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  • The Firmus data centre flop – How a blockbuster IPO fell apart

    October 26, 2026 · 21 min

    In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: It was going to be the biggest ASX IPO in decades, but the Firmus listing suddenly fell over. We look at the founder’s back story, why investors got cold feet, and whether it has…

  • NZX says our tech investors have an opportunity | The NBR Podcast

    October 19, 2026 · 27 min

    In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: To mark NBR’s annual Dealmakers series we’ve been at the NZX’s first-ever Tech Investors Day. We talk to bankers from UBS, Chapman Tripp partner Roger Wallis, and two companies – Mint…

  • New Zealand stares down a Tauranga-sized problem | Treasury secretary Iain Rennie

    October 12, 2026 · 23 min

    In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: The numbers look rosier but the risk remains. The financial future of New Zealand depends on the work of the Treasury, so when it opens the books for the election, everyone is poring…

  • Victoria Harris on bending The Curve

    October 5, 2026 · 25 min

    In this episode of The NBR Podcast, a new investment fund is taking a feminist approach to finance, with a focus on female-led, founder-led and future-focused businesses. Simon Shepherd speaks with The Curve’s Victoria Harris about closing…

  • Sam Stubbs vs the finance industry

    September 28, 2026 · 22 min

    Ten years after launching Simplicity, Sam Stubbs is still shaking up New Zealand’s financial industry. In this episode of the NBR Podcast, Simon Shepherd talks to Simplicity founder Sam Stubbs about KiwiSaver fees, low-cost investing…

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  • Election 2026 - Small Business Debate

    September 21, 2026 · 24 min

    Small business is shaping up to be a major battleground in Election 2026. In this episode of the NBR Podcast, Simon Shepherd hosts Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds for a debate on the policies affecting New Zealand businesses, including…

  • Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman

    September 14, 2026 · 19 min

    Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman joins Simon Shepherd to discuss the OCR rising to 2.75%, inflation, interest rates, mortgage costs and the outlook for the New Zealand economy. Breman explains what the latest RBNZ decision…

  • Election 2026 – Saving for the future

    September 7, 2026 · 27 min

    Is New Zealand saving enough for retirement — or are we overestimating the problem? In this episode of the NBR Podcast, Simon Shepherd explores the future of KiwiSaver, NZ Super, retirement savings and compulsory superannuation with…

  • Using AI to get clients – Lawyers stuck with fewer billable hours

    August 31, 2026 · 17 min

    In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: The second edition of NBR’s focus series, The Lawyers, has found that when times are tough, people need their lawyers. Which means the industry is thriving. NBR co-editor Hamish…

  • Steve Lancaster - Where does NZ Rugby go from here?

    August 24, 2026 · 23 min

    The New Zealand Rugby (NZRU) boss, Steve Lancaster, talks about seeing his friend (and All Blacks coach) Scott Robertson, Razor - sacked, why AI investment is making it hard to chase sponsorship dollars, and where he sees future growth for…

  • Rob Morrison- What is NZ getting wrong when it comes to data centres?

    August 17, 2026 · 25 min

    Morrison chair Rob Morrison discusses the Kiwi infrastructure manager’s major global deals, New Zealand’s infrastructure failures and the booming data centre opportunity. He explains why AI, renewable energy and digital infrastructure…

  • NZ Property Plunge – Kiwi's turn to the share market

    August 11, 2026 · 27 min

    In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: is our obsession with buying and selling houses over? There are some regional bright spots but the overall market remains down and it’s a hard slog for builders and investors. Our…

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About the show

Stay informed on business current affairs and leadership changes. In this New Zealand business podcast, The NBR Podcast, Simon Shepherd interviews the CEOs, ministers and founders shaping the New Zealand economy, and stays past the talking points. New Zealand's business news podcast from NBR, the home of award-winning business journalism. Interest rates, the Reserve Bank, KiwiSaver, the sharemarket, property, policy, startups and tech. No jargon. No assumed knowledge. New episodes weekly. NBR subscribers listen one week early at nbr.co.nz. Watch every full interview on YouTube: @TheNBRPodcast.