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Shared Lunch

A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever for what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in. Investing involves risk. This channel is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. Information provided is general advice only and current at the time and does not take into

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44:11

Ride the wave or be the wave—James Shaw

Shared Lunch ·

2024/04/17

When it comes to climate investing: where are we? Where do we need to be? How will we get there? We ask former Climate Change Minister and co-leader of the Green Party, James Shaw, before he leaves Parliament on May 1. Shaw explains that while much of his job was telling the truth about a bleak subject, he’s buoyed by the ‘astonishing’ amount of money that’s going into so-called green finance globally. And he believes the transition from fossil fuels is the greatest investment opportunity of a

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4:27

Quick Bite: What tax differences are there with NZ ETFs?

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2024/04/15

In this quick bite, Smartshares CEO Anna Scott, explains some of the advantages when it comes to the tax treatment of NZ based exchange-traded-funds. Plus what to consider—including currency exchange—when buying offshore ETFs versus local ‘wrapper’ versions. This is from our previous episode ‘Why invest in ETFs from NZ?’For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies

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30:49

Why invest in ETFs from NZ?

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2024/04/10

There are many advantages to investing in exchange-traded-funds (ETFs), but with so much choice how do you know whether to invest locally or go offshore? We ask these questions and more of Anna Scott the CEO of Smartshares—a fund manager owned by the NZX. We find out about moves to make it easier to invest in NZ infrastructure. Plus basics around ETFs, tax and currency considerations and what sort of Smartshares Bitcoin offering might be on the cards. For more or to watch on youtube—check out

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27:12

What does investing in healthcare real estate look like?

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2024/04/07

In this bonus episode we talk to Aaron Hockley, fund manager of Vital Healthcare Property Trust Fund, which is the only specialist healthcare property fund listed on the NZX. You’ll find how REITs (real estate investment trusts) work and in particular what’s unique to investing in healthcare real estate using this structure. Plus how rising interest rates have impacted property valuations, what Vital Healthcare's doing to mitigate these risks, and its future direction. For more or to watch on

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35:20

Property and investing trends—pain and gain

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2024/04/03

Investors are seeing through the doom clouds and investing in shares, while the property market is harder to navigate. We talk to independent economist Tony Alexander about investor preferences in the latest Sharesies quarterly Investing Insights Survey, which also shows crypto is edging back in popularity. Tony's pick for interest rates easing is near the end of the year. He thinks any reprieve for property investors, of which there are many sellers, is some way

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23:14

Sharesies Special: Being AI lists on the NZX

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2024/04/01

Being AI, an AI and web-3 specialist, is the latest company to list on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX), and is now available on Sharesies. We sat down with Nyssa Waters, the CEO and co-founder of Being Consultants, and David McDonald, the CEO of Being AI, to find out more about the company, the people behind it, and its ambition for the future. Find out why they believe AI isn’t just another tech bubble waiting to burst, but a present-day reality that we should embrace for its ability to bring

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28:10

Sobering times for the Red Shed

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2024/03/27

NZ’s biggest retailer The Warehouse Group is getting back to basics after writing off Torpedo7, declining sales and plans to exit e-commerce venture TheMarket.com. We talk to acting CFO Celia Mearns following the Red Shed’s half-year results, which it describes as ‘sobering’. Celia shares the challenges of online sales and competing with the likes of Temu. You’ll also find out how the retailer will navigate ongoing headwinds, why the grocery business is a bright spot, and that the ‘everybody

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4:55

Quick Bite: Kiwi businesses are too nervous about...

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2024/03/24

On our recent episode we caught up with Skellerup's outgoing CEO David Mair. BusinessDesk's Rebecca Stevenson chatted to David about this exceptional growth, which he puts down to a focus on process and continuous improvement driven by the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen / Kaikaku. David also thinks we're too worried about failure, so what's his approach when situations don't work out as intended? This quick bite is from our previous episode: 'Skellerup’s David Mair on leadership and legacy'. For more

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33:33

Skellerup’s David Mair on leadership and legacy

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2024/03/20

Skellerup—the Kiwi icon famous for Red Band gumboots—has gone from financial troubles to a multi-national solving complex tooling and material problems in industry and agriculture. We talk to star CEO, Skellerup’s David Mair about this journey during his nearly 14 years at the helm, and what the future holds when he steps down at the end of this month. David shares his philosophy for leading and the importance of failure, learning by doing and combination of both speed and velocity. Plus the

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5:27

Quick Bite: Why business needs less regulation

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2024/03/17

Steven Joyce, former deputy PM & finance minister, shares his candid perspective on the shifting tides of the nation's business environment under the new government. He reflects on the regulatory burdens and the resilience of local businesses. Plus his take on the 'year of changing gear' and the government policy and business confidence that could redefine New Zealand's economic horizons. This quick bite is from our previous episode: 'Changing gears—Steven Joyce on where business is

