Bite: Property FOMO is gone?

New Zealand’s love affair with property investing might be entering a new era. Economist Tony Alexander joined us to unpack what’s changed — from the end of decades-long falling interest rates, to shifting tax rules, tighter lending restrictions, and rising costs that are reshaping investor behavio…

The end of the property era? Tony Alexander

Independent economist Tony Alexander explains why we’re moving away from housing as a primary retirement plan, as a thirty-year era of falling interest rates comes to an end. Get Tony’s take on the dominance of first-home buyers, and whether now’s the time to lock in a long-term mortgage rate.  Wh…

The 2026 investor’s survival guide: Part 2

Could the upcoming election mess with our economic recovery? Mark Lister reckons you should focus on "profits over politics" regardless of who wins. We’re joined by Mark, Director at Craigs Investment Partners, and Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr to break down what Kiwi investors can look for …

The 2026 investor’s survival guide: Part 1

In the first of two parts on what investors need to know in 2026, we discuss a world preoccupied with the Trump effect. While markets like Japan and Europe outperformed the States last year, Craigs Investment Director Mark Lister and KiwiBank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr explain why the US remains …

Wealth kick #7: Looking for a man in finance

When do you stop going it alone with your money—and start getting advice? How do you know if you actually need a financial advisor, and how do you find one you can trust? In the final episode of the Wealth Kick, we’re talking about what happens when DIY can only get you so far. We cover when it ma…

Wealth kick #6: The witch of Wall Street

Now what? You’re not a beginner anymore, but you’re not a trader either. You’ve been investing for a while, and you understand the fundamentals—what comes next? Is it time to get more complicated, or just set and forget? In this episode of the Wealth Kick, we explore a new money problem: the quest…

Wealth Kick #5: The long run

What if you never had to work again? Well, you’ll get there someday—if you set yourself up for retirement.  It can be hard to get excited about your KiwiSaver account when retirement feels distant, but it’s your ticket to freedom. In this episode, we try to bring that far-off future a bit closer t…

Wealth kick #4: Back from the brink

Last time you heard from us, we talked budgets—how to stop feeling trapped and build a budget that suits you. Today’s episode is a little different: an extra chapter to tell one guy’s story. We return to Reagan White from Where’s My Money with a tale of brutal interest rates and a mortgage that su…

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 …