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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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15:42

Outgoing Meridian CEO on cost of power

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2025/04/06

You run with the ups and downs being the CEO of a gentailer. In this bonus episode Neal Barclay, the outgoing CEO of Meridian Energy reflects on his 7 years at the helm of one of our largest listed companies. He’s super proud of the renewable track the gentailer is forging, but not without its risks and challenges. This includes its joint venture with NZ Windfarms to upgrade the wind farm near Palmerston North, Te Rere Hau. Even with a net loss in recent times, low lakes levels and rising

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30:10

Meridian Energy's $91M takeover bid for NZ Windfarms

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2025/04/02

Go inside Meridian’s takeover proposal with Craig Stobo, Chair of NZ Windfarms, and Neal Barclay, outgoing Meridian CEO. The two leaders weigh in on the $91M offer, the coming shareholder vote, and the future of renewable energy in New Zealand. Discover the motivations behind the deal, the potential of the $600M Te Rere Hau project, and what happens if the proposal falls through. And hear what this acquisition could mean for the country's energy industry, for investors in both companies—

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3:22

Quick bite: Are we prepared for a rapidly aging...

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2025/03/30

800,000 Kiwis are projected to be over 75 by 2040 – double today's numbers. Summerset Group CEO Scott Scoullar discusses the rapidly aging New Zealand population and retirement villages integrate with aged care facilities, combining community connections with higher levels of care. Plus, did you know Summerset is New Zealand's second-largest home builder? In a bonus clip we find out about their occasional ventures into residential development. This clip is taken from our previous episode

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25:39

Retirement villages: A hidden real estate giant?

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2025/03/26

Our aging population and housing supply—two of the country’s hottest topics. And right at the intersection of both? Retirement housing.Scott Scoullar, CEO of Summerset, tells Garth Bray how the retirement village provider became New Zealand’s second-largest property developer—and the unique financial model that's helped them stay ahead of the market forces that have struck competitors.With a rapidly growing elderly population, how is the retirement sector adjusting—and

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3:43

Quick Bite: What are the risks of private equity?

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2025/03/24

In this quick bite, Dr Joel Shulman from ERShares unpacks the democratization of private equity. What strategic opportunities exist in private markets that have been traditionally off-limits? Why has private equity grown from $1 trillion to $13 trillion and what are the impacts? Plus, insights on the unique valuation dynamics of private investments and why market movements create both risks and opportunities for investors. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'The ETF that lets you own

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30:54

The ETF that lets you own SpaceX

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2025/03/19

Fund manager Dr. Joel Shulman is bringing private equity access to retail investors. Meet XOVR, the exchange-traded fund that includes private holdings like SpaceX—typically only available to big institutions or cashed-up individuals. Hear how deferred IPOs have made private equity a $13 trillion market, and why Dr. Shulman believes there’s still massive growth potential, even dwarfing cryptocurrency. Discover the risks and advantages of XOVR, the unique entrepreneurial index it tracks,

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4:32

Quick bite: How diversified funds blur the active &...

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2025/03/16

In this quick bite, Anna Scott, CEO of Smart demystifies the blurred line between active and passive investing in diversified funds. What strategic decisions are made even in "passive" portfolios? Why are league tables and quartile rankings so important when comparing diversified funds? Plus, insights on tactical asset allocation and why there's no simple benchmark for comparing diversified fund performance. This quick bite is from 'Active or Passive part 2: Passive'. For more or to watch on

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29:38

Active or passive investing? Part 2: Passive

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2025/03/12

Passive funds might be more aggressive than you think.In this second of our two-parter on the benefits of active and passive investing strategies, Smart CEO Anna Scott reveals what it really means to track the market. Anna explains the surprisingly active choices that go into building “passive” funds, and how passive fund managers can take defensive action during periods of market volatility. Plus: How are ETFs like coffee culture? What are the three Ps of fund management? And is it

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3:48

Quick bite: How do active managers decide when to buy...

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2025/03/10

In this quick bite, Ana-Marie Lockyer, CEO of Pie Funds reveals the decision-making process of active investment managers. How do professionals evaluate undervalued stocks? What factors determined their response to NVIDIA's recent trillion-dollar drop?How do active managers navigate market volatility compared to passive funds? Plus, her insights on filtering market noise and focusing on company fundamentals in an increasingly chaotic information environment. This quick bite is from 'Active or

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27:02

Active or passive investing? Part 1: Active

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2025/03/05

Would you rather put your cash in the hands of skilled managers, or is just reliably tracking the market the smarter play? With global markets experiencing big swings, many of us are having a hard think about our investing strategies. This is part one of a two-part series examining the risks and rewards of both active & passive styles of investing. In this conversation with PIE Funds CEO Ana-Marie Lockyer, we dig into how active and passive investing fare in turbulent times. Ana-Marie pushes

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2:23

Quick bite: A timeline for NZ's economic recovery

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2025/03/02

In this quick bite, Tony Alexander shares his economic outlook for New Zealand. What's the impact of interest rate cuts on the economy? Why might the Reserve Bank's growth predictions be optimistic? Tony breaks down the key sectors to watch - from dairy and construction to tourism and housing - and reveals when he expects to see a shift in job security perception. Plus, Tony's take on the upcoming interest rate cuts - how low will the reserve bank go?This quick bite is from our previous episode

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32:01

Fix, float, or flip? Mortgage strategy 2025–Tony...

