Today on the show... The final show of 2024! Do you care about your money, keeping it safe and do you worry what will happen when you die? Have you got things set up properly? Tonight, your money, your wealth, and your will. Do you have one? Do you want to exclude a child? Do you want to give more to others? How do you do this without it coming bac…

Today on the show... Stand Tū Māia is the charity that effectively emerged out of the old children’s health camps in NZ - they were set up in 1919 for undernourished children. They do vital work taking in 4000 of the country’s most vulnerable and at risk kids and work intensively with them. They've been doing it for decades and their results are wi…

Today on the show... What sort of bloodbath will be revealed tomorrow when the government opens the books on the NZ economy tomorrow? How much more of a hit have we taken since the budget What about growth and unemployment numbers? None of this stuff has got better. There are new ACC levies, the ferry mishandling - It just keeps coming! Brad Olsen …

Today on the show... The test that tells you what job you’re good at and not what you like! With unemployment going up it’s become a real contest to get a job - it’s much much harder now. So why not consider something that you might be good at and it just hasn’t been something you’ve thought of? Tom O'Neil joins us to discuss it. And do New Zealand…

Today on the show... Tonight the polls say New Zealanders want a referendum on the treaty principles bill. The bill that caused record numbers of New Zealanders to march on parliament last month in opposition to the bill. But this poll suggests there is support for the bill and New Zealanders want their say. And if a referendum was not held the sec…

Today on the show... It’s like a dating app except you end up getting fish heads... I kid you not. Top fisherman Matt Watson set this up in 2016 and it’s taken off due to the cost of living crisis. So many Kiwis waste their catch and never eat the heads. They make great eating - soup, broth, whatever. Now it’s going to the next level and the new up…

Today on the show... With the Government’s boot camps running into trouble with kids absconding, going on the run and one participant even dying as a result of an accident - a proven boot camp doing similar things in Auckland can’t get the Government or MPs to return their emails. Now, with cost cutting in the public service the funding has dried u…

Ever wondered what your insurance premiums actually pay for? In this episode of Where’s My Money, Reagan chats with Willie Moala, National Insurance Lead at Advice First, to break down the basics of insurance. From income protection to health cover, Willie explains when you need it, how much to spend, and why it matters. Plus, he shares a powerful …

Today on the show... American philosopher, academic, critical thinker and advocate of free speech, Peter Boghossian is a man calling out those who want to limit others' opinions. An activist, an author and a speaker - he has run into trouble calling out trans rights activists and he’s here in the country for summer. He says in many ways, the electi…

Today on the show... He’s broadcasting royalty in my mind. Would someone give this guy a job? Mikey Havoc is back in the studio! A year ago he said the PM would turn out to be flakey and the much talked up outcomes would amount to jack. Tonight we'll chat about it all - the return of Trump, the Hīkoi, the gang patch law, Bishop Brian and why he has…

Today on the show... How did this happen? The stuff poll is out to shake things up. Luxon celebrates one year in office but Chris Hipkins is having the party. Hipkins has nudged past Luxon in the latest poll. Proof perhaps that we really do have short memories, and National slumps 4 points and it's a hung parliament. Tonight we break it all down wi…

In this episode of 'Where's My Money,' host Reagan delves into the importance of paying attention to your KiwiSaver account. Most Kiwis set it and forget it, which could be a financial faux pas. With insights from financial advisor Tamika Blair, they explore how to optimize your KiwiSaver, balance risk, and even use it for your first home. They als…

Today on the show... The CEO of Global Women, Agnes Naera joins us. It’s her job to work with all the big NZ companies to get women’s representation up on boards, on the executive, to close the pay gap and see more diversity in the workplace and at higher levels. Who are the best NZ companies? Who are our most progressive leaders? Who is resisting?…

The Emotional Side of Money: Insights from Financial Therapist Bari Tessler In this episode, financial therapist Bari Tessler delves into the emotional impact of money on our lives. She shares her unique approach of integrating somatic psychology to help clients manage their financial stress and emotions through 'body check-ins.' Bari explores the …

Today on the show... As 2025 rolls around, I'm sure you're looking for a new you, and a new job! But before then you must get match fit. How do you tackle 2025 job market? Tom O'Neil joins us to give his advice. Dr. Paul Wood is an inspiration to us all. From a guy who in his youth killed his drug dealer who then flipped his life around and is now …

Today on the show... We often hear about them but we don’t often meet them - the teenagers who fall through the gaps. They are the ones who are increasingly homeless or desperately in need of good mental health services and there is simply not enough in place to help them. They are brave and courageous for speaking out and after months of negotiati…

In this episode of Where's My Money, financial coach Kristin Sutherland joins us to discuss the crucial steps for a secure retirement. With 80% of Kiwis relying on Kiwi Saver and 20% hoping for a Lotto win, it’s time to get serious about financial planning. Reagan and Kristin explore practical ways to bolster your retirement strategy, beyond Kiwi S…

