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The SME Stream

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Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
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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 rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions wi... more

How do you turn a small business into an international brand and get your products into major retailers like Chemist Warehouse and Woolworths?

In this episode we sit down with Beatrice Thorne-Laloli, co-founder of Eve Wellness, the New Zealand wome... more

Ada Echetebu, US commercial law attorney, and Jonathan Mason, NZ-US Council chair, discuss what the US midterm results mean for New Zealand.

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Tackling the cost of living and corruption, and ending the war in Iran are all top of the agenda for the new Democrat-controlled US Senate.

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Anna Breman
Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Episode: 'High' chance of OCR hike in December, RBNZ boss tells Ryan Bridge - Thu 29 Oct
Regan Savage
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Southern Cross
Southern Cross
Episode: The hidden cost of turning up to work unwell - Thu 29 Oct
Claire George
Acting Business Capability Manager at Sport New Zealand
Sport New Zealand
Episode: Claire George - Sport NZ | Leadership & Better Workplaces in Sport
Christian Carrillo
Head of asset allocation for ANZ Investments
ANZ Investments
Episode: KiwiSaver: Ride out the volatility or switch? - Mon 19 Oct
Aaron Ibbotson
Senior analyst at Forsyth Barr
Forsyth Barr
Episode: Market outlook: Cost of insuring AI-linked debt is climbing - Mon 19 Oct
Andrew Harvey Green
Forsyth Barr analyst
Forsyth Barr
Episode: Election energy policies put investors on alert - Thu 8 Oct
Mark Richardson
Forsyth Barr Investment Advisor
Forsyth Barr
Episode: Investing: What rising bond yields means for your portfolio - Thu 8 Oct
Julia Pahina
Speaker from FyberFali discussing AI and productivity
FyberFali
Episode: Future of NZ debate wash-up - Thu 8 Oct
Mike Fuge
Representative from a major energy company commenting on energy resilience
Contact Energy
Episode: Future of NZ debate wash-up - Thu 8 Oct

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Wilhelmina O'Keeffe
Host of The SME Stream Weekly Wrap, The SME Stream

Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Love the insights!

    So handy to have all these business tips in one place! And the weekly wrap is a great summery of some of the business related nuggets I might have missed, and can go back and listen to.

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    New Zealand2 years ago

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The hidden cost of turning up to work unwell - Thu 29 Oct
Q: If you're an employer, is there a common theme around what bit of advice you give any employer?
Savage recommends investing in employee health and wellbeing, including access to diagnosis and treatment, while tailoring interventions to the employer's workforce and circumstances.
The hidden cost of turning up to work unwell - Thu 29 Oct
Q: How much of a problem is presenteeism, and what are we talking about there?
Savage defines presenteeism as working while physically or mentally unwell and says it can reduce an employee's productive capacity by around 50%.
'High' chance of OCR hike in December, RBNZ boss tells Ryan Bridge - Thu 29 Oct
Q: What would you say the chances are for December?
Breman says the chances of an OCR increase in December are high.
'High' chance of OCR hike in December, RBNZ boss tells Ryan Bridge - Thu 29 Oct
Q: What has spooked you on the global economy front?
Breman says nothing specifically spooked the bank, but it is monitoring global developments because they affect New Zealand. Exports are currently supporting growth, while global fragility creates a downside risk.
Market outlook: Cost of insuring AI-linked debt is climbing - Mon 19 Oct
Q: There's also been credit default spreads widening. You better explain to us what that is and the significance of that.
Credit default swaps are insurance against a borrower defaulting. When their spreads widen, it becomes more expensive to insure against default, indicating that market participants see greater credit risk.

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A concise digest-focused program that curates business news, policy, and market analysis through interviews and caller questions. Episodes frequently cover macroeconomic trends in New Zealand, unemployment data, energy and policy shifts, and technology or regulatory impacts on business. Notable moments include data-driven takes on labor markets, policy debaits affecting SMEs, and regional business signals, often paired with investor or industry expert perspectives. The format blends data, pundit commentary, and practical implications for business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs, making it helpful for listeners who want quick, actionable context on current NZ business issues and policy developments.

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Recent guests on The SME Stream include:

1. Anna Breman
2. Regan Savage
3. Claire George
4. Christian Carrillo
5. Aaron Ibbotson
6. Andrew Harvey Green
7. Mark Richardson
8. Julia Pahina

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