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Topics: Retire Well

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 13 August 2025

Reported US inflation data was steady in July, however underlying pressures are growing, with businesses starting to pass on tariff-related...

Milford on The Hits: 13 Aug 2025

What’s the difference between DIY investing vs Managed Funds? Financial Adviser at Milford, Jess Travers, talks to PJ and Matty...

Ageing fast, saving slow: NZ’s retirement timebomb keeps ticking

This article was originally published in the NZ Herald on 11 Aug 2025.
New Zealanders are ageing faster than...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 06 August 2025

Many governments are at risk of permanent structural deficits in their finances, if they can’t cover interest bills, or reduce...

Month in a Minute: July 2025


It’s better to travel than arrive
Global share markets continued to take a cup half full view,...

Stock Story: Channel Infrastructure


Channel Infrastructure (CHI) owns and operates the Marsden Point fuel import terminal, where refined fuel is imported by...

Milford on Coast: 6 Aug 2025

If you’re new to investing, how do you know where to start? Milford Financial Adviser Jess Travers talks to Toni,...

EP44: Fiscal dominance – what is it and why should we care?

In today’s episode of Bridge talks Business, Analyst Brendan Larsen explains fiscal dominance, and how there are signs that this...

Bull vs Bear Markets: What Every Investor Should Know

Imagine watching your investments soar one year, only to plummet the next. These dramatic shifts – often triggered by changes...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 30 July 2025

The US labour market is showing signs of softening, with Trump’s immigration crack down resulting in both a reduced labour...

Milford on The Hits: 30 July 2025

How easy is it to open an investment fund? Milford Senior Associate Maddie Cruickshank walks PJ and Matty from The...

EP43: Everything you need to start your investing journey

If you haven’t opened an investment fund before, the idea might seem a little daunting. In today’s episode of Bridge...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 23 July 2025

Fletcher Building has indicated a potential sale of its Construction Division, with share price reaction muted. Milford Senior Analyst Andrew...

Milford on ZM: 23 July 2025

The Reserve Bank has kept the OCR at 3.25%. Milford Senior KiwiSaver Financial Adviser Liam Robertson chats to Bree and...

Milford on Coast: 23 July 2025

With global volatility continuing, when is a good time to invest? Milford Financial Adviser Jess Travers talks to Toni, Jase...

EP42: Why we should keep a close eye on China

As New Zealand’s largest trading partner, the health of the Chinese economy is intrinsically linked to ours. With GDP expected...

Milford on The Hits: 16 July 2025

After six back-to-back cuts, the Reserve Bank has held the Official Cash Rate at 3.25% Liam Robertson, Senior KiwiSaver Financial...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 16 July 2025

Retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare has been leading the NZX board thus far in July, with its share price up...

EP41: Where to from here for the NZ economy?

The RBNZ kept the Official Cash Rate steady last week, so what does that mean for key drivers of the...

Strong Markets, Ongoing Uncertainty; How We Help Clients Stay on Track

2025 has been anything but quiet. Markets have faced sharp dips, revived trade wars, and rising global geopolitical tension. Yet...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 9 July 2025

The Reserve Bank has left the OCR on hold at 3.25%. Milford Credit Analyst Remy Morgan talks to Ryan Bridge...

EP40: Are we through the worst of 2025?

From trade disruption to huge escalations in geopolitics, the past six months have played out under a cloud of sustained...

Stock Story: Xero

Founded in New Zealand in 2006, but now listed in Australia, Xero has arguably been one of New Zealand’s most...

Month in a Minute: June 2025

Please disperse, nothing to see here
Investors continue to be confronted by unanticipated risks, with the geopolitical situation in...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 2 July 2025

It’s been a turbulent time for global markets, so what’s ahead for the second half of 2025? Milford Investment Analyst...

EP39: Time for a mid-winter financial check-up!

Halfway through the year is the perfect time to revisit your financial goals. What are some of the key things...

Milford on Newstalk ZB: 25 June 2025

Data out of the US this week showed an unexpected decline in house prices, adding to a recent spate of...

Milford on ZM: 25 June 2025

What do the new KiwiSaver changes mean for you? Milford Senior KiwiSaver Financial Adviser Liam Robertson, shares some key numbers...

EP38: How will the US/Middle East conflict impact New Zealanders?

It’s been a week of uncertainty as geopolitics have played out across the globe. With Iran’s anticipated retaliation against the...

Think Beyond Term Deposits for Smarter Long-Term Gains

Interest rates are on the decline, and many savers are starting to question whether term deposits still make sense. While...