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Podcast #68: The Du Val saga – one year on

LISTEN: It’s been 12 months since the FMA raided the Du Val Property Group. No charges have been laid and founders Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke remain defiant.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 05 Aug 2025

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Du Val accountant guilty of conduct breaches named

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Judge says FMA doesn’t need new warrants for Du Val seizures

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Judge maintains asset preservation orders against Du Val founders

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Commerce Minister refuses to release statutory management doc

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Podcast #67: Zespri’s CEO on a record sales year

LISTEN: Kiwifruit sales jumped by $1 billion in one year, but what to do about unlicensed Chinese growers is still proving a problem.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 29 Jul 2025

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Podcast #66: The AI strategy – light touch or wild west?

LISTEN: Minister Shane Reti admits we’re late to the party but is pleased with how it’s turned out. Critics call it ‘directionless’.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 22 Jul 2025

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Podcast #65: The economics of weight loss

LISTEN: The much-hyped weight loss wonder drug Wegovy is now available in New Zealand. Similar drugs are waiting to be approved, so which industries must pivot?

Simon Shepherd Tue, 15 Jul 2025

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Podcast #64: Five reasons why some shares suck

LISTEN: New analysis of five major listed companies throws up ‘red flags’ about their governance.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 08 Jul 2025

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Podcast #63: Rod Drury – my vision for New Zealand

LISTEN: The Xero co-founder says he’s saddened by what’s happening in New Zealand, but also outlines his nation building ideas.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 01 Jul 2025

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Podcast #62: Keep calm and carry on, says veteran financial CEO

LISTEN: The world is going through volatile times, but it’s nothing new for Mercer’s long-serving financial CEO Martin Lewington. He’s stepping down – what’s his parting advice?