Best Nz Economy Podcasts (2024)

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The Manufactured Crisis in Health, the economy and Darleen Tana AGAIN | GUESTS: Matthew Hooton & Maria Slade 56:31

14d ago56:31

56:31

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Matthew Hooton - New Zealand Herald Columnist Maria Slade - Journalist, editor and commentator Ton…

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Markets bet the Fed has won its battle against inflation 3:22

1h ago3:22

3:22

Kia ora, Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news that US dollar has fallen to a seven-month low as American disinflation extends in their economy and that is raising expecta…

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How bugs can save the world 47:12

10m ago47:12

47:12

Jessie Stanley first came on the pod to chat founding and growing I Love Pies, the startup she led through to a successful exit. From there she has helped spearhead a project to stop sand being mined in Pākiri, been a food expert for Snackmasters, and is now back with a new startup to help solve food waste and create sustainable protein with one bi…

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Restaurant closures and rising costs: Inside the crisis facing hospitality 18:45

1h ago18:45

18:45

It’s tough out there for New Zealand’s hospitality industry. The rising cost of living in the past few years has seen everyone tightening their belts, and the skyrocketing cost of food in particular has been cutting into people’s disposable income. With overheads increasing at the same time as patrons cutting back on their spending, it’s no wonder …

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REX August 19th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Sam McIvor from OSPRI, Gill Naylor from Rural Women NZ and Jill Abbott from Casting for Recovery 51:06

10m ago51:06

51:06

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan WeatherWatch about snow in the South and Antarctic polar vortexes... He talks with the new CEO of OSPRI, Sam McIvor, about his first few weeks in the role, the importance of biosecurity and M Bovis eradication efforts... He talks with Rural Women NZ National President Gill Naylor about its Leptospirosi…

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China struggles to manage its downturn 6:24

1h ago6:24

6:24

Kia ora, Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news we are now in the final two weeks of the northern holiday season, and that is anchored by the central bank shindig at Jackson…

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This is Kiwi: Jess Quinn on normalising differences 50:27

22m ago50:27

50:27

There are few who embody resilience quite like Jess Quinn. Having suffered cancer and an amputation as a child, Jess has faced challenges most of us could never imagine. Now, just over two decades later, she can list model, writer, dancer and social advocate on her CV as she uses her channels to inspire hundreds of thousands online. Join us as we e…

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Civil Aviation Authority whistleblowers speak out on fears over aviation safety in NZ 18:34

31m ago18:34

18:34

Whistleblowers at the Civil Aviation Authority have issued a dire warning about aviation safety in New Zealand. Staff describe a toxic culture, with the CAA’s director “asleep at the wheel”. Data obtained by the Herald has revealed over six hundred thousand dollars has been spent on legal fees related to employment issues, complaints and investigat…

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Christian Hawkesby: Accurate GDP forecast would’ve altered May RBNZ policy 25:11

1h ago25:11

25:11

Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby says the Reserve Bank's (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee might have taken a different stance in May if the economic activity forecasts had been more accurate. In May, forecasts had anticipated 1% GDP growth for the calendar year. But by August, that had been revised to a 0.4% contraction, with a deep decline in th…

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Christian Hawkesby: Accurate GDP forecast would’ve altered May RBNZ policy 25:11

1h ago25:11

25:11

Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby says the Reserve Bank's (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee might have taken a different stance in May if the economic activity forecasts had been more accurate. In May, forecasts had anticipated 1% GDP growth for the calendar year. But by August, that had been revised to a 0.4% contraction, with a deep decline in th…

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Days 14 and 15: Friends, colleagues share more about their concerns for Pauline 19:18

15m ago19:18

19:18

Questions around a certain dinner at a Havelock North restaurant, more on what prescription drugs Pauline Hanna was taking – and unravelling the issues at Auckland Eye. Friends and colleagues have weighed in at the end of the third week of Philip Polkinghorne’s trial. You can listen to episodes of Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial through The Front P…

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Development Futures: The world’s addiction to GDP 31:15

5m ago31:15

31:15

Can we measure national success beyond economic growth? Professor Robert Costanza speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Alexandre Dayant about why countries need to move away from gross domestic product as the measure of economic prosperity and factor in other complementary gauges of success. In a time of high inflation, increased cost of living, and gr…

