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Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
Tariffs
Kiwisaver
China
Small Business Market
Inflation
Auckland
Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Budget 2026
Entrepreneurship
Donald Trump
Trump Administration Tariffs
Chris Small
ABC Business Sales
Bond Market
New Zealand Economy
United States
Keir Starmer

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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

New Zealand’s housing market remains firmly in buyers’ favour.

Sales activity is continuing to weaken and property values are showing little sign of a broad-based recovery.

But, while first-home buyers remain active, investors are pulling back,... more

Taxing the super-rich has been tried overseas and hasn't always worked out, one expert says.

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NZME’s head of business content previews an excellent 28-page Agribusiness lift-out in the NZ Herald, where subjects as wide-ranging as global trade, AI, ag emissions, weight loss drugs and politics are covered.

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Bernard Hickey
Founder of The Kaka
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Fisher Funds representative
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Sunil Kaushal
President of Waitakere Indian Association
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Sindhu Kaushal
Representative from Waitakere Indian Association
Waitakere Indian Association
Episode: 'Indian PM Modi's visit When will NZ businesses see trade deal benefits Thur 8 Jul
Todd McClay
Trade Minister of New Zealand
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Episode: Todd McClay: Trade Minister comments on Modi's visit, trade expectations set by FTA
Peter Griffin
Host of the Business of Tech podcast
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Episode: Large number of NZ organisations depend on access to LLMs Thur 8 Jul
Greg Boland
Analyst
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Episode: Where is the US market heading by the end of 2026 Thur 8 Jul
Edwin Paul
India Business Council Chair
India Business Council
Episode: Edwin Paul: India Business Council Chair on Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand

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Heather
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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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    22afd
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Weekly wrap format is useful for catching up on the top stories.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and topic-focused.
Listener feedback highlights clear, concise business takeaways.
Shows effectively connect policy moves to practical business impacts.

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Where is the US market heading by the end of 2026 Thur 8 Jul
Q: Greg, where do you see the market headed as we head into earnings season?
The market could see a continuation of the rotation into different names with earnings beats supporting a more constructive path, but volatility remains and upside hinges on capex monetization and macro stability.
Alan McDonald: EMA Advocate wants greater security for manufacturing businesses, election outcome irrelevant
Q: What are your thoughts on approaches like fair pay agreements?
He argues that while such agreements may be promised, the current proliferation (e.g., dozens of different minimum wage regimes) creates confusion and complicates the ability for businesses to plan for the long term.
Alan McDonald: EMA Advocate wants greater security for manufacturing businesses, election outcome irrelevant
Q: How do you see energy supply and grid issues affecting the sector?
He notes that while renewables are expanding, there must be reliable thermal backup and the ability to move energy from generation to where it's needed, with fewer regulatory bottlenecks that delay projects like transmission upgrades.
Alan McDonald: EMA Advocate wants greater security for manufacturing businesses, election outcome irrelevant
Q: What are the main policy areas you want to see stability in?
Alan emphasizes that stability in legislation, infrastructure planning, energy policy, and regulatory processes is crucial to prevent ongoing deindustrialisation and to enable investment and planning certainty for manufacturers.
Unworkable: the teen social media ban
Q: How should governance approach privacy and data security if such a policy were attempted here?
Emphasizes the need for privacy-preserving identity verification, mentions zero-knowledge proofs, and calls for global frameworks to prevent data leakage while enabling access control.

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A concise business-focused show aggregating practical tips and timely commentary on budgets, monetary policy, and economic developments, with frequent deep dives into NZ economics, AI adoption in business, and real-world strategies for small to mid-market companies. Episodes feature expert interviews (negotiation, finance, economics) alongside panel-style discussions that translate policy and market moves into actionable takeaways for listeners. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile policy guests and a clear emphasis on how fiscal and monetary decisions affect business planning, lending, and investment. This mix makes it useful for executives, entrepreneurs, and finance professionals seeking concise, current context and ... more

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1. Nicky Preston
2. Bernard Hickey
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5. Sindhu Kaushal
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