The SME Stream

Electricity and money go hand-in-hand. Every house needs power, and everything costs money.
So how do you balance the two in the midst of a Cost of Living Crisis? And what should you keep an eye out for that might impact the number on your energy bills?
Harbour Asset Management Co-CEO Andrew Bascand & Harbour Asset Management Senior Manager Sue Walker join Tim Beveridge on Smart Money.
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Buying your first home can feel impossible, but you may be closer than you think.
Mortgage adviser Michelle Isemonger joins Nadine Higgins to explain how to prepare before applying for finance, what banks are looking for and whether you really need a 20% deposit.
They also cover pre-approval, KiwiSaver, auctions, insurance, buying with friends, credit card limits and the common mistakes that can derail a mortgage application.
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Could compulsory KiwiSaver help make New Zealanders wealthier and build a stronger economy? In this episode of Money Talks, Liam Dann speaks with policy advocate and economics student Leonard Hong about why he believes New Zealand needs a more ambitious approach to saving, investment and long-term wealth creation.
Leonard reflects on his Korean-New Zealand upbringing, his fascination with economics and politics, and the lessons New Zealand could take from Australia and Singapore. He also discusses Gen Z’s financial anxiety, the future of work in an AI-driven economy, and why compulsory retirement saving could give ordinary Kiwis a far more secure future.
Money Talks is brought to you in partnership with CMC Markets.
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Chris Luxon says he doesn't know if and when New Zealand could face higher tariffs from the US - but we'll weather whatever comes our way.
Trade experts have suggested New Zealand could face a blanket 12.5 percent tariff as early as this Friday.
It would replace the 10-percent tariff we currently face.
The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking that there will continue to be strong demand for New Zealand goods.
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Procrastination is not laziness. It is a stress habit and once you understand what is actually happening in your brain, you can break it. In this episode I share the simple three step process to interrupt the cycle for good.
The only thing standing between you and the life you want is a decision to begin.
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