Bonus Episode: What did investing look like 30 years ago?
From Daze of Our Lives by The Hits
July 15, 2026 · 36 min
About this episode
This episode explores the evolution of investing in New Zealand over the past 30 years.
Think back to 1996. Dial-up internet, bulky desktop computers and no KiwiSaver. Investing looked very different. And most New Zealanders had never even heard of Exchange Traded Funds. In this special episode of Slow it Down, PJ sits down with Nadine Higgins to explore 30 years of investing in New Zealand, how access has changed, and how kiwis can get started on their investing journey to build wealth for the future. For 30 years, Smart’s been helping New Zealanders invest and grow their wealth, including launching NZ’s first Exchange Traded Fund back in 1996. Find out more at smartinvest.co.nz This episode is proudly supported by Smart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: PJ
Guest: Nadine Higgins
Topics covered
- investing
- New Zealand
- financial education
- wealth building
- historical perspective
Keywords
- investing
- New Zealand
- Exchange Traded Funds
- wealth
- financial education
- 1996
- Smart
Sponsors
Smart
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Exchange Traded Funds
Places: New Zealand
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