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Each episode explores issues impacting business & the New Zealand economy. Listen to in-depth interviews with NZ CEOs. NBR (National Business Review) publishes NZ's leading business and finance podcasts, artificial intelligence, covering market shifts, investment, economics, and corporate leadership. Episodes feature analysis of New Zealand companies, global markets, government policy, and entrepr... more

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Latest Episodes

Can Kiwi startups survive aggressive legal action from global competitors? Serge van Dam shares how a lawsuit from US fintech giant FIS pushed Kiwi startup Montoux into liquidation, while legal experts explain what founders need to know about "lawfar... more

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Why are more Kiwi children living in hardship despite thousands of charities? Barnardos CEO Matt Reid explains why New Zealand's charity sector needs reform, discusses child poverty, housing, tax changes, and why the country needs a bipartisan genera... more

Super El Niño has officially arrived, but what does it mean for New Zealand? Simon Shepherd speaks with weather experts, economists, farmers and business leaders about the economic impact of one of the strongest El Niño events on record.

From droug... more

In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: Commerce Minister Cameron Brewer discusses the future of New Zealand's financial regulation, capital markets, supermarket competition, and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

With the FMA l... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Reid
CEO of Barnardos Aotearoa
Barnardos
Episode: Too many charities, not enough money
Chris Brandolino
Chief Scientist and lead weather forecaster
Earth Sciences New Zealand
Episode: Super El Niño economics
Carl Carrington
CEO
New Zealand King Salmon
Episode: Super El Niño economics
Anthea Yule
Provincial president for Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers (Hawke's Bay)
Episode: Super El Niño economics
Matt Dilley
Economist
ANZ Bank
Episode: Super El Niño economics
Cameron Brewer
Commerce Minister for Commerce, Consumer Affairs, Small Business and Manufacturing
New Zealand Government
Episode: Why Commerce Minister Cameron Brewer wants an FMA reset
Julia Matthews
Founder, Two Islands (wellness brand)
Two Islands
Episode: China's slowdown: what's next for NZ business
Stefan Pau
Co-founder of Dawn Aerospace, Kiwi-Netherlands space startup
Dawn Aerospace
Episode: SpaceX to the moon... or a bubble?
Hamish McNicol
Editor overseeing The Rich List project
National Business Review
Episode: The 40th NBR Rich List

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Simon Shepherd
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Balanced and Fair

    Simon and his team do a great job of explaining the complex while keeping their views impartial. The stories are succinct and informative, it’s enough information to get the facts. Well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lunaandhope56
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • Good variety of topics

    NZ business-focused current affairs podcasts are hard to come by.

    High quality audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrBusiness2
    New Zealand8 months ago
  • Good variety of topics

    NZ business-focused content is hard to come by. High quality audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrBusiness2
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Good variety of topics

    NZ business-focused content is hard to come by. High quality audio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrBusiness2
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Simon is a great interviewer

    A deep thinker, a brilliant listener and a great journalist. This is a great listen and extremely good podcast with quality quests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NZi2
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Balanced and well-explained; concise and factual.
Interviews with strong, credible guests and thoughtful questions.
Great variety of topics with high-quality audio.
The host is praised for being a deep thinker and a strong interviewer.

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#182
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Super El Niño economics
Q: What is happening in aquaculture to cope with higher sea temperatures?
A well boat is used to move fish away from warmer waters, genomics guides breeding for thermotolerance, and diets are adjusted to improve survivability during heat waves.
Super El Niño economics
Q: How might producers respond to the anticipated weather patterns?
Farmers will adjust through more irrigation, fertilizer use, and altered stocking strategies; some regions may de-stock if drought intensifies, while others adapt with crop choices and timing.
Super El Niño economics
Q: What does the forecast mean for different regions as we move into spring?
Expect a transition toward stronger El Niño effects with more pronounced westerly winds bringing varying rainfall; some regions may see wetter conditions while others dry out, especially along coastlines.
Super El Niño economics
Q: First of all, how confident are you in this prediction?
Confidence in El Niño's strength is high, but the precise economic impact is more uncertain; distribution across sectors will depend on regional rainfall and related conditions.
Why Commerce Minister Cameron Brewer wants an FMA reset
Q: What is one priority from the roundtables on capital markets reform?
Brewer indicates the need to lower regulatory hurdles to enable more listings and to adjust thresholds to widen participation in capital markets.

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What is The NBR Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers in-depth conversations with business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts focused on New Zealand's economy, markets, and policy environment. Episodes regularly cover capital markets, corporate governance, technology adoption (including AI) and its impact on professional services, energy and infrastructure, and the outlook for SMEs. A notable strength is balancing financial-market context with practical industry perspectives, often tying macro trends to on-the-ground implications for businesses and investors. The format tends to feature high-level strategic discussions mixed with regulatory and policy nuance, making it a solid pick for listeners who want current, data-informed insights into NZ business and economy. ... more

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1. Matt Reid
2. Chris Brandolino
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4. Anthea Yule
5. Matt Dilley
6. Cameron Brewer
7. Julia Matthews
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