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Overcoming the Odds - The Journey of Ben and Nikki Purua 1:02:58

12m ago1:02:58

1:02:58

In this powerful conversation, Julia Jones talks with Ben and Nikki Purua about Ben's journey from a life born into gangs and time in prison to finding freedom and purpose in farming. They discuss the challenges they've overcome, the power of resilience, and their commitment to creating positive change for others. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Building New Zealand – Infrastructure NZ CEO, Nick Leggett 33:02

3d ago33:02

33:02

Building and infrastructure is a hot topic at the moment. In line with this as our podcast theme for the month, we spoke to Infrastructure New Zealand’s CEO, Nick Leggett. Nick talks to how we need to fund, how we need to approach and how we need to speed up every part of the build and design of infrastructure, to not only keep New Zealand moving, …

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REX August 16th - Vincent Arbuckle from MPI, Richard Newson from Germany and Health & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan 53:29

3d ago53:29

53:29

On today's podcast, Dom talks with the Deputy Director General of Food Safety for MPI, Vincent Arbuckle, about ruminal bolus products which were found the be releasing active ingredients slower than expected, which ones are back on the market and the process involved since the first notification in 2022... He talks with German-based New Zealand dai…

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The US economy holding up well 5:55

13m ago5:55

5:55

Kia ora, Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news the gloomsters are going to have to wait even longer for a US slowdown and 'recession'. Markets are reducing the chance of a …

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The OCR has finally been cut - so what's the current state of our economy? 16:31

35m ago16:31

16:31

This week the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate, now it's down to 5.25 percent. This is the first time it has been cut in four years – since March 2020, when the country first went into lockdown to combat the Covid pandemic. Politicians have celebrated the news, and banks have started cutting interest rates already. But in amongst all that jo…

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Finally, the RBNZ cuts the OCR 18:20

22m ago18:20

18:20

The Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate this week for the first time since the beginning of Covid. Bernard talks with Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr about how the central bank changed its mind when the facts changed, and what it means for mortgage rates and the housing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How the Reserve Bank’s Interest Rate Cut Could Effect Your Next Project 52:54

3h ago52:54

52:54

John and Andrew discuss the recent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank and its impact on the property market. They delve into topics such as real estate psychology, housing affordability, and the latest development news. The episode wraps up with insights on the importance of mindset in property development. In the latter part of the conversation…

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REX August 15th - Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations, Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg, Amelia Dunbar from The Bitches' Box and REX Producer Jo Grigg 50:04

7m ago50:04

50:04

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations about the benefits of dung beetles on livestock farms, their environmental and economic impact and why they aren't more prevalent in NZ... He talks with Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg about being back in Parliament after maternity leave, the major issues affecting her electorate a…

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Global rate cuts now more certain 4:27

22m ago4:27

4:27

Kia ora, Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news inflation data in both the US and UK keeps rate cuts in play. The widely-anticipated July American inflation rate came in l…

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What does the Government's new traffic light system mean for beneficiaries? 13:02

37m ago13:02

13:02

The Government has announced new restrictions for beneficiaries. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston this week announced a new traffic light system, that comes with harsher penalties for those who don’t meet their obligations to attend meetings and look for work. But what exactly do those sanctions mean, a…

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Days 12 and 13: Pathologists detail Pauline's death, friends testify about their concerns 30:22

7h ago30:22

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Warning: This episode contains disturbing material and some explicit language. How did Pauline Hanna die? That’s the question for the jury, who, for weeks will consider evidence and ultimately decide – was it murder, or suicide? It’s also a question put to two different pathologists, tasked with exploring how the 63-year-old died in her Remuera hom…

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Investing in NZ Rural Land - NZRLC, Richard Milsom 25:31

2d ago25:31

25:31

It was great to catch up with New Zealand Rural Land's Cofounder and Director, Richard Milsom to hear about what they've been up to, trends and insights into rural land in New Zealand and what's ahead for the company.By NZX

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REX August 14th - Tim Gale from the Game Animal Council, Alex Gorringe from the Kawhatau Valley and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts 46:40

