Why you’ll be paying more for power 
We find out in our conversation with gentailer Contact Energy off the back of its improved $153m net profit for six months to December 31.   
CEO Mike Fuge explains why consumer power prices are set to rise above inflation. Ouch! 
You’ll also hear Mike’s view on the future of gas and why it’s necessary but tricky. Why the aluminum smelter Tiwai Point must remain open. Why there’s more to batteries. And why solar is niche in NZ.  
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US big pharma, including Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, continue to make huge gains from the new generation of obesity drugs. But how do investors weigh up the potential of this industry?    
We talk to Dr Deborah Lambie, global equity analyst at Milford Asset Management, about why these drugs have captured the world and the eye watering share price gains. 
We hear about the benefits of these drugs beyond weight loss, the availability in Australia and New Zealand, and getting exposure by investing in diversified funds versus direct stocks.
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Weight loss drug boom—opportunities & risks

In this quick bite: Infratil CEO Jason Boyes reflects on why it’s important for the infrastructure company to not only grow globally, but still appeal to the hearts and minds of NZers.
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Quick Bite: What makes a 'great New Zealand company'?

What’s next for the market darling infrastructure investment company infratil? Can it maintain double digit growth? 
We talk to Infratil CEO Jason Boyes as the company reflects on 30 years and its $14 billion portfolio of 15 companies across four sectors—digital, renewables, healthcare and airports.
Off the back of Infrail’s full year results and outlook, we discuss Asia Pacific including a potential deal with Hong Kong Telecom, balancing AI demand with sustainability, and will Infratil buy the remaining stake in Wellington Airport?  
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How has Infratil sustained double digit growth?

In this quick bite, Tony Alexander looks at current downturn in New Zealand's housing market, delving into the surge of listings and the emerging trend of investors offloading properties. Plus the big question, when will the market recover?
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Quick Bite: How low will property go? Tony's take.

A sharp increase in house listings as some long-time investors exit, has put the ball back in the buyer's court.
We talk to independent economist Tony Alexander about his analysis on this and the latest results from the quarterly Sharesies Investing Insights survey.   
You'll hear his prediction on when interest rate cuts will start, why house prices are flat lining or down, the consequences of axing the First Home Grant, and the emerging rent-to-buy sector.   
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