The SME Stream
Episodes
Stephen England-Hall: Genesis Energy chief retail officer on the company taking a majority 65 percent stake in ChargeNet
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Genesis Energy has confirmed it will spend $64 million on taking a majority stake in ChargeNet - the nation's leading EV public charging network. Und...
Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the Government's push for remote building inspections
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has continued its push to increase the use of remote building inspections to speed up the construction and consenting process. Building...
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the biorefinery to be built at Marsden Point
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A proposal to re-develop Marsden Point's decommissioned refinery is being considered. Channel Infrastructure NZ recently entered a conditional agreeme...
Peter Thompson: Barfoot & Thompson Managing Director on the growing confidence and optimism of the sector
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate agents are among the businesses feeling more upbeat. The Herald's latest Mood of the Boardroom survey shows that business owners are mor...
Duncan Bridgeman: NZME Managing Editor expresses his concerns with economic growth in the business community
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mood of the boardroom survey, more than 100 of our top business leaders have had their say on the government, its ministers and the economy today. CEO...
Ryan Bridge: Businesses are the forgotten victims of the capital gains debate
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So Luxon is back in the news. Bryce Edwards written a piece saying our members of parliament own 2.3 homes per MP - more than most of us. Jacinda ma...
Why insurance is more expensive [VIDEO]
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The head of insurance giant Suncorp explains why it’s hiked premiums on all of its policies. The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general infor...
Steve Armitage: Hospitality New Zealand CEO on mayor Wayne Brown disestablishing Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown aims to disestablish the city's tourism and economic development agency. The mayor is progressing plans to fold Tātaki Auc...
Dr Juliet Ansell: NZ Winegrowers Research Centre CEO on the new research programme designed to boost NZ wine output
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wine industry is hoping a new programme will help double production. The Government is investing $5.6 million over seven years into the programm...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the new wave of policies designed to stimulate China's economy
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over in China, regulators recently announced a range of monetary and fiscal stimulus policy changes aimed at fostering economic stabilisation and impr...
Grant Watson: Synlait CEO on the company's multi-million dollar net loss
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Synlait Milk has reported a net loss of $182.1 million and stumped up with a one-off payment to try to keep supplying South Island farmers. The emba...
Major businesses are closing in provincial NZ: How can we save our small towns?
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Provincial New Zealand is hurting. Alliance Group last week confirmed plans to close its Timaru meat processing plant in Smithfield, with the loss...
Ed McKnight: A capital gains tax would require clarity
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation of a potential capital gains tax is heating up as ANZ Chief Executive Antonia Watson says it's becoming necessary. But the biggest ...
Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders Chief Executive on changes to consenting process
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big changes to consenting processes could be on the way. Currently, 67 building consent authorities receive and approve consents – with each one tak...
Chris Penk: Proposed reform of the building consent system
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government announces a significant shake up to building and construction with reform of the building consent system. They have proposed a number...
Kevin Milne: The Work From Home debate
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Working from Home has been a topic of debate this week with the Government’s new directive on the subject. Kevin Milne is a bit split on the issue...
How Fonterra afforded a huge payout [VIDEO}
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra is paying its second-largest dividend in its history. How the dairy co-operative's finances have changed and why its future may too. The podc...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting a stronger-than-expected net profit
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi dairy farmers can breathe a sigh of relief following Fonterra's successful results. The dairy giant posted a $1.1 billion dollar net profit and c...
Kerre Woodham: Just introduce a capital gains tax and be done with it
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the love of all that is holy - can we just introduce a capital gains tax and be done with it? I am so sick of it dominating the headlines. The i...
John Journee: Warehouse Group interim CEO on the company's multi-million dollar net loss
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Warehouse Group says this year's unacceptable earnings have two parts. It's posting a $54.2 million net loss after tax. Last year it made a $29.9 ...
Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on The Warehouse Group reporting a $54.2m net loss
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leading Kiwi retailer The Warehouse Group has posted a significant net loss off the back of a tough trading environment. The company today posted it a...
Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Trade Minister has revealed how he managed to get the trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates over the line so quickly. Todd McClay and coun...
Charles Finny: Former Trade Negotiator on the free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates that could be signed today
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lucrative free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates could be signed into action today. Trade Minister Todd McClay is meeting with his Emi...
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader discusses a capital gains tax, cost of living, UK visit
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins is doubling down on the idea of a shake-up to the tax system. ANZ boss Antonia Watson says the "time has arrived" for a capital gains ...
Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on ANZ's Chief Executive voicing support for a Capital Gains Tax
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A PWC tax partner says discussions around a Capital Gains Tax will continue, as the country grapples with raising enough revenue. ANZ head Antonia Wat...
Musician Jon Toogood: How converting to Islam changed his views on money
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Musician and Shihad frontman Jon Toogood shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann. The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general inf...
Carmel Sepuloni: Deputy Labour Leader discusses capital gains taxes, new safety measures for public transport workers, and Andrew Coster
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour still isn't ruling a capital gains tax in or out, following comments from the boss of our biggest bank. ANZ CEO Antonia Watson says while she...
The Huddle: Do we need a Capital Gains Tax?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion...
John MacDonald: People are time-wasters in and out of the office
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t know where Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis get this idea from that you can only do a hard day’s work if you’re physically in the off...
Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics economist on the remote work statistics and trends for 2024
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The popularity of working remotely has continued to surge among Kiwi employees - prompting some new directions from the Government. Prime Minister Chr...
John Horner: Financial Markets Authority director on KiwiSaver funds breaking $100 billion mark
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
KiwiSaver investments have broken the $100 billion mark. The Financial Markets Authority's report for the year to March 31st reveals funds reached $11...
EP 10: Business is a LUXEry with Samuel Levi
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s in the name. Sam Levi is as luxe as they come when it comes to running a business. Sam started up his first-of-its-kind beauty brand Luxe Stic...
Phil Alexander-Crawford: Workforce Development Council CEO on Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics sectors needing extra 40,000 workers by 2028
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An aging workforce is resulting in shortages in sectors vital to New Zealand’s economic development. New Zealand’s Manufacturing, Engineering an...
Simon Court: New-look Resource Management Act
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RMA Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system -- one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another ...
Ben Brinkerhoff: When to take a look at your KiwiSaver
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most people have an automatic contribution sent into their KiwiSaver at the end of their pay period - but experts say everyone should do an annual che...
The $75b Super Fund’s biggest challenge. [VIDEO]
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our sovereign wealth fund is set to double in the next decade. How will its new CEO meet its growth demands? The podcasts in the SME Stream contain g...
Shane Solly: Interest rates and your assets
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many people who own large assets or investments have one question at the front of their minds - where are interest rates headed? Shane Solly from Ha...
Powerhouse: Why Contact Energy wants $2b Manawa merger [VIDEO]
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two electricity companies could join forces to become the second largest player. Contact Energy’s CEO & Chairman explain why they’ve been tryi...
NZ Initiative's Oliver Hartwich: 'Germans hate inflation with a passion'
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economist Oliver Hartwich shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann. The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, ...
Wealth or Capital Gains? What taxes should New Zealand be looking at
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We may be two years away from our next general election, but the possibility of more tax is already being debated. Labour is starting to warm the pu...
John MacDonald: I know you hate taxes. But have you got any better ideas?
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It might happen. It might not. What I’m talking about, is the way some people seem to think they have to jump to the defence of the super rich whene...
Reserve Bank interview: Rates, recession & resilience [VIDEO]
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economic pain has forced the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates. The Deputy Governor explains its assessment of the economy and why it's making change...
Max Whitehead: It's time to brush up your CV
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max Whitehead joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to help you clean up your CV. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain gener...
How $1b Metlifecare has expanded in secret [VIDEO]
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The third-largest retirement village operator has transformed in secret since it was bought by private equity in 2020. Will the better business find i...
Suzanne Paul: 'People didn't want me to be motivated by money'
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Businesswoman, TV star and informercial icon Suzanne Paul shares her best and worst money stories with Liam Dann. Suzanne returns to Celebrity Treasur...
From Halter to Supie: 14 years of startup wins and losses
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deep into the world of venture capital with Robbie Paul, managing director of Icehouse Ventures. Paul looks back at the last 14 years to refle...
Janet Xuccoa: The basics of trusts
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A common misconception is that only the very wealthy need trusts, but many people may be putting their assets at risk without one. Author Janet Xucc...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the growing market interest in humanoids
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing market interest in humanoids - robots and robotic technology designed to mimic humans. New improvements in technology have opened up r...
Former All Blacks manager Darren Shand: 'It wasn’t something that I had put on my life path'
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Shand, who spent 20 years as manager of the All Blacks before launching his own company, Winning Teams, shares his and best money stories with ...
