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3 January 2025
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New Year Motivation and Goal Setting for Kiwis: ...

During 2024, I was fortunate to hear an interview some Canadian colleagues had with NYU Professor Scott Galloway.  His direct approach to success and life planning struck a chord with me.

3 June 2022
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Crypto: Not a golden ticket

Crypto operates on the greater fool theory. Because it has little real world use currently, investors are buying it on the premise that they will be able to find someone down the line willing to buy it off them – the greater fool, or some optimist who believes they have found their own golden ticket.

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15 February 2025

Hastings District Council: Time for Fiscal Prudence

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15 February 2025

As Art Deco Weekend brings its usual vibrancy to our region, it also marks a sombre milestone – two years since Cyclone Gabrielle devastated Hawke's Bay.

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7 February 2025

Getting NZ Back on an Economic War Footing

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7 February 2025

Waitangi Day this week marked the 185th anniversary of our nation's founding document. Our treaty agreement birthed a nation built on trade, enterprise, and shared prosperity. In 2025, that economic spirit needs rekindling as we face perhaps our most significant test since the reforms of the 1980s.

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31 January 2025

The Modern Gold Rush: From Meme Stocks to Trump Coin

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31 January 2025

Remember those Telecom calling cards we used to collect in the '90s? Some of us treated them like precious treasures, trading them at school and believing they'd be worth a fortune someday.

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24 January 2025

The Price of Deviation: A Cautionary Tale in Financial Planning

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24 January 2025

Financial security isn't built overnight—it's carefully constructed through years of disciplined planning, informed decision-making, and risk management. Over my tenure I’ve seen this proved time and time again… and I have unfortunately also seen the consequences of trying to ‘shortcut’ the process.

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17 January 2025

“Mind the Gap” In Your Financial Journey

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17 January 2025

The phrase "mind the gap" might remind Kiwis of their London travels, but there's another critical gap we need to mind.  It’s the one between our working years and our final farewell.

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10 January 2025

The 15/65/20 Strategy and The Richest Man in Babylon

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10 January 2025

In the quest for financial stability and a fulfilling life, the 15/65/20 personal strategic plan offers a practical approach to wrangling your income finances.

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3 January 2025

New Year Motivation and Goal Setting for Kiwis: Making 2025 Your Best Year Yet

Stewart Group
3 January 2025

During 2024, I was fortunate to hear an interview some Canadian colleagues had with NYU Professor Scott Galloway.  His direct approach to success and life planning struck a chord with me.

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27 December 2024

Part II: How does Ikigai and Investing Connect?

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27 December 2024

Last week I discussed Ikigai (生き甲斐), a Japanese concept that translates to “a reason for being.”  I believe investing has its part to play in Ikigai - so what might that look like?

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20 December 2024

Part I: The Japanese Secret to a Fulfilling Life

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20 December 2024

I was recently reading a piece that opened with a quote from Ralph Waldo Emmerson: “The purpose of life is not to be happy.  It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.’

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13 December 2024

Crypto's Dark Side: What New Zealand Investors Need to Know

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13 December 2024

As investment funds increasingly add cryptocurrency exposure to their portfolios, a major international police operation has exposed the darker side of this controversial asset class – money laundering.

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6 December 2024

Private Assets in KiwiSaver: When Sizzle Meets Reality

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6 December 2024

As KiwiSaver assets surge past $110 billion, an all-too-familiar story is unfolding… Multiple KiwiSaver and general investment providers are rushing into private asset markets, echoing the past investment frenzies that have periodically swept through New Zealand's investment landscape.

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29 November 2024

From Adam Smith's Invisible Hand to Modern Portfolio Theory: A Kiwi Perspective on Wealth Creation

Stewart Group
29 November 2024

As Scotland celebrates St Andrew's Day this Saturday, November 30, it's fitting to reflect on how one of Scotland's greatest minds, Adam Smith, who is considered the father of modern economics for his work in pioneering ideas such as free trade and the gross domestic product (GDP).

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22 November 2024

Case Grows for Bold RBNZ Rate Cut as Economic Headwinds Persist

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22 November 2024

As the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) approaches its final monetary policy meeting for 2024, calls grow for a more aggressive approach to interest rate cuts.

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14 November 2024

Rethinking Retirement Risk: Why Playing it Too Safe Could Cost You

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14 November 2024

Retirement investing in New Zealand has always favoured playing it safe .  The conventional wisdom was clear: At 65, switch to conservative investments to protect your nest egg .

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7 November 2024

Why Your Term Deposit Might Cost More Than You Think…

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7 November 2024

In little old NZ, term deposits have traditionally been a cornerstone investment choice . Particularly among retirees and conservative investors seeking perceived safety and regular income, they’re often seen as ‘safer’ investment options .

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1 November 2024

Generational Investing: How Age Shapes Financial Strategy

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1 November 2024

In the evolving landscape of investment opportunities, each generation approaches wealth-building differently .

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26 October 2024

Yeah, Nah: Look for value in all products (including financial ones)

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26 October 2024

Consumer NZ has released an inaugural ‘Yeah, Nah’ awards list based entirely around the “most disappointing businesses, products and services” this year .[i] And while sometimes you get what you pay for, the overarching lesson I took from it was to read the back label, not just the front .

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17 October 2024

The Future of New Zealand’s Economic Landscape: Productivity and Fiscal Challenges

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17 October 2024

New Zealand’s economy, known for its innovation and resourcefulness, faces considerable challenges in the coming years . Will the classic No. 8 wire approach be enough this time ?

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11 October 2024

“You’ve been sold!” – Defining the Difference Between Investment Products and Financial Advice

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11 October 2024

Have you ever heard the term, “You’ve been sold”?  It’s used to describe situations where someone ends up with a product they didn’t really need, simply because a salesperson was good at their job.

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3 October 2024

The Risks of Leaving Assets in the UK: A Cautionary Note for Returning Kiwis

Stewart Group
3 October 2024

It’s a common goal for any young Kiwi – the great OE. Many New Zealanders have lived and worked in the UK.

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