The SME Stream
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Universal pain and gloom for all sectors as fuel crisis bites
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Westpac Senior Analyst Satish Ranchhod discusses why the forestry sector is particularly vulnerable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Is the Government too casual with fuel crisis?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says they remain confident about New Zealand's fuel supply, but remain ready to act further if necessary. S...
Moo-la Farmers react to Fonterra pay out
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Federated farmers president Wayne Langford reveals what farmers will actually be spending on their record breaking pay out. See omnystudio.com/li...
Susan St John: Auckland University Associate Economics Professor on Jobseeker numbers
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lift in beneficiaries could suggest recent policy decisions are taking us in the wrong direction. At the end of March, just over 409-thousand ...
Chris Keall: NZ Herald senior business writer on Allbirds pivoting to AI
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi company Allbirds has announced a new direction and it's drawn questions from experts. After years of losses, the former sustainable shoe company ...
The round trip on global equity - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
'The big question for global markets is what's going to happen with reporting season?'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 17 April
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Episode 60: Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 60, our guest is The Right Honourable David Seymour, Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand and Leader of the Act Part...
Why big companies kill good ideas – and how to save them
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big organisations love to talk about innovation. They set up labs, hire “transformation” teams, and run hackathons. Yet inside many ...
Buying the whole haystack–Vanguard's Total World Fund
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Could diversification across 10,000 global companies can help protect your wealth against volatility? Kathy Kellert, Vanguard’s Head of Equity I...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the IRD saying taxes need to rise
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Inland Revenue has claimed New Zealand needs higher taxes, building off earlier arguments made by Treasury. It sees scope to increase the goods and se...
The Country 15/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The PM ponders the Indian FTA, whether the $3.2 billion Fonterra capital return injection into the economy will “touch the sides”, and whe...
'It's a bit detached from the reality of what's happening in the economy'
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
'Three rate hikes ignores that the market has already dramatically tightened conditions": Matt Goodson, Salt Funds Management.See omnystudio.com/liste...
The Country 15/04/26: Richard Allen talks to Jamie Mackay
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fonterra’s new chief executive in waiting joins us to discuss his past and Fonterra’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Cameron Bagrie: Independent Economist on the division between economists over whether the Reserve Bank should raise the OCR
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Economists are divided over how fast the Reserve Bank should raise the Official Cash Rate. ANZ has already picked three consecutive hikes in Jul...
Oil supply crunch nears, Wynn Hamlyn closes, Chows v Precinct CBD skyline row
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Business update with Garth Bray, thanks to Forsyth BarrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to manage investments in turbulent times
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forsyth Barr investment adviser Mark Richardson shows how to make gains on your investments with clever decisions in a shaky economy.See omnystudio.co...
Concern the Reserve Bank could hike interest rates as early as July ... three times
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Business commentator Bernard Hickey - "Anna Breman is talking tough.. not sure Nicola Willis will be thrilled with three rate hikes before the electio...
Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity chief economist voices concerns with the Government's handling of the fuel crisis
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fears the Government isn't taking the fuel crisis seriously enough. We have 56.3 days of petrol, 45.4 days of diesel, and 47 days of jet fuel, either ...
Bridget Unsworth: Angel Association CEO on investment in the start-up scene surging by 14% in 2025
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s renewed hope in the Kiwi start-up scene with a surge of investment in 2025. New data shows the number of deals rose 14%, with tot...
The Country 14/04/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, defends his nationalistic stance over the Indian FTA, and also defends a potential critical minerals deal wi...
ANZ predicts OCR hikes from July
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says we left monetary policy too loose during Covid, so the Reserve Bank is likely to start lifting the OCR from Ju...
Industries join forces to urge signing of Indian FTA
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Wine CEO Philip Gregan talks about why 28 exporters and industry associations are urging the Government to sign a Free Trade Agreement with India.S...
Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist warns that early OCR increases could be counterproductive
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's division among economists regarding how soon the Reserve Bank should start raising the Official Cash Rate. Many now expect the bank to b...
