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Making Cents

by Frances Cook

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NZ Election 2026: What It Means for Your Money. LIVE WEBINAR REPLAY

October 29, 2026 · 54 min

Election day is almost here, and money is top of mind for a lot of us. In this special live edition of Making Cents, I’m joined by: Claire Matthews from Massey UniversityMichael Gorin from EnableMeDean Anderson, Founder and CEO of…
How Much Do You Really Need to Retire in NZ?

October 28, 2026 · 18 min

Do you really need $1 million to retire? Scary headlines say so, and that falling short means facing cold, miserable years ahead. But for most people, that massive benchmark is unhelpful, daunting, and causes people to give up before they…
NZ Food Prices: What The Supermarket Debate Is Missing

October 25, 2026 · 47 min

We grow enough food in New Zealand to feed 40 million people - eight times our own population. So why does your weekly grocery bill feel like it’s eating your entire paycheque? Angela Clifford, CEO of Eat New Zealand, joins Frances Cook…
The 80% Rule: Why I Turn Down Most Sponsors

October 22, 2026 · 5 min

Two years into running Making Cents as an independent business, I sit down with the TVNZ Business Breakfast team to talk about what I got right, what went wrong, and what I wish I had known before I jumped. Join the Money Memo newsletter…
Kiwis Want Time More Than Money: Here’s Why

October 21, 2026 · 21 min

What matters more to you, money or time? Nearly half of us would accept getting paid less just to get more time back in our lives. Not more stuff, not a bigger house - just time. Yet in reality, we are getting squeezed on both fronts…

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How Some Kiwi Families Keep Their Wealth for Generations

October 18, 2026 · 39 min

Building a comfortable money life for yourself is one thing - building wealth that outlives you is a completely different game. The problem is that when people get this wrong, it is not just the money that disappears; families often fall…
Overtime, Property Prices, AI Shopping and $608 Billion in Debt: Your Money News Roundup

October 15, 2026 · 19 min

I join Jim Mora on RNZ Sunday Mornings to work through the latest money news, from new data on unpaid overtime and the cost of living crunch, to Auckland house prices dropping below a million for the first time in six years, and whether…
Auckland House Prices Just Hit a 6-Year Low - But The South Island Is Booming

October 14, 2026 · 19 min

For years, buyers have complained the property market wasn’t on their side - but that has just changed in a way New Zealand hasn’t seen in six years. Auckland’s average asking price has dropped under $1 million for the first time since…
From Employee To Owner: How She Bought The Magazine She Worked For

October 11, 2026 · 38 min

Ever wanted to turn to your boss and say, "I could run this place better, and you should let me"? In reality, you probably want to phrase it a little more diplomatically than that. But it is possible - because Sarah Murray did exactly…
KiwiSaver Is An Election Bidding War

October 8, 2026 · 7 min

With the election ramping up, promises to change KiwiSaver are flying thick and fast. Time to break down what each party is suggesting, what the experts think is missing from the debate, and what it could all mean for your retirement…
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October 7, 2026 · 34 min

With petrol prices spiking to record highs, hitting $3.52 a litre, switching to an electric or hybrid car can look like the ultimate way to wipe out a massive daily living cost. But is it actually the right financial move for your…
Bernard Hickey: The Money Issues That Will Decide This Election

October 4, 2026 · 52 min

Election season is here, and every political party is lining up to promise fixes for your wallet. But behind the political promises on KiwiSaver, grocery prices, and power bills, are any of their proposed solutions actually going to fix…

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About the show

The podcast for people who want financial freedom, without giving up their coffee. That means it's time to make the money world make cents. Join Frances Cook, best-selling author and award-winning journalist, to talk about the proven ways to invest your way to financial independence, buy your first home, or just get your spending under control. Every Monday we have the week's feature interview, with someone who's done something interesting with their money. From paying off a mountain of debt, or investing for financial independence, or starting a new business, these are the ordinary people making the extraordinary possible. On Thursday we have Ask the Experts, where industry insiders answer your questions on the money world. From earning more in your career, to investing, or sticking to a budget, they'll help make money simple. Every now and then you'll get a bonus episode too, but the fun of those is that you never know when they're coming!