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The NBR Podcast

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China's slowdown: what's next for NZ business
06/07/2026 | 25 mins.
Once dependent on property to power its economic engine, China is pivoting to AI and robotics. The country is now producing more robots than babies. We took the podcast to the annual China Business Summit to explore what's happening under the hood of China's economy, New Zealand's biggest trading partner, and what these shifts mean for New Zealand businesses, trade, and the future of the NZ-China economic relationship.
SpaceX to the moon... or a bubble?
29/06/2026 | 26 mins.
In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd:
The stock popped 40% and, at one stage, SpaceX was worth more than Amazon. Yet it doesn’t make money. A week on, we ask whether the valuation was justified and where will it go from here? Plus, could there be an investor windfall for NZ’s space industry?

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The 40th NBR Rich List
22/06/2026 | 18 mins.
As the NBR Rich List celebrates 40 years, Hamish McNicol reflects on the evolution of wealth in New Zealand, from property and industry to technology, entrepreneurship and global success stories.

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Gallagher – on track to $1 billion
15/06/2026 | 22 mins.
Gallagher Group CEO Kahl Betham reveals how the iconic New Zealand agritech and security company is achieving record growth, expanding towards $1 billion in revenue, and becoming a global technology exporter. From electric fences and virtual fencing to high-security infrastructure, Five Eyes-certified security systems, innovation, manufacturing, and agritech leadership, this episode explores the future of New Zealand technology, export growth, and family-owned business success.

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Can You Trust a Humanoid Robot?
08/06/2026 | 24 mins.
In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd:

Would you trust a humanoid? Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley tells us her answer after a robot asked the question during a conference in China.

There’s plenty of humanoid hype around but their development needs a new ‘physical AI’, which means humans training robots on how to do their jobs.

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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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