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Why property is no longer the default investment for New Zealanders

Apr 15, 2026

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Market Update - March 2026

Apr 9, 2026

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Investment Update Video: April 2026

Apr 7, 2026

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Newstalk ZB Business Update: 30 March 2026

Mar 30, 2026

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Passive vs active investing: Why the difference matters in volatile markets

Mar 30, 2026

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Newstalk ZB Business Update: 25 March 2026

Mar 25, 2026

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War, oil and markets: why the shock is real – but it’s not the 1970s all over again

Mar 17, 2026

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Newstalk ZB Business Update: 16 March 2026

Mar 16, 2026

Generate March 2026 Investment Video - Matt Hanchet and Ayrton Oliver discuss protecting your portfolio in a volatile market

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Investment Update Video: March 2026

Mar 9, 2026

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Market Update - February 2026

Mar 9, 2026

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Newstalk ZB Business Update: 9 March 2026

Mar 9, 2026

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Should you worry about market volatility?

Mar 4, 2026

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