NZX Opening Bell
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128 episodes
The Business Behind the Things You Buy - Property for Industry's Craig Peirce
Before a product reaches you, it has to be made, stored, and shipped. The buildings where that happens are a bigger part of the economy than most people realise.Craig Peirce, Chief Finance and Operating Officer at Property for Industry, ...
Building the Backbone of Tomorrow's Economy - Infratil CEO Jason Boyes
From data centers and renewable energy to airports and telco, the infrastructure behind tomorrow's economy doesn't build itself.Jason Boyes, CEO of Infratil, joins us on the Opening Bell podcast. Infratil is one of New Zealand's largest ...
Finding Opportunity When Everything Is Uncertain - PIMCO's Sachin Gupta
With volatile markets back in the headlines and the global landscape shifting fast, one of the world's biggest asset classes is quietly becoming one of the most interesting. Sachin Gupta, portfolio manager at PIMCO, joins us on the ...
Behind the Tech Powering Global Trade - TradeWindow's CSO Andrew Balgarnie
Global trade is the largest commercial arena in the world, and the technology behind it is changing fast.Andrew Balgarnie, Chief Strategy Officer at TradeWindow, joins us on the Opening Bell podcast to talk about the NZX listed trade and...
Different Crisis, Same Playbook - Managing Director of Amova Asset Management Stuart Williams
Markets are moving, headlines are noisy, and investors are looking for a steady hand to help make sense of it all.Stuart Williams, Managing Director of Amova Asset Management New Zealand, has spent close to 30 years navigating financial ...
The State of Kiwi Tech in 2026 - Chair of the NZ High Tech Trust Marian Johnson
New Zealand's tech ecosystem is evolving faster than ever, and in this episode we sit down with one of the people at the very heart of it.Marian Johnson, Chair of the NZ High Tech Trust, gives her take on the state of Kiwi tech in 2026. ...
The Best Place to Find Gold - Minerals Exploration Ltd (MEX) Brett Mitchell - (Formerly Uvre)
In the latest episode of the Opening Bell Podcast, we are joined by Brett Mitchell, Executive Director of Minerals Exploration Limited, to discuss the renewed focus on New Zealand gold.With the company now listed on the NZX, Brett shares...
The Long Term Investor’s Playbook - AFIC's Mark Freeman Returns
In the latest episode of the Opening Bell Podcast, we are joined by Mark Freeman, Managing Director and CEO of Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC).AFIC is a publicly listed investment company on the NZX, offering investors e...
The CEO Behind New Zealand's First Bitcoin Treasury: Locate Technologies - Steve Orenstein
In this episode of the Opening Bell Podcast, we speak with Steve Orenstein, Founder and CEO of Locate Technologies.Steve shares the early story of Locate Technologies, from identifying a simple problem to building a platform now used by ...
Why Listening Matters: The Secret Behind PaySauce’s NZ Growth and Australian Expansion
In this episode, we sit down with PaySauce founder and CEO, Asantha Wijeyeratne, to explore how a customer-first mindset has shaped one of New Zealand’s most innovative companies. What began with helping farmers with minimum-wage compliance cha...
Reinventing Refrigeration: The Kiwi Tech Company Behind 3 Million Fridges
From supermarkets to corner stores to restaurants, refrigeration is the invisible backbone of the food supply chain. New Zealand company AoFrio is at the centre of it, with technology powering more than 3 million fridges worldwide...
The 2 in 3. Why cancer is a diagnosis for everyone - Helen Carter, CEO of the Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty
We often hear the statistic that one in three New Zealanders will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. But what about the two in three, the families, friends and caregivers who carry the weight of the journey alongside them?In this...
The Power of Community - Variety New Zealand - Susan Glasgow & Simon Dallow
Across New Zealand, 1 in 10 children do not have a bed of their own. Winter is here, and the need is urgent.In this NZX Opening Bell episode, Variety New Zealand CEO Susan Glasgow and Variety Ambassador & 1News Presenter Simon Dallow...
The Future of Ageing: Innovation in Aged Care - Radius Care
In this NZX Opening Bell episode, Andrew Peskett and Brien Cree joined us to discuss the future of aged care and how Radius Care is using technology and data to transform the experience of ageing. We also dive into their backgrounds, including ...
Staying ahead of the Curve - Briscoe Group, Rod Duke
We sat down with Rod Duke, Managing Director and Deputy Chairman of Briscoe Group, to unpack how he leads one of New Zealand’s most recognisable retail brands through change and challenge. With Briscoes Homeware and Rebel Sport firmly cemented ...
Trump, Tariffs & Us – NZ's Economic Outlook, Sharon Zollner
It's hard to walk down the street at the moment without hearing 'Trump', 'Tariffs' or 'Turmoil'... but what does it all actually mean? Especially in the context of the New Zealand economy? Sharon Zollner, Chief Economist at ANZ joins us to brea...
Finding the best investment ideas globally – Alex Crooke
If the past week has taught us anything, it’s that markets can be wildly unpredictable. That’s why long-term strategy matters more than ever. The Bankers Investment Trust is focused on uncovering the best investment ideas from around the world ...
Markets 2025 - NZX CEO, Mark Peterson
We're kicking off this year's NZX Opening Bell podcast with our very own, NZX CEO Mark Peterson. Mark joins us to reflect on 2024’s market performance—what drove success, the challenges faced, and the turning points that set the stage for 2025....
Exploring Latin America’s Dairy Market and it's Connection to Oceania's
Join us as we explore the Latin American dairy market and its evolving relationship with Oceania. Hosted by Cristina Alvarado, with special guests Alejandro Maurino (CEO of eDairy Corp) and Fabrizio Jorge (CEO of Sistina Group). We delve into m...
Investing in Commercial Property - Centuria NZ's Mark Francis
Interested in learning more about commercial property investment? Centuria NZ is a commercial property investment manager with over 35 years of experience, managing $20 billion in trans-Tasman office, industrial, healthcare, and agricultural as...
New U.S. Tariffs? What would this mean for NZ trade? Charles Finny
A week after the U.S. election, there’s been a lot of talk about how the new administration could impact New Zealand trade, especially with a proposal of 10–20% on import tariffs. To unpack this, we spoke with Charles Finny, former Wellington C...
Markets Talk with Mark Lister – Investment Director, Craigs Investment Partners
Join us for a great conversation with Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners, as we break down what’s happening in the markets right now. We talk about how lowered interest rates are affecting homeowners and compare how ...
Spotting Scams - Insights from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA)
Have you or someone you know ever fallen victim to a scam? You’re not alone—there are likely more stories out there than you’d expect. As scams become increasingly sophisticated and harder to spot, anyone can be at risk. To mark World Inv...
Milk Money Matters: Decoding the NZX Milk Price Calculator
In this episode, dairy analysts Rosalind Crickett and Lewis Hoggard explore the history of New Zealand’s milk price, its evolution in response to global market trends, and the implications for New Zealand farmers. They also break down the key c...
Making a difficult start that little bit easier - The Little Miracles Trust, Sarah Rusholme
Over the weekend our markets came together to tee off for a fantastic charity, The Little Miracles Trust, at the S&P/NZX Charity Golf Classic. The Little Miracles Trust is an incredible organisation committed to one thing, making a difficul...