Podcast Episodes

Quick bite: Can Rod Duke beat IKEA?

How does Briscoe Group's Rod Duke view incoming competition from international retailers like IKEA and Sports Direct?

The retail veteran shares his unconventional strategy of welcoming customers to t…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Occupy, dominate, and defend’: Briscoe Group’s growth plan

How do you steer a retail giant through US-China trade conflicts and low consumer spending?

Garth Bray cracks open Rod Duke's playbook for weathering an economic downturn—and capitalising on an intern…

Published on 7 months ago

Quick Bite: Does KiwiSaver need higher contribution rates?

Is KiwiSaver better off with policy stability or is it overdue for comprehensive reform? Matt MacPherson from Sharesies & Chris Di Leva of Harbour Asset Management debate whether potential cuts to go…

Published on 7 months ago

Investing in US markets via KiwiSaver

Curious about investing in the US market in more ways than one? 

In our latest episode of Shared Lunch, we explore a new KiwiSaver option, the Sharesies US500 Fund—what it is, how it works, and what …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Quick Bite: Leverage AKA the mortgage magnifier

In this quick bite, Ed McKnight from Opes Partners challenges the perception that property investment is low-risk, explaining how leverage amplifies both gains and losses. How exactly does the "mortg…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Ed McKnight: What does property investment look like in 2025?

After recent rockiness in both equity and housing markets, we revisit the classic shares vs. property discussion with Ed McKnight, Resident Economist at Opes Partners.

While he believes there’s a “bu…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Quick bite: Finance Minister Nicola Willis on NZ's secret weapon...

In this quick bite: Leighton Roberts sits down with NZ Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Where are the inspiring local success stories and why don't we hear much about innovative Kiwi businesses? Plus …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nicola Willis: Can NZ’s growth beat our $9B annual interest?

After a tough few years for inflation, interest rates, and investor confidence, Nicola Willis is charged with not only repairing but expanding the economy. So how will our Minister of Finance and Eco…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Quick bite: Are investors getting braver?

Volatility doesn't seem to be scaring off Kiwi investors—could it be teaching us new strategies?

In this bonus clip, Susannah Batley from Sharesies & Paul McBeth (The Bottom Line) discuss how investo…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The art of strategic mediocrity

Forget chasing perfection, let's talk about the power of strategic mediocrity and how it might be your most valuable weapon when it comes to investing.

In this week's episode of Shared Lunch, Garth B…

Published on 8 months ago