Cheques and Balances18 Nov 2025

Wealth Tax vs. Capital Gains Tax: What’s best for the NZ economy? | Episode 404

A heated debate that every Kiwi needs to hear - Wealth Tax vs Capital Gains Tax.Matt, James and Mike down how each tax actually works, the real-world impact on homeowners, investors, retirees, and business owners, and why timing, fairness, and economic stability matter more than political noise.

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LIVE Webinar: How Property Investors Can Reduce Their Tax Bill | Episode 506

Many property investors are paying more tax than they need to.Matt Harris and Mike Vincent explain how debt structuring, ownership structures, lending strategies and tax planning can reduce unnecessar...

5 Juli 1h 13min

How We Bought Our First Home With Just 5% Deposit | Episode 505

They thought they weren’t ready to buy a home - until one conversation changed everything.In this episode, we follow Harsh and Hiral's first home buying journey, from budgeting struggles and saving a ...

2 Juli 43min

Auckland Is Broken: Can Wayne Brown Fix It? | Episode 504

Is Wayne Brown's plan enough to turn Auckland around?James and Mike react to Wayne Brown's five-point plan for Auckland, discussing transport, rates, council spending, housing, infrastructure, economi...

30 Juni 15min

NZ Debt Is Rising: Why Kiwis Can't Quit Afterpay | Episode 503

That $75 payment might be costing you more than you think.In this episode, James and Mike unpack the rapid rise of Afterpay and buy now, pay later services, why nearly 100,000 Kiwis are behind on repa...

28 Juni 11min

National's KiwiSaver Changes: Good or Bad for Your Retirement? | Episode 502

Could these be the biggest KiwiSaver changes since the scheme began?James and Mike break down the National Party's proposed KiwiSaver reforms, including compulsory contributions, higher employer contr...

24 Juni 13min

The Real Cost of Homeownership in New Zealand | Episode 501

Owning a home is expensive, but it's often the hidden costs that hurt the most.In this episode, James and Mike break down the true cost of homeownership in New Zealand, exploring rising rates, insuran...

23 Juni 15min

KiwiSaver Balance By Age: Are You On Track For Retirement? | Episode 500

Are you on track for retirement, or falling behind?In this episode, James and Mike break down the latest KiwiSaver balances by age, discuss why the average retirement balance may not be enough, explor...

21 Juni 11min

Is The NZ Economy Broken? Rising Business Liquidations Explained | Episode 499

NZ businesses are folding at the fastest rate in 15 years.In this episode, James and Mike unpack why more than 3,000 New Zealand companies have entered liquidation, which industries are being hit hard...

18 Juni 19min