1d ago46:40

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council General Manager Tim Gale about a private member's bill which would give hunters and anglers representation on the NZ Conservation Authority... He talks with Alex Gorringe from her family farm in Kawhatau Valley about its historic shearing quarters accommodation, Italian racing cars, gold and ho…

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China faces strong downward pressures 5:05

1h ago5:05

5:05

Kia ora, Welcome to Wednesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news the downturn in China is something that could quickly spread regionally. But first up today, the rise in retail sales at p…

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New Zealand's foreign interference risk and how we can combat it 19:02

3d ago19:02

19:02

Concerns have been raised on opposite ends of the planet this week on foreign interference from Iran. Donald Trump’s election campaign has claimed that Iran has hacked its internal messages, leaking election campaign documents to US media. At the same time, Austrlaia’s spy boss has claimed that Iran is one of ‘at least three of four’ countries invo…

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Canberra Launch: 2024 Lowy Institute Poll - Australian attitudes to the world 1:02:22

14h ago1:02:22

1:02:22

As the United States approaches a pivotal presidential election, how do Australians view our security ally? After two years of official re-engagement, have Australians’ perceptions of China changed? What should the government do about climate change, and how do Australians feel about renewable and nuclear energy? Now in its 20th edition, the Lowy I…

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Adrian Orr, Power Prices and Welfare Punishments | GUESTS: Greg O'Connor & Dr. Oliver Hartwick 59:26

1d ago59:26

59:26

Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Greg O'Connor - Former Police Association President and current Labour MP Dr. Oliver Hartwick - Ri…

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REX August 13th - Ian Knowles from Glenmark Springs, Simon Lee from Glenaray Station, Heidi Hitchman from Summit Solutions and Auriga Martin from Farm Focus 54:58

11h ago54:58

54:58

On today's podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Ian Knowles about dealing with drought, fire chairing the Hurunui District Landcare Group... He talks with Simon Lee from Glenaray Station in Northern Southland about the concept of 'lean farming', managing staff and its recent Beef+ Lamb NZ field day... He talks with Heidi Hitchman, founde…

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Stresses in China grow 5:21

15h ago5:21

5:21

Kia ora, Welcome to Tuesday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news that is second tier today ahead of a string of key data releases. But there are many interesting bits today all the same. Fi…

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The first approach to fitness training designed for women and the menstrual cycle 53:39

23h ago53:39

53:39

Femmi is a coaching and fitness app challenging the outdated idea that periods limit performance. Their run training programmes and run club communities are designed to help solve the problem that sport training - like so many things - has been designed and built with the physiology of men in mind. Femmi helps users train in a way that is mindful o…

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NZ's golden games: Inside the highs of Paris 2024 and what success means for our athletes 21:03

18h ago21:03

21:03

The 2024 Paris Olympics have come to an end – and what a fortnight it has been for the New Zealand Team. With ten golds, seven silver and three bronze, our athletes are bringing home the most Gold medals ever won in a single Olympics, and have equalled our record set in Tokyo. With the likes of Dame Lisa Carrington and Lydia Ko ensuring their place…

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Days 10 and 11: Family and co-workers shed light on Pauline's view of her marriage 18:09

1d ago18:09

18:09

Day 10 saw the jury visit to the home of Pauline Hanna and Phllip Polkinghorne to see where Pauline had died. That was before a parade of ex-colleagues took to the stand to shed light on their relationship with Pauline, and what she told them about her concern for her marriage and her finances. Plus, an explanation as to why Pauline Hanna’s niece r…

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REX August 12th - Jack Cocks from Mt Nicholas Station, Ken Algie from Agmatch and Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe 48:48

1d ago48:48

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jack Cocks from Mt Nicholas Station about his recent presentation at the International Farm Management Association Congress in Canada, the major talking points discussed at the event and his work with Farmstrong... He talks with Agmatch CEO Ken Algie about its first decade in business, what services it provides ho…

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Chinese consumers put away their wallets 5:44

1d ago5:44

5:44

Kia ora, Welcome to Monday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news China is struggling to revive consumer interest in spending and consumption. But first, this coming week the key focus will b…

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This is Kiwi: Kirsten Dodgen on proving the doubters wrong 47:49

