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The Economy of Everything

The Economy of Everything

NZ Herald 97 Episodes Sep 11, 2026

The Economy of Everything explores the intersection of major economic headlines and everyday life. Hosted by NZ Herald's business editor at large Liam Dann and business editor Tamsyn Parker, the weekly show covers markets, interest rates, jobs, housing, and the cost of living. A monthly segment, Money Talks, features high-profile guests discussing their personal relationship with money. The podcast is presented in partnership with CMC Markets.

Episodes

Money Talks: Caci Clinic founder Jackie Smith on how she’d transform healthcare
Money Talks: Caci Clinic founder Jackie Smith on how she’d transform healthcare Sep 11, 2026 1551 Caci founder Jackie Smith didn’t set out to build one of New Zealand’s best-known beauty businesses. Starting out as a nurse, Smith and her husband David launched their first clinic in 1994 before expanding Caci into a nationwide franchise. She joins Liam Dann on Money Talks to discuss the risks they took along the way, why they kept reinvesting in the business rather than spending the
Could weight loss drugs transform the economy?
Could weight loss drugs transform the economy? Sep 8, 2026 1467 Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are already transforming lives – but could their impact on the economy be even bigger? Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker look at predictions GLP-1 drugs could boost the US economy by hundreds of billions of dollars, slash healthcare costs and fundamentally change the food industry. And could New Zealand be one of the big winners as demand shifts towards pr
NZ’s economy is recovering. So why doesn’t it feel like it?
NZ’s economy is recovering. So why doesn’t it feel like it? Sep 1, 2026 1596 New Zealand’s economic data is finally showing some signs of life – but for many businesses and households, it certainly doesn’t feel like a recovery. Nearly 3,000 hospitality businesses ceased trading in the past year, liquidations remain elevated, and unemployment is likely to take longer to turn around. At the same time, confidence is improving and economists are increasingly
The world thinks Auckland fixed housing. Did we?
The world thinks Auckland fixed housing. Did we? Aug 25, 2026 1339 The Financial Times says Auckland has solved its housing crisis — but has it really? Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker look at why housing affordability has improved, the economic pain sitting behind falling Auckland house prices, why older workers may be particularly vulnerable in the current jobs market, and what mortgage holders can expect from next week’s Reserve Bank decision. The Econo
Auckland’s billion-dollar infrastructure problem
Auckland’s billion-dollar infrastructure problem Aug 18, 2026 1679 New Zealand’s housing market remains stubbornly flat, our birth rate has fallen to historic lows, and Auckland is once again talking about another Harbour Crossing. Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker ask whether the great Kiwi property boom is truly over, what slower population growth means for the economy, and why New Zealand can spend decades talking about major infrastructure without actually bu
Money Talks: Why Chris Smith says you can’t retire just by working
Money Talks: Why Chris Smith says you can’t retire just by working Aug 13, 2026 2248 CMC Markets managing director Chris Smith joins Liam Dann to talk about the investing bug that started when he was 16, why New Zealand has historically favoured property over shares, and the mistakes that taught him the most. He also discusses market crashes, AI investment, KiwiSaver, our appetite for risk and why he believes simply earning a salary may not be enough to build the wealth needed for
Did Luxon have a point about struggling businesses?
Did Luxon have a point about struggling businesses? Aug 11, 2026 1735 New Zealand businesses have spent much of the past year waiting for the recovery, but what if the economy they’re dealing with now is the new normal? Join Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker as they ponder whether Christopher Luxon had actually had a point when he shared his controversial thoughts with the Rotorua business community. They also unpack the latest unemployment figures, and look ahead t
Can NZ grow without more immigration?
Can NZ grow without more immigration? Aug 4, 2026 1554 Could more babies be the answer to New Zealand’s economic problems? Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack Winston Peters’ proposed $45,000 Kiwi Kids Grant, ask whether cash can really lift the birth rate, and look at why migration may still be the more realistic path to growth. Plus, why Christchurch and the regions are outperforming Auckland—and whether rising building consents off
Could NZ's job market get worse before it gets better?
Could NZ's job market get worse before it gets better? Aug 3, 2026 1422 New Zealand’s unemployment rate is already at an uncomfortable level, and may be heading higher again.Young people and jobseekers in Auckland, Wellington and the Bay of Plenty are facing an especially tough market, leaving many wondering why the recovery is taking. Tamsyn Parker and Liam Dann discuss the latest unemployment figures and whether AI is squeezing the juice out of entry-level rol
The economy is coming for our fun
The economy is coming for our fun Jul 21, 2026 1693 First it came for the groceries, the mortgage and the power bill. Now the economy is coming for our fun. From $12 glasses of wine and $27 movie tickets to streaming subscriptions that keep creeping up, the cost of enjoying yourself is becoming harder to justify. Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack “funflation”, the latest inflation data, and whether bird flu could make chicken and eggs
Money Talks: The plan to make every Kiwi wealthier with Leonard Hong
Money Talks: The plan to make every Kiwi wealthier with Leonard Hong Jul 16, 2026 1714 Could compulsory KiwiSaver help make New Zealanders wealthier and build a stronger economy? In this episode of Money Talks, Liam Dann speaks with policy advocate and economics student Leonard Hong about why he believes New Zealand needs a more ambitious approach to saving, investment and long-term wealth creation. Leonard reflects on his Korean-New Zealand upbringing, his fascination with economic
Why New Zealand wages are falling behind
Why New Zealand wages are falling behind Jul 14, 2026 1816 The Official Cash Rate has risen for the first time in three years — but does that mean mortgage rates are about to climb too? Tamsyn Parker is joined by NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny to unpack the OCR hike, the risk of inflation becoming embedded and why fixed-term borrowers may not feel the impact immediately. They also examine an OECD report suggesting New Z

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