NBR Podcasts
NBR - National Business Review
Each episode explores issues impacting business & the New Zealand economy. Listen to in-depth interviews with NZ CEOs.
NBR (National Business Review) publishes NZ's leading business and finance podcasts, artificial intelligence, covering market shifts, investment, economics, and corporate leadership.
Episodes feature analysis of New Zealand companies, global markets, government policy, and entrepreneurship.
Our podcast shows include:
The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: in-depth interviews with business leaders.
Weekly Wrap: a video round-up of the week on NBR.
Learn more on NBR.co.nz
NBR (National Business Review) publishes NZ's leading business and finance podcasts, artificial intelligence, covering market shifts, investment, economics, and corporate leadership.
Episodes feature analysis of New Zealand companies, global markets, government policy, and entrepreneurship.
Our podcast shows include:
The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: in-depth interviews with business leaders.
Weekly Wrap: a video round-up of the week on NBR.
Learn more on NBR.co.nz
Episodes
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Nov 17, 2025 • 24min
Is woke capitalism over? The future of corporate sustainability, ESG and climate action.
A retreat from net-zero goals is happening. We talk to two business sustainability consultants about business climate strategy, corporate responsibility trends and environmental leadership in business. Has the sector has overreached and undersold its message? Are companies still doing the work – or are they just not talking about it?Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
Nov 10, 2025 • 21min
Chris Hipkins talks capital gains tax
Chris Hipkins, Labour Party leader and former New Zealand Prime Minister, dives into the party's proposed capital gains tax. He discusses why a simple CGT is essential for shifting investments towards productive assets and addresses concerns about its impact on commercial property development. Hipkins clarifies that capital improvements won’t be affected and separates CGT from interest deductibility changes. He also emphasizes Labour's centrist vision for retaining Kiwis and growing the economy, reassuring listeners about party unity amidst policy debates.
Nov 3, 2025 • 21min
Why are American expats renouncing US citizenship?
Thousands of Americans hand back their US passports every year. This episode, we look at exit tax, FATCA and expat tax obligations to find out why US citizens are giving up on ‘the land of the free’.Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
Oct 27, 2025 • 20min
AI tech stocks: boom or bubble?
Are AI investments overvalued? Are we headed for a stock market crash? How exposed are NZ’s Kiwisavers? Artificial intelligence companies have made deals with each other worth more than a trillion dollars. We get market trend insights from BlackRock and some input from the founder of Salt Funds, who warns about the investment risks in AI.Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
Oct 25, 2025 • 38min
Weekly Wrap: Mayors, mayors, mayors – Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Dunedin
For the full uncut interviews and articles on NBR:Auckland: Wayne Brown goes to town on ‘idiotic’ WellingtonWellington: Wellington’s new mayor Andrew Little aims to rein in costsQueenstown: John Glover on solving Queenstown’s infrastructure challenges as tourism growsDunedin: New Dunedin mayor Sophie Barker aims to roll out red carpet for business
Oct 20, 2025 • 22min
Who are the most powerful New Zealand dealmakers: Merger and Acquisition activity
What are the big deals and who is behind them? We talk to Jarden’s Silvana Schenone, who has been named as one of the most powerful Australasian dealmakers. Plus M&A lawyer from DLA Piper Reuben Woods explains why he is bullish about the coming year.
Oct 18, 2025 • 25min
Weekly Wrap: Local elections, capital markets, confidentiality
For the full uncut interviews and articles:Dealmakers 2025: From arm wrestles to handshakesWhen it comes to local elections, the smaller the betterPolitical will required to stimulate NZ’s capital marketsAI in the workplace causes confidentiality concerns
Oct 13, 2025 • 28min
Sinead Boucher talks about Stuff: $1 buyout, TradeMe deal, future of NZ media
The New Zealand media landscape has changed dramatically but Stuff NZ has survived since CEO Sinead Boucher's $1 buyout. The business leader talks bringing in TradeMe, splitting the company in two, gifting 10% to staff , and whether there was a secret backer.Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
Oct 11, 2025 • 32min
Weekly Wrap: RBNZ, business confidence, EMA
For the full uncut interviews and articles over on NBR.co.nz:RBNZ expected to cut interest rates again to boost economyFREE ARTICLE ON NBR ('til midnight 12 October): Should the RBNZ be independent?The Government’s electoral hopes of an economic recoveryCourts get more aggressive on redeployment of redundant workersPodcast #77: Sinead Boucher talks about StuffIndependent Traffic Control: keeping calm, carrying on
Oct 6, 2025 • 25min
Is health insurance unaffordable? We ask Southern Cross's insurance CEO
While the NZ public health system is struggling, more Kiwis are seeing the cost of private health insurance rise. Premiums are being hiked across the board. We sat down with Southern Cross's insurance CEO to find out what’s going on. How can New Zealanders continue to access affordable healthcare?Feedback, story ideas, comments, all welcome – email simon@nbr.co.nzLinks to audio clips used here.