Damaging words in investing - ‘this time is different’
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Milford Report - From a market perspective is this period genuinely different from what we’ve seen before, or does it just feel that way?See...
Andrew Dickens: The India Free Trade Agreement remains uncertain
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about something that is very crucial to our economy and that's the India Free Trade Deal. We are an exporter. We live because of what we ex...
Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the growth in retail spending, increased costs
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Retailers are on a “knife edge” deciding when to pass on increased costs to consumers. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist on the bank forecasting an OCR increase for September
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another bank is predicting an upcoming OCR raise. ANZ has already picked three consecutive Official Cash Rate hikes in July, September, and Octo...
René de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO on the increase in international visitors from China
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese visitors are making a resurgence. Latest Stats NZ data shows more than 408 thousand overseas tourists visited in February – an ann...
Bite: Are we heading toward stagflation?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus clip, economist Brad Olsen unpacks the risk of stagflation, where inflation rises but economic growth stalls and why it’s back on ...
Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the prospect of the OCR going up
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's growing concern about the impact of the Middle East conflict, and at least one major bank has forecasted increases to the OCR. ANZ has revised...
The trade deal with Singapore that might help fuel supply
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Herald business commentator, Fran O'Sullivan on who needs what from the Singapore trade deal designed to kick in at crisis time.See omnystudio.com/lis...
What does Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade mean for the price of petrol?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Lieutenant General Karen Gibson explains what could come next following failed peace talks with Iran over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Your Monday market update with Forsyth Barr
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Investment strategist, Zoe Wallis with your monday markets update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Markets have been volatile with major news-driven moves in oil and equities
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are two sets of disruption impacting investments and the world economy.Andrew Bascand - Co CEO, Harbour Asset Management.See omnystudio.com/list...
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices going up following Trump's blockade threat
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Global oil prices have shot up again, with Donald Trump gunning for authority over the Strait of Hormuz. The President's announced a naval blockade on...
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader says party waiting for legal advice before India trade deal decision
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's leader is demanding clarity on spending commitments in the India free trade deal - and isn't sure whether the party will back it. The d...
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on OCR hikes looking more likely as inflation spikes become inevitable
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OCR hikes are now expected to come much faster. Economists have been adjusting their forecasts after the Reserve Bank last week said it would ta...
Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist on the bank forecasting three OCR hikes before the November election
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The country's largest bank is now forecasting three Official Cash Rate hikes before the election. ANZ is predicting three consecutive increases in Jul...
We'll be hearing from central bankers this week - 2 Degrees wrap with Garth Bray H
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Get your bingo cards ready to cross off “worried”, “watchful”, and “ready to act”, as we...
Allaine Burkett: Should we be pouring into the market?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The tide has well and truly turned. We've had analysts forecasting a plateau for much of this year, with rates starting to turn upwards near the...
Andrew Bascand: Iran conflict impacts more than just gas prices
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hot topic on everyone's minds right now is the price of petrol and diesel. It seems to be impacting the price of just about everything else,...
Is KiwiSaver working the way it should?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recent KiwiSaver changes were meant to strengthen the scheme, but one expert says they risk doing the opposite. Mary Holm joins Nadine Higgins to brea...
(#98) How to Handle Unsupportive Family When Starting a Business
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If the people closest to you think you're crazy for wanting to start a business, this episode is for you. I break down the real psychology behind why ...
Christopher Luxon talks NZ fuel stocks, state of economy and Auckland deal
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister says the Government's still looking into how to get more fuel into the country. It's put 20-million dollars towards an extra diesel...
International economic uncertainty puts pressure on NZ
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Building resilience in the country's supply chain is key for New Zealand to weather international instability - Kelvin Wickham, Ballance Agri-Nutrient...
The Country 10/04/26: Todd McClay talks to Jamie Mackay
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister of Agriculture and Trade updates us on the Indian FTA, the prospect of more Trump tariffs on our lamb, and whether he would look forward ...
Paul Stenhouse: Anthropic's new model could be a major cybersecurity threat and a survey reveals parents' concerns about their children's online safety
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The next level of AI is about to be released, and there are major concerns The models just keep getting better and better and now Anthropic, th...
