Is Australia really doing better, or does it just look that way on holiday?

Back from across the Tasman, Tamsyn Parker joins Liam Dann to compare petrol prices, supermarket bills and construction activity. They also discuss research on election uncertainty, whether booming exports will lift New Zealand’s wider economy, and the challenge of getting young people into work.

Plus, 1000 applications for meat-packing jobs and a $400 steak offer two very different snapshots of the economy.

The Economy of Everything is brought to you in partnership with CMC Markets.

Is Australia really doing better, or does it just look that way on holiday?
Back from across the Tasman, Tamsyn Parker joins Liam Dann to compare petrol prices, supermarket bills and construction activity. They also discuss research on election uncertainty, whether booming exports will lift New Zealand&rsquo;s wider economy, and the challenge of getting young people into work.
Plus, 1000 applications for meat-packing jobs and a $400 steak offer two very different snapshots of the economy.
The Economy of Everything is brought to you 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  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...