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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 entrepreneurship.
Our podcast shows include:
The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: in-depth interviews with business leaders.
Weekly Wrap: a video round-up of the week on NBR.
Learn more on NBR.co.nz
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 entrepreneurship.
Our podcast shows include:
The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: in-depth interviews with business leaders.
Weekly Wrap: a video round-up of the week on NBR.
Learn more on NBR.co.nz
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Thousands of Americans hand back their US passports every year. This episode, we look at exit tax, FATCA and expat tax obligations to find out why US citizens are giving up on ‘the land of the free’.Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
Are AI investments overvalued? Are we headed for a stock market crash? How exposed are NZ’s Kiwisavers? Artificial intelligence companies have made deals with each other worth more than a trillion dollars. We get market trend insights from BlackRock and some input from the founder of Salt Funds, who warns about the investment risks in AI.Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
For the full uncut interviews and articles on NBR:Auckland: Wayne Brown goes to town on ‘idiotic’ WellingtonWellington: Wellington’s new mayor Andrew Little aims to rein in costsQueenstown: John Glover on solving Queenstown’s infrastructure challenges as tourism growsDunedin: New Dunedin mayor Sophie Barker aims to roll out red carpet for business
What are the big deals and who is behind them? We talk to Jarden’s Silvana Schenone, who has been named as one of the most powerful Australasian dealmakers. Plus M&A lawyer from DLA Piper Reuben Woods explains why he is bullish about the coming year.
For the full uncut interviews and articles:Dealmakers 2025: From arm wrestles to handshakesWhen it comes to local elections, the smaller the betterPolitical will required to stimulate NZ’s capital marketsAI in the workplace causes confidentiality concerns
The New Zealand media landscape has changed dramatically but Stuff NZ has survived since CEO Sinead Boucher's $1 buyout. The business leader talks bringing in TradeMe, splitting the company in two, gifting 10% to staff , and whether there was a secret backer.Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
For the full uncut interviews and articles over on NBR.co.nz:RBNZ expected to cut interest rates again to boost economyFREE ARTICLE ON NBR ('til midnight 12 October): Should the RBNZ be independent?The Government’s electoral hopes of an economic recoveryCourts get more aggressive on redeployment of redundant workersPodcast #77: Sinead Boucher talks about StuffIndependent Traffic Control: keeping calm, carrying on
While the NZ public health system is struggling, more Kiwis are seeing the cost of private health insurance rise. Premiums are being hiked across the board. We sat down with Southern Cross's insurance CEO to find out what’s going on. How can New Zealanders continue to access affordable healthcare?Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
What was it like for Spark CEO Jolie Hodson when half-year profits dived wiping a billion dollars off the company's value? We discuss the telecommunications company’s new five-year strategy, staff cuts, asset sales, as well as leadership in technology and digital transformation.Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
For the full uncut interviews and articles:Rotorua seeks fresh spark and investment to thriveChill winds blast Colin Neal’s Polar CapitalOne in 10 women resign during menopause: legislation catches upAussie Liberals risk oblivion over net zero fight
What are the ethics of investing in technology that has civilian and military applications? Drones, AI, cloud services are all examples of civilian technology with a military application in the "grey zone" of investing. Should New Zealanders take sides or not invest at all? Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
For the full uncut interviews and articles:Trailblazer’s push to close the protection gapDamien Grant doesn’t do himself any favoursThere are still lessons for employers from the Covid eraMatos charts a new course at ANZ
At Xerocon, the 2025 Xero conference, we talk with Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh-Cassidy about Xero cloud accounting software. She is heading a major push into the US, so could the future of Xero possibly be a move to America? Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nz
For the full uncut interviews and articles:Special delivery for Auckland’s historic Chief Post OfficeChinese cars continue their conquest of AustraliaMove away from US dollar, assets necessary: Amova bossBNZ and whistleblower Melissa Bowen challenge $506,000 ERA award
Even before the foreign home buyer ban was lifted, the new ‘Golden Visa’ – the Active Investor Plus residency visa – had sparked a big uptick in applications and promised dollars from wealthy foreign investors seeking a New Zealand investor visa and planning migration to New Zealand. The Government has been pushing the growth option but what happens when investors get residency and want their money back? Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nz
For the full uncut interviews and articles:How digital identity could free us from big tech dependencyStark contrasts of NZ’s two-speed economyPodcast #72: Where are the Golden Visas at?Covert recording of staff working from home illegal in NZGeneration fault lines are Australia’s biggest danger
Is there an AI job apocalypse coming? A new survey shows almost half of organisations implementing AI say it is impacting on hiring new people. We talk to the AI Forum about AI job displacement, canvas the opinions of the latest AI startup Aether on Job automation, recruitment agency Robert Walters on impact of AI on hiring trends, and Supahuman – a company building AI solutions for businesses on job automation and AI productivity.Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
For the full uncut interviews and articles:PM concedes running a country is harder than running a businessMissed opportunity or wise decision? RBNZ could have cut by 50bpsEmployment law reform will create two-tier system: lawyerF&P Healthcare investors murmur not shout over pay incentive bumpWild ride on the ASX bull market
“Fake pass rates” – that’s how Crimson Education’s Jamie Beaton describes the NCEA. He argues our qualifications need “intensity, ambition, and goal orientation” if New Zealand’s going to compete on the world stage. In a fast-talking episode, we also cover Trump, geo-politics, and whether that $1b unicorn valuation is still valid.
For the full uncut interviews and articles:Beehive Banter weekly roundupReserve Bank cut the official cash rate by 25 basis pointsAustralia's high tax on cigarettesHow should employers deal with difficult employeesBattle over the boardroom at electronic parts manufacturer Rakon
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