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The Prosperity Project

NZ Herald
Kiwisaver
Personal Finance
Home Ownership
Retirement Planning
Interest Rates
Investment Strategies
New Zealand
Gold
Financial Education
Financial Empowerment
Refinancing Mortgages
New Zealand Official Cash Rate
Joint Ownership
Retirement
Massey University Expenditure Guidelines
Single Income Households
Banking Competition
Housing Market
NZ Housing Market
Real Estate

The Prosperity Project is a weekly personal finance podcast from the NZ Herald. Join host Nadine Higgins every Monday as she talks to experts from New Zealand and around the world about the biggest money issues to help you become more prosperous.

Follow The Prosperity Project on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. To get in touch with the podcast, email nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz

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Is property investing actually dead? Investor Ilse Wolfe doesn’t think so, but she says the old way of doing it is. Ilse joins Nadine to share her strategies for making property investment work in 2026.

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Now, more than ever, it might seem like a good idea to invest in an electric vehicle, but does it make sense financially?

Johnathan Sergel, the AA’s chief mobility officer, joins Nadine to dive into the costs involved with owning and running an EV,... more

Buying your first home is seen as a key milestone signifying success in your financial journey, while “just" renting is somehow seen as being behind.

But Luke Kemeys of the Keep the Change Podcast and Next Advisory sees it differently. For him, it’... more

Financial education is now embedded in maths classes for students in years 0-10, and from next year it will also form part of the social sciences curriculum. Until this year, financial education in schools has been haphazard, with research showing on... more

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Recent Guests

Ilse Wolfe
Founder of Wolfe Property Coaching
Wolfe Property Coaching
Episode: Is property investment dead? Not if you do it right.
Jonathan Sergel
Chief Mobility Officer, AA
AA – New Zealand Automobile Association
Episode: Are EVs worth it in NZ? Running costs, battery life and price comparisons
Yasmin Frazer
Learning Lead at Sorted In Schools
Sorted In Schools
Episode: Schools are teaching money in class, but what are we teaching at home?
Sam Dickie
Senior Portfolio Manager at Fisher Funds
Fisher Funds
Episode: What do professional investors do when the world is on fire?
David Very
Financial mentor
Financial mentoring practitioner (NZ)
Episode: Is 2026 the year we finally catch a break?
Maria Slade
Investigative journalist at BusinessDesk, launching a podcast about Du Val and the collapse
BusinessDesk / NZME
Episode: What we can learn about investing from the fall of Du Val
Tom Hartmann
Head of Personal Finance at the Retirement Commission
Retirement Commission
Episode: The art of spending in retirement
Michael Vincent
Mortgage director at Lighthouse Financial
Lighthouse Financial
Episode: Why your house shouldn't be your retirement plan
Mark Lister
Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners
Craigs Investment Partners
Episode: AI’s trillion-dollar question: boom or bubble?

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Nadine Higgins
Host of a personal finance series specializing in practical financial advice and expert insights.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Uber one???

    I normally love your podcasts but how can uber one be sponsoring an episode about becoming mortgage faster? Seems very counterproductive

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    tyuioppkhgffdsdg
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • Awful stuff

    Don’t listen to this

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    Ygritte107
    New Zealanda year ago
  • A great informative listen

    Such an enjoyable and informative listen, delivered in a way that is easily digestible. I love that Nadine has an incredible amount of proven expertise in the finance space, it’s clear she really knows her stuff, but is skilled in delivering it in a way that those who don’t can understand. Great range of topics covered so far - there really is something for everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booksnmore22
    New Zealanda year ago
  • When later is now sooner

    I think we should rebrand “Retirement” - for years it feels too far off to worry about, then all of a sudden it’s looming. Great episode discussing a reader’s question and fears that it might be too late.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kiwi-j2
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Not great

    There are so many better money podcasts out there, don’t know why you’d bother with this boring one

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    First thing 24533
    New Zealanda year ago

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Many praise the host's ability to simplify complex financial topics for a broader audience, enhancing financial literacy.
Some critics express frustration over sponsorship choices that seem misaligned with the podcast's focus, indicating room for improvement in content curation.
There are mixed sentiments regarding the quality of information provided, with some finding it lacking in depth compared to other finance podcasts.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging nature of discussions, finding value in practical financial advice.

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Are EVs worth it in NZ? Running costs, battery life and price comparisons
Q: So we've got the PHEV, the HEV, the BEV, what are they?
Jonathan explains BEV as 100% electric with no internal combustion; PHEV as plug-in hybrid with an ICE; HEV as hybrid with no plug-in, using an on-board hybrid system.
Is property investment dead? Not if you do it right.
Q: What role does rent-vesting play for new entrants to property investing?
Rent-vesting allows people to start investing with a lower upfront cost by renting where they live while purchasing investment properties to build cash flow and equity, a strategy that can accelerate wealth without overextending on the family home.
Is property investment dead? Not if you do it right.
Q: How do you make numbers work when yields are low and prices are high?
By focusing on existing, high-potential properties, adding value through cosmetic renovations to create additional bedrooms, and leveraging land where possible to boost cash flow, all while coordinating with a strong team and lenders who understand the BRRRR approach.
What do professional investors do when the world is on fire?
Q: How should investors think about gold as a safe haven during crises?
Gold can act as a safe haven, but its performance isn't guaranteed during every crisis, especially when crowded trades push investors toward or away from it; positioning matters and history provides context but not a guarantee.
The art of spending in retirement
Q: When should people start interacting with the retirement tool?
The tool is made for pre-retirees and retirees, specifically those aged 50 to 55, but it can be used by anyone for planning purposes.

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What is The Prosperity Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers insights into personal finance topics that resonate with a broad audience, tackling issues such as retirement planning, mortgage strategies, and investment opportunities. The discussions frequently include expert advice on managing personal finances, understanding emerging trends like cryptocurrency, and the psychological aspects of money management, making complex financial concepts accessible to listeners. Episodes often feature guest experts from the finance industry, providing diverse perspectives on various financial challenges and solutions that listeners might encounter in their financial journeys.

Noteworthy is the focus on practical advice and real-life applications, with episodes dedicated to subjects like mor... more

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1. Ilse Wolfe
2. Jonathan Sergel
3. Yasmin Frazer
4. Sam Dickie
5. David Very
6. Maria Slade
7. Tom Hartmann
8. Michael Vincent

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