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There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran.

Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 - and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents over the weekend.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says these attacks are directly impacting key fuel sources, which has got economists worried about future prices.

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New builds and townhouses alike have become the best option for first home buyers looking to get into the market. 

Townhouses offer a lower-cost alternative to standalone homes without having to fully commit to apartment living, and new builds often mean low-deposit loans and easier access for first home buyers. 

Problem is, the boom of new build townhouses is quickly slowing down - they're no longer classed as new builds, thus no longer as easy of a first option. 

It's not just a problem for potential buyers - it also means that those looking to sell the townhouses they purchased new a few years back, are waiting much longer for them to sell for not much more than what they were purchased for. 

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When news of events like the war in Iran hit share markets – everyday investors often act on instinct, but what do professional investors do? This week, Nadine is joined by Sam Dickie, a senior portfolio manager at Fisher Funds. Together they talk through what happens to investing when the world is on fire.

The Prosperity Project is now available on video! Watch no on nzherald.co.nz or YouTube

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Many Fonterra dairy farmers are planning to invest their upcoming capital return back into their farms.

The dairy co-op's been given the green light by regulators to sell its consumer brands to France dairy giant Lactalis for $4.22 billion.

Farmers will get back two-dollars a share, possibly by the middle of next month.

Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking that farmers will be trying to make the most of the money they receive.

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The conflict in Iran won't just affect petrol. 

Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says prices in her domain haven't increased yet, but they will soon. 

She says it's been forecast that the conflict could add half a percent to inflation. 

Young told Mike Hosking that it will affect everything that needs to be delivered, whether they be by road, sea or air. 

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In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 57 part 2, we continue out chat with The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Following on from last week, we get deeper into his past two years as Prime Minister, the recent India Free Trade Agreement, and whether he would work another term alongside coalition partners Winston Peters and David Seymour.

There is no escaping Christopher Luxon’s aspiration for New Zealand nor his passion for the role that he now occupies. He’s driven by outcomes rather than slogans and that reflects in his attitude about the election campaign ahead.

And if he could flick a switch, what’s the one thing he would like to change?

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As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice.  

This week, Many are counting the human cost of the Middle East conflict but there’s also an economic one too - so what does it mean for us? Back here, job numbers are on the rise, and more people are accessing their Kiwisaver for hardship reasons than first homes … plus is AI really on the fast track to taking our white collar jobs?

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Garth Bray joins the show to chat the latest business news, with thanks to Forsyth Barr

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Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire.

Israel continues to pummel Tehran, and has launched fresh attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Iran has launched an attack on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie revealed what this week's developments could mean for investors.

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Latest confidence survey shows 70% of farms are turning a profit. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford joins the show to discuss.

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