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The Government finally unveiled its plan to address issues impacting the energy sector, and it's prompted a mixed response. The country's largest power companies have responded positively, and their shares have jumped on the NZX as a result. Meanwhile, consumers and other businesses have voiced concerns this doesn't address the status quo. Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy has criticised this announcement - and claimed this doesn't move the country forward at all. "Let's remember - last year, one in five consumers had trouble paying their bill, 19 percent of people missed paying their bill on time, 56 percent of people are concerned about the price of energy. This does nothing to address that." EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says this announcement is 'underwhelming' - and claimed it wouldn't stop the closure of any mills. "It's too late for that, there's nothing really in there short-term that offers and kind of assistance for those people already in that spiral, they're looking at tough decisions to close or downsize." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government recently unveiled its highly-anticipated energy sector announcement and it's prompted good news for the energy companies. The share price for New Zealand's major gentailers raised on the NZX, with Meridian seeing a 5 percent increase. Milford Asset Management's Michael Luke explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government finally unveiled its plan to address issues impacting the energy sector, and it's prompted a mixed response. The country's largest power companies have responded positively, and their shares have jumped on the NZX as a result. Meanwhile, consumers and other businesses have voiced concerns this doesn't address the status quo. Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy has criticised this announcement - and claimed this doesn't move the country forward at all. "Let's remember - last year, one in five consumers had trouble paying their bill, 19 percent of people missed paying their bill on time, 56 percent of people are concerned about the price of energy. This does nothing to address that." EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says this announcement is 'underwhelming' - and claimed it wouldn't stop the closure of any mills. "It's too late for that, there's nothing really in there short-term that offers and kind of assistance for those people already in that spiral, they're looking at tough decisions to close or downsize." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government recently unveiled its highly-anticipated energy sector announcement and it's prompted good news for the energy companies. The share price for New Zealand's major gentailers raised on the NZX, with Meridian seeing a 5 percent increase. Milford Asset Management's Michael Luke explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news we are less than a week away from another potential US federal government funding shutdown.But first up today, we can report American August data for new home sales has surprised everyone and jumped a very sharp +20% from July to an annualised rate of 800,000. Few saw this coming. Analysts say sharp discounting and widespread promotional offers are behind the twist because the unsold inventories were mounting. But the gains were widespread especially in the Northeast (+72%). Or it could just be rogue data.And that is because we had not seen any recent trend in rising mortgage application levels to support such a big August jump. In fact last week's application levels were dominated by refinance activity, not new home purchase applications. The discrepancy between the two data releases is a curiosity.There was another well-supported US Treasury bond auction earlier today, this one for their 5-year Note. The median yield came in at 3.65%, little-changed from the 3.67% at the prior equivalent event.Taiwanese industrial production rose in August by +14.4% from a year ago, slowing from an upwardly revised +18.7% gain in the previous month. Taiwan seems to deliver a never-ending stream of double-digit economic advances. It has to be the world's most impressive economy at present.Hong Kong has now shifted to clean-up mode now that Super-Typhoon Ragasa has moved on. There is a lot to restore. It has made landfall in southern China now, where 2 mln people have been evacuated. Ragasa is 2025's largest storm globally and is the largest since the all-time records set by Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded. (Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are all the same, just named differently based on where they develop from.)Moving on, yesterday's release of the August monthly CPI indicator series in Australia shows that inflations pressures are still alive - and rising. They came in at 3.0%, the most in more than a year. But they have a 1-3% target range so it is technically within that range. The trajectory will worry the RBA all the same. And financial markets have pushed back their expectations of when the RBA will cut rates next.In Indonesia, the combination of an accident at a major copper mine that has closed it completely, and in Peru, a closure over a tough political dispute, has seen copper prices jump overnight.In Russia, that are raising their GST to 22% to pay for their war on Ukraine.In the US, attention is twisting back to lending, liquidity and credit-rating standards as two major financials collapse in a reprise of the GFC sub-prime mistakes. Both Tricolor (a Texas car loan lender) and First Brands (a car parts maker) recently had good credit ratings confirmed.And tariffs, rising joblessness, and weird public policy make the globally important US economy unusually vulnerable at present. So we should note that a US Federal Government shutdown seems on the cards as Trump seems not to care. One of these types of events could trigger something to seriously unnerve financial markets - the US not paying its bills could be it (and is unlikely to be seen as "just another Trump bankruptcy".)The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.15%, up +3 bps from yesterday at this time. The price of gold will start today at US$3733/oz, down -US$48 from yesterday. Silver was lower too and now under US$44/oz.American oil prices are up +US$1.50 at just under US$65/bbl, with the international Brent price now just over US$69/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is at just on 58.1 USc and down -50 bps from yesterday and that is its lowest level since mid-April. Against the Aussie we are also down -50 bps at 88.3 AUc and near a three-year low. Against the euro we are down -30 bps at 49.5 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just over 65.5, and down another -30 bps.The bitcoin price starts today at US$113.858 and up +1.7% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has again been modest at just over +/- 1.1%.Today, all eyes will be on the big Fonterra announcements, which are expected to be very positive. Join us for our coverage that will start with their NZX market releases soon.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

