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The Prosperity Project

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The Prosperity Project
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    Prolific investor says property isn't dead

    21/06/2026 | 31 mins.
    Landlords, capital gains tax and the future of property investing. Owner of 43 properties and founder of Opes Partners, Andrew Nicol, joins Nadine Higgins to explain why he thinks mum-and-dad investors have become an easy political targe and why he still has faith in housing despite the market slump.
    He also shares his thoughts on what New Zealanders should be doing to prepare for retirement and where he stands on the idea of a capital gains tax.
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    SpaceX just went public. Opportunity or bubble?

    14/06/2026 | 30 mins.
    SpaceX has gone public in the biggest IPO in history, with OpenAI and Anthropic expected to follow.
    Together, the three companies could be worth more than US$3 trillion. So are they the investment opportunity of a lifetime, or the next great tech bubble?
    Fisher Funds portfolio manager Sam Dickie joins Nadine Higgins to break down the hype, the risks and what investors need to know.
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    The forgotten pension money Kiwis are leaving behind

    07/06/2026 | 28 mins.
    Could an old job be holding money you’ve forgotten about?
    In this episode of The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins speaks to NZBritannia founder Alun Rees-Williams about the UK pension money many Kiwis lose track of after working overseas. Some people discover multiple pension schemes from different jobs, and in rare cases, the amounts can be life-changing.
    They discuss why these funds are so easy to forget, how UK pensions differ from KiwiSaver, what to consider before transferring money back to New Zealand, and why the worst mistake is simply losing track of what exists. Even if you’ve never worked in the UK, it’s a useful reminder to keep tabs on every retirement account attached to your working life.
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    The crypto tax problem nobody warned you about

    31/05/2026 | 25 mins.
    The IRD is ramping up crypto enforcement and some investors are discovering they owe tax on gains that have long since disappeared. Crypto tax specialist Tim Doyle joins Nadine Higgins to explain why even small investors are now in the IRD's sights, the mistakes that create nightmare tax bills and what to do if you've fallen behind.
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    Negotiation tactics that actually work

    24/05/2026 | 32 mins.
    Most of us enter negotiations with a level of awkwardness and trying not to sound greedy. It's not the strongest tactic, but nor is making demands based on your perceived value.
    Negotiating expert and founder of Sheer Negotiations, Noa Sheer, joins Nadine to share her advice on how to handle everything from salary reviews to buying a house, The pair discuss the psychology behind successful negotiating and why women often undersell themselves before the conversation even starts.
    There are simple mistakes that could cost you thousands, and a few tricks that could help you reach your negotiating goals.
    Noa also explains why 'winning' isn’t always about money, and how understanding what really matters to both parties can completely change the outcome.
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About The Prosperity Project
The Prosperity Project is a weekly personal finance podcast from the NZ Herald. Join host Nadine Higgins every Monday as she talks to experts from New Zealand and around the world about the biggest money issues to help you become more prosperous. Follow The Prosperity Project on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. To get in touch with the podcast, email nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz
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