The Power of Community - Variety New Zealand - Susan Glasgow & Simon Dallow
Across New Zealand, 1 in 10 children do not have a bed of their own. Winter is here, and the need is urgent.In this NZX Opening Bell episode, Variety New Zealand CEO Susan Glasgow and Variety Ambassador & 1News Presenter Simon Dallow join us to celebrate the launch of their Winter Appeal, discuss the increasing demand for help and share how Variety is working behind the scenes to help improve the lives of thousands of Kiwi kids across the country.Â
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The Future of Ageing: Innovation in Aged Care - Radius Care
In this NZX Opening Bell episode, Andrew Peskett and Brien Cree joined us to discuss the future of aged care and how Radius Care is using technology and data to transform the experience of ageing. We also dive into their backgrounds, including what inspired the implementation and growth of Radius and how they are leading their nationwide team today. Â
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Staying ahead of the Curve - Briscoe Group, Rod Duke
We sat down with Rod Duke, Managing Director and Deputy Chairman of Briscoe Group, to unpack how he leads one of New Zealand’s most recognisable retail brands through change and challenge. With Briscoes Homeware and Rebel Sport firmly cemented as Kiwi household names—and Briscoe Group reporting impressive 2024 and 2025 sales of $791.5 million—Rod shares his insights on staying ahead of the curve, building business resilience, and driving growth in a tough economic climate.Â
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Trump, Tariffs & Us – NZ's Economic Outlook, Sharon Zollner
It's hard to walk down the street at the moment without hearing 'Trump', 'Tariffs' or 'Turmoil'... but what does it all actually mean? Especially in the context of the New Zealand economy? Sharon Zollner, Chief Economist at ANZ joins us to break it all down, while highlighting what we should keep an eye on.
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Finding the best investment ideas globally – Alex Crooke
If the past week has taught us anything, it’s that markets can be wildly unpredictable. That’s why long-term strategy matters more than ever. The Bankers Investment Trust is focused on uncovering the best investment ideas from around the world — aiming to deliver capital growth and income that keeps ahead of inflation over time.In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Crooke, Portfolio Manager at Bankers Investment Trust, to talk about how to invest for the long term — and why staying the course can pay off.
In our Opening Bell podcast we aim to provide a snapshot into what's happening within our economy, the capital markets, our organisation as New Zealand's Exchange, and our community. Featuring a range of industry leaders, each podcast is packed with trends, insights and learning opportunities.