Show Notes
Election day is almost here, and money is top of mind for a lot of us. In this special live edition of Making Cents, I’m joined by: Claire Matthews from Massey University Michael Gorin from EnableMe Dean Anderson, Founder and CEO of Kernel Georgia Grange, Head of NZ at Revolut
We dig into the financial issues on the table, what the parties are promising, and whether those fixes could actually work. KiwiSaver: is the political focus deserved, and what should change as it nears its 20th birthday? The cost of living squeeze: record fuel prices, rising unemployment and inflation, and what you can do now Investing through uncertainty: are there opportunities amid the chaos? Competition in banking and supermarkets: will the proposed policies move the needle? The property market: Auckland’s average price dips under $1m for the first time since 2020, and what a two-speed economy means for building wealth What the politicians are getting right, and the missed opportunities.
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