke Roberts get motivated as we head into the new year, sharing a couple of tips from James Clear, author of A...

Why do goals matter? With Brooke & Sonya

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Shared Lunch wraps for 2023, Sharesies co-CEOs Sonya Williams and Brooke Roberts laugh and chat about the highlights of the year and how they’re ...

The best and the worst of 2023 - part 2

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a year. Wars, rising interest rates, persistent inflation, AI changing our lives forever, bonds become less boring, and Barbie is back!  ...

The best and the worst of 2023 - part 1

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a year. Wars, rising interest rates, persistent inflation, AI changing our lives forever, bonds become less boring, and Barbie is back!  ...

Quick bite: Genesis Energy & NZ's net-zero strategy

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Genesis Energy CEO Malcolm Johns discusses the realities of adopting an extensive renewable strategy to achieve 95% renewable electricity generation b...

Genesis Energy—charged for change

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So how does gentailer Genesis leverage its maligned coal and gas assets to help forge a new future in renewables?  New CEO Malcolm Johns tells us why...

Quick Bite: Property predictions for 2024

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Alexander shares his perspective on the NZ property market heading into next year, why does he think a frenzy isn't on the horizon just yet — a...

What will the summer housing market bring?

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Investors are riding out economic headwinds and adjusting share portfolios to find investments that take advantage of trends such as Ai and renewables...

Quick bite: Mainfreight asks why aren’t more NZ companies aren’t expanding offshore

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Managing director of Mainfreight Don Braid joined Shared Lunch to talk about the not-so down and dirty world of freight. As part of what’s become ...

Mainfreight—a 100+ year business in the making

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logistics and transport multinational Mainfreight is bouncing back after reporting a 42.6% drop in net profit which it puts down to a more normalised ...

Quick Bite: Apples future - AR, VR & AI?

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Quick Bite we talk to Milford Asset Management’s Daniel Wu about Apple’s approach to AI, new products such as the Vision Pro - is this the...

Apple unwrapped—for fans and skeptics

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple’s September quarter earnings were slightly down, but the outlook remains positive. We talk to Milford Asset Management’s Daniel Wu about the...

Quick Bite: Investing in water infrastructure

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How scarce is fresh water globally and why is water infrastructure so important for NZ? In this quick bite we talk to the chief investment officer of ...

Investing in water—our most precious commodity

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought about  investing in a commodity that’s not oil, not gold, but water? The very thing we need to live. We talk to Paul Brownsey, the...

Quick Bite: How have the Magnificent 7 impacted the market?

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who are the Magnificent 7? Why are these tech titans important? Greg Smith from Devon talks us through their impact on the S&P 500, and provides a...

Tech titans boost Q3 US Earnings

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Devon Funds Head of Retail Greg Smith about the influence of the tech titans or Magnificent Seven such as  Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Micr...

Quick bite: How are Kiwis dealing with higher mortgage rates?

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Independent economist Tony Alexander & Sharesies 3EO Leighton Roberts talk interest rates; how are we dealing with the 6 & 7% now that most ha...

Property market post election

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to independent economist Tony Alexander about what both investors and first-home owners might expect, and how they might shape buying and sell...

Quick bite: General advice from Bill English to the PM

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite from the episode ’What now? Bill English on new coalition govt, Sir Bill English has some tips for investors, new ministers and...

Sharesies Special: Blackpearl Group capital raise with CEO Nick Lissette

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blackpearl Group is seeking to raise NZ$4 million to fund the company’s next phase of growth. In this Sharesies special episode, CEO Nick Lissette s...

What now? Bill English on a new coalition government

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Sir Bill English shares his insights on the process of forming a coalition government. Will we see anoth...

Quick Bite: 'Diversity is the name of the game' - Breaking down bonds

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this quick bite Frances Cook & Mark Riggall from Milford talk bonds, how are they used as a component of a balanced portfolio? Plus, the relati...

Are bonds on the comeback?

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We unpack how the debt market works, what different types of bonds there are, and risk versus return.  Milford’s Conservative and Balanced Portfoli...

Quick Bite: Are we at the top of the interest rate cycle? Plus bond yields & mortgage rates

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harbour Asset Management's Chris Di Leva and NZIER principal economist Chrstina Leung discuss the course of interest rates and the impact on investme...

What does the election mean for investors?

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the general election just days away we ask  the experts what’s in store for investors and businesses? Harbour Asset Management's Chris Di Leva...

Quick Bite: Is this the ultimate passive income stream?

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glen James from My Millennial Money joined Demetria Chelepy from Sharesies AU to talk about Glen's concept of Investing for LOOT AKA Life on your own ...

Investing for a life on your own terms, with Glen of My Millennial Money

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glen James is a former financial advisor, author of Sort your money out and get invested and the host of the My Millennial Money podcast. In this epis...

Quick Bite: How is climate change driving housing innovation?

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor shares about Fletcher’s low carbon housing pilot, alongside other sustainable trends and innovation in constructio...

