In the latest episode of Opening Bell, we are joined by Bruce Turner for a discussion on the history of Central Portfolio Management.

First up, NZX Dairy Analyst Alex Winning gives an update on the recent price volatility in dairy markets, then Bruce Turner talks through the principles of product mix optimisation and price risk management, and what to look out for when implementing a central portfolio management model. 

Earlier this month we spoke to Rua Bioscience's Director Panapa Ehau and Chief Executive Paul Naske about the inspiration to create a sustainable solution for the people of Te Tairāwhiti for many generations to come, becoming NZX's first company founded by a Māori community and what is needed to encourage greater participation of Māori communities into the capital markets. 

From the farm gate to the supermarket, Synlait is a company committed to ‘Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World' – working right across New Zealand to produce high quality, nutritional dairy products. 

To celebrate the company’s 10-year listing anniversary on the NZX, it was fantastic to talk to Synlait's Chief Executive, Grant Watson on the company's strong foundations, and how they are resetting their strategy to ensure Synlait delivers against its potential. 

In the latest episode of Opening Bell, NZX's Dave Sellen is joined by Dairy Analyst Alex Winning, Lorraine Mapu, Management Director NZ Business, Andrew Hill, Senior Manager Agribusiness Westpac, Aidan Gent, General Manager Rural Banking ASB and Scott Wishart, Managing Director NZ Agri Brokers.

 First up, Alex gives an update on global dairy markets and where she sees prices heading, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Scott Wishart on the evolving cashflow dynamics in the farming industry, the changing support and lending landscape from banks, strategies to overcome challenges, and the key concerns and challenges facing farmers and banks in the near future.

For our next Opening Bell podcast, we spoke to The Little Miracles Trust's Chief Executive, Rachel Friend and Fundraising Manager, Samantha Bennett on the awesome work they do providing support and resources to parents and whānau going through the stress and anxiety of premature and sick babies that require neonatal care. 

Relying on help, kindness and support from others is essential. That is why the generous work The Little Miracles Trust does is inspiring, greatly needed and deeply appreciated by thousands of Kiwi families every year.

Sustainability is definitely not a 'new trend', but it's certainly becoming more important for both investors and organisations as we work hard to build a better New Zealand. 

As an integral part of New Zealand's daily life, Contact Energy is aware that every action has an impact on the wellbeing of our communities. Therefore, it was incredibly interesting to talk to Contact's CEO Mike Fuge about the importance of sustainability and how it factors into the company's every decision to ensure that it counts for the long run. 

Interested in creating a tech start-up in New Zealand? It was interesting to have the Booster's Innovation Fund Melissa Yiannoutsos and MACSO Saba Samiei join us to talk about the tech start up landscape in New Zealand from two different perspectives - a founder and an investor. 

As part of NZX's tech month, Blackpearl Group's Chief Executive Nick Lisette joined us in studio to discuss all things data. Being incredibly topical at the moment, it was interesting to hear Nick's views on how data is sourced, and how small to medium sized businesses can leverage their data to help create business opportunities. 

In a country brimming with entrepreneurship it’s incredible to have organisations like Ministry of Awesome supporting startups with the advisory support, mentorship, community and connections they need to succeed. For our next Opening Bell podcast we sat down with CEO, Marian Johnston to talk trends in the tech startup landscape and advice to those looking to begin their high-growth startup journey.  

Tech week is a fantastic opportunity to discover how New Zealand tech entrepreneurs and innovators are helping build a better tomorrow. To kick start our profiling of the tech sector this month, it was a pleasure to sit down with Aofrio’s Chief Executive Greg Balla and VP Engineering Rami Elbeltagi to discuss how technology and sustainability can collide to provide better outcomes for customers.