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The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 13 March
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice. This week, Pressure is on t…
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Will the government subsidise fuel amid the Middle East conflict?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Ryan Bridge to share the government's position.
09:07
How the Middle East is threatening our economic recovery
Former finance minister, Steven Joyce, joins Ryan to talk through the implications of the war in the Middle east on NZ's economic recovery
07:39
Why the Middle East crisis is bad news for farmers and food prices alike
Arable farmer, David Birkett says the industry is already suffering skyrocketing prices.
05:23
Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on housing affordability reaching a decade-best level
Housing affordability in New Zealand has improved to its best level in almost a decade, according to new data from Cotality. Lower property values, rising wages and easing mortgage rates have helped reduce pressure on buyers. Cotality NZ’s Housing Affordability report, covering Q4 in 2025, show…
04:30
Matt Goodson: Salt Funds Management managing director on the markets fluctuating amid Middle East conflict
Stock markets have rebounded and oil prices have dropped below yesterday's forecast, following recent comments from US President Donald Trump. Trump indicated the war in the Middle East could be over 'very soon', and it's led to ripple effects across sharemarkets all over the world. Matt Goodson …
04:18
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices
The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump. Crude oil prices have topped US$100 a barrel for the first time in three years, and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents in the weekend. Finance Minister…
07:01
Business: US tech sector layoffs up | oil shock | commercial insurance costs fall
Garth Bray joins Ryan with today's business update thanks to Forsyth Barr.
04:58
Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners on NZX and global markets taking a dive due to the conflict in the Middle East
Some positive signs from international markets overnight. American and European markets tumbled on Friday due to ongoing concerns about the Middle East conflict. Asia-Pacific markets followed suit yesterday, with the NZX 50 dropping 3.1%. Craigs Investment Partners Investment Director Mark Li…
03:22
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the economic impact of the war in Iran
There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran. Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 - and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents over the weekend. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says these attacks are directly impa…
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