Markets with Madison
Investment insights from executives and the experts. Hosted and produced by NZ Herald senior business journalist Madison Reidy.
Latest episodes
Sep 22, 2024 • 17min
Unhappy customers: Why Greg Foran is against Auckland Airport upgrades [VIDEO]
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Auckland International Airport’s biggest customer is unhappy about its $6.6 billion plans. But Air NZ’s CEO Greg Foran is dealing with his own unhappy customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 19, 2024 • 24min
Should Air NZ remain an international airline? [VIDEO]
[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Our national airline is making less money on long-haul routes as aircraft engine issues limit capacity growth. Should it remain an international airline?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2024 • 14min
The $75b Super Fund’s biggest challenge. [VIDEO]
Our sovereign wealth fund is set to double in the next decade. How will its new CEO meet its growth demands?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2024 • 10min
Powerhouse: Why Contact Energy wants $2b Manawa merger [VIDEO]
Two electricity companies could join forces to become the second largest player. Contact Energy’s CEO & Chairman explain why they’ve been trying to takeover Manawa in secret.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2024 • 25min
Reserve Bank interview: Rates, recession & resilience [VIDEO]
Economic pain has forced the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates. The Deputy Governor explains its assessment of the economy and why it's making changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 5, 2024 • 28min
How $1b Metlifecare has expanded in secret [VIDEO]
The third-largest retirement village operator has transformed in secret since it was bought by private equity in 2020. Will the better business find its way back the public market? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 1, 2024 • 24min
Inside shutdown Marsden Point oil refinery [VIDEO]
New Zealand's last remaining oil refinery is now rusted pipes after a full shutdown was completed this year. What's next for the critical fuel storage site? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2024 • 10min
Why Air New Zealand’s profit is falling
[VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE] The airline’s annual net profit fell 65%. The CEO Greg Foran explains how the economy and engine issues are impacting its earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2024 • 26min
Energy crisis: The financial impact revealed [VIDEO]
Some power companies are warning profits will be impacted by the supply shortage, while industrial users consider ditching the country due to high energy costs. Are renewables the answer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2024 • 29min
Private equity’s perception problem [VIDEO]
Private equity funds buy out businesses worth billions and can double their profits before selling them again. What’s their game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
