We waste $1.6 billion worth of food every year. Nearly 160,000 tonnes. With more and more people needing help putting meals on tables in the wake of the coronavirus, Two Cents' Worth looks at a waste minimisation campaign backed by 60 councils.

We waste $1.6 billion worth of food every year. Nearly 160,000 tonnes. With more and more people needing help putting meals on tables in the wake of the coronavirus, Two Cents' Worth looks at a waste minimisation campaign backed by 60 councils.

Episode 85 - The effort to change our wasteful food habits

The combination of solar panels, electricity storage batteries, smart household gadgets, and a boring looking black box is set to change forever how our electricity system works.

The combination of solar panels, electricity storage batteries, smart household gadgets, and a boring looking black box is set to change forever how our electricity system works.

Episode 84 - The suburban solar conundrum

This week on Two Cents' Worth: how tripe got the markets buzzing and what that can tell us about New Zealand's investment ecosystem.

This week on Two Cents' Worth: how tripe got the markets buzzing and what that can tell us about New Zealand's investment ecosystem.

Episode 83 - Turning tripe into wound-healing 'crumpet'

The closed borders protecting us from Covid-19 is keeping us healthy, but having unexpected consequences for our economy.

The closed borders protecting us from Covid-19 is keeping us healthy, but having unexpected consequences for our economy.

Episode 82 - Closed borders: Is the cure worse than the disease?

In April, economists were predicting Covid could cause a 10-20 percent fall in house prices. In June, prices rose more than 9 percent - much more in some places. What is going on - and will it last?

In April, economists were predicting Covid could cause a 10-20 percent fall in house prices. In June, prices rose more than 9 percent - much more in some places. What is going on - and will it last?

Episode 81 - What becomes of the housing market?

Glyphosate is one of the most commonly used weedkillers in the world, but there’s huge pressure to phase it out. Find out why and what that might mean for our billion dollar agricultural sector. 

Glyphosate is one of the most commonly used weedkillers in the world, but there’s huge pressure to phase it out. Find out why and what that might mean for our billion dollar agricultural sector.

Episode 80 - Roundup: the landmark case and what it means for our economy and our health

How two multi-millionaires, two pandemic futurists, Air NZ’s former boss, a dairy executive on a break, a retired anaesthetist (and a few others) nearly saved New Zealand.

How two multi-millionaires, two pandemic futurists, Air NZ’s former boss, a dairy executive on a break, a retired anaesthetist (and a few others) nearly saved New Zealand.

Episode 79 - The little ventilator that could - during Covid

The race is on. Two Cents Worth investigates the economics of finding a vaccine for coronavirus.

The race is on. Two Cents Worth investigates the economics of finding a vaccine for coronavirus.

Episode 78 - Worth a shot? The economics of the race for a vaccine

As the global economy spirals post-coronavirus and many people can no longer pay their debts or are being forced to take out new ones, is it time to wipe the slate clean?

As the global economy spirals post-coronavirus and many people can no longer pay their debts or are being forced to take out new ones, is it time to wipe the slate clean?

Episode 77 - The case for a modern debt jubilee

Bankruptcy is something to be avoided - but maybe not at all costs. Two Cents' Worth follows a woman's journey into insolvency.

Bankruptcy is something to be avoided - but maybe not at all costs. Two Cents' Worth follows a woman's journey into insolvency.

Episode 76 - Losing it all: a personal story of bankruptcy

A series by Newsroom and RNZ, discussing the world of business in Aotearoa.

Great podcasts that are very information, interesting and fun. I listen to these on my way home from work.

Informative & Fun

Two Cents' Worth

In the spirit of giving, the Two Cents' team is answering your economic questions on Kiwisaver, property prices and mortgage rates.

In the spirit of giving, the Two Cents' team is answering your economic questions on Kiwisaver, property prices and mortgage rates.

Episode 56 - The gift of economic knowledge

House prices are on the rise again - but is that a good thing? The Two Cents' Worth team looks at the Goldilocks sweet spot for our housing market - do we want prices to go up, fall down or stay as they are?

House prices are on the rise again - but is that a good thing? The Two Cents' Worth team looks at the Goldilocks sweet spot for our housing market - do we want prices to go up, fall down or stay as they are?

Episode 49 - Affordable Housing: A Goldilocks Story

Could an online bra fitting service be the final death knell for bricks and mortar stores? Claire Crofton finds out.

Could an online bra fitting service be the final death knell for bricks and mortar stores? Claire Crofton finds out.

Episode 46 - How technology is changing our towns

New Zealand saw the UK’s ‘Brentry’ into the EEC in 1973 as an existential threat to our nation’s future. It preoccupied New Zealanders for a decade and eventually all hinged on 48 hours of intense trade negotiations.

New Zealand saw the UK’s ‘Brentry’ into the EEC in 1973 as an existential threat to our nation’s future. It preoccupied New Zealanders for a decade and eventually all hinged on 48 hours of intense trade negotiations.

Episode 50 - Brentry: 48 hours in Luxembourg that changed NZ forever

Debt – it’s deep in the heart of our society and our economy.  But we have an odd relationship with it. Bernard Hickey asks why we both fear debt and love it so much.

Debt – it’s deