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Hardship withdrawals are up, people are often reluctant to change providers and there is an ongoing and persistent gender savings gap.' 

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After a strong close to the 2025/26 dairy season – marked by rises in the GDT price index in eight of the last ten auctions – Rabobank’s Senior Ag Analyst is forecasting a robust opening milk price of $9.50 to $10.00 per kg/MS for the 2026/27 season. Plus, we look at the excellent prospects for red meat.

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“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.

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It's a big week for the economy, with the next OCR announcement set to be unveiled this coming Wednesday.

Markets are expecting the Reserve Bank to leave the OCR unchanged at 2.25 percent, but a hike hasn't been ruled out.

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further.

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The first quarter of the year has seen a boom in people coming into the country for business events.  

According to Stats NZ, international delegate arrivals are up 50%, with more than 16 thousand arrivals in the first quarter.  

That translates to more than $54 million into the economy and often represents the first taste of New Zealand for visitors.  

Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO Lisa Hopkins told Mike Hosking numbers have now reached 96% of pre-Covid levels.  

She says January was exceptional, as there were a number of big conferences during what would usually be a quieter month. 

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Retirement is the time most people dream of, the days where you no longer need to work or study, and you can enjoy a slow and simple life. But what does it actually take to retire?

And, when Super is under threat, and the only stable thing about the global economic climate is its instability, can we rely on the pension being there when we're ready to retire?

Author of Money Matters Amanda Morrall chats to Tim Beveridge about how much money you really need to retire.

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Most of us enter negotiations with a level of awkwardness and trying not to sound greedy. It's not the strongest tactic, but nor is making demands based on your perceived value. 

Negotiating expert and founder of Sheer Negotiations, Noa Sheer, joins Nadine to share her advice on how to handle everything from salary reviews to buying a house, The pair discuss the psychology behind successful negotiating and why women often undersell themselves before the conversation even starts.

There are simple mistakes that could cost you thousands, and a few tricks that could help you reach your negotiating goals.

Noa also explains why 'winning' isn’t always about money, and how understanding what really matters to both parties can completely change the outcome.

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis will be presenting the 2026 budget on this coming Thursday. 

A number of pre-budget announcements have already been made including money directed to maths and literary in schools and maritime security, while social housing and the public sector have faced budget cuts. 

Founder of Bagrie Economics, Cameron Bagrie, spoke to Tim Beveridge about what he expects and what he thinks should be done. 

One change Bagrie believes is unpopular but crucial is reforming NZ Super saying 'the current system is unsustainable'.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Mike Hosking in studio this morning for their weekly chat.

With the budget coming up this week they spoke about the pre-budget announcements so far, and what's yet to come. 

Luxon said that more spending announcements will be revealed on Thursday, but the budget is strict. 

"That's what we have to have, good fiscal financial discipline year in year out in order to get the ship, you know, the books back in order again."

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S&P's Sue Lee discusses SPIVA's verdict on NZ fund managers. 

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