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David Cay Johnston: NZ's objective with Trump should be 'to not become the focus of his wrath'
Mar 12, 2026
35m 07s
Mark Laurence: 'Flabbergasted that AI hasn't become a political talking point'
Feb 23, 2026
Unknown duration
Imre Speizer: Differing levels of 'assertiveness' between RBNZ & RBA the reason for big cash rate difference
Feb 6, 2026
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Steve Symon: Following the money while playing whack-a-mole against the large commercial enterprises of organised crime
Jan 30, 2026
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Anna Breman: The new RBNZ Governor on inflation, being told off by Winston Peters & more
Jan 23, 2026
Unknown duration
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 3/12/26 |  David Cay Johnston: NZ's objective with Trump should be 'to not become the focus of his wrath'✨ | US democracyTrump+3 | David Cay Johnston | — | New Zealand | TrumpUS democracy+4 | — | 35m 07s | |
| 2/23/26 |  Mark Laurence: 'Flabbergasted that AI hasn't become a political talking point' | Artificial intelligence expert Mark Laurence calls for a non-partisan New Zealand government-led AI strategy | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  Imre Speizer: Differing levels of 'assertiveness' between RBNZ & RBA the reason for big cash rate difference | Westpac's Imre Speizer says the significantly higher Australian cash rate shouldn't directly impact NZ rates if its cause is Aussie specific | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  Steve Symon: Following the money while playing whack-a-mole against the large commercial enterprises of organised crime | Steve Symon, who chaired of the Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious & Organised Crime, details the plan to make NZ the hardest place for organised crime to operate | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  Anna Breman: The new RBNZ Governor on inflation, being told off by Winston Peters & more | The RBNZ Governor Anna Breman says the Reserve Bank 'will do what is best for the NZ economy and to reach our inflation target' even if it's an OCR hike in election year | — | ||||||
| 2/19/25 |  David Mahon: China, a country 'full of DeepSeeks,' now sees NZ as 'a country of diplomatic infidelity' | In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult' | — | ||||||
| 12/20/24 |  Nicola Willis: Growing the economy without spending | Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year | — | ||||||
| 10/10/24 |  Andrew Coleman: Swapping NZ's gas guzzling Holden government retirement income system for an EV | Andrew Coleman explains why and how he believes NZ's government retirement income system and associated taxes should be changed | — | ||||||
| 10/1/24 |  John Lyon: Why New Zealanders should be grateful insurers remain committed to their country | 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 | — | ||||||
| 9/24/24 |  Murray Harris: The case for higher KiwiSaver contributions | 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 | — | ||||||
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| 9/9/24 |  Jonathan Shapiro: Why the integrity of bond markets on both sides of the Tasman is at stake | Why ASIC's probe of ANZ Group actions and the FMA's investigations into potential market manipulation are really important | — | ||||||
| 9/6/24 |  Pierre van Heerden: How it costs twice as much to set up a supermarket in NZ than Australia | Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden details what's needed to boost competition in NZ’s grocery sector | — | ||||||
| 8/27/24 |  Imre Speizer: What to expect from interest rates and the NZ dollar over coming months | 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 | — | ||||||
| 8/20/24 |  John Small: The 'faster, safer, cheaper' banking experience of the future | 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 | — | ||||||
| 8/17/24 |  Christian Hawkesby: Accurate GDP forecast would’ve altered May RBNZ policy | May’s hawkish stance hinged partly on incorrect GDP forecast, RBNZ Deputy Governor tells the Of Interest podcast | — | ||||||
| 8/4/24 |  Shannon Barlow: Where the power sits in the labour market | A rising number of applicants are chasing fewer jobs with some workers even having to take pay cuts, Frog Recruitment's Shannon Barlow says | — | ||||||
| 8/1/24 |  John Bolton: Who might be attracted to shoebox apartments and why | In our Of Interest podcast, Squirrel's John Bolton explains why the appetite for smaller apartments might be greater than you think | — | ||||||
| 7/26/24 |  Steven Hail: Transforming the discussion about government fiscal & economic policy | In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more | — | ||||||
| 7/18/24 |  Will Carnachan of Aotea Asset Management unpacks the NZ private credit scene | Will Carnachan of Aotea Asset Management details how private credit works in New Zealand for investors, borrowers & fund managers | — | ||||||
| 7/13/24 |  Nick Tuffley: Why did ASB and RBNZ change their mind about rate cuts? | ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says the Reserve Bank’s dovish turn would have been based on fresh forecasts which show a much weak economy than in May | — | ||||||
| 7/12/24 |  Stephen Jacobi: The US is a riskier trade partner than China | Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says the US presidential election is a ‘Sword of Damocles’ threatening the global economy and could seriously harm New Zealand’s exports | — | ||||||
| 6/28/24 |  James Foster - the New Zealand EV, or 'batteries on wheels', scene | EVDB's James Foster on what's required for the next big move in electric vehicle uptake | — | ||||||
| 6/20/24 |  Cameron Bagrie: Why and how the pricing of risk versus the taking of risk by banks needs to change | Why NZ needs a 'good, hard debate' about the composition of bank lending and how it's impacting productivity | — | ||||||
| 6/17/24 |  Fiona Hall & Martin Dilly: Frustrations with & war stories from the world of anti-money laundering compliance | Is the public sector pulling its weight in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing? | — | ||||||
| 6/5/24 |  Kylie Walker: What the mission-driven Future Made in Australia approach is & what it could mean | How the Aussie government's Future Made in Australia initiative aims to move the country up the value chain & what it could offer Kiwis | — | ||||||
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