



Wealth kick #3: The joy of excel
Do we all really need a budget? And if we do… why does it feel so intimidating (and kind of boring)? In this episode, we’re reframing budgeting as something a little less restrictive—and a lot more useful. You’ll hear why budgets aren’t about rules, and how a good budget can actually help you say y…

Wealth kick #2: The naked truth
Why is it so tough to confront important things head-on—including our money? Why does the first step feel so daunting, even when it’s a simple one? In this episode of the Wealth Kick, we go to battle with procrastination. Find out why so many of us avoid looking at our spending, and get the nudge …

Wealth kick #1: Wish you were here
Ready to change your fortune in 2026? Welcome to the Wealth Kick. How do you work out what you really want? Lots of smart people have tried to crack that one, from Aristotle to Oprah. In this episode, we set out to help you pin down your goals and priorities—because before you get moving on your m…

Best bite: You don’t need to be brilliant
It’s not a phrase you hear every day. In this summer highlight, Sharesies’ Susanna Batley explains the idea of “strategic mediocrity” — a way of thinking about performance, consistency, and why the biggest long-term winners often aren’t the standouts in any single year. For more or to watch on …

Best bite: Motley Fool's Scott Phillips on uncertainty
In one of the more thoughtful moments from the year, Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool reflects on uncertainty, valuation, and why investing is less about being right and more about accepting what you can’t know For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch…

Best bite: KiwiBank's Jarrod Kerr on debt that builds the future
One of our most thought-provoking conversations this year. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr on why New Zealand struggles to think long term — and how smarter investment could shape the next few decades. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is bro…

Best bite: How Briscoes chose where to win
While we’re on break, here’s one of our favourite moments from the year. Briscoes CEO Rod Duke on how choosing the right place to compete — and staying disciplined — turned a mixed retail business into a long-term success story. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunc…

What’s next for Sharesies in 2026?
As we head into the holidays, we’re taking a moment to look back on a year of big milestones at Sharesies. 2025 has been all about bringing our customers more freedom and flexibility and new ways to grow your wealth. In this special end-of-year episode, we’re featuring epic wealth stories from Sh…

2025’s big lessons for investors
As 2025 wraps, how are we set up for the year to come? We welcome economic experts Shamubeel Eaqub, Chief Economist at Simplicity, and Paul McBeth from the Bottom Line, to review a strange year in the markets. Why was the market’s reaction to trade tariffs so unpredictable? Why has market comment…

The Kiwi company powering global cinemas
Meet the operating system behind the global box office. We’re with Stuart Dickinson, CEO of Vista Group, a Kiwi software provider serving almost half the world’s major movie theatre chains. Stuart explains how Vista handles over $15 billion USD in transactions annually, with the shift from simple …