The Economy of Everything

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The world thinks Auckland fixed housing. Did we?

August 25, 2026

The Financial Times says Auckland has solved its housing crisis — but has it really? Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker look at why housing affordability has improved, the economic pain sitting behind falling Auckland house prices, why older workers may be particularly vulnerable in the current jobs market, and what mortgage holders can expect from next week’s Reserve Bank decision. The Economy of Everything is brought to you by CMC Markets and the New Zealand Herald.See omnystudio.com/l...

Auckland’s billion-dollar infrastructure problem

August 18, 2026

New Zealand’s housing market remains stubbornly flat, our birth rate has fallen to historic lows, and Auckland is once again talking about another Harbour Crossing. Liam Dann and Tamsyn Parker ask whether the great Kiwi property boom is truly over, what slower population growth means for the economy, and why New Zealand can spend decades talking about major infrastructure without actually building it. The Economy of Everything is brought to you by CMC Markets.See omnystudio.com/listener...

Money Talks: Why Chris Smith says you can’t retire just by working

August 13, 2026

CMC Markets managing director Chris Smith joins Liam Dann to talk about the investing bug that started when he was 16, why New Zealand has historically favoured property over shares, and the mistakes that taught him the most. He also discusses market crashes, AI investment, KiwiSaver, our appetite for risk and why he believes simply earning a salary may not be enough to build the wealth needed for retirement.Money Talks is brought to you by CMC MarketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...