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The NBR Podcast

NBR - National Business Review

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Stock market boss Mark Peterson makes an exit
25/05/2026 | 20 mins.
New Zealand’s stock market, capital markets, KiwiSaver growth and the future of NZX come into focus as outgoing chief executive Mark Peterson reflects on nearly a decade at the exchange, the case for regulatory reform, and what it will take to unlock more investment and economic growth.

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PM Christopher Luxon on the Year Ahead
18/05/2026 | 21 mins.
In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses the key issues shaping the road to Election 2026, including the Government’s Budget, coalition management with Winston Peters, fuel security, economic pressure, and the challenges facing the National-led Government ahead of November 7.
With less than six months until election day, Luxon explains how he plans to keep the coalition together.

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Growers' pains: New Zealand horticulture
11/05/2026 | 16 mins.
New Zealand’s frozen vegetable industry is under pressure after the planned closures of Watties and McCain processing plants. This episode looks at what it means for Kiwi growers, food security, supermarket margins, processed vegetable supply, and the future of local horticulture.

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Why the $50b ACC fund is sceptical of AI
04/05/2026 | 24 mins.
Artificial intelligence is powering a huge market rally, but is the boom starting to look a little too frothy? This week the NBR Podcast examines whether soaring tech valuations are backed by real returns or driven by hype, fear of missing out and the race to avoid being left behind.

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100 Episodes Later: Time to Question the Host
27/04/2026 | 22 mins.
In this 100th episode of The NBR Podcast, host Simon Shepherd is put on the spot as the show marks its centenary milestone. To mark the occasion, NBR’s editors decided it was time to turn the tables and ask some proper questions.

Topics were sourced from Simon Shepherd’s colleagues at the NBR, with Te Ao Māori Editor, Mike McRoberts stepping in as a guest interviewer to grill the host and put him firmly in the hot seat.

After 100 episodes... did we learn anything? Highly unlikely!

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About The NBR Podcast

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. The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: in-depth interviews with business leaders. Learn more on NBR.co.nz

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