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A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever for what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in. Investing involves risk. This channel is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. Information provided is general advice only and current at the time and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the product disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents, can be found on our website. If you require financial advice, you should seek advice from a qualified financial advisor. The views expressed by individuals are their own and Sharesies does not endorse any of the guests or the views they hold.

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June 17, 202620 min

Farming Unfenced (Live at Fieldays): Next-Gen Food Production

Recorded live from the grounds of Fieldays, hear from a panel featuring Gus Hewitt of Halter, Cheyne Gillooly of the NZ Young Farmers Association, and 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson on the future of farming.  With the average farmer in their mid-60s, meet the new demographic of globally connected, cautious early adopters. The panel breaks down how young farmers are embracing innovation, bypassing the traditional land ownership process, and building fast equity directly through business performance and private equity funds.  With Halter’s solar-powered smart collars transforming herd management, we find out what it means to operate with fewer constraints, more data, and more flexibility. Our panelists explain the new possibilities to boost productivity per hectare even on marginal land, the growing role of solar energy on-farm, and how AI might soon become necessary to process the vast amounts of farm data being generated. For more places to follow Shared Lunch—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 17, 20264 min

SpaceX surges 40% on debut, semiconductors roar back | Market Movements

Note: Filmed Tuesday 16 June ↑ WHAT'S UP: The S&P 500 +0.65%, Nasdaq +0.70%, ASX 200 +2.1%, and NZX 50 +1.8%, semiconductors surged over 9% and SpaceX raised US$75B in the largest IPO in history. ↓ WHAT'S DOWN: Software fell over 5% and big tech lagged as capital rotated toward the SpaceX IPO, with Microsoft and Apple among the weaker performers for the week. ! SURPRISES: SpaceX shares surged ~40% above their IPO price in the first days of trading, and reports emerged of a US–Iran memorandum of understanding taking shape. ◎ WHAT TO WATCH: Wednesday's Fed rate decision and updated projections; the Bank of England and Swiss National Bank follow suit on Thursday, and US retail sales land this week. ◈ BIGGER PICTURE: A recovering market and landmark IPO lift sentiment, but uncertainty remains with the Fed's pending announcement and an evolving Iran situation. Disclaimer: Sharesies Market Update is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. This video is general market commentary and educational in nature. It is not financial advice and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Information is current at the time of recording and may be subject to change. We do not provide recommendations and nothing in this video should be taken as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial product. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. If you require personal financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial adviser. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions, including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers, are available on our relevant Australian or NZ website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 15, 20262 min

Bonus bite: Is means testing NZ Super actually the answer?

In this quick bite, political writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke explores the growing pressure on New Zealand's retirement system, the case for means testing, and why changing NZ Super could become one of the country's most politically challenging debates. This clip is from our previous episode 'Are kids the key to a better KiwiSaver?' For more places to follow Shared Lunch—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—can be found on our website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 10, 202621 min

Are kids the key to a better KiwiSaver?

As the retirement debate heats up ahead of the general election, we’re talking to Max Rashbrooke, a political writer and researcher, and Matt McPherson, the head of Sharesies KiwiSaver. With the launch of the Sharesies Kids contribution, we explore the power of compounding interest to renew our national savings and revive home ownership hopes—and why the current system could leave nearly half of us facing a retirement below the poverty line.  Hear proposals to improve all of our futures, from making employer contributions mandatory to enrolment at birth, and how putting 100 ordinary New Zealanders in a room could provide a new pathway to answers. For more places to follow Shared Lunch—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—can be found on our website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 8, 20262 min

Bite: Wellington's future depends on its creatives

Wellington has been through a tough few years. In this quick bite, Yu Mei founder Jessie Wong reflects on Wellington's unique creative identity, the world-class talent emerging from the capital, and why creativity is a cultural and economic asset.  This clip is from our previous episode 'Yu Mei founder on Wellington’s creative future' Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 3, 202620 min

Wellington’s creative comeback — with Yu Mei

In this special episode, Brooke Roberts sits down with Yu Mei founder Jessie Wong to hear what it takes to build a creative business in Aotearoa, and to introduce Common Material, a pilot event celebrating Wellington's creative industries. Taking place 5–7 June, during a special limited opening of Wellington City Gallery, Common Material will bring together the capital’s design creatives for three days of free exhibitions, runway shows, and talks. Hear Jessie discuss the potential of our creative economy, the community impact of this event, and the broader ambition to position Wellington as the creative capital of the Pacific.  Sharesies is proud to sponsor Common Material. The exhibition is free and open to all. Find tickets for Sunday's Value of Artistry panel discussion and other talks at commonmaterial.co.nz. For more places to follow Shared Lunch—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 20265 min

Bite: Should ambitious Gen Z leave New Zealand? (Bonus)

“So many people feel like they’re falling behind.”In additonal to our recent chat with Luke Kemeys from Keep the Change, Leighton and Luke share their thoughts on wealth, gratitude, opportunity, and why New Zealand still has something special. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions can be found on our website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Sharesies Wills are a simple online will product that has been co-designed with legal experts to meet New Zealand legal requirements. However, Sharesies is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This service is a "do-it-yourself" tool for straightforward estates. See our website for full terms and conditions. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 202628 min

Can you still hit your first $100k? With Luke Kemeys of Keep the Change

Why are we hooked on negative news? Luke Kemeys of Keep the Change joins us to dissect the media "doom loop" and how the algorithmic bias towards negativity impacts money decisions.  We discuss the psychological impact of hitting your first $100,000 milestone and why compounding returns feel completely different after you cross that barrier. Luke explains how he’d reverse-engineer a 25-year financial plan, how to overcome action paralysis, and whether the goals of the FIRE movement are really attainable—or desirable. We also discuss the gap between Kiwi business and the wider Asia-Pacific region when it comes to adopting technology — and how a new generation is acquiring business from retiring baby boomers and using digital upgrades to rapidly increase profitability. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Sharesies Wills are a simple online will product that has been co-designed with legal experts to meet New Zealand legal requirements. However, Sharesies is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This service is a "do-it-yourself" tool for straightforward estates. See our website for full terms and conditions. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 20263 min

Bite: Inside NZ's billion-dollar kiwifruit industry

Seeka CEO Michael Franks explains how kiwifruit became one of New Zealand’s biggest export success stories from its reputation as a clean, nutritious product to the scale of the industry today. Plus, Seeka’s role in the industry, the lessons learned after PSA devastated orchards in 2010, and why the company expanded into avocados and Australia to build resilience for the future. This bite is from our previous episode 'Seeka’s $440m high-tech harvest' For more places to follow Shared Lunch—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions can be found on our website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 202620 min

Seeka’s $440m high-tech harvest (Kiwifruit & more)

Is kiwifruit at the cutting edge? Michael Franks is the CEO of Seeka, New Zealand’s largest kiwifruit grower and a major post-harvest provider, operating 11 automated packhouses and a network of leased and managed orchards. We trace Seeka’s strong recovery after being "brought to our knees" by the Psa virus to become a $440m trans-Tasman operation. Michael explains Seeka’s embrace of renewable energy and emerging tech, with AI helping to reduce perishable fruit waste, automation to address labour shortages and reduce costs, solar energy to supplement their industrial power usage, and rain-tolerant rootstock to meet a changing climate.  Plus, Michael explains why a new free trade agreement with India could provide a strong safety net for New Zealand growers. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.