What’s the Opposition’s plan for our financial future? After our recent conversation with Nicola Willis, we’re talking to Labour's Finance Spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds, about the policies that impact your pay packet and your opportunities. Barbara talks about the challenges facing NZ households, the future of KiwiSaver, and what her economic plan would prioritise. Hear her concerns about replenishing the brain drain and our reliance on property as the path to wealth—and her optimism on the Māori economy, retail investing, and the opportunities AI presents for Aotearoa. Barbara explains why she considers current cuts "blunt and cruel" and sees crypto as a serious consideration for lawmakers. Plus, the mum-of-eight reveals how her own life experiences inform her policy. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Quick Bite: 'Don't take it personally' and 3 more rules for leaders
In this Quick bite, we hear how a small book—The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz—shaped Webjet Group CEO Katrina Barry's leadership style.This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Webjet Group wants your whole travel wallet' For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Webjet Group wants it all
They just turned down a takeover bid from private equity—so what's next for Webjet? We’re joined by Katrina Barry, CEO, to discuss ambitions to double the online travel agency’s value in the next five years against an evolving travel market and increased competition. Hear how Webjet is expanding into hotels, tours, and packages to capture more of your travel spend—on top of launching a loyalty program and pursuing corporate travel for smaller businesses. How are generational differences and platforms like TikTok shaping customer behaviour? How does business travel remain "extremely resilient" in the age of distributed working? And how is it that even in a tough economy, discretionary travel spend is at an all-time high? For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Quick Bite: Are investors becoming numb to global shocks?
In this quick bite, Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen explains why market reactions in 2025 feel different. Despite wild volatility, geopolitical conflict, and patchy economic data, investors aren’t flinching like they used to. We explore why dips aren’t sparking panic, how business sentiment in Aotearoa is shifting, and why job ads staying flat could be more telling than official employment figures. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Is economic recovery stalling'. 🎧 Watch the full episode or catch more clips: http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is economic recovery stalling?
If our economy is in recovery, why is the supermarket checkout still so brutal? Listen in on our chat with Brad Olsen, Principal Economist at Infometrics. Brad breaks down why New Zealanders are still facing uncomfortable inflation, despite a gradual economic comeback—and why attractive interest rates aren’t luring buyers into the housing market. Are investors becoming ‘numb’ to world events after years of outlandish headlines? What’s the latest on those infamous tariffs? Why do the US markets seem "unkillable" despite dire predictions? Plus, Brad says Kiwi investors have started actively scrutinizing boards and executive strategies, and increasingly turning to emerging alternative sectors like AI and crypto. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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