A busy reporting season has concluded for the NZX-listed companies, with some doing better than others. A2 Milk stood out as a success story from this season, but other listed businesses haven't fared so well. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A busy reporting season has concluded for the NZX-listed companies, with some doing better than others. A2 Milk stood out as a success story from this season, but other listed businesses haven't fared so well. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stock exchange operator NZX chief executive Mark Peterson has resigned from the role - and will step down at the end of April 2026. Peterson explained that the time was right for him to stand down and for the board to look for a new chief executive. He says he's overseen plenty of challenges and successes in the role over the last few years. "You've got to make these tough calls - but we've also, at the same time, got to a period in the exchange where we've ticked off a bunch of expectations and objectives...really, it's the right time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midday Rural News for 24 July 2025 Yes, that's from an NZX dairy analyst who says there were record volumes of milk-solids collected nationwide last month - nearly 18 percent more than the same time last year.

Stock exchange operator NZX chief executive Mark Peterson has resigned from the role - and will step down at the end of April 2026. Peterson explained that the time was right for him to stand down and for the board to look for a new chief executive. He says he's overseen plenty of challenges and successes in the role over the last few years. "You've got to make these tough calls - but we've also, at the same time, got to a period in the exchange where we've ticked off a bunch of expectations and objectives...really, it's the right time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryman Healthcare's share price has gone up for the first half of July, leading experts to speculate about the company's future. This follows a downturn from earlier in the year. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryman Healthcare's share price has gone up for the first half of July, leading experts to speculate about the company's future. This follows a downturn from earlier in the year. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Lissette is the founder and CEO of Black Pearl Group, a New Zealand-born SaaS company generating over $12.5M in ARR from the US market and he's just getting started. With a relentless drive and a famously no-BS approach to business, Nick has been scaling startups since he was 24, when he bought his first company for $1, walked into an office with a server, a car park, and no clue what he was doing and figured it out the hard way.Since then, he's built and sold multiple businesses, survived the brutal cycles of SaaS, and taken Black Pearl public on the NZX, with plans now underway for a dual listing on the ASX. Under his leadership, Black Pearl has launched a suite of products that use real AI, not vaporware, to help SMEs in the US find and close more customers. Nick doesn't just talk about AI—his team builds it, deploys it, and uses it to scale faster with fewer people. And yes, he thinks Elon might've had a point about Twitter headcount.Nick is as authentic as they come. He tells it like it is, about fundraising, hiring tough operators, managing burnout, building billion-dollar visions, and grinding through hill runs with his teenage son to stay mentally sharp. Whether he's cold-calling from a Taco Bell in Arizona or closing deals face-to-face in the US, Nick plays to win, and he'll either succeed or “die trying.”This podcast was brought to you by our amazing sponsor in ⁠Vanta⁠ 

Xero's revenue hits the $2 billion mark and market watchers are discussing its potential to hit the US market. The Colorado-based but NZX-listed software company IkeGPS shares have been soaring on the back of optimism about the US economy and why a top economist says New Zealand stands to benefit from moves in China to boost consumption. Rebecca Stevenson is a senior journalist at BusinessDesk.