Energy crisis The financial impact revealed [VIDEO]
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some power companies are warning profits will be impacted by the supply shortage, while industrial users consider ditching the country due to high ene...
Martin Hawes: Don't start a small business
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand has seen several iconic and well-known businesses close in recent months, especially those in hospitality. Is the economy to blame, or a...
Ed McKnight: How to haggle your interest rate
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates have been a hot topic recently, following the first OCR cut in years. The question now at the front of everyone's minds is whether it...
Private equity’s perception problem [VIDEO]
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Private equity funds buy out businesses worth billions and can double their profits before selling them again. What’s their game? The podcasts in ...
EnableMe's Hannah McQueen: 'Earning money doesn’t mean that you know how to grow
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EnableMe founder and author of Kill Your Mortgage & Sort Your Retirement, Hannah McQueen, shares her best and worst money stories with Liam Dann. ...
Andrew Dickens: Can we really say the rock star economy is back?
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The corner has been turned. The 5-year pandemic pandemonium has been tamed. Inflation is down and we've had the first interest rate cut since the Rese...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the decline in interest in the Metaverse
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago, the Metaverse was the biggest talking point in the world of technology. Meanwhile in 2024, the virtual platform has declined in popul...
Bayleys' Lloyd Budd 'Sometimes we have to say, what are the sacrifices '
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Executive Officer for Bayleys Auckland, Lloyd Budd, shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann. The podcasts in the SME Stream con...
Ryan Bridge: Buying a house is hard, but still worth it
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a house is hard, but still worth it. There's new CoreLogic data out this morning, it's a housing affordability report looking at median prope...
Profit pain Stocks to watch this earnings season [VIDEO]
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand companies are expected to report net negative revenue growth this earnings season, but there are signs it could be the last ugly one after...
Lorna Jane founder Lorna Clarkson
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lorna Jane is nearing its 35th birthday, and the brands founder Lorna Clarkson is nearing her 60th. So to celebrate these milestones Toni chatted with...
Lisa Dudson: When is it too late to buy your first home?
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At what age is it a bad idea to become a first home buyer? Is it ever too late? Financial adviser Lisa Dudson joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Col...
Ashley Church: The equation for property investing
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After purchasing a house, many think the next step is buying an investment property; but does the equation for property investing justify further buyi...
Foodstuffs' Chris Quin 'It’s very real to me what has happened with food price i
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foodstuffs chief executive Chris Quin shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann. The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general inform...
Mark Smith ASB Senior Economist ahead of today's employment data release
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank will be keeping a close eye on this morning's employment data as it mulls over next week's Official Cash Rate decision. Most econom...
Brad Olsen Infometrics Principal Economist on the increase in banks dropping the
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three major New Zealand banks have slashed their rates ahead of next week's OCR review. Both Kiwibank and BNZ have urged the Reserve Bank to cut the c...
Ryan Bridge: We're teetering on the edge of an economic cliff
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. stock markets had a bit of a panic attack overnight, I think that's the best way to describe it. Investors have been selling off, especially in...
Nicola Willis Finance Minister talks options for making Kiwibank a bigger player
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Willis appears intent on making Kiwibank a bigger player in the banking sector The Finance Minister told the National Party's annual conference...
How low will interest rates go [VIDEO]
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Markets are aggressively pricing in interest rate cuts - how low could they go? The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not ...
The impact of winter illnesses on our health system, and how you can avoid getti
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does it seem like people are a bit sicker than usual this winter? It’s been the talk of offices around the country, as people seem to be falling sic...
Amanda Morrall Where to put your tax cut
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss where your tax cut can go to take full advantage of it. LISTEN ABOVE The pod...
Nichole Lewis Losing it all and starting again as an investor
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nichole Lewis joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to chat about how she picked herself back up again after losing everything in the 2008 rec...
Ed McKnight Opes Partners Economist on the potential changes for homeowners
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There may be some good news on the horizon for homeowners. Ed McKnight from Opes Partners joined Francesca Rudkin for a chat about the changing fact...
Bruce Cotterill Leaders Getting Coffee - Episode 23 - Dr Michael Bassett
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forty years ago one of the most transformational governments in New Zealand history was sworn in. That government, led by the larger than life David L...
The Warehouse & Arvida offers Why our exchange is getting wiped [VIDEO]
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Private equity firms have launched takeover offers for The Warehouse Group and retirement village company Arvida. Will the stock exchange fight back? ...