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Money Talks
Interesting New Zealanders share how money has shaped their lives and what they've learned about it through the years. We're not going to tell you how to get rich, we're not going to try and pick the next interest rate move - this podcast is all about our relationship with money.
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Closing the books: the best of Money Talks, 2025
For the final episode of season eight, Liam is joined by Money Talks producer Jane Yee to look back at the best bits of the show for 2025.
Nigel Latta 'What matters is time with people you love' (reissue)
In May, we launched this season of Money Talks with Nigel Latta - clinical psychologist, author, broadcaster, and friend of host Liam Dann. With the s...
From a hair transplant to a $12k daybed: Sam Wallace breaks down the costs of fame
Liam Dann sits down with broadcaster Sam Wallace to explore the financial realities behind the glitz and glamour of fame.
Sam opens up about the...
Health cover premiums are rising. An insurance CEO tells us why
What’s really behind rising health insurance premiums? Southern Cross Medical Care Society CEO, Nick Astwick, joins Liam to talk about the challenge o...
From hippy to peanut butter hero: The wild adventures of Pic Picot
Pic Picot has lived his life like it's one big experiment. He's tried a bit of this, had success with a bit of that, lived on a commune, sailed the Pa...
Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath on what keeps her awake at night
What does it mean to be responsible for one of New Zealand’s biggest banks? Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath joins Liam Dann to discuss the responsibilit...
Bree Tomasel on being a "shit-talking hustler"
Broadcaster, author and Taskmaster NZ star Bree Tomasel reckons her whole job can be summed up as “talking shit for a living.” But behind the laughs...
Michael Van De Elzen: From chicken manure to celebrity chef (but don’t call him that)
Chef, TV host and farmer Mike Van de Elzen has worked in some of the toughest kitchens in the world, from London’s high-pressure restaurant scene to r...
MT Explains: Everything you need to know before investing in gold
Central banks around the world are looking to increase their gold reserves, seeking a safe haven amid global uncertainty. How can individual investors...
Wayne Boyd: Insights from a career spent on over 160 boards
This week, prolific board director Wayne Boyd shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann, including pivoting from his planned legal career...
Is it dangerous to invest in a meme stock?
The 2021 GameStop saga introduced the world to meme stock mania. Now, with the likes of GoPro and Krispy Kreme in the spotlight, the phenomenon is ret...
Opes Partners' Andrew Nicol: From 'poor' upbringing to owning 43 houses
This week, founder and managing partner of property investment company Opes Partners, Andrew Nicol, shares his best and worst money stories with Liam...
How to choose the right mobile phone plan
No contract, large data packages and free overseas internet roaming. These are just some of the perks that mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in...
Two Raw Sisters: How they overcame health problems to become media moguls and healthy eating advocates
This week, Rosa Powers and Margot Flanagan - better known as the Two Raw Sisters - join Liam Dann to share their best and worst money stories, from ho...
MT Explains: Understanding the benefits of corporate insurance
Many jobs come with corporate insurance coverage but for those who want extra protection, they may consider paying for a personal insurance policy. Wh...
Perpetual Guardian's Patrick Gamble: What he learned from his own financial hardships and property mistakes
This week, Perpetual Guardian chief executive Patrick Gamble shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann, including his family's life chang...
MT Explains: What does it mean when a company goes public?
When companies like Reddit and Grab are listed on the stock exchange, there is often a buzz. But what does “going public” really mean for the company...
Girls Get Off co-founders Viv Conway and Jo Cummins: Behind the scenes of the business the banks didn't want to touch
This week, the co-founders behind sexual wellness brand Girls Get Off, Viv Conway and Jo Cummins, join Liam to discuss how their different experiences...
MT Explains: How global events shake oil prices – and your wallet
When geopolitical tensions flare up, all eyes turn to oil. But why does this commodity trigger global anxiety? In this episode of Money Talks Explains...
Dame Julie Chapman: How an abusive relationship shaped her move into charities like KidsCan
This week, the founder and CEO of KidsCan and Pet Refuge, Dame Julie Chapman, shares her best and worst money stories with Liam Dann, from how she ori...