Today on the show... Something a bit different today - we aren't live at 7pm because I wanted to get this out to everyone as fast as possible. Today we pay tribute to one of New Zealand's best, who has sadly passed away at the age of 44 - Nikki Kaye, former Deputy Leader of the New Zealand National Party. Our thought's go out to Nikki's friends and…

Today on the show... Will there be cheaper interest rates by the end of the week? With unemployment up and the economy still struggling some economists say they might be cut by as much as three quarters of a percent in one go! Brad Olsen will step us through that and what it might mean for your mortgage. And Richard - we will use just his first nam…

Buying a house feels like the ultimate Kiwi dream—but how do you get started without losing your mind (or your wallet)? In this episode, I chat with Katie Wesney, a financial guru who spills the tea on climbing the property ladder without slipping. Then, Hannah McQueen is back with her legendary advice, tackling real listener questions about scams,…

Today on the show... The winner of Mrs. New Zealand 2024. The new title holder will join us and tell us how winning this crown has changed her outlook on life to chat about and the opportunities that now present themselves. And Mahesh Muralidhar the CEO of Phase One Ventures. He mentors the start ups, he’s an entrepreneur, and he speaks about the e…

Tonight on the show... A juicy topic that is kind of personal for me and may be for you too. Divorce. Bridgette Jackson, founder and CEO of Equal Exes, joins us to discuss what she is seeing when it comes to relationships and separation in 2024. The cases are trickier, people are more unhappy and emotionally hurting their soon to be ex. Money is ti…

Today on the show... We've been getting coverage on the Hīkoi from all sides for the last few days. Mainstream media and other independent platforms, including myself, have all voiced our opinions. Tonight I give you my final thoughts on the Hīkoi as the march finally makes it to Parliament. And Bayleys Auckland CEO Lloyd Budd joins me to discuss t…

Today on the show... The man in the middle of the biggest news story in town - Act Leader and soon to be Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Amongst Māori he’s become 'persona non grata' and his Treaty Principles bill has seen the Māori Party mobilise thousands of people to march onto Parliament grounds tomorrow. What I like about Seymour is his b…

Today on the show... As summer rolls around, us Kiwis are, as usual, wanting to get out on the ocean and take our boats for a spin. And why wouldn't you? We live in a beautiful country with amazing oceans, we'd be silly to ignore them. But we have to remember to stay safe out there, and there's no one that knows that better that the Coastguard. Wit…

Today on the show... I’ll give you my take on the heat, the haka and the hot heads who got the message from Gerry that was clear - 'haere atu' or 'get out' as it's known in English. All this fuss over a bill that is going nowhere what a waste of time and space. But first tonight retailers have had the hardest year in decades - they haven’t got time…

Today on the show... With unemployment up you might be looking for a job. So, how do you stand out to a potential employer? What are your achievements, and something you might not consider important is actually crucial in securing you that next job. Don’t sell yourself short Tom O'Neil joins us. And who is Steven Setu? Tonight the most famous Polyn…

Today on the show... Forget the company car that’s so 80s. Imagine negotiating a job and salary with your new employer and they ask if you wanted to make a flash new bike part of your package! It’s called WorkRide and more than 700 business have signed up to the scheme where you sacrifice some of your salary for a bike of your choice. Connor Read, …

Today on the show... The world is going through a massive technological change. This is perhaps the greatest time to be alive - and the scariest. Do smarter machines mean smarter humans, or are smarter machines replacing us? The doom merchants say robots will replace 4 billion jobs in the next ten years, but does the sky ever actually fall in? Toni…

This week we welcome the amazing Tegan Yorwarth from Mai FM to the studio. At 28, Tegan’s crushing it in her career and is hunting for her first home, but she’s ready to level up her financial game. With the help of Shelley Pallman from Enable Me, Tegan kicks off her financial coaching journey to fast-track her goals. In Part 2 of our look into the…

Today on the show... Do you think you will one day be replaced in your job by artificial intelligence? What is the latest research when it comes to A.I? Recruiter Shay Peters joins me to chat about it. And Kiwi sports broadcaster Martin Devlin is starting his own podcast, The DSPN. What will it cover and will it be good? Plus he thinks the All Blac…

Today on the show... The departing Westlake Boys High School Principal of 15 years David Ferguson, who in my view has turned a good school into a world beater. And boy he will be a loss, 15 years as the principal 21 as a teacher at the school. He is off to be chief exec of the teachers institute, a new organisation he founded set up to train teache…

Today on the show... Yes or no - should we still be able let rip with Guy Fawkes in the back yard? Personally, I’m going to let a few rockets off tonight with four teenagers who aren't overly into it and if it was banned... they would barely bat an eye. And professor Nigel Biggar - global head of the free speech union. He just jumped off a plane an…

