Shared Lunch

Curious how company leaders assess value?

In this Quick Bite, Susannah Batley asks Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan which metrics matter most to him. Drawing on decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Rob shares the key indicators he uses to gauge performance, from dividend yield to free cash flow, and explains why cash generation often tells a clearer story tha...

Are we stabilising NZ’s energy supply? We sit down with Rob Buchanan, CEO, to explore Channel Infrastructure’s transformation from a refinery to a critical import terminal. Major clients include BP and ExxonMobil, with over 300 million litres of fuel at their Marsden Point site.

How does Rob plan to improve New Zealand's fuel security? What’s his take on energy demands from emerging tech like AI? Is biofuel the ne...

In this bonus from our conversation with Labour's Finance Spokeperson, Barbara Edmonds unpacks her approach to tax policy. 

Following our conversation with Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Barbara raises the question of fairness in how different types of income are taxed, and the need to reassess what's included in New Zealand’s “broad base, low rate” system.Barbara a...

What’s the Opposition’s plan for our financial future? After our recent conversation with Nicola Willis, we’re talking to Labour's Finance Spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds, about the policies that impact your pay packet and your opportunities.

Barbara talks about the challenges facing NZ households, the future of KiwiSaver, and what her economic plan would prioritise. Hear her concerns about replenishing the brain dr...

In this Quick bite, we hear how a small book—The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz—shaped Webjet Group CEO Katrina Barry's leadership style.

This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Webjet Group wants your whole travel wallet'

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They just turned down a takeover bid from private equity—so what's next for Webjet?

We’re joined by Katrina Barry, CEO, to discuss ambitions to double the online travel agency’s value in the next five years against an evolving travel market and increased competition. 

Hear how Webjet is expanding into hotels, tours, and packages to capture more of your travel spend—on top of launching a loyalty program ...

In this quick bite, Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen explains why market reactions in 2025 feel different. Despite wild volatility, geopolitical conflict, and patchy economic data, investors aren’t flinching like they used to.

We explore why dips aren’t sparking panic, how business sentiment in Aotearoa is shifting, and why job ads staying flat ...

If our economy is in recovery, why is the supermarket checkout still so brutal?

Listen in on our chat with Brad Olsen, Principal Economist at Infometrics. Brad breaks down why New Zealanders are still facing uncomfortable inflation, despite a gradual economic comeback—and why attractive interest rates aren’t luring buyers into the housing market.

Are investors becoming ‘numb’ to world events after years of o...

Halter’s collars are already revolutionising the way farmers manage their herds. So what’s the next big move for this homegrown ag-tech unicorn?

In this quick bite with Halter President Andrew Fraser, we hear why New Zealand is the perfect launchpad for innovation, how farming and tech are merging in powerful ways, and why an IPO isn’t the only ...

Get a closer look at billion-dollar agritech trailblazer Halter. We’re talking to Andrew Fraser, President, about the innovative cow collar system helping farmers get more from their land and livestock. Discover how this homegrown solution has improved pasture management and herd welfare across NZ, Australia, and the US—and won serious private investment capital. 

Andrew discusses Halter's recent $165 million Serie...

Sharesies' Matt MacPherson reveals the launch of members' most-requested feature—US Self-Select for the Sharesies KiwiSaver Scheme, opening access to 55 American companies. We discuss:

• The unique Investment Plan Builder tool that lets you experiment with portfolio combinations...

Investors may be feeling uneasy as tensions remain high between the US, Iran, and Israel. To shed some light on the latest situation, we’re turning to Nicholas Bagnall, Chief Investment Officer at Te Ahumairangi fund, and Matt Macpherson, our Head of KiwiSaver. 

Nicholas has seen more than a few conflicts play out over his 30+ years of investment management, so we’re asking—where to from here? What moves can ...

Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott has competed on the world stage. So what did elite sport teach him about running billion-dollar brands like Kmart and Bunnings?

Hear how Olympic discipline shaped his leadership style, why great teams (not great egos) matter most, and the investor advice he swears by: “When the horse is dead,...

Meet Wesfarmers, the Aussie conglomerate behind Kmart, Bunnings, and Target. Former Olympian turned CEO Rob Scott recounts their rise from WA farmer's co-op to global investment titan—and what comes next.

What makes their "loose-tight" management philosophy work? What’s the secret to Kmart's repositioning—including global demand for in-house brand Anko? How can Wesfarmers’  retail brands protect their s...

In this quick bite Jason Boyes from Infratil talks to some tough questions—share price drops, DeepSeek and CDC’s weight in the portfolio. Plus, hear about the importance of clear comms and site visits, and why he's staying patient on AI—even if investors want their Christmas presents early.

This quick bite is from our previous episode 'How much runway does Infratil have?'

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Jason Boyes, Infratil CEO, joins us from their $500M upgrade site at Wellington Airport—where the infrastructure investor holds a 66% stake. After reporting mixed results for the last financial year, Jason charts the course of Infratil’s future.

What’s driven the company’s net loss for FY2024, even while underlying earnings showed growth? How does the management team plan to rein in their cash flow imbalance...

In this bonus episode, economist Tony Alexander tackles your burning questions—from the case for a land value tax, to the flood of Kiwis heading offshore, to what financial education should mean for kids..

Tony shares why a land tax might not fly politically, how soaring rates could change where retirees live, and a twist on the “brain drain”—with whole families following their kids across the ditch. Plus, h...

Independent economist Tony Alexander is back to give us the lowdown on the housing market, interest rates, and what’s driving investment sentiment in 2025.

He unpacks why lending is still lagging behind 2021 levels, despite a lift in business and consumer credit, and why the cost of living remains stubbornly high, with some commodity prices reportedly up ar...

Ever wonder about those plastic crates your fruit comes in?

Morrison CEO Paul Newfield reveals how these overlooked circular economy systems represent infrastructure potential his $25B firm hunts for.

Paul shares his candid admission about underestimating New Zealand's renewable energy, why Australia's coal plants breaking down makes the energy transition inevitable, and how Morrison's decades-long expertise—from 1990s NZ win...