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Martin Hawes: financial adviser on the number of Kiwis working past the age of 65
New data shows a significant number of Kiwis are working past the retirement age. A new report from Stats NZ shows there are almost 200,000 New Zealanders aged 65 or older that are still in the workforce. This research also reveals at least 1200 Kiwis in their 90's are still working. Financial adviser Martin Hawes says many of these people will need the extra money - and plenty are just used to working. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gertjan Verdickt: Auckland University finance lecturer unpacks research revealing whisky, Lego and handbags might be safer investments
New research shows investors looking for the best returns might be better off putting money into whisky or Lego, as opposed to the share market. University of Auckland finance lecturer Gertjan Verdickt has released new research into alternative investments, including Lego, instruments, classic cars, wine, whisky and baseball cards. Verdickt says there's value in adding an additional component to a traditional investment portfolio. "Having something real, something tangible, is worth something. And it can produce additional returns on top of your normal portfolio." LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian budget, their deficit
A leading Australian economist says more focus needs to be put on productivity to pull Australia out of a deficit. The federal Budget announced yesterday included tax cuts and cost of living relief for households. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham told Mike Hosking with big spending measures announced in the lead up to the election, deficits to the tens of billions are forecast for years to come. He says the best way to change that is to boost Australia's slumped productivity, which is at the same level as it was in 2016. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the recent boom in cherry exports
Export prices are sitting in a strong position - with cherries seeing a surge in overseas demand. New data shows cherry exports over the 2024/25 season reached 5.07m kg, up 33 percent from the prior season. Infometrics Principal Economist unpacked this data further. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tom O'Neil: CV.co.nz Managing Director on business confidence dropping to its lowest level since Covid
A blow for Kiwi business confidence, which has slumped to its lowest level since the post-2020 Covid lockdown lows. The Westpac-McDermott Miller index shows despite the weaker overall result, confidence has only fallen in four of 11 regions. That includes the biggest job market -- Auckland -- which dominated the national average. CV.co.nz Managing Director, Tom O'Neil told Andrew Dickens he reckons it's partially due to looming American tariffs. He believes there's been a massive hangover encapsulating all the difficulties New Zealand's faced since 2020. The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The SME Stream is a curated playlist of business podcasts brought to you by Bank of New Zealand (BNZ). The podcasts contain general information only, not financial or other professional advice. For help, please contact your bank or professional adviser. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts.
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