Butter, cheese and milk are the biggest drivers of the rise in food prices, with butter alone soaring 65%. NZX dairy analyst Rosalind Crickett tells us why.

It's been a memorable year for financial markets so far - but experts have noted that the NZX appears to have calmed down. After President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day', the NZX took a significant dip, but the markets appear to have shaken off the impact caused by the tariffs. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a memorable year for financial markets so far - but experts have noted that the NZX appears to have calmed down. After President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day', the NZX took a significant dip, but the markets appear to have shaken off the impact caused by the tariffs. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carpet maker Bremworth has reversed its wool only policy - and will soon start making synthetic carpets again. The NZX-listed company, which stopped producing synthetic carpets in 2020 in favour of a wool-only policy, will restart production of synthetic carpets at its Auckland facility in the next financial year. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the market reactions to this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carpet maker Bremworth has reversed its wool only policy - and will soon start making synthetic carpets again. The NZX-listed company, which stopped producing synthetic carpets in 2020 in favour of a wool-only policy, will restart production of synthetic carpets at its Auckland facility in the next financial year. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacked the market reactions to this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Paul Reid shares his experience about what it means to be a high performing chair, including the red flags to look out for, the elements of a great board, the need to be adaptable and why there isn't one style or approach to chairing a board effectively. He also provides an insight into working with highly creative industries and his time on the board of Pukeko Pictures. Paul is a governance professional with extensive experience scaling technology companies, expanding international business, and raising public and private capital. He's held board positions across ASX & NZX listed, private equity-backed, and crown-owned organisations; and is currently Chair of Virsae Limited, Deputy Chair New Zealand Post Limited and a director of Christchurch International Airport Limited. He is the immediate past Chair of Volpara Health Technologies, Optimal Workshop, Figured and Pukeko Pictures Limited. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Bray is joined by Paul MacBeth, editor of The Bottom Line, and Susannah Batley, GM of Sharesies Business. Together, they explore what it takes to build investment strategies, discuss how the NZX has reacted to the volatility of the last few weeks, and unpack well-known investment management firm PIMCO’s approach. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US market ended the week up 5.7%, which saw it finish 12.7% off its February highs, having been down 18.9% at its weakest point and very close to bear market territory. Most other markets finished the week slightly lower, with the local NZX 50 down 1.7%. Despite last week's partial tariff backtrack from the White House, the US 10-year bond yield ended the week at 4.5%, up from just under 4.0% seven days earlier. That was the biggest weekly jump since 2001, and it comes as investors exit US assets in favour of other jurisdictions. The US dollar index fell to its lowest level since July 2023, and the greenback is down 9.0% from where it was in mid-January.

The stock market has seen the biggest daily fall since the Covid-19 period, as a result of Donald Trump's tariffs announced last week. Beijing responded with its own retaliatory tariffs, which caused the S&P 500 to fall another 6%. Craigs Investment Partners Director Mark Lister says it's a historic fall. "It's pretty rare for things to fall as much as that in a two-day period." Lister talks to Mike Hosking about where New Zealand sits in the aftermath. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive for an emergency episode of The Fold after an NZX announcement this afternoon revealed that new NZME shareholder James Grenon is seeking to clear the board and install a new set of directors, himself included. He owns 10% of its shares, and claims the backing of 37% more – putting him very close to a majority for the motion. There's a lot we don't know, and a lot of water to flow under the bridge – but Grenon's media history is very much preoccupied with particular culture war issues. Any attempt to introduce that approach to NZME would be a media event unlike any New Zealand has seen before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Boland of Tiger FinTech discusses the fading dominance of the Magnificent Seven stocks, a shift to energy and AI-app companies, and the NZX's struggles.

