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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.

This quick bite is from our previous episode 'How to spot a bubble' 

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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...

Tesla helped lead the charge on decarbonisation—but Pathfinder no longer holds it in their portfolio as its ESG credentials weren't meeting the company's threshold.

CEO John Berry shares why they backed the mission, and what led them to change course

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What is a weapon in the information age? We’re talking to John Berry, CEO of ethical fund manager Pathfinder, about the roles of tech and data in modern warfare, and how even mundane consumer products can be weaponised. 

Are ESG funds being sold off under an anti-woke Trump administration? What happens if New Zealand backs out of our commitments under the Paris Accords? We discuss why KiwiSaver has become a political foo...

Electricity demand worldwide is booming, but New Zealand’s numbers are surprisingly flat. Octopus energy's Margaret Cooney explains why, and what could flip the switch.

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Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in Ne...

Octopus Energy has over 11 million customers worldwide and a reputation as an innovator—but Octopus NZ COO Margaret Cooney says that in Aotearoa, market settings are holding them back.

In the face of security of supply issues and rising costs, Margaret believes our energy sector has been “complacent” for too long. So are there smarter ways to optimise power delivery? Should we be importing innovations like 'zero-b...

Stewart Hamilton is 12 months into his role as CEO of Mercury NZ—and despite a record-dry year and a dip in earnings, he's forecasting a billion-dollar 2026. In this episode, he lays out what’s next for Mercury and its investors.

How are Mercury and other big players teaming up to secure NZ’s troubled power supply—and are they forming an energy "cartel" in the eyes of the Commerce Commission? Would breaking ...

Why are so many Kiwi packing up for Australia? Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr says it’s not just better wages—it’s savings, infrastructure, and an economy that’s simply outpacing ours.

From compulsory super to big bold projects, Jarrod compares what Aussie gets right and NZ could improve on.

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Do we need to slash interest rates even further to get the economy going? Jarrod Kerr, Kiwibank Chief Economist, reckons the Reserve Bank needs to do more. 

Hear Jarrod’s belief that politicians have skimped on infrastructure investment for 30 years, and why he’s not afraid of increasing the deficit.

What does the reality of US tariffs mean for Kiwi exporters and consumers? What makes the economy healthier in certa...

💸 From lotto to a “life raft” against inflation — is crypto gambling, the next property boom, or a store of wealth like Bitcoin believers say? In this quick bite, we dig into why more Kiwis are paying attention to Bitcoin, what drives the hype, and why trust (and education) matters.

This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Creating opportunity in a cost of living crisis'

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Luke Kemeys—podcaster, business advisor, and recipient of a CAANZ fellowship for his work as a money educator—shares the biggest thing he sees holding people back from financial success. 

Hear where Luke sees opportunities to get ahead during lean times, and why he believes action is the antidote to money anxieties. Find out why he chose to ditch the housing market, his views on Bitcoin, and how our brains perceive...

Leverage can supercharge your gains… or wipe you out.

In this bonus clip from our previous episode with Bryce from Equity Mates, we break down how leveraged ETFs work, why they’re tempting, and the real risks behind those big returns. Hear how leverage can range from cautious gearing strategies to the “rollercoaster” of triple-leveraged Bitcoin.

Plus, lessons from Warren Buffett’s 50+ y...

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When the options are overwhelming and the markets are choppy, are ETFs the answer?

Bryce Leske from Equity Mates tells us why exchange-traded funds have become central to his investing strategy, and how they can help investors get past the ‘paradox of choice’ and sleep better at night.

Bryce covers the basics on how ETFs work, how they’re different from traditional shares, and why he b...

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...