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6:22

Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance Spokesperson on the...

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2026/10/04

Barbara Edmonds is adamant she's 'absolutely credible' as Labour's finance spokesperson. The party's unveiled its Fiscal Plan, promising to return the books to an operating surplus in 2028/29. Edmonds is confident every campaign promise so far is fully costed and funded. She's not providing a figure for returning the former pay equity scheme, saying that will be decided in bargaining. Edmonds told Mike Hosking this isn't her first rodeo. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:59

'People are getting slapped with fees' Consumer NZ on...

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2026/10/04

Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy discusses Labour's latest consumer policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Labour's...

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2026/10/04

An economist says it will be tough to achieve the numbers set out in Labour's fiscal plan. The party says all its election commitments are fully costed - with the country returning to surplus in 2028/29. Labour would keep the Budget operating allowance tight at 2.4 billion dollars - and reinstate its pay equity scheme at a cost not yet determined. Economist Cameron Bagrie tells Andrew Dickens health seems to be the big winner from the plan - but there are trade-offs in other areas like education.See

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2:50

Diesel & debt are the big issues for investors - Fri...

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2026/10/04

Shipping costs, a longer war, and arguments over which diesel reserves to dip into drive borrowing costs and bond yields higher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:38

Reserve Bank aims for cash access standard - Fri 2 Oct

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2026/10/04

The regulator wants minimum coverage of 2.5 cash-handling sites for every 10,000 people, reaching 95% of the population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:08

Inside Auckland’s innovation engine

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2026/10/01

New Zealand wants more from its science system – more startups, more export revenue and more high-paying jobs. But in the rush to commercialise research, are we putting the discoveries that fuel future breakthroughs at risk? That tension sits at the heart of the latest episode of The Business of Tech, featuring Professor Frank Bloomfield, the University of Auckland’s deputy vice-chancellor of research and innovation. With around 39,000 full-time equivalent students supported and

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16:56

NZ house prices remain flat as buyers retain the...

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2026/10/01

New Zealand’s housing market has taken another step backwards. Property values have now fallen for six months in a row, with the national median value dropping below the previous cycle low. And while buyers have more choice and bargaining power, there’s still little sign of a sharp rebound - with high mortgage rates, economic uncertainty and plenty of houses on the market keeping a lid on prices. So, what’s happening in the housing market, and how much longer could this subdued

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8:29

Labour defends Capital Gains Tax, despite PREFU's...

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2026/10/01

Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says they won't change modelling, despite the pre-election fiscal update showing smaller house price growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:44

Kerre Woodham: Just how big is Labour's fiscal hole?

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2026/10/01

How big is his hole? Nicola Willis was asking Grant Robertson back in 2023, where are you going to find the money to fill that Government's financial fiscal hole? And now yesterday, she says that Labour has another fiscal hole to fill and it's a beauty. She told us yesterday when she was a guest in studio that there is no way Labour can afford to fund their pay equity promises, far less many of the other promises they're making to voters. Labour in response has said, well just taihoa, all will be

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3:49

How are markets pricing the election? - Wed 30 Sep

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2026/10/01

... and how does the result affect earnings and market performance? Matthew Goodson - Salt Funds Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:31

Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on new...

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2026/10/01

More growth out of the new vehicle market, with September the strongest month of the year so far. Over 13 thousand new passenger vehicles were registered —up nearly 28% on a year ago— while total light vehicle registrations neared 25 thousand. Toyota led the market with over 3,000 sales, with BYD, Tesla, and MG, all sitting between 500 and 1000 new registrations. Motor Trade Association CEO Lee Marshall told Mike Hosking stubbornly high fuel prices are still driving many people's

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3:30

Arena Williams: Labour's consumer affairs...

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2026/10/01

Labour is promising to get Kiwi consumers a fair go if they get elected. If it forms a Government, it's pledging to require all mandatory fees to be included in the upfront price, and require every subscription to be as easy to cancel as it is to sign up to. Labour's consumer affairs spokesperson, Arena Williams, says Kiwis should be able to see the full price and make an informed choice. "Every New Zealander will have had the experience of trying to buy something online and having an extra handling

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1:57

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is it...

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2026/10/01

Now, I don't know that Labour's plan to stop businesses charging hidden fees is a game changer, or even necessarily something worth campaigning on during an election. But I think it might be a good idea. Labour's plan is basically to ban junk add-ons like paint protection insurance, stop the hard sell of extended warranties like the ones you're offered when you buy a new pair of AirPods, require all mandatory fees, such as ticketing charges, to be included in the upfront price and make subscriptions

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1:15

The number that stood out in the Pre-Election...

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2026/10/01

$15b less in bond issuance through to June 2030. That track surprised financial markets yesterday. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:13

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 1st October

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2026/10/01

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice. This week,the government’s books look better than expected, but can we keep it up? The number of people in work continues to climb, and now that citizen’s arrests are legal, just how many retailers are doing them? Plus, how

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75:40

Episode 71: Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown

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2026/09/30

In episode 71of Leaders Getting Coffee our guest is one of New Zealand’s younger government ministers, Simeon Brown. He was inspired by his grandfather who worked to support the local community and later, his mother who led the local residents association. That led to him taking an early interest in politics, and while still at school he occupied roles as secretary and treasurer alongside his mother and subsequently a seat on the Manurewa Local Board while still at university. But national

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53:04

Jocelyn Visser - Compass Consultancy | Leadership...

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2026/09/30

Why do organisations invest in leadership development only to see people return to work and carry on exactly as before? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Jocelyn Visser, founder of Compass Consultancy and consultant at People Associates, to explore what makes leadership development genuinely effective. For Jocelyn, the starting point isn't choosing a course or training provider. It's getting clear on the problem you're trying to solve, the behaviours you want to change, the

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48:06

How Leigh Hart Built a Snack Empire by Breaking Every...

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2026/09/30

What happens when you stop overthinking business and just give it a crack? We sit down with Leigh Hart - one of New Zealand’s most recognisable comedians and the entrepreneur behind Wakachangi and SnackaChangi - to unpack how he turned decades of storytelling, creativity and a cult following into brands that stand out on supermarket shelves. Leigh takes us inside his unconventional approach to business and marketing, from announcing a beer brand on Facebook before he’d figured out how to

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46:59

How to take your business to fruition

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2026/09/30

A deeper, more tactical return to Episode 8's big question, with real dollar figures attached. Mike and Scott walk through exactly how to validate an idea at $0, $500 and $5,000 budget levels — and how to land your very first customer. You'll learn: -Why an idea alone has almost no market value in the age of AI; -How to validate for free (talk to 1–100 potential customers) before spending a cent; how to test with $100–$500 using landing pages and boosted social ads; -When a

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34:26

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reacts to PREFU,...

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2026/09/30

The Finance Minister says tough choices aren't just made for the sake of it with the Crown books now opened for pre-election scrutiny. It shows we're on track for a good surplus in the 2028/29 financial year, with a much smaller current deficit than expected. But it’s not entirely rosy, with predictions slashed on house price growth, more money needed for health, and concerns over Super costs Nicola Willis told Kerre Woodham she's pushed to re-prioritise spending for a reason. She says she's

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