The upcoming reporting season looks likely to reflect the tough times seen in the economy in the second half of last year, yet company 'outlook' statements may provide some optimism for the year ahead. The season – comprising mostly second-half 2024 results – gets under way this week, and it's widely expected most major companies won't do too well. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The upcoming reporting season looks likely to reflect the tough times seen in the economy in the second half of last year, yet company 'outlook' statements may provide some optimism for the year ahead. The season – comprising mostly second-half 2024 results – gets under way this week, and it's widely expected most major companies won't do too well. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump officially got the keys back to the White House earlier this week - and his return to power could have an impact on NZX-listed businesses. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare produces medical devices sold in the US, and it's likely the incoming tariffs could leave an impact. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump officially got the keys back to the White House earlier this week - and his return to power could have an impact on NZX-listed businesses. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare produces medical devices sold in the US, and it's likely the incoming tariffs could leave an impact. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're thinking positive for 2025!Brad Olsen & RNZ business journalist Gyles Beckford look at the positives for NZ next year, including emerging signs of economic recovery, positive sentiment, easing mortgage rates, increased household spending, business activity, and potential employment growth. Check out the full episode: 'Crypto, Trump & NZX: 2024 in review' For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we rate 2024 and what's in store for 2025? Brad Olsen, Infometrics Principal Economist, and RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford dig into global market dynamics and our national outlook as cryptocurrency goes mainstream, tech stocks defy gravity, and Kiwis finally catch a break on interest rates. Is the current tech boom sustainable? Is crypto really legit now? What’s going on with the NZX?This is the shared lunch big-picture overview of the year that was—and our take on what we should be looking at in the year to come.For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand and Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) (collectively referred to as ‘Sharesies’). Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not personal financial advice and provides general information only. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024 is nearly over - so which companies did the best on the New Zealand stock exchange for the year? Tower Insurance leads the pack, off the back of a series of upgraded earnings and regained inclusion back in the NZX50 Index. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacked the winners and the losers for the year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It hasn't been a great year for the NZX, but one expert believes things are in place for a better 2025. The reduced interest rates could lead to a better outlook for investors going forward, according to new reports. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do Bitcoin and gold have in common? What's a “core-and-explore” portfolio? Are you better off investing in global assets via the NZX, instead of an international exchange? As Smartshares rebrands to Smart and launches four new ETFs, we sat down with CEO Anna Scott to discuss bringing cryptocurrency, US tech, and gold to the NZX. From Bitcoin's transformation from a fringe digital currency to a mainstream ETF investment, to gold's enduring status as the "original Bitcoin," Anna explains how Smart are making complex investments accessible to everyday investors. We learn why Smart has chosen to list these exchange-traded funds now, and how they're partnering with iShares owner BlackRock, the world's largest investment company.  For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BusinessDesk Senior Correspondent Victoria Young covers Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk's goal to bring down the cost of building; Spark's poor performance on the NZX; and a Reserve Bank decision due tomorrow.

We drill into the world of oil and gas exploration with Andrew Jefferies, Chief Executive of Echelon.  Andrew shares why  the company has left  the NZX for the ASX and its rebrand from NZ Oil and Gas to Echelon. He discusses the impact of the former government's decision on banning oil and gas exploration, and Echelon's decision to invest now that decision has been reversed.  While more investors demand an ESG (environmental, social and governance) approach to investing, we hear about the balance between transitioning to cleaner energy sources and meeting global energy demands. For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Investing involves risk. This episode is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. Information provided is general only and current at the time and does not take into account your circumstances, objectives or needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available to the product's issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents, including a Target Market Determination for Sharesies, can be found on our website. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. The views expressed by individuals are their own and Sharesies does not endorse any of the guests or the views they hold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Men called Mark are apparently making a disproportionate mark on the NZX. A survey of the companies listed on the NZX has shown there more Marks in chief executive spots than there are women, mark our words and the number of women leading listed companies has not really moved in years, money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

