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Will cheaper petrol finally kickstart New Zealand's recovery?
16/06/2026 | 26 mins.
The US-Iran peace deal has brought down oil prices and eased some inflation fears. Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker discuss what that means for Kiwi wallets, the outlook for interest rates, and whether New Zealand's long-awaited recovery might finally be gaining momentum.

Plus, what can we learn from Switzerland's debate over immigration and population growth?
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Money Talks: What NZ gets wrong about growth with Kelly Eckhold
11/06/2026 | 29 mins.
From collecting bottles for pocket money in small town South Canterbury to advising governments at the IMF, Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold has spent a lifetime thinking about how economies work. He joins Money Talks to discuss inflation, productivity, inequality and why New Zealand's biggest challenge may not be how we divide the pie, but how we grow it.

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The great property reset
09/06/2026 | 27 mins.
House prices are still falling in real terms, construction is slowing and businesses are losing faith in a quick recovery. Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker discuss what could be New Zealand's biggest property reset in decades,
They also explain why Auckland's economy is feeling the pain and consider whether upcoming GDP figures will show the recovery has stalled once again (probably).
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The superannuation reckoning
02/06/2026 | 27 mins.
Should the retirement age rise to 67? Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker discuss the growing cost of NZ Super and whether younger generations are being asked to foot the bill. They also look at the surprising figures opposed to the potential rise in retirement age.
Plus, a new levy on banks and insurers, the Heartland-TSB merger and what a split OCR vote could mean for mortgage holders.

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Budget 2026: Even grown-ups like presents at Christmas
26/05/2026 | 20 mins.
Thursday's Budget is being illed as 'grown-up' with no lolly scrambles under a cloud of tough choices ahead. But with rising mortgage costs and stubborn inflation, will the Government deliver something people can actually feel in their wallets? Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack what’s been revealed ahead of Budget day and what might still be hiding in the numbers.

Plus, are mortgage holders already trapped by rising rates, and is AI becoming a convenient excuse for job cuts?

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About The Economy of Everything

The Economy of Everything is where the big economics headlines meet everyday life. Every Wednesday, NZ Herald's business editor at large Liam Dann and business editor Tamsyn Parker sit down to talk it through. From markets and interest rates to jobs, housing and the cost of living, they dive into why it all matters more than you think. Because whether you’re paying a mortgage or just buying milk, the economy is already in the room. Then, every month tune in for Money Talks where Liam Dann talks to a high profile guest about their relationship with money. Be inspired, learn from the mistakes of others and get intimate with your own relationship with money. The Economy of Everything and Money Talks are presented by NZ Herald in partnership with CMC Markets

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