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Hear from crypto veteran Dave Ripley, co-CEO of global crypto exchange Kraken, about the security of digital assets. Kraken is one of the world’s leading crypto platforms, and service provider to Sharesies Crypto.

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We’re cutting through the red tape with Jeremy Muir, Chair of BlockchainNZ and one of NZ’s leading legal experts on crypto regulation. In our third convo Jeremy walks us through where NZ is at with crypto taxes, rules and regulation, and where we might be going.

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Just a few years ago, crypto was too hot to handle for most people. Now, it’s being embraced by the financial establishment. Today, we talk to Victoria Harris from the Curve about rising crypto adoption and ditching the myth of the “crypto bro”.

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Crypto is a real conversation starter—so let’s talk about it. 

In our first Crypto Conversation, Sharesies co-CEO Leighton Roberts spills why Sharesies is getting into the crypto game. Why now? How have investors responded? What makes Sharesies Crypto different from what’s already in market?

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We're in Sydney with Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield, makers of radio-frequency technology to detect and take down small, hostile drones across 50 countries. While defence demand is rising, airports, data centers, and infrastructure facilities are also looking for protection against small drones used for surveillance, cyber threats, and sabotage. 

Learn how DroneShield built the world's largest drone signal library, why simply...

Could open banking finally create real competition for money services—beyond the banks? We’re talking to Ben Lynch, who left Xero to found Akahu, the open finance intermediary pushing to change the balance of power between banks, their customers, and their competitors. 

This episode explores how open banking aims to democratize your financial data, letting fintech businesses innovate and become a “bank withou...

We sit down with Comvita Chair Bridget Coates to talk about the critical vote shareholders are facing on a 80-cent-per-share takeover offer. With a 75% majority vote required and two major shareholders already backing the deal, this is a pivotal moment for Comvita and its investors.

The iconic mānuka honey company and global market leader has faced significant financial pressure in recent years due to industry oversupply, price and...

We welcome back Michelle Lopez, Head of Australasian Equities and Portfolio Manager at Pie Funds—our go-to expert on small caps and big potential. Michelle shares how she sees caution among her peers despite market highs, and why she sees this market rally as “narrow”.

Michelle covers the state of travel, retail, property, and the rise of DIY—and the sectors set to benefit as we move deeper into a national r...

Fonterra CFO Andrew Murray breaks down the co-op’s new focus on ingredients and food service—and why divesting consumer brands less about retreating, and more about doubling down on value for farmers. 

How is dairy’s protein power is driving global demand? What's driving the growth of “natural nutrition” and how will Fonterra milk that opportunity?

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Can Fonterra maximise returns for farmers while taking risks off the table? We’re joined by Andrew Murray, Group Chief Financial Officer for the dairy exporter. Andrew walks us through the $4.22B NZD sale of Fonterra’s consumer business, and their new laser focus on high-return channels like ingredients and food service.

Discover how their evolved strategy has delivered Fonterra’s highest-ever dividend amidst geop...

In this quick bite, Air New Zealand CFO Richard Thomson lifts the lid on why the airline’s recovery has been harder — and more expensive — than expected. With soaring visa costs to a sharp drop in visitors from China, are we pricing ourselves out of the tourism market? And how is Air NZ staying optimistic as it rebuilds for the future?Hear more in our most recent episode, 'Air New Zealand on facing headwinds'.

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Richard Thompson, Air NZ CFO, joins us to discuss the headwinds facing our national carrier. With engine disruptions pushing costs skyward and grounding sections of the fleet, and up against a tough economy, Richard explains why he remains confident in Air NZ’s future.

Why are the new engines from Rolls-Royce lasting only a quarter of their normal maintenance cycle? How do unseen costs like extra inventory play into the engin...

International rings operating scams are on the increase in Aotearoa and Australia, and many of us will come across scammers in our daily lives. In this short video we explore the motivation and tactics of scammers, the different phases of a scam (and how you can be sucked in) plus the red flags many of us miss. Key takeaways include recognizing urgency, secrecy, and mismatched information requests as signs of scams, and knowing wha...

Is crypto going mainstream? Dave Ripley is co-CEO of long-standing global crypto exchange Kraken, service provider to Sharesies Crypto. In this episode, crypto “dinosaur” Dave tells us how he’s seeing signs that the financial establishment is ready to embrace digital assets. 

Dave explains why crypto is a hot topic for lawmakers in Washington, while Texas, Wyoming, and nations like El Salvador are buying Bitc...

Today on Shared Lunch, we’re remembering Nigel Latta — the psychologist, author, and storyteller who helped New Zealanders make sense of life’s big questions with curiosity, honesty, and warmth.

Early in 2023, Nigel joined Brooke Roberts for our Kids & Money series, sharing his reflections on how to talk to kids and whānau abo...

Motley Fool’s Scott Phillips shares why he loves both active stock-picking and passive ETFs—and why the two can work hand in hand. He explains the risks of thematic ETFs, the benefits of broad diversification, and why regular investing (dollar cost averaging) beats market timing every time.

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Is the market in a bubble? With US exchanges seeing record highs, AI hype still soaring, and a recent US Federal Reserve rate cut, it’s a question some investors are asking. In this episode, we get Scott Phillips’ views on identifying an expensive share price vs a worthy buy—based on his experience as The Motley Fool’s Chief Investment Officer, Advisor, and Portfolio Manager.

Scott explains why a record high...

Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck shares why space is more exciting—and more accessible—than ever, from building spacecraft bound for Mars to tackling risk the right way. He talks leadership, hustle, and what it takes to keep a team inspired when the pressure is sky-high. Plus, his take on NASA’s renewed focus on Mars, the Moon, and even building a nuclear reactor on the lunar surface...

Welcome to Rocket Lab’s new launchpad. We’re talking to CEO Sir Peter Beck at the opening of the new LC-3 launch site in Virginia—home to hotly-anticipated new rocket Neutron. The question on everyone’s mind: Can Rocket Lab launch Neutron by Christmas?

Find out how Neutron could shift SpaceX’s grip on the medium-launch market, pave the way for national security missions, and push Rocket Lab closer to c...