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52:44

Ronel Jacobs - Access | Business-First HR, AI &...

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2026/10/05

Is there really such a thing as HR best practice? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Ronel Jacobs, Chief People and Safety Officer at Access Partners and Property, for a wide-ranging conversation about what effective People & Culture leadership looks like in the real world. With more than 20 years of experience spanning HR, recruitment, health and safety, environment, quality, acquisitions, and organisational change across South Africa and New Zealand, Ronel has worked

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29:25

The recovery is here for farmers. When will cities...

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2026/10/05

Is New Zealand’s economic recovery finally taking hold? Liam Dann is joined by NZME managing editor of business Duncan Bridgeman to examine the signs of growth coming through the rural economy, and why households and retailers in the cities may still be waiting to feel them. They discuss Fonterra’s strong result, fuel costs and consumer confidence, the role of housing and KiwiSaver, and whether a proposed new NZX listing points to renewed appetite for investing in New Zealand businesses

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15:50

What the election could mean for your KiwiSaver

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2026/10/05

KiwiSaver might be about to get amakeover. The parties are pitching very different ideas for what should happen to your retirement savings... from changing contribution rates to tweaking who gets government support. But what would these proposals actually mean for your KiwiSaver balanceand who stands to gain or lose? Today on The Front Page, Financial Services Council CEO Kirk Hope is with us to unpack the parties’ promises and what they could mean for your retirement. Follow The Front Page on

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8:56

Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson and...

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2026/10/05

Petrol prices have hit their highest level since the start of the Iran-US war. Fuel monitoring site Gaspy today shows the average price of 91 unleaded is three dollars 50 point six. The latest increase follows a sustained period over where the price of global oil price benchmark Brent Crude has sat above US 100 dollars a barrel. Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Heather du Plessis-Allan she hasn't had advice on how high the price may go. She says she's been told the release of additional oil from

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6:57

Katie Bradford: Seymour says Super age 'will rise',...

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2026/10/05

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4:19

KiwiSaver debate - scrap tax but also scrap...

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2026/10/05

The big thing we do need on Kiwisaver is certainty.' Herald Business commentator Fran O'Sullivan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:12

Yeah, nah' result in latest consumer confidence - Mon...

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2026/10/05

Consumer confidence dawldes down 0.4 points in September ANZ-Roy Morgan survey, but a net 20% see a better 2027 for themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Market Outlook: NZ vs Global Markets in the AI boom -...

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2026/10/05

Forsyth Barr's Aaron Ibbotson says the New Zealand market is not seeing the same benefits of AI that the global makrets are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:37

How low might the dollar limbo? 2degrees Business...

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2026/10/05

How many smaller businesses pay US-dollar prices for software subscriptions, or watch trade-weighted pricing steadily eat into already-thin margins?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:46

'Pulling the wool over Kiwis eyes:' Nicola Willis on...

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2026/10/05

National slams Labour's fiscal plan outlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

Fuel and the ongoing impact of war - Mon 5 Oct

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2026/10/05

G7 oil and diesel release announcement see oil prices down. Shane Solly Harbour Asset Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

Lurion De Mello: Macquarie University Energy Expert...

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2026/10/05

Wars in the Middle East and Europe are continuing to push up prices at the pump in New Zealand. Latest data from fuel monitoring platform Gaspy shows the average fuel price for 91 unleaded has surpassed $3.50. The global oil benchmark Brent Crude has been sitting above US$100 a barrel for some time. Macquarie University Energy Expert Lurion De Mello told Mike Hosking fuel prices aren't just being affected by what's happening in the Strait of Hormuz, but also by how much supply is coming out of

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4:29

Kiwi investors eye India’s growth opportunity - Mon 5...

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2026/10/05

Jai Goradia, Indus Founder & CEO, on opening India’s fast-growing investment market to Kiwi investors and what’s next for the fintech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:40

Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management KiwiSaver...

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2026/10/05

An investment fund manager says political parties need to reach a consensus on KiwiSaver, so people can get on with saving. ACT has announced it wants to cut the tax on investment earnings through KiwiSaver, while also scrapping the $260-a-year Government contribution. Labour, National, New Zealand First and Opportunity also have revealed plans for the scheme. Milford Asset Management KiwiSaver general manager Murray Harris says we need a cross-party accord. "If we change the rules or make it too

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53:27

How to Turn More Website Visitors Into Customers |...

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2026/10/04

You might not need more traffic. You might just need to stop losing the customers already visiting your website. In this episode of Make It Happen, we sit down with Nakita Tugaga, founder of e-commerce agency Lenny Rocks, to break down how to turn more website visitors into paying customers. We get into why people browse but don’t buy, the biggest mistakes hurting your conversion rate, what actually builds trust online, and how to increase your average order value without spending more on ads

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41:07

Amanda Morrall: It's time to start investing in your...

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2026/10/04

It seems like New Zealand's fallen out of love with the property-market hype - the pre-election economic and fiscal update last week basically confirmed it. So where should we start looking when it comes to investing, and saving up? You've heard about people doing the age-old method of buying antique collectibles, luxury watches, gold, and art-pieces - and you've heard about the newer investment crazes like crypto, NFTs, and even trading cards - and you just think... this has to be a bubble that's

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38:44

Mike Atkinson: Getting into the landlord game

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2026/10/04

On the One Roof Radio Show, Aspire Property Management Director Mike Atkinson joins Tim Beveridge to talk about getting into the landlord game. And if you're already in it, what’s keeping you in the game? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:24

The breakup myths that could cost you half your home

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2026/10/04

If the house is in your name, is it yours? If you keep separate accounts, are your finances really separate? And what happens when an inheritance goes towards the mortgage? On The Prosperity Project, lawyer and founder of Succession NZ Holly Egerton unpacks common misconceptions about relationship property in New Zealand, including homes, businesses, trusts and debt. Drawing on a decade in the field and her own lengthy separation, she explains why verbal promises can leave people exposed, what

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11:48

Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO on their position in...

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2026/10/04

The topic of New Zealand-owned banks is arising again, with NZ First pitching to buy back BNZ to bolster competition. Kiwibank is already New Zealand-owned, but only holds a little over 6% of the lending market, raising the question – how much do Kiwis actually care about backing a Kiwi bank? Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich told Kerre Woodham that they've been in operation for much less time than some of those bigger banks —around 25 years compared to over 150— so they've had less

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10:26

Christopher Luxon: National Leader on Labour's...

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2026/10/04

Chris Luxon is criticising Labour's long-awaited fiscal plan, but won't put a date on when its fiscal plan will be released. Labour's plan includes a return to operating surplus by 2028-29 - and the party's confident every campaign promise so far is fully costed and funded. Luxon has criticised the plan, for not costing the reintroduction of the pay equity scheme. The National Leader told Mike Hosking his party will release its fiscal plan in the next couple of weeks, but he isn't quite sure when

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