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Lisa Dudson: Is it time to fix long term?
We got another OCR cut this week - now down to 2.25% - the lowest it's been since June of 2022. That was the last one for the year, so a lot of us mortgage holders are trying to figure out whether things are slowing down, and if it's time to fix for a longer term this time around. LISTEN ABOVE …
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What we can learn about investing from the fall of Du Val
BusinessDesk journalist Maria Slade joins Nadine to discuss her new investigative podcast, The Fall of the House of Du Val, which details how the company collapsed and what it reveals about the country’s investment rules. Listen to The Fall of The House of Du Val on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple or …
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Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says banks should be passing OCR rates to customers, or customers should switch banks
Chris Luxon says banks need to be passing on their OCR cuts to customers - and customers should be switching banks if they don't. Mortgage rates have been falling significantly, following recent OCR cuts. But the Reserve Bank says the banks still have room to move, to be cutting the rates further…
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Kevin Milne: A bouquet for a boutique business
This week Kevin Milne wants to give a boutique business their flowers. All Better is a toy repair business run by Janice in Te Awamutu. She specialises in fixing wooden puzzles for kids – a service Kevin was in dire need of after their dog caused a bit of damage to their vintage family puzzle. …
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Ed McKnight: How do you actually pick a financial adviser?
Managing finances doesn’t come easily to everyone, and for some, it simply takes more time and energy than they have. So if you’re in the market for a financial adviser, how should you go about picking one? Ed McKnight has a few tips. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general …
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Black Friday special on retail good news; defence estate true cost reveal, what’s Tracksuit won now
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Reserve Bank tips house prices to surge in 2026
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SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 28 November
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact on your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice. In our final episode for …
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what's caused the recent recession to last so long
The Reserve Bank has blamed the ongoing recession on an uncertain property market, prompting experts to weigh in. New Zealand has traditionally relied on housing as an engine of growth, but years of flat property prices have reportedly contributed to the ongoing economic downturn. Infometrics pri…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the cut to the Official Cash Rate, the economy
The Finance Minister believes the country is in a position to grow. The Reserve Bank believes the economy has now turned a corner after last month's 50-basis-point cut to the OCR. It's cut the cash rate a further 25-basis-points to 2.25%, but is signalling further cuts are unlikely. Nicola W…
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