For the final episode of season eight,  Liam is joined by Money Talks producer Jane Yee to look back at the best bits of the show for 2025. 

 

A huge thanks to all our guests for sharing their money journeys with us. Thanks also to editor Richard Martin for bringing the show to life. See you in 2026!

For the final episode of season eight,&nbsp; Liam is joined by Money Talks producer Jane Yee to look back at the best bits of the show for 2025.&nbsp;
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A huge thanks to all our guests for sharing their money journeys with us. Thanks also to editor Richard Martin for bringing the show to life. See you in 2026!

The Economy of Everything is where the big economics headlines meet everyday life. Every Wednesday, NZ Herald's business editor at large Liam Dann and business editor Tamsyn Parker sit down to talk it through. From markets and interest rates to jobs, housing and the cost of living, they  dive into why it all matters more than you think. Because whether you’re paying a mortgage or just buying milk, the economy is already in the room.

Then, every month tune in for Money Talks where Liam Dann talks to a high profile guest about their relationship with money. Be inspired, learn from the mistakes of others and get intimate with your own relationship with money. 

The Economy of Everything and Money Talks are presented by NZ Herald in partnership with CMC Markets

The Economy of Everything is where the big economics headlines meet everyday life. Every Wednesday, NZ Herald's business editor at large Liam Dann and business editor Tamsyn Parker sit down to talk it through. From markets and interest rates to jobs, housing and the cost of living, they&nbsp; dive into why it all matters more than you think. Because whether you&rsquo;re paying a mortgage or just buying milk, the economy is already in the room.
Then, every month tune in for Money Talks where Liam Dann talks to a high profile guest about their relationship with money. Be inspired, learn from the mistakes of others and get intimate with your own relationship with money.&nbsp;
The Economy of Everything and Money Talks are presented by NZ Herald in partnership with <a href="https://www.cmcmarkets.com">CMC Markets</a>

Interesting New Zealanders share how money has shaped their lives and what they've learned about it through the years. We're not going to tell you how to get rich, we're not going to try and pick the next interest rate move - this podcast is all about...

The Economy of Everything

Closing the books: the best of Money Talks, 2025

First it came for the groceries, the mortgage and the power bill. Now the economy is coming for our fun.

From $12 glasses of wine and $27 movie tickets to streaming subscriptions that keep creeping up, the cost of enjoying yourself is becoming harder to justify.

Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack “funflation”, the latest inflation data, and whether bird flu could make chicken and eggs the next household staples to surge in price.

The Economy of Everything is made in partnership with CMC Markets

First it came for the groceries, the mortgage and the power bill. Now the economy is coming for our fun.
From $12 glasses of wine and $27 movie tickets to streaming subscriptions that keep creeping up, the cost of enjoying yourself is becoming harder to justify.
Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack &ldquo;funflation&rdquo;, the latest inflation data, and whether bird flu could make chicken and eggs the next household staples to surge in price. The Economy of Everything is made in partnership with <a href="https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-nz">CMC Markets</a>

The economy is coming for our fun

Could compulsory KiwiSaver help make New Zealanders wealthier and build a stronger economy? In this episode of Money Talks, Liam Dann speaks with policy advocate and economics student Leonard Hong about why he believes New Zealand needs a more ambitious approach to saving, investment and long-term wealth creation.

Leonard reflects on his Korean-New Zealand upbringing, his fascination with economics and politics, and the lessons New Zealand could take from Australia and Singapore. He also discusses Gen Z’s financial anxiety, the future of work in an AI-driven economy, and why compulsory retirement saving could give ordinary Kiwis a far more secure future.

Money Talks is brought to you in partnership with CMC Markets.

Could compulsory KiwiSaver help make New Zealanders wealthier and build a stronger economy? In this episode of Money Talks, Liam Dann speaks with policy advocate and economics student Leonard Hong about why he believes New Zealand needs a more ambitious approach to saving, investment and long-term wealth creation.
Leonard reflects on his Korean-New Zealand upbringing, his fascination with economics and politics, and the lessons New Zealand could take from Australia and Singapore. He also discusses Gen Z&rsquo;s financial anxiety, the future of work in an AI-driven economy, and why compulsory retirement saving could give ordinary Kiwis a far more secure future.
Money Talks is brought to you in partnership with CMC Markets.

Money Talks: The plan to make every Kiwi wealthier with Leonard Hong

The Official Cash Rate has risen for the first time in three years — but does that mean mortgage rates are about to climb too?

Tamsyn Parker is joined by NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny to unpack the OCR hike, the risk of inflation becoming embedded and why fixed-term borrowers may not feel the impact immediately.

They also examine an OECD report suggesting New Zealand’s real wages are near the bottom of the developed world, why workers are struggling to negotiate pay rises, and whether restrictive employment contracts are holding back productivity.

Plus, thousands of properties could carry a hidden natural-hazard warning that may affect insurance claims, renovations and even the ability to secure a mortgage.

The Economy of Everything is brought to you with the help of CMC Markets.

The Official Cash Rate has risen for the first time in three years &mdash; but does that mean mortgage rates are about to climb too?
Tamsyn Parker is joined by NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jen&eacute;e Tibshraeny to unpack the OCR hike, the risk of inflation becoming embedded and why fixed-term borrowers may not feel the impact immediately.
They also examine an OECD report suggesting New Zealand&rsquo;s real wages are near the bottom of the developed world, why workers are struggling to negotiate pay rises, and whether restrictive employment contracts are holding back productivity.
Plus, thousands of properties could carry a hidden natural-hazard warning that may affect insurance claims, renovations and even the ability to secure a mortgage.
The Economy of Everything is brought to you with the help of CMC Markets.

Closing the books: the best of Money Talks, 2025

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