Fletcher Building boss bullish on future

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fletcher Building has had some headwinds of late but CEO Ross Taylor assures things are in order. Hear first-hand what risks lie ahead for the company...

Quick Bite: Inflation & interest rate predictions

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Matterson from Sharesies and Infometrics Principle Economist Brad Olsen chat about inflation and interest rates in this quick bite from our epis...

The good, bad and ugly of the economy with Brad Olsen

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Infometrics Principle Economist Brad Olsen about everything from the government opening its books, inflation and interest rates, to the rec...

The journey ahead for EROAD

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vehicle fleet technology business EROAD has its eye on more scale in the North American trucking market, and is seeking $50 million in capital from in...

Quick Bite: What are the biggest issues facing Air NZ this year?

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Air NZ CEO Greg Foran talks to Business Desk editor Pattrick Smellie about the year ahead, including why the airline isn’t giving forward guidance. ...

Back in black for Air New Zealand

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Air NZ’s return to profit after several years of Covid related losses and a special dividend payout is good news for investors. But will shareholder...

Running the market–NZX

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Raising debt capital has helped the NZX navigate turbulent times for share trading. We talk to the market operator and listed company with an array of...

Ampol’s integration of Z Energy

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Z Energy accounts for 20% of earnings at Australian retail fuel giant Ampol and the benefits of the takeover are now coming to fruition. Ampol chief e...

Shares ✅ Property ❌ Tony Alexander's investor insights

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

High interest rates and election uncertainty sees investors opting for shares and savings accounts over property.  Independent economist Tony Alexand...

Quick Bite: A different take on ethical investing...

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Phillips of the Motley Fool shares his take on potential problems with ethical investing, greenwashing and his thoughts on how much sway ethical...

Dirty stocks–ethics and economics

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Phillips of the Motley Fool has observed Australian mining stocks for decades, and in this episode he talks about what investors need to conside...

Quick Bite: Beyond cars—Tesla's AI potential

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Tesla be a powerhouse of AI? Felix Fok from Milford gives us the rundown on the future promise of Tesla's AI, particularly AI related to images o...

The Tesla Phenomenon

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the phenomenon that is Tesla with long-time observer Milford Asset Management’s Felix Fok. He provides analysis on both the underlying co...

Quick bite: What happens to your shares when you 💀?

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's sorted Money Month, and in our latest episode we explored the importance of having a will and EPA. In this quick bite, Public Trust CEO Glenys Ta...

Protect your money–why you need a will or EPA

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have $15k in your Kiwisaver did you know you need a will? And would you be happy for your shares to be cashed up if you were to pass away sudde...

Quick Bite: 6 steps to get your money sorted

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sorted's money month is this August, the theme: 'Pause, get sorted'. Tom Hartmann from Sorted.org.nz shared their 6 steps that have been helping Kiwis...

Time for a money reset?

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever taken the time to assess your entire financial portfolio?   We talk to Tom Hartman from the Sorted website in the lead up to Money Month, which...

Quick Bite: The dividend yield, and what it can tell us...

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can a dividend yield get too high? On the surface it might sound good, but Victoria Harris from The Curve suggests sometimes you may need to take a cl...

All things dividends - Boring vs growth?

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you consider dividend paying stocks as part of your portfolio? Having a mix of growth stocks and those that pay dividends helps diversify your ...

Quick Bite: 3 key tech trends of 2023

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blair Modica of Betashares joined Shared Lunch to talk exchange-traded funds, and provided an insight into 3 key tech areas that have grown this year ...

Exploring tech through ETFs

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do exchange-traded-funds have a place in your portfolio? Or are you overwhelmed by the sheer choice on offer?  We’ve got your back. In this convers...

Quick Bite: Is solar power worth it yet?

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manawa Energy CEO David Prentice talks to the profitablity of solar power in Aotearoa, is it worth it for energy companies yet? Plus, what is on the h...

Investing in local green energy - Manawa Energy

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Generating our own renewable energy is a big part of meeting climate change targets. But are we making progress and what opportunities are there for i...

Quick Bite: Infratil - 'If we don't build more of these things we're all dead'

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Infratil CEO Jason Boyes joined Shared Lunch recently to talk about its future plans with One NZ, as well as how investing in renewables is not only ...

Quick Bite: The impact of immigration

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand's net inward migration numbers are back up, what does this mean for investors and will the numbers stay high? Infometrics principal econom...

The world's tiniest recession? With Brad Olsen

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With New Zealand officially in what some have coined ‘the world’s tiniest recession’, what should investors be aware of?  We talk to Infometric...

One NZ’s future with Infratil

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the future of One NZ now Infratil has full control? We talk to Infratil CEO Jason Boyes about its $1.8 billion buy, part funded by a $850 mil...

Quick Bite: Tony’s take on what investors need to consider right now.

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Alexander looks at the factors investors should keep an eye on over the next 12 months. This quick bite is a clip from our previous episode 'Do k...

Do kiwis still dream of property? With Tony Alexander

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With fewer New Zealanders investing in residential property, and more looking to buy shares, are we witnessing a shift in the Kiwi psyche? 🥝 France...

