Why central banks cut rates quickly

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Interest rates are continuing to be cut, with another Reserve Bank move expected this week. How soon will it result in economic relief? The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed…

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reveals whether the Government's books are on track for surplus in 2027-2028

The Finance Minister's foreshadowing an update on whether the Government's books are still on track for surplus in 2027-2028.  Nicola Willis will deliver the half yearly economic and fiscal update in about three weeks.  She says that will illustrate the latest forecasts for a surplus - and seemed…

Fran O'Sullivan: NZ Inc Managing Director on the US Business Summit, tariffs

New Zealand is bracing for a high stakes poker game, preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs to be introduced.  The US Business Summit is taking place in Auckland, and Trump is set to be a significant talking point.  NZ Inc Managing Director Fran O’Sullivan told Ryan Bridge that there’s likely to be…

Why Resene Paint is under pressure (but won't sell)

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Resene Paint has been in the business of colour for 78 years. But the family-owned company is now facing margin pressure in its manufacturing operation. The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any o…

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of the Reserve Bank's final meeting of the year

The Reserve Bank is set to meet for the last time this year to review the Official Cash Rate. Economists predict a cut will come - but it's unclear if the Bank will cut as high as 75 percent. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the odds. LISTEN ABOVE The podcasts in the SME Str…

SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 22nd 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 this weekly wrap, we’re…

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the latest feud between the Reserve Bank and the banks

A senior Reserve Bank official has taken aim at the big banks and accused them of stifling innovation and competition by underinvesting in technology. Addressing delegates at a Payments NZ conference on Tuesday, the banking regulator’s director of money and cash, Ian Woolford, claimed there was a …

Lessons We’ve Learned from 5 Years of Between Two Beers - Accidental Business Owners #11

Welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners. It's a podcast about business, life, mindset, relationships and the inside story of a pretty wild last five years. This is the 11th episode in the series, but they all stand alone – so you don’t have to go back to the start. In this on…

Ash Parmar: Dairy and Business Owner's Group Vice Chairperson on the new crime figures

New crime figures are a mixed bag for retailers.  Data released by the Police Minister shows a 61% drop in ram raids in the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period in 2023.  But thefts at retail premises are up 12%, and there's been no change in breaking and entering or acts in…

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job ads declining for the third consecutive month

The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month. Despite these grim figures, one expert has noticed there's light at the end of the tunnel for the economy Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further. LISTEN AB…