Simon Bridges is the CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, New Zealand’s former Energy Minister, and the former leader of the New Zealand National Party (and thus Leader of the Opposition, 2018–2020). 

Episode Partner:

👉🏻 NZBusiness Magazine - www.nzbusiness.co.nz

What Simon reveals

◽️ The NZ business outlook: costs, competitiveness, and why he’s cautiously optimistic

◽️ Why power bills are high—and the case to split power companies (generators vs retailers)

◽️ AI adoption in NZ: where SMEs get productivity now (and where hype still dominates)

◽️ Data centres, renewables, and building enough generation to power growth

◽️ How an India–NZ FTA could open doors for exporters (horticulture, services, screen)

◽️ His execution playbook: pick 3–4 priorities that “make the boat go faster”

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