5d ago47:49

47:49

Kirsten Dodgen is a world-renowned dancer whose talent and dedication have taken her across the globe. Turning her hobby into a successful career has brought her financial independence and creative fulfilment. It’s also seen her perform with top music stars, appear on a hit Korean reality TV show, and build a social media following of over three mi…

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The state of Auckland: Is the country's biggest city adapting for the future? 18:28

2d ago18:28

18:28

A new report has suggested that the country’s biggest city is going backwards. The second annual State of the City report, which compares Auckland’s progress against nine major cities around the globe, has shown that things are on the backwards trend. While outside factors like the Anniversary weekend floods, inflation and post-Covid recovery contr…

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Manic Monday Unpacked: Expert Insights with Mark Lister 42:14

6d ago42:14

42:14

Julia Jones and Mark Lister discuss the recent "Manic Monday" market turmoil, offering expert insights on the causes, market psychology, and long-term investment strategies. Tune in for tips on navigating financial markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By rova | REX

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REX August 9th - Merv Utting from Te Matai Station, Laura Morrison from The Gullies, Author Katie Cooper and Phil Cornelius from FCANZ 56:17

5d ago56:17

56:17

On today's podcast, Dom talks with dog trialling legend Merv Utting about his career highlights, the worst weather he's seen in decades and farming in his 80's... He talks with Laura Morrison from The Gullies near Marton about its Arts Residency... He talks with Katie Cooper, author of a new book, Rewena and Rabbit Stew'... And he talks with Fencin…

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Investor fears ease 3:43

5d ago3:43

3:43

Kia ora, Welcome to Friday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news Monday's equity dump is now a fading memory. First up, the latest signals from the US labour market are that there is no risi…

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'Cost of dying' in the spotlight as Tipene Funerals faces allegations 19:34

5d ago19:34

19:34

Tipene Funerals, of television show The Casketeers fame, is under fire because one of its funeral directors allegedly swindled her grieving clients and put their dead relatives in plastic rubbish bags instead of the coffins they had paid for. It was only revealed when bodies in a public mausoleum were disinterred, and grieving families discovered w…

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Why insulation is such a hot topic 31:02

5d ago31:02

31:02

A heated debate about insulation standards lately has had both health and construction experts up in arms. It's only part, however, of a wider debate about how we approach climate change and how we make decisions about our homes. NZ Green Building Council CEO Andrew Eagles joins Bernard Hickey to pull back the GIB board and take a look at how to bu…

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Day 9: Pauline labels her husband a 'sex fiend' as more revealed about her mental health 19:14

7d ago19:14

19:14

Pauline Hanna’s voice echoed throughout the courtroom on Day 9 of the trial of her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, who is accused of murdering her. It came in the form of a covert recording of a family dinner – providing Hanna a chance to explain their relationship in her own words to the jury, who’ll decide whether she died of foul play, or, whether…

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South China Sea: Politics, alliances and regional dynamics 26:11

5d ago26:11

26:11

In the final episode of our series on the South China Sea, host Susannah Patton and Lowy Institute colleague Richard McGregor debate the implications of the recent tensions at Second Thomas Shoal for Beijing’s strategy, the credibility of US alliances, and the considerations of other regional countries such as Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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REX August 8th - Charlotte Bell from The Clip, John McCaw from McCaw Seeds, Nathan Casey from The Village Press and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ 1:02:18

5d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Charlotte Bell from The Clip about her wool coats made from wool produced at her family's Ngaripa Farm in South Canterbury... He talks with John McCaw from McCaw seeds about the main issues facing arable farmers, his various roles in the industry and being a finalist in next week's Arable Awards... He talks with N…

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Investors pause and modest economic gains filter through 3:53

6d ago3:53

3:53

Kia ora, Welcome to Thursday’s Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news of a day of mostly restrained gains in economic metrics. First in the US, mortgage applications rose nearly +7% last week f…

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The reality behind the Olympic women's boxing controversy 19:06

6d ago19:06

19:06

The 2024 Olympics has seen plenty of sporting highs as well as heartbreak for competitors around the world. But no competition has sparked more debate and controversy than the woman’s boxing. The inclusion of Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting has sparked a firestorm, after they were both banned from International Boxing Association co…

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