The #WhatsNext Podcast

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A recent study has shown New Zealand to ranked lowest amoung our Asia Pacific peers for the second year in a row, so Luke & Phil break down why New Zealand is so bad at business, and what we can learn from the ones who are still growing despite the economy. 

Read the report here: https://www.interest.co.nz/sites/default/files/2026-04/SBS%20Infographic%202026_New%20Zealand.pdf

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Property's capital gains have dried up, tax rules are going against landlords, and costs keep rising. Meanwhile, business sales are still tax-free and you have more control your own income & asset value.

Luke breaks down why Kiwis are finally waking up to business as the superior asset class: no capital gains tax, better expense deductibility, and you're in control of the revenue. We cover why property feels harder when there's no capital growth, the aging business owner opportunity, and why the tax trend favours business over property.

Most people on the rich list built wealth through business, not property. Maybe it's time New Zealand caught up.

The old path was education → job → property → repeat. The new path might be business ownership, tax-free capital gains, and actual control over your financial future.

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Most business owners get so caught up building their business they forget to plan what it's actually for. Amy from Levridge explains why that's backwards thinking.

Your business is there to provide you the life you want. But most people build first and figure out the purpose later.

The business should serve your life goals, not become your life. Figure out what you want first.

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Graeme grew his Northland based business exponentially in just 5 years by doing one thing his competitors won't: moving fast.

We break down Graeme's speed advantage, why he pays above market rates for staff, how he built relationships in small communities, and why speed creates momentum that compounds.

Find more information on Graeme & Shadeland: https://www.shadeland.co.nz/

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Even Watties is shutting down plants and cutting jobs. If a household name like that isn't immune, what does that mean for your business?

Luke and Phil break down the liquidation crisis hitting New Zealand, with construction and hospitality leading the charge.

The pattern is clear: businesses are carrying the same overhead on reduced sales, squeezing profit to losses, then using creditors and IRD to fund the shortfall. Meanwhile, IRD is getting aggressive.

If you're behind on tax, it's going on your credit report. Employees will see it. Banks will see it. Suppliers will see it. You can't hide anymore.

We cover why some businesses are thriving while others collapse, the unfair advantage of not paying tax (until you get caught), and why playing by the rules might finally pay off. The economy isn't coming to save you, fix your business fundamentals now. 

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