Shared Lunch

Debt is everywhere, from mortgages to paying for lunch. But when is it useful, and when does it become a problem?

In this bonus clip from Shared Lunch, Luke Kemeys of Keep the Change breaks down the good and bad sides of debt. He explains why borrowing can be a powerful tool for building wealth, how everyday debt can quietly ...

Why are we more comfortable talking about our voting preferences than our KiwiSaver balances?

Luke Kemeys of Keep the Change tells us why money is New Zealand's last taboo — and the opportunity cost of that silence. So why do so many Kiwi avoid even sharing their finances with family? What’s the downside of our cultural love of holding cash? Is a culture of Tall Poppies holding back our economy?

Luke share...

SHARESIES · MARKET MOVEMENTS · 17 AUGUST 2026Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies

Note: Filmed Monday 17 August

↑ WHAT’S UP — US markets saw slight gains, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% and the Nasdaq up 0.2%, while the NZX 50 added 0.2%. Super Micro jumped 19% on an earnings beat and upbeat guidance, and Commonwealth Bank posted a record annual cash profit of $10.98 billion, up 7%.

↓ WHAT'S DOWN — Th...

AI can scan thousands of stocks and decades of data in minutes—but should it be trusted to make the final call?

In this bonus clip from Shared Lunch, Mike Taylor and Kent Williams of Pie Funds explain how they’re using AI to automate their day-to-day work. They unpack how the technology can speed up investment research, why they stop short of letting AI make trading decisions, and what the rise of the “T-shaped&rd...

Airports and ports, pipelines and power lines. Infrastructure is all around us — and demand for it could be entering one of its biggest booms in generations.

In this episode, Mike Taylor and Kent Williams of Pie Funds unpack what’s driving that demand, from the rapid buildout of AI and data centres to growing pressure on power grids and the electrification of everyday life.

How does Pie decide which infrastructure asset...

SHARESIES · MARKET MOVEMENTS · 11 AUGUST 2026Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies

Note: Filmed Monday 10 August

↑ WHAT’S UP — The S&P 500 hit a new record close to finish the week up 3.6%, the Nasdaq up 5.2% in its best week since May, and the ASX 200 climbing 3.2% to its own new record. Strong corporate earnings helped power the rally: Palantir jumped 29.5% after 93% revenue growth, AMD posted record...

Christchurch has quietly become one of New Zealand's strongest economic success stories. Independent economist Tony Alexander shares how affordable housing, a booming tourism sector, and major infrastructure projects, are all driving momentum.

Plus why Auckland still holds the key to New Zealand's overall economic performance, and how projects like the City Rail Link could help shape its future.

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House prices have fallen four months in a row, and investors are on the sidelines. Is property still Aotearoa's favourite wealth-builder?

Independent economist Tony Alexander gives us an overview of the latest data, where 49% of agents are seeing fewer investors, even as first home buyers finally get a break. Find out how the rising cost of debt changes the maths, why older landlords are selling early, and why Tony warns rates coul...

SHARESIES · MARKET MOVEMENTS · 3 AUGUST 2026Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies

Note: Filmed Monday 3 August

↑ WHAT’S UP — Equity markets snapped back, with the S&P 500 up around 1%, the Nasdaq up 1.6%, and the ASX 200 gaining 2.3% to break a falling streak. Rio Tinto shared strong results, while Microsoft and Amazon rose on Azure and AWS cloud growth.

↓ WHAT’S DOWN — The 30-year US Treas...

What actually makes a bank a bank?

New Zealand is overhauling the way our banking system is regulated, meaning that more organisations may soon be able to call themselves a "bank", while new deposit insurance gives you peace of mind. 

University of Auckland finance expert Chanelle Duley explains why more competition isn't always straightforward, what to look for when you choose...

Who qualifies as a bank? The rules are about to change, and we’ve got questions for Lecturer in Economics Dr. Chanelle Duley and two challengers to the “big four” banks: SBS Bank Group’s Mark McLean and General Capital’s Brent King.

So, will a new definition of “bank” enable these smaller players to rival the Australian-owned market leaders? What do new rules mean for your money’s saf...

SHARESIES · MARKET MOVEMENTS · 28 JULY 2026Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies

Note: Filmed Tuesday 28 July

↑ WHAT’S UP — Renewed Middle East conflict drove Brent crude oil up nearly 14% for the week and back above US$100 a barrel, lifting ASX energy names like Santos and Woodside. The NZX 50 gained around 0.6% even while overseas markets fell.

↓ WHAT’S DOWN — Alphabet fell 7% despite solid r...

It might feel like the world is changing faster than ever, but is it really? Futurist Mark McCrindle explains why today's AI revolution isn't the first period of massive disruption, what history can teach us about navigating change, and why distinctly human skills will matter more than ever. Plus, his advice for every generation—from Boomers to Gen Alpha—as we prepare for the decades ahead.

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A higher salary or a share of equity: which would you choose? In this conversation, Sharesies Business's Susannah Batley and Andrew Morrow, fresh from PartsTrader's $650m acquisition, argue that ownership, not wages alone, are the pathway to real wealth. 

So, what does new research say about how Kiwi workers really want to get paid? How do employees actually make money from company shares, and how did that work for PartsTrader...

SHARESIES · MARKET MOVEMENTS · 22 JULY 2026Jacki Neumann, Head of Capital Markets at Sharesies

Note: Filmed Tuesday 21 July

↑ WHAT’S UP — As US–Iran tensions re-escalated, Brent crude oil spiked more than 13% for the week. US banks posted strong results on record ECM and trading revenue off the back of the SpaceX IPO and AI infrastructure fundraising.

↓ WHAT’S DOWN — A tech-led sell-off pulled the S&am...

Analysing the investing behaviour of over one million customers, the quarterly Sharesies Index tracks where investors are putting their money—and what those decisions might tell us about confidence in the market.

Jordan Cunningham, Sharesies Head of Data & Analytics, joins Laura Marwick to explain the latest trends, including:

• Why the investor mood returned to Confident ter...

What does Mark McCrindle know about 2050 that the rest of us don’t? The futurist and social researcher explains our changing world, and what’s next for our family units, working lives, social norms, and wealth. Mark outlines emerging trends around AI pessimism and screentime backlash, and the skills we’ll need in the decades to come.

We explore how house prices have under-35s looking for assets beyond property, an...

SHARESIES · MARKET MOVEMENTS · 15 JULY 2026Laura Marwick & Jordan Cunningham, Sharesies Head of Data & Analytics

Note: Filmed Tuesday 14 July

↑ WHAT’S UP — Meta surged 14.8% on plans to add 14 gigawatts of compute, driving the Nasdaq up 1.74% for its fourth gain in five weeks. SK Hynix's US debut raised US$26.5 billion, the largest-ever US listing by a foreign company.

↓ WHAT’S DOWN — The ASX 200 fel...

Why are younger investors embracing ETFs while older generations are more likely to have built wealth through property?

In this bite from Shared Lunch, Smart's Tom Bentley explains how rising house prices, changing demographics, and easier access to investing are reshaping the way people build wealth. He also shares why tr...