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Is the traditional New Zealand dream of property-fueled wealth coming to an end? And why is that actually a good thing for our future?In this episode of Home Run, the realestate.co.nz podcast, we sit down with Sam Stubbs, the self-professed "Westie kid taking on the establishment" and founder of Simplicity KiwiSaver. Managing over $10 billion in funds, Simplicity is disrupting everything from retirement savings to property development and home lending. Sam shares his unfiltered thoughts on the dangers of wealth inequality, the truth about the psychology of money, and his bold prediction that the next 30 years will be the absolute best in New Zealand’s history. We also dive deep into how the rising tide of KiwiSaver funds will transform NZ from a capital-starved nation to a capital-rich powerhouse, fundamentally changing how Kiwis invest, build, and live. In this episode, we cover:The Future of NZ Wealth: Why the next three decades will bring unprecedented opportunity and prosperity to New Zealand. Disrupting the Banks: How Simplicity is bypassing traditional banks to offer low-cost, variable-rate first-home mortgages directly to its members. The Property Market Shift: Why every dollar saved in KiwiSaver is a dollar moving away from property speculation and into productive economic assets. Revolutionizing Real Estate: Exploring alternative business models for real estate agents, including flat fees and the untapped potential for buyer's agents in NZ. Building a Better NZ: Inside Simplicity Living—a zero-debt, vertically integrated property developer creating long-term, high-quality rental communities. The Psychology of Money: Sam’s personal journey from the hedonistic pursuit of wealth to finding true happiness and purpose in a non-profit model. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know in the comments: Do you agree with Sam's vision for the future of New Zealand real estate?#SamStubbs #SimplicityKiwiSaver #NewZealandRealEstate #HomeRunPodcast #NZProperty #InvestingNZ #WealthGap #KiwiSaver #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateDisruption

Welcome to Home Run, the realestate.co.nz podcast. This episode features Kelly Eckhold, Chief Economist for Westpac, known for his expertise in macroeconomics and geopolitics. He previously worked for the International Monetary Fund, spending significant time in the Middle East oil industry. This discussion provides a deep dive into the global economy.

Richard Thode is proving you don’t need slick sales tactics or a sharp suit to dominate real estate. In just six years at Ray White Epsom, he’s built a reputation as one of the network’s top performers — by doing the opposite of what most agents do.

In this episode of HomeRun, Richard breaks down why pushing buyers rarely works, how reading the room closes more deals than pressure ever could, and the systems he uses to turn buyers into future vendors.

From reinventing stale listings to networking with some of New Zealand’s biggest business leaders on the golf course, this is a raw look at what it really takes to win in the modern property market.

There’s constant recession talk, rate cuts on the horizon, and investors sitting on the sidelines — so are we heading for more pain, or is this the start of the comeback?

Nick Goodall joins us on the HomeRun, brought to you by realestate.co.nz, to unpack the economic signals most people are ignoring and what they could mean for property investors.

This isn’t the safe, polite property chat — it’s the real money conversation.

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A year in review across New Zealand real estate, property development, architecture, and housing policy. In this end-of-season recap, we reflect on the biggest conversations, standout guests, and key lessons from 20+ interviews — from what makes a smart long-term property investment, to passive homes and healthy housing, to why planning, consents, and regulation remain major handbrakes across the system. We unpack the common themes that kept coming up all year: the importance of the right team, early advice, informed decision-making, and understanding the system before pressure hits. A look back at what we’ve learned, what surprised us, and where the conversation goes next.