Of Interest

Dec 19 2024 104 ep. 34 mins 16

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Longform interviews with key opinion makers about the New Zealand economy

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Nicola Willis: Growing the economy without spending

Dec 19 2024 29 mins

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year

Andrew Coleman: Swapping NZ's gas guzzling Holden government retirement income system for an EV

Oct 10 2024 64 mins

Andrew Coleman explains why and how he believes NZ's government retirement income system and associated taxes should be changed

John Lyon: Why New Zealanders should be grateful insurers remain committed to their country

Sep 30 2024 43 mins

Ando's John Lyon explains why it's hard to judge insurers on a year by year basis, and why NZ's risk profile is the most significant barrier to enter the local insurance market

Murray Harris: The case for higher KiwiSaver contributions

Sep 24 2024 22 mins

KiwiSaver faces growing pains in its 17th year as industry calls for changes to the system in order to boost retirement readiness and not leave people behind

Jonathan Shapiro: Why the integrity of bond markets on both sides of the Tasman is at stake

Sep 09 2024 29 mins

Why ASIC's probe of ANZ Group actions and the FMA's investigations into potential market manipulation are really important

Pierre van Heerden: How it costs twice as much to set up a supermarket in NZ than Australia

Sep 06 2024 25 mins

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden details what's needed to boost competition in NZ’s grocery sector

Imre Speizer: What to expect from interest rates and the NZ dollar over coming months

Aug 26 2024 36 mins

In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Westpac's Imre Speizer explains the importance of swap rates & why interest rates are heading lower

John Small: The 'faster, safer, cheaper' banking experience of the future

Aug 20 2024 24 mins

On the Of Interest podcast Commerce Commission Chairman John Small discusses how the success of open banking can be measured, and why the growth process is what matters for a scaling up Kiwibank

Christian Hawkesby: Accurate GDP forecast would’ve altered May RBNZ policy

Aug 17 2024 25 mins

May’s hawkish stance hinged partly on incorrect GDP forecast, RBNZ Deputy Governor tells the Of Interest podcast

Shannon Barlow: Where the power sits in the labour market

Aug 04 2024 26 mins

A rising number of applicants are chasing fewer jobs with some workers even having to take pay cuts, Frog Recruitment's Shannon Barlow says