Breaking down the costs of owning an electric vehicle in Singapore
With Singapore phasing out the sale of new internal combustion engine car and taxi registrations by 2030, many Singaporeans are contemplating switchin...
Entrepreneur Derek Handley on tech, housing, and getting dumped by Jacinda Ardern's government
This week, Liam is joined by entrepreneur Derek Handley to discuss his varied career in the tech and startup space and how that has changed over the l...
Your financial checklist for studying abroad
The financial costs of studying overseas may seem daunting but it can be manageable with the right planning and a buffer for unexpected costs. In this...
Icehouse CEO Olivia Blaylock: How cancer and the GFC informed how she runs her businesses
This week, CEO of The Icehouse Olivia Blaylock shares her best and worst money stories with Liam Dann - from her start in the business world, her expe...
When to get the best exchange rates for foreign currencies
If the US dollar weakens against the Singdollar, should you buy it even if you’re not traveling to the US anytime soon? And what happens if the rate d...
Comedian Chris Parker: ' I'm going end Tall Poppy Syndrome by just saying it doesn't exist'
This week, multi-talented entertainer Chris Parker shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann, from his first childhood job starring in a...
Navigating the financial costs of cancer
Beyond the physical and emotional toll that comes with having cancer, the financial burden can be just as daunting. So what are the key costs to consi...
2degrees boss Mark Callendar: 'I didn’t set out to be a CEO. That was a bit of a Sliding Doors moment'
This week, the chief executive of 2degrees, Mark Callendar, shares his best and worst money stories with Liam Dann, including his unusual path to runn...
Protecting yourself from property disputes
Property disputes – especially among family members can lead to painful and costly legal battles. What can be done to avoid these conflicts before the...
Georgia Lines: 'I never considered swapping music for something that might make more sense financially'
This week, Liam is joined by singer-songwriter Georgia Lines, who shares her best and worst money stories - from starting her own businesses as a teen...
Thinking of investing your CPF? Here’s what you need to know
Beyond using your CPF to buy a home or as a retirement plan, it can also be used for investments. But what are the risks involved? In this episode of...
Pals co-founders Mat Croad and Nick Marshall: From childhood friends to RTD moguls
This week, Liam is joined by Mat Croad and Nick Marshall, co-founders of RTD business Pals, to discuss how a previous failure informed their meteoric...
MT Explains: How Singapore’s S$NEER monetary policy can affect your coffee and holidays
S$NEER – the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate - is a critical component of Singapore’s monetary policy. Jeff Ng, head of Asia macro st...
NZ Super chief Jo Townsend: From 'pretty tough' upbringing in rural Tasmania to running an $80 billion fund
This week, chief executive of the NZ Super Fund, Jo Townsend, shares her best and worst money stories with Liam Dann - from her upbringing in rural Ta...
Breaking down funeral costs in Singapore
Planning a funeral can be a deeply emotional experience - but it can also come with significant financial costs. Andrea Heng speaks with Ang Ziqian, v...
Nigel Latta: 'The money stuff literally doesn’t matter to me. What matters is time'
This week, for the first guest of the new season, Liam is joined by clinical psychologist, author and TV presenter, Nigel Latta, to discuss his career...
Trump’s tariffs sent European stocks tumbling. Is it time to invest?
The European stock market was outperforming the American markets in the first quarter of 2025. Then came US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day”...
How I Made It - Roshni Mahtani Cheung: From family bankruptcy to running a parenting empire
From growing up in a wealthy family to losing it all when she was just 15, group CEO and founder of The Parentinc, Roshni Mahtani Cheung, is our guest...
Trump tariffs: Take time to adjust your investment portfolio
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sent shockwaves through global markets. But what does this mean for your investments? Eddy Loh, chief investm...
MT Explains: Risks you need to know about putting money into digital financial platforms
In early March, financial services firm Chocolate Finance announced it had suspended instant withdrawals, causing concern among customers. This raised...