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38:53

Changing gears—Steven Joyce on where business is headed

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2024/03/13

How will business fare under the coalition government? What’s working? What needs to change? We sit down with entrepreneur, former cabinet minister and newly appointed board member of The Icehouse & Icehouse ventures Steven Joyce to chew over these and more. You’ll learn why he thinks capital markets could be revitalised with more companies listing if there were fewer restrictions, how private-public partnerships might help our infrastructure crisis, and the sectors he thinks will

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5:27

Quick Bite: AI in your portfolio, plus the risks

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2024/03/10

What are the challenges and risks for investment strategies in the age of AI? In this quick bite Guy Thornewill and Mike Taylor from PIE Funds delve into the impact of artificial intelligence on various business sectors. They share cautionary tales, like how AI has disrupted the business model of companies such as Chegg, and provide insights into which sectors could be negatively impacted by AI advancements. The discussion also explores the potential for AI to enhance productivity and equity

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36:07

NVIDIA’s success in the AI revolution

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2024/03/06

The rise of US chip maker NVIDIA has been phenomenal as artificial intelligence changes our world. But how long can NVIDIA’s run last and what should retail investors consider when it comes to AI?We put these questions to PIE Funds Head of Global Research Guy Thornewill and PIE Founder and Chief Investment Officer Mike Taylor. This conversation provides perspective on NVIDIA’s business model, the competitors on its heels, who stands to win and lose, and is the stock overvalued? For more or to

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3:20

Quick Bite: How wind and hydro work together

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2024/03/04

New Zealand's energy landscape is evolving with the integration of wind power alongside thydroelectricity. Meridian Energy CFO discusses the strategic role of wind as an intermittent, yet valuable, renewable resource. With the Harapaki Wind Farm in the Hawke's Bay due for completion later this year, he explains how wind energy is set to relieve pressure on hydro storage. This quick bit is from our previous episode 'Meridian Energy–winds of change' For more or to watch on youtube—check out

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51:47

Meridian Energy's wind of change

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2024/02/28

We crunch the numbers with Meridian Energy after its half-year earnings results, and find out how it aims to beat its competitors to retail sales as power prices rise.Chief Financial Officer Mike Roan talks about controlling electricity demand with both residential customers and big industry clients to secure the national supply in winter months But bundling products such as broadband as its competitors do, is not part of the plan. Our conversation covers integrating hydro, wind and solar, EV

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2:51

Quick Bite: Contact's plans for batteries and solar

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2024/02/25

As New Zealand navigates the increasingly expensive energy market, Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge shares his insights on future plans for batteries and solar power. BusinessDesk Editor Pattrick Smellie dives into about Contact's 100-megawatt battery project at Glenbrook and the viablity of solar and renewable energy solutions in Aotearoa's unique landscape.This quick bite is from our previous episode: 'Contact Energy's Power Play'For more or to watch on youtube—check out

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38:45

Contact Energy’s power play

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2024/02/22

Why you’ll be paying more for power We find out in our conversation with gentailer Contact Energy off the back of its improved $153m net profit for six months to December 31. CEO Mike Fuge explains why consumer power prices are set to rise above inflation. Ouch! You’ll also hear Mike’s view on the future of gas and why it’s necessary but tricky. Why the aluminum smelter Tiwai Point must remain open. Why there’s more to batteries. And why solar is niche in NZ. For more or to watch on

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18:19

Earnings season and why it matters

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2024/02/20

In this shorter episode of Shared Lunch, Helen Matterson & Sharesies 3EO Leighton Roberts discuss the ongoing company earnings season, why it matters and how NZ differs to the rest of the world. They also highlight some of the recent drama in the New Zealand and U.S. markets, and the extent of volatility this period often brings to share prices, the macro environment and the all encompassing AI trend. For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by

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Quick Bite: Buying property? What to consider

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2024/02/18

What should homebuyers and investors bear in mind over the next 6 months? Tony Alexander highlights insurance hikes and local rate changes and shares his take on upcoming interest rate trends and how the undercurrents of migration and new NZ residents could effect the dynamics of the housing market. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Investor v 1st home buyer—who’s winning?' For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with

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42:37

Investor v 1st home buyer—who’s winning?

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2024/02/14

Navigating the twists and turns of the property market continues to be quite a ride. Independent economist Tony Alexander takes us through the drivers of the market trends in early 2024. You’ll hear why Tony thinks the Reserve Bank won’t be raising or easing interest rates later this month, and why he’s extended his prediction on the window that first-home buyers have. This episode has everything from prices, geographic differences, changes to lending, and the predominance of townhouses… ooh and

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