Logistics and courier company Freightways has recorded a 5.8 percent decrease in net profit after weathering what its leaders believe to be the worst of the economic cycle in New Zealand and Australia. Freightways announced its 2024 results to the NZX on Monday. It reported net profit after tax of $70.9 million, a reduction from its 2023 result that the company said was largely due to higher interest expenses. Earnings before interest, depreciation, tax, and amortisation were $229.1m, up 6.6% from 2023. Freightways CEO Mark Troughear explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does going for gold look like?  No, not the Olympics but a conversation about the potential and the challenges with the gold discovery near Queenstown by newly listed NZX company Santana Minerals.      Santana CEO Damian Spring explains the road ahead including the need to raise capital, the journey to get  consent—including fast track legislation— and showing Resources Minister Shane Jones the site.   As well as economic benefits and job creation, we discuss environmental concerns. Plus gold as an investment given record high prices. And has digital gold or Bitcoin displaced the real thing?  For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's share market is taking a turn for the better. New data indicates the NZX 50 has gone up by almost 6 percent in the past month - and economists are feeling optimistic about this reporting season. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains this change in direction. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts have revealed how the market reacted to the proposed takeover of the Warehouse. An Australian private equity firm has made a formal takeover offer to The Warehouse Group - which would give founder Sir Stephen Tindall greater control. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains how this played out on the NZX. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why invest locally when the action appears to be in the US?  The meteoric rise of US chipmaker NVIDIA and the dominance of high earning tech stocks makes it hard for the likes of the NZX and ASX to compete.  We talk to Harbour Asset Management's Chris di Leva about how the sector make-up of an index and the local economy are a huge influence. But also why New Zealand is starting to look more attractive.  Find what you need to consider when exposed to the US markets such as: does a change in portfolio weighting fit your risk appetite? Are you hedged against currency fluctuations? And is it time to consider other investment opportunities like Japan?   For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nigel and John are joined by Harbour Asset Management's Craig Stent to delve into NZ and Australian equities, the NZX earning season and which stellar stocks and laggards he's got on his watchlist.

Rebecca looks at some strong results on the NZX, including Turners Automotive and My Food Bag. Utilities software company Gentrack has made a notable turnaround. And a look at tech company Rakon which is the subject of a mystery buyer. In the US, Disneyland Resort cast members have voted to unionise - part of a wider trend across the country of employees seeking better employment conditions. Rebecca Stevenson is a senior journalist at BusinessDesk.

There are many advantages to investing in exchange-traded-funds (ETFs), but with so much choice how do you know whether to invest locally or go offshore?  We ask these questions and more of Anna Scott the CEO of Smartshares—a fund manager owned by the NZX.     We find out about moves to make it easier to invest in NZ infrastructure. Plus basics around ETFs, tax and currency considerations and what sort of Smartshares Bitcoin offering might be on the cards.  For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode we talk to Aaron Hockley, fund manager of Vital Healthcare Property Trust Fund, which is the only specialist healthcare property fund listed on the NZX.  You'll find how REITs (real estate investment trusts) work and in particular what's unique to investing in healthcare real estate using this structure. Plus how rising interest rates have impacted property valuations, what Vital Healthcare's doing to mitigate these risks, and its future direction.  For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the NZX trading floor we catch up with Jarden's Head of Derivatives to reflect on yet another disappointing GDT auction (down 2.8%, WMP -4.2%, SMP -4.8%). Plus we look at where the futures markets are currently sitting and how today's carbon auction went.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the near-term future look like for NZX 50 newbie Turners Automotive Group? And what's the cost-of-living squeeze doing to our car buying habits?  Turner's CEO Todd Hunter tells us about new sites opening around the country and how the company plans to  increase margins by selling more to the public as well as dealers. You'll find out that NZers are still buying used cars, but less expensive. And that hybrids are still way more popular than EVs.  For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a flood of annual general meetings on the NZX of late, and Rebecca says this week will be no different with Fonterra Shareholders Fund, Contact Energy, and Michael Hill Jeweller, to name just a few. She talks about some of the AGMS she's attended so far this year, including pet supplies and health care company Ebos, Sky Network Television which was last week, and Skellerup. AGMS are usually held where the firm has its headquarters, with Sky and Ebos in Auckland and Skellerup in the South Island Rebecca Stevenson is a senior journalist at BusinessDesk

The NZX is a bear market -- after dropping more than 20 percent (21.2%) from its peak reached in early 2021.  Anan Zaki has the business news.