Quick Bite: How will AI assist in healthcare?

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of ASX listed company Volpara Heath Teri Thomas shares about how AI software can assist radiologists with detecting cancer in mammograms. This cli...

Using AI to assess breast cancer risk

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We speak with med-tech Volpara Health about using AI to beat breast cancer.  Our conversation unpacks how this ASX listed company’s AI algorithm wo...

Earnings: TradeWindow

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus earnings episode, we’re joined by Trade Window CEO AJ Smith, and Chief Strategy officer Andrew Balgarnie after releasing the full year...

A small bank in a big bank world with Heartland Group

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heartland Group CEO Jeff Greenslade speaks with Pattrick Smellie, Managing Editor of BusinessDesk, about what the company has been up to since becomin...

Earnings: Pacific Edge

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pacific Edge CEO Dr Peter Meintjes joins Sharesies General Manager of company partnerships Susannah Batley for a quick update on Pacific Edge's re...

Will My Food Bag deliver? With CEO Mark Winter

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The meal kit delivery industry is a tough nut to crack, especially with rising food prices and challenging economic conditions at play. So what does M...

Bonus Bite: Rocket Lab Investor Q&A with Peter Beck

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After our interview with Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck, we put some of your questions to him. Thanks to everyone who submitted their questions through our...

Counting down to liftoff with Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a turbulent past year for Rocket Lab but they’ve still got their sights set on the supermassive.  Tune in to hear CEO Peter Beck discus...

Quick Bite: Where else are property investors putting their money?

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a challenging property market currently, are property investors looking at other opportunities? Independent Economist Tony Alexander shares while...

How low will house prices go? With Tony Alexander

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Falling house prices, rising interest rates and a number of other economic factors make the housing market tricky to navigate whether an investor or f...

Bonus Bite: ETF fees - how they work

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Global X ETFs Head of Distribution Kanish Chugh joined Shared Lunch to talk exchange-traded funds, in our episode 'Are ETFs your BFF in tough time...

Are ETFs your BFF in tough times?

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a plethora of exchange-traded-funds released in the last few years - around 43 in the Australian market alone last year. And the US is ...

Quick Bite: Competition for your savings

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On our latest Shared Lunch, Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist of Infometrics, joined Frances Cook to dive into the world of savings ...

Is saving sexy again? Investing vs saving with Brad Olsen

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Interest rates keep rising and the highs could be with us for some time. So what does this mean for investing and should you include savings in your s...

Quick Bite: How high does NZ rank globally for medicinal cannabis?

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cannasouth CEO Mark Lucas shares on how NZ compares to the rest of the world when it comes to the Medicinal Cannabis industry. Mark shares on how GMP ...

Growing Pains for Medicinal Cannabis? With Cannasouth

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a fledgling industry with lots of players and NZ is starting to make its mark on the world stage. Frances Cook speaks to Cannasouth CEO Mark Lu...

Bonus Bite: China & AI

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Skilling spoke with BusinessDesk Managing Editor Pattrick Smellie about the adoption of AI in China, how does the adoption compare to the west, ...

Bonus Bite: Will China Invade Taiwan?

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Skilling spoke with BusinessDesk Managing Editor Pattrick Smellie about the potential for China to invade Taiwan, how likely is it, and what cou...

Walking the tightrope with China

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our number one trading partner, China, is open for business post Covid. But as geopolitical tensions play out, what does this mean for listed companie...

Bonus: How far off are Electric Motorhomes? THL's Future Fleet.

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tourism Holding Limited's CEO Grant Webster gave us an inside look at when we can expect electric motorhomes on the road, and why range anxiety is...

We're Open! Tourism on the rebound

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Post lock-downs, tourism is seen as a great hope—a weapon against recession. But is the pace of the tourism recovery creating more issues? We chat t...

Quick Bite: What to look at in an earnings report

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From our Earnings season special, Victoria Harris from The Curve unpacked the financial key financial metrics that companies report, if you've eve...

Small Tech Speed Dating with PaySauce, AoFrio & TruScreen

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Frances Cook sits down with CEOs of 3 smaller companies on the NZX with big ideas, tech companies PaySauce, AoFrio and TruScreen. This is yo...

Quick Bite: The risker side of AI

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Griffin shares on some of the risks of AI, which is moving too quickly for some lawmakers, while companies such as Microsoft and Google are push...

Investing In AI - The potential & the pitfalls

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the hype about ChatGPT real? We sit down with tech commentators Peter Griffin and Paul Spain, Futurist & Chief Executive at Gorilla Technology...

Quick Bite: Do Air NZ Dream of Electric Planes?

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Air New Zealand ready to join an air travel revolution with electric planes? CEO Greg Foran explains the 'Wicked Problem' of reducing carbo...

Air New Zealand's future takes flight with Greg Foran

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a gruelling reset, Air NZ is making headway again. We talk to Air NZ CEO Greg Foran about some of the tail winds for the airline like high fuel ...