Podcast Episodes

Quick Bite: Global power demand is surging – why is NZ different?

Electricity demand worldwide is booming, but New Zealand’s numbers are surprisingly flat. Octopus energy's Margaret Cooney explains why, and what could flip the switch.

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Published on 1 day, 5 hours ago

Can independent innovators fix our power sector?

Octopus Energy has over 11 million customers worldwide and a reputation as an innovator—but Octopus NZ COO Margaret Cooney says that in Aotearoa, market settings are holding them back.

In the face of…

Published on 5 days, 12 hours ago

What’s going on with NZ's power grid?

Stewart Hamilton is 12 months into his role as CEO of Mercury NZ—and despite a record-dry year and a dip in earnings, he's forecasting a billion-dollar 2026. In this episode, he lays out what’s next …

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Quick bite: Jarrod Kerr—What Australia gets right

Why are so many Kiwi packing up for Australia? Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr says it’s not just better wages—it’s savings, infrastructure, and an economy that’s simply outpacing ours.

From compulsor…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Is this how we reignite the economy?

Do we need to slash interest rates even further to get the economy going? Jarrod Kerr, Kiwibank Chief Economist, reckons the Reserve Bank needs to do more. 

Hear Jarrod’s belief that politicians have…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Quick bite: Bitcoin vs inflation with Luke Kemeys

💸 From lotto to a “life raft” against inflation — is crypto gambling, the next property boom, or a store of wealth like Bitcoin believers say? In this quick bite, we dig into why more Kiwis are payin…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Creating opportunity in a cost-of-living crisis

Luke Kemeys—podcaster, business advisor, and recipient of a CAANZ fellowship for his work as a money educator—shares the biggest thing he sees holding people back from financial success. 

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Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bonus: How do leveraged ETFs work?

Leverage can supercharge your gains… or wipe you out.

In this bonus clip from our previous episode with Bryce from Equity Mates, we break down how leveraged ETFs work, why they’re tempting, and the r…

Published on 4 weeks ago

The investment for billionaires and beginners?

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When the options are overwhelming and the markets are choppy, are ETFs the answer?

Bryce Leske from Equity Mates tells us why exchange-traded funds have become central to his inv…

Published on 1 month ago

Quick bite: What makes a business investable? A CEO’s take

Curious how company leaders assess value?

In this Quick Bite, Susannah Batley asks Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan which metrics matter most to him. Drawing on decades of experience in merger…

Published on 1 month ago