Today on the show... Former Kiwi Rugby League hardman and captain Mark Graham and his movie maker son Luke, the boy whose dad was considered the toughest and hardest bugger to play the game. How can you do your dad justice? You say "Dad, I wanna make a documentary about your life and career. Something for others to see, Something to honour you." No…

Today we meet new friends of the pod Bob and Ange, a couple navigating debt, rising costs, and financial stress. From poor planning to sleepless nights over mortgage payments, they open up about how money impacts their lives. We also begin a two-episode look into the psychology of money with Mental fitness expert Sue Kohn-Taylor, this episode dives…

Today on the show... Rambo Estrada is a surfer and a photographer who lives in Mount Maunganui. He has a cult following in the photography world with 115,000 followers on Instagram and his latest book, Unbound: Vol 1 chronicles his surf road trips across NZ. The book is stand out, the stories so authentic and you can see he has poured his heart, so…

Today on the show... Mental health campaigner Mike King answers the questions about the government's $24 million contribution to his charity I Am Hope. But it’s also seen people give his charity fewer donations because they think he’s now sorted, and it drives him bonkers! King says some in the media are making up damaging headlines and he wants to…

Today on the show... Having a wild time on social media? Posting all the party pics? Now, come Monday it’s your job interview and you wonder why you can’t land the job. Be careful, your digital footprint is your life. Does it pass the sniff test? Tom O'Neil from cv.co.nz joins us to discuss this. And Geoff Bryan, broadcaster, aged 68 and still pump…

Today on the show... Jamie Beaton is built different. The boy brought up by a solo mum in East Auckland has been on the front page of the Wall Street Journal just recently and the headline says "He can get your 11 year old into Harvard". Jamie at 29, is the founder and CEO of crimson education in New York, the billion dollar company teaching the be…

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! In the last season, we launched "The Great Where’s My Money study" to better understand your relationship with money. After collecting your responses, we invited two experts—economist Shamubeel Eaqub and ANZ's Emily Mendez-Ribero—to analyse the results. In this episode, they join us to break down the findin…

Today on the show... Imagine travelling around the world non stop in a five meter yacht, 17.1 feet. You’d be mad! Well that’s exactly what the authorities told the former front man and singer for the Mockers Andrew Fagan when he started planning his solo round the world adventure One man, three capes to round and it should take a year or so. How fa…

Today on the show... Should we limit the numbers of cats a person can have to just 2? I say yes and here’s why… They are out of control and the Government is refusing to do anything about it. It has decided today to reject the recommendation to have a new law governing cats which would have seen all cats registered, desexed, and microchipped. A fra…

Today on the show... Tonight a live poll .. the monarchy or go it alone and become a republic? King Charles and Queen Camila have left Australia after their whirlwind trip. Was it staged to look like Aussie is still in love with the monarchy or was it forced and is it a sign Australia wants out as it heads towards being a republic. Website: https:/…

Today on the show... Alexander King will soon be leaving NZ with his family of 7 to get his mum the cancer treatment she needs to stay alive. The kicker... it's available free in Aussie but not here! Alexander's mum is just 52 and they're packing up and selling everything to give his mum some hope. Why can't we do better than this? And the man, the…

Today on the show... Home ownership. Imagine if I told you you could buy a house without the need to be held to ransom by one of the big Aussie banks. The only system we have for buying houses is irretrievably broken and we need to find a new way. But there is new hope around the corner. It’s a new company called Bloxx. It involves actor Cliff Curt…

Today on the show... Historian Richard Wolfe and his new book, The Curious Case of the Kiwi. It’s our national symbol, the flightless bird. What do we know about it? When did we first see it as our national bird? Have we looked after it or used and abused it? It’s a symbol of peace on the battlefield, yet we have also adopted the name for ourselves…

Today on the show... Henk Rogers is a global climate leader, and a star in the gaming industry as the founder of Tetris. He's passionate about renewable energy, and turned Hawaii on its head with renewables. He along with Kiwi businesswoman Carmen Vicelich join us to chat about how we can change here in New Zealand. Kiwi paralympian Barney Konefere…

Today on the show... Inflation drops to where it should be so more interest rate cuts to come… Brad Olsen gives us his hot take shortly. What are you really worth when it comes to your job.. How do you value your contribution and what should you be paid - should you get break up leave as an entitlement - Tom O'Neil will talk us through how to be pa…

Today on the show... Sir Graham Lowe just celebrated his 78th birthday and his program turning around the lives of prisoners has been so successful he’s launched it in video form and it’s going out to all volunteer coaches throughout the country. He doesn’t stop, and he joins us shortly. After that the greatest fullback of all times, my Celebrity T…

Today on the show... Can you spot a deepfake? They are becoming more realistic and with the rise of A.I, we are seeing them more often. They are dangerous and could cost you your private information or your money. We speak to Stacey Edmonds, an A.I and deepfake expert about what the problem is, how we can recognize and how we can avoid it. Plus our…