Holidays Act changes promise simplicity for workers and employers alike
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Proposed changes to the Holiday Act will change how leave is recorded and accruedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Guy: Special Agricultural Trade Envoy on call for political parties to get behind India Free Trade Deal
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Major exporters are urging political leaders to urgently back a Free Trade Agreement with India, warning against “playing games” with acce...
Can we handle another three months of this?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2Degrees business wrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Economic shocks are the result of fossil fuel reliance
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act leader David Seymour debate how we are handling the economic shocks of war in the Middle East.See o...
How has the ceasefire been received by markets - Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Bar
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Already seeing an unwinding of the 'hot' trades - oil, energy, defence - and a rebound in airlines and travel related stocks.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Why business leaders should think differently about the fuel crisis
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some large employers are developing their own car pooling systems, mapping where employees live, to see if sharing rides would reduce parking pressure...
Market rally looks past shaky ceasefire news
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Business with Forsyth Barr: US market ceasefire rally, oil plunges 12%, solar famer Lodestone Energy may offer household power.See omnystudio.com/list...
Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the concerns that farmers are running out of fuel
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The US and Iran have reac...
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 10 April
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
From Leaf to lunch: the Canterbury startup rethinking protein
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forget soy, pea, or lab-grown meat – the next frontier in sustainable food might just be hiding in plain sight. Specifically, in the leaves of e...
OCR holds, rates rise? Brad Olsen explains
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Principal Economist and CEO of Infometrics Brad Olsen unpacks the Reserve Bank's decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%, and what’s ha...
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on the decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank Governor says the conflict in Iran has materially altered New Zealand's outlook, even if yesterday's ceasefire deal leads to a de-esc...
Infrastructure companies focused on predictability - The Milford Report.
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down?See omnystudio.com/listener ...
The Country 08/04/26: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rabobank’s Senior Agricultural Analyst reviews last night’s GDT auction (down 3.4%) - WMP -0.7%, SMP -1.6%, BMP 0.7%, AMF -7.1%, Butter -8...
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on what the Middle East conflict could do to inflation
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank says it's still unclear what today's Iran ceasefire announcement - and resulting dramatic fall in oil prices - mean for New Zealand. ...
Anna Breman: Reserve Bank Governor on whether the Middle East conflict could drive up the OCR
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank says there are still plenty of unknowns, after today's Iran ceasefire announcement and resultant oil price drop. It's held the Offici...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OCR, inflation, ongoing impacts of the conflict in the Middle East
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Too many 'ifs' around the Iran war for our Finance Minister to guarantee all will be well down the track. There are differing reports as to whet...
Stu Davidson on overnight Dairy Trade auction
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NZ milk production was 7.4% up in February. Supply is running hot in other regions. Are there signs of a global slow down?See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Dated Brent Oil hits record $144 a barrell
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Garth Bray from Herald Now Business joins Ryan for a business updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Wilkshire: The Co-operative Bank CEO on RBNZ keeps OCR at 2.25 percent
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank expects inflation to spike this quarter - but says it's still too early to say by how much. The central bank's opted to keep the Offi...
Over Easter weekend, 21 vessels moved through the Strait of Hormuz
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran has made a toll on the Strait a precondition for peace, and some are clearly already paying up. 2 Degrees wrap with Gart...
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the Official Cash Rate, the Reserve Bank's expected view on inflation
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank is expected to take a long-term view on inflation when it sets interest rates today. Economists expect the central bank to play...
The AI tsunami and how NZ needs to ride it. Chris Liddell - Anthropic PM Herald NOW Business
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence revolution is not a knowledge wave. It is a tsunami, coming with both exceptional opportunities and challenges." - Chris Lidde...
The fuel stocks are strong, so why is the confidence low
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister Nicola Willis updates us on the fuel stock situation, which is stable, but a poll claims NZ is heading in the "wrong direction"See om...
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the increase in fuel prices as a result of the Middle East conflict
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister says these increasing fuel prices will be tough on Kiwis as the Middle East conflict continues on. Fuel supplies remain stable wi...
The Country 07/04/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labour’s trade spokesperson talks about the Indian FTA, what’s going down in his old West Coast - Tasman electorate, and why he defends th...
How to invest during uncertain times
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your Monday market outlook with Aaron Ibbotson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Business update with Garth Bray
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest in business with Garth Bray, thanks to Forsyth BarrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the weakening dollar helping rise commodity prices
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A weaker dollar's helping commodity prices. ANZ’s Commodity Price Index hit a record high in March, rising 6.4% as the dollar weakened 2....
John MacDonald: Ditching fuel tax increases would be shortsighted
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After pretty much telling us to calm the farm over the fuel situation, I can’t believe the government is getting all antsy about its fuel tax in...
Simon Parham: Waitomo CEO on the price of diesel rising past $4 a litre
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diesel is soaring past four dollars a litre. Z has issued a national price advisory for commercial customers showing the price of diesel jumping...
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the sheep and beef profits forecast for 2025-26
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The average sheep and beef farm is forecast to make double what they did last year - according to new projections. The Mid-Season Update by Beef...
Is property investment dead? Not if you do it right.
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is property investing actually dead? Investor Ilse Wolfe doesn’t think so, but she says the old way of doing it is. Isle joins Nadine to share h...
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing economic costs of the Iran war
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results. Data shows business confid...
The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 03 April
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Episode 59: Founder of Eat My Lunch & Free AF, Lisa King
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 59, our guest is Lisa King, the inspirational founder of Eat My Lunch and more recently alcohol free cocktail b...
RUC shock: the future of pay‑per‑kilometre driving
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand drivers are about to discover a whole new way of paying to use the roads – and for most, it will be a shock. For decades, petr...
Infratil: Bigger bets, cleaner cuts
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How will all the spending on AI translate to bottom-line results? Infratil CEO Jason Boyes spends his days and nights thinking about data centers, and...
How new financial year rules will hit your pay, benefits and household costs
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The financial year is coming to an end. It means we’ll see a whole bunch of policies and adjustments from April 1...
(#97) How to Build a Business While Working Full Time (The Exact Strategy I Used)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think you don't have enough time to start a business? In this episode, I share the exact strategy I used to build a $3.5M business while juggling part...
The Country 01/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister ponders the state of the Indian FTA, the Middle East war, fuel restrictions and potential rationing, and his Cabinet reshuffle.&nbs...
$10 million difference between top paid CEO and the next guy
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Herald CEO Pay Survey reveals the top paid CEO's in NZ. 8 out of 10 are dudes. Where are all the women?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Damien O'Connor: Labour's Trade Spokesperson on Labour's hesitance to support the India Free Trade Agreement
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Questions around Indian students and family of visa holders are still roadblocks to Labour supporting a trade deal with India. New Zealand Firs...
Business confidence has tanked, new survey finds
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon Zollner, ANZ Chief economist explains why business confidence has tanked so badly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB facing a $6 million dollar fine for breaching anti-money laundering rules
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ASB is facing a fine of around $6 million for breaching anti-money laundering rules. Banks are required to do their due diligence with their mon...
March numbers in major markets with Zoe Wallis, Forsyth Barr
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's ugly, but New Zealand performed better than most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free public transport Is it the solution amid the fuel crisis
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Urban Planning senior lecturer, Tim Welch reveals why free public transport is better than $50 pay outs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
'The months ahead may not be easy' - PM
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"We’re yet to see the full impact of this conflict on the supply lines, and flow through to margins, prices and earnings."&n...
Could working from home be the answer to rising fuel prices?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the word ‘crisis’ now comes talk about working from home. As oil prices rise and the cost of petrol surges towards $4 a litre, it&rsq...
The Country 31/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Independent economist and the chair of Transport NZ. What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, ...
NZ vs Aus - who's handling the crisis better?
31 Mar 2026
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Herald NOW to discuss the latest fuel supply data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what the oil price increases mean for both sides of the Tasman
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Middle East conflict continues on for another week, and it's led to economic forecasters revising their predictions for recovery. Significant cuts...