The SME Stream

One of the biggest costs elderly people face is retirement living costs.
There's no set number for how much money is needed, no benchmark. It's frustratingly personal. So how much do you need to retire?
Martin Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss the costs of retireing, and how much should be tucked away.
And with the election round the corner we'll take a look at what policies could affect investments, wealth transfers, and the like.
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The Reserve Bank has surprised economists by deciding to hold the OCR at 2.75%.
But what does that mean in terms of housing? How will the banks' reaction affect your home loan rates?
And the election is a week away, so should you rush to get a housing offer across the line now, or hold out till the dust has settled?
Founder of Martelli Buyers Alex Martelli joins Tim Beveridge to discuss.
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Every party promises a stronger economy. But what would their plans actually mean for your wages, bills and tax?
In the final episode of The Front Page’s election series, Chelsea Daniels asks National’s Nicola Willis, Labour’s Barbara Edmonds, ACT’s David Seymour, the Greens’ Lawrence Xu-Nan, New Zealand First’s Craig Stobo and Opportunity’s Qiulae Wong how they would grow the economy and tackle the cost of living.
From business tax cuts to taxes on wealth, land and property profits, the parties explain their competing approaches. Plus, a look at Te Pāti Māori’s tax and income policies.
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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee
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Could paying for an electric vehicle out of your pre-tax salary make switching more affordable?
Mike Casey joins Nadine Higgins on The Prosperity Project to explain his proposal for an Australian-style EV leasing scheme, how it could work through employers and why he believes it would help more New Zealanders cut their transport costs.
They also discuss battery life, road user charges, depreciation and charging on longer trips — and when keeping the petrol car already in your driveway might still be the cheapest option.
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The big question: Do you need millions to make your brand famous, or just a really clever idea?
What does a $50 million bra, McDonald's ending a 32-year partnership and Duolingo hijacking Apple's iPhone launch have in common? They're all making headlines for some seriously interesting marketing decisions.
Welcome to The Business Breakdown! A new series where we unpack the biggest business stories, viral marketing moments and bold moves from the world's biggest brands — and reveal what you as an entrepreneur can actually learn from them.
In this episode we're diving into Victoria's Secret's outrageous $50 million Fantasy Bra worn by Kylie Jenner, why McDonald's is walking away from its FIFA World Cup sponsorship after 32 years, how Duolingo turned Apple's product launch into its own marketing opportunity, and why luxury car brand Bentley is getting into iced coffee.
From publicity stunts and guerrilla marketing to the psychology behind billion-dollar branding decisions - we share the entrepreneurial perspective including how I also once spent $300,000 getting Kylie Jenner to wear my own shapewear brand.
Whether you're building a business, working in marketing or simply love understanding the strategy behind the headlines, this episode is packed with practical lessons you can apply to your own brand.
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