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2025/02/26

Independent economist Tony Alexander analyses the latest moves from the Reserve Bank—and the impact for home owners and house hunters. We cover interest rates bottoming out (or are they?), housing prices still in limbo, and investors making moves—maybe even for the exits. With the long tail of inflation, we ask Tony whether mortgage holders should consider floating or fixed, short-term or long-term. Will interest rates really go all the way to 3%? Why are renovations on the rise

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4:28

Quick bite: Which cybersecurity trend will dominate...

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2025/02/23

In this quick bite, Misti Landtroop from Palo Alto Networks breaks down the evolving cybersecurity landscape for 2025. Why is cloud security becoming more complex? Learn about the critical role of AI in fighting cyber threats, and hear her surprising prediction about why browsers are the next security frontier. Plus, get key insights for investors watching the cybersecurity space.This quick bite is from our interview 'The real-life spies of global cybersecurity' For more or to watch on

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35:32

The real-life spies of global cybersecurity

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2025/02/19

Join Misti Landtroop, NZ Managing Director of Palo Alto Networks, on the front lines of cybersecurity. With a $129B market cap, Palo Alto is a leader in threat intelligence and dark web monitoring. Hear about their role in the alerting system of the Five Eyes alliance, and the need to collaborate with industry rivals to meet the most serious threats. Learn how both threat levels and security standards are rising in NZ, and the imperative to "fight AI with AI", deploying AI-powered defenses against

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4:16

Quick bite: Global tensions & local...

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2025/02/16

In this quick bite, Fonterra CEO Miles Heller shares his insights on the company's outlook for 2025 and beyond. What are the key challenges facing this dairy giant? How is Fonterra positioning itself to handle global uncertainties, from geopolitical tensions to market volatility? Plus, get his perspective on shareholder value and the company's financial transformation since 2019. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Beyond milk: Fonterra's next frontier' For more or to watch on

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33:49

Beyond milk: Fonterra's next frontier

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2025/02/12

It’s not just about milk anymore. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell opens up about steering the export giant through geopolitical turbulence, shifting consumer demands, and the push for sustainability. After a rocky ride in the late 2010s, Fonterra has refined what it’s selling and who it's selling to. With an aging global population and a wellness boom, Fonterra is ramping up investment in R&D to pursue products for health and medical nutrition. Miles describes the opportunities presented

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3:57

Quick bite: What do industrial property trends reveal...

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2025/02/09

In this quick bite: Garth Bray chats with Simon Woodhams, CEO of PFI, about the current state of the industrial property market, using it as bellwether for the broader economy. What is Simon seeing, given their PFI's vantage point, on the challenges and opportunities shaping New Zealand’s economic landscape? Plus, a quick look at the rise of e-commerce on industrial property demand, the future of work-from-home trends and what's driving one of New Zealand’s top-performing asset classes

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25:46

How to run a $2 billion dollar industrial property...

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2025/02/04

We're heading inside Property for Industry (PFI)’s two billion dollar portfolio, which includes some of NZ's biggest companies, private enterprises, and branches of government—with an average asset value of around $20M.PFI CEO Simon Woodhams tells Garth Bray why industrial property has been a top performing asset class, the benefits of owning warehouses in an e-commerce boom, and how they’re evolving to meet sustainability standards.Plus, what Simon’s big-picture view of

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3:19

Quick Bite: Bonds vs. equities–investing in an...

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2025/02/02

What are bonds role in today’s unpredictable economic landscape?In this quick bite, Chris Di Leva from Harbour Asset Management & Pattrick Smellie from Businessdesk talk about how bonds can hedge against global growth shocks, plus the shifting dynamics of globalization, trade, and geopolitics. Plus, what is the likelihood that political uncertainty—from Trump’s unpredictability to broader geopolitical risks—could upend markets?This quick bit is from our previous episode

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35:51

2025: What investors need to know

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2025/01/29

How wild could this year get? Businessdesk’s Pattrick Smellie and Chris Di Leva of Harbour Asset Management tell us what we might want to prepare for. U.S. markets are riding high on the promise of deregulation, while China faces structural challenges that could last a decade. Bitcoin has defied expectations to rise beyond $100,000, though concerns remain about crypto (especially meme coins). On the other hand, the AI goldrush is facing hard questions. Plus: why bonds are having a moment, the

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