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Each episode explores issues impacting business & the New Zealand economy. Listen to in-depth interviews with NZ CEOs. NBR (National Business Review) publishes NZ's leading business and finance podcasts, artificial intelligence, covering market shifts, investment, economics, and corporate leadership. Episodes feature analysis of New Zealand companies, global markets, government policy, and entrepreneurship. The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: in-depth interviews with business leaders. Learn more on NBR.co.nz

  1. 2D AGO

    Brianne West and her ‘Incrediballs’

    Plastic pollution is one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges, with the drinks industry producing hundreds of billions of single-use bottles every year. Brianne West is taking aim at that problem with Incrediballs, a plastic-free drink concentrate designed to eliminate packaging altogether and prove that sustainable product design and ethical entrepreneurship can reshape global industries. Links to audio clips used here

    21 min

  2. FEB 9

    China – Is it time to pivot?

    China’s birth rate has fallen to a record low and the markets have noticed. With just 7.9 million babies born last year, a shift has already begun rippling through global markets, from infant formula and A2 Milk to New Zealand’s broader export exposure and emerging growth in India. Links to audio clips used here.

    18 min
  3. Nuclear fusion technology: how OpenStar is replicating the sun

    FEB 2

    Nuclear fusion technology: how OpenStar is replicating the sun

    Limitless clean energy from a nuclear fusion reactor. Early next decade, Kiwi startup OpenStar Technologies is hoping to be the first to create fusion in way that can supply reliable electricity. Founder Dr Ratu Mataira discusses sustainable power solutions, cleantech energy innovation and the future of energy as his company tries to replicate the power of the sun. Links to audio clips used here.

    22 min

  4. JAN 26

    The NZ startup building flying electric ferries - Vessev

    Is electric marine transport coming? We’re cruising above the waves aboard Vessev’s nine-metre EV hydro-foiling boat as the Kiwi company goes global in 2026. Chief executive and co-founder Eric Laakmann talks sustainable transport innovation and clean technology as the company ramps up production, preps for a capital raise, and sells into new countries. He believes it could be the next Kiwi startup to hit unicorn status. This episode is available as a video on Spotify, YouTube and NBR.co.nz Links to audio clips used here.

    17 min
  5. Outlook for election year 2026 - Summer Series

    JAN 19

    Outlook for election year 2026 - Summer Series

    Will the Coalition grasp another victory or be delivered an infamous single term defeat. Political Editor Brent Edwards looks at the state of the parties as we return from the summer break and realise that yes ... it is election year!

    13 min
  6. The tech & startup scene in 2025 - Summer Series

    JAN 12

    The tech & startup scene in 2025 - Summer Series

    Tech saw some big, listed company deals and some impressive new players. Chief Reporter Will Mace covers the top end of tech town while Senior Journalist Fiona Rotherham has a taste for startups. Together they take us through the big events of 2025 and what to look out for 2026.

    18 min
  7. Business journalist of the year - Summer Series

    JAN 5

    Business journalist of the year - Summer Series

    Around the office we call him The Goat. This year Tim Hunter was named NZSA Business Journalist of the Year for the fourth time. We finally coaxed him in front of the mic to talk about his scoops and why he's been tempted to go to bed with some spreadsheets.

    22 min
  8. Elections, fraud & cricket: the biggest stories from Australia - Summer Series

    12/29/2025

    Elections, fraud & cricket: the biggest stories from Australia - Summer Series

    It's time to don the budgie smugglers and head across the ditch to ask 'how's the serenity?' after a turbulent 2025. From landslide elections to some questionable business practices, we cover it all in this end of year 'View from Australia" with our correspondent Lachlan Colquhoun.

    19 min
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Each episode explores issues impacting business & the New Zealand economy. Listen to in-depth interviews with NZ CEOs. NBR (National Business Review) publishes NZ's leading business and finance podcasts, artificial intelligence, covering market shifts, investment, economics, and corporate leadership. Episodes feature analysis of New Zealand companies, global markets, government policy, and entrepreneurship. The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: in-depth interviews with business leaders. Learn more on NBR.co.nz

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  • Creator
    NBR - National Business Review
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    184
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © NBR - National Business Review
  • Show Website
    The NBR Podcast

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