The SME Stream

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Fisher and Paykel now represents 20% of the NZX 50 -...

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2026/09/29

Having a single company influence a big part of the overall market is not unheard of, but what are the risks from concetration? Mohandeep Singh - Craigs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:39

Barbara Edmonds: Labour's Finance spokesperson on...

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2026/09/29

Labour's Finance spokesperson won't commit to delivering a surplus by 2029/30 if it's at the expense of restoring pay equity. Barbara Edmonds says she is confident Labour could deliver both. "For example, a choice that we would not make is $300 million for a tobacco excise tax cut." Labour will release its fiscal plan in coming weeks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:11

John MacDonald: Sort out pay equity, but don't rush it

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2026/09/29

I’m all for pay equity for women, but. Which I’ll get to. First, though. At a public meeting in Christchurch last night, Labour leader Chris Hipkins was asked what the most important thing a Labour-led government would do for girls and women. He said reversing last year’s pay equity changes. And that he would do it within his government’s first 100 days in office. He said: "I think probably the most reprehensible thing I have seen in my time as a member of Parliament was the

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3:07

Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on...

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2026/09/29

Housing is set to be a buyer's market for a while longer. The Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update shows housing price growth will peak at 3% by March 2028, down slightly from 3.2% in the budget update. Cotality Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson told Mike Hosking the further out you go, the more uncertainty there is, but there's potentially a general change underway in the market at the moment, and so growth may look lower in the future. He says there's a variety of reasons why this

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2:12

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Where does...

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2026/09/29

Why did Chris Hipkins choose to announce that he will restore the pay equity regime within the first 100 days of a Labour-led Government? Why did he do that? I'm really confused by it because it's not as if there was a special event or venue that he tied the announcement to. He was just at a public meeting in Spreydon and then seemed to blurt it out. This is hugely consequential for the Labour Party. What it's done is change the focus. It should be about the PREFU and about holding the Finance

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1:51

Ryan Bridge: How much cash will we get back from tax...

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2026/09/29

How much cash will we get back from tax cuts? Nicola Willis will soon an announcement about their timing and potential value, if they get back to the Treasury benches. The good news out of yesterday's PREFU is that the books are out of structural deficit this year. That means when the government borrows new money going forward, it will be for capital spending, not to keep the lights on. We've essentially been borrowing money by issuing bonds to pay for day-to-day spending. Fixing potholes with a

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49:47

What sort of business owner are you

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2026/09/28

A fun, self-reflective one. Scott and Mike break down the three archetypes of business owner — Visionary, Craftsman and Hustler — and how understanding your own type changes who you should hire and how you should lead. You'll learn: -The three main owner types and their classic strengths/weaknesses -A simple test to identify your own type -Why you should hire for the tasks you don't enjoy, not just your weaknesses on paper; -The Platinum Rule — treat people how they want to be

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56:13

Emma Butcher & Angela Evans - BE Employment Law |...

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2026/09/28

What makes a mediation effective, and how do you know when to fight, negotiate, or settle? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down with Emma Butcher and Angela Evans, partners at BE Employment Law, for a practical conversation about employment law, mediation, negotiation, and resolving workplace disputes. Emma and Angela describe themselves as self-confessed law nerds, and their approach combines technical legal expertise with a strong focus on fairness, commercial judgement, and the

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4:25

Nathan Guy: Special Agricultural Trade Envoy on red...

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2026/09/28

Our red meat sector appears to be sitting pretty amid a turbulent global market. The sector's gathering in Wellington today for a conference focusing on resilience to market shocks, export demand, and geopolitics in supply chains. Exports continue to surge, with combined receipts forecast around $12.6 billion across 2026 and 27. Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Nathan Guy told Mike Hosking it's a success story given exports are still flowing while two wars rage. He says the UK, China, US, and Europe

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4:16

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister previews the...

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2026/09/28

A former Finance Minister's hailing today as extremely important as Treasury opens the Government's books. This afternoon's Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update will show the levels of Crown debt, revenue, and expenditure. Budget 2026 predicted a return to operating surplus in the 2028/29 financial year – a year earlier than had been signalled. Steven Joyce told Mike Hosking things could change quickly, but it's a helpful snapshot. He says it's the best anchor, that shows where things are

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63:11

Leadership - The importance of good staff

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2026/09/27

Built around a Richard Branson quote — employees first, customers second — this episode is a deep dive into how to identify, keep, and lead A-grade talent, even in a tight labour market. You'll learn: -What actually defines an "A-grader" (and why they'll leave a B-grade environment no matter the market); -The annual "Keep Test" — would you fight to keep this person, or feel relief if they left?; -The Goal-Role-Remind leadership framework for keeping any team aligned and engaged;

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41:37

How to Build a Personal Brand That Grows Your...

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2026/09/27

Do you actually need to become the face of your business to grow it? This week on Make It Happen, we sit down with⁨@roimatawilkey⁩ founder of @burst digital to unpack how she built a personal brand that has reached more than 200 million people and turned content into a powerful growth channel for her business. Roi shares how she went from struggling to post consistently to finding repeatable content formats capable of generating millions of views. We break down what actually makes content perform,

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34:03

Before you buy a business, check what you’re really...

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2026/09/27

Buying an established business can give you customers, systems and revenue from day one. But how do you know whether the asking price reflects what you’ll actually earn? On The Prosperity Project, Nadine talks to The Comic Accountant Sam Harith about the checks to make before buying a business. They discuss financial statements, debt, cash flow, the difference between buying assets and shares, and the risks of taking over a franchise or a business whose customers are loyal to its current

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18:05

What each party wants to do with your taxes

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2026/09/27

With the election just weeks away, a new poll gives us a glimpse into how voters feel about one of themajortopics this campaign season – tax. No new taxes for working people. No new taxes full stop. Taxes for capital gains. Tax the rich. Tax inheritance. Tax landowners. The campaign season’s only just officially begun but it feels like we’ve already been hearing debates about the subject of taxes and levies for a while now. The latest Ipsos Issues Monitor survey dove deeper into

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8:46

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the impact NZ...

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2026/09/27

There's a belief New Zealand First's proposal to slash the tax rate for small businesses could make a positive difference to our business landscape. The party's promising to lower the tax rate from 28% to 20% for firms with turnover under $30 million. Its estimated cost is about a billion dollars a year. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Kerre Woodham it would apply to a majority of our businesses. She says it would need to be researched for implementation, but it's bold and could

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3:49

Shanan Halbert: Labour's Tertiary Education...

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2026/09/27

Labour is rolling out an election-year sweetener, this time aimed at Kiwis with student loans. The party is promising eligible borrowers will receive a 10 percent reduction on their student loan balance if it's elected. Under the proposal, graduates who complete their studies and stay in the country for at least three years would qualify. Labour's Tertiary Education Spokesperson Shanan Halbert told Ryan Bridge the policy is all about keeping the best and brightest in the country. LISTEN ABOVESee

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49:03

Learning to be a better business operator

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2026/09/24

A practical, framework-heavy episode on how owners actually get better at running their business — and how to know what kind of help you need next. -You'll learn: the 70-20-10 rule for learning (on-the-job, coached, and formal/theory); -How to spot your business's natural bias across Product, Customer and Finance; -The real difference between a mentor and a coach; -Why looking outside your own industry for advice often pays off more; -and why "strong opinions, loosely held" beats either

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5:46

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/09/24

NZ First want taxes slashed for small and medium businesses in order to increase productivity. The party will campaign on lowering the rate from 28 percent to 20 - for businesses turning over less than $30 million dollars. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's a case for making this change, as Australia tried something similar for small to medium enterprises. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Is the stock market getting expensive? Wealth Watch...

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2026/09/24

Greg Smith KiwiSaver investment and Managed Funds specialist from Generate on earnings growth multiples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:30

Kerre Woodham: Time is running out for businesses...

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2026/09/24

Time is running out for the businesses that generate billions of dollars worth of GDP and that employ a quarter of a million New Zealanders. They're the businesses that run on gas. Your bakers, your coffee roasters, your wineries, your wood processors, your ag sec. And that's not counting the schools and hospitals dependent on gas to heat their buildings. Time is running out because the gas they operate on is running out. It's a finite resource. And as yet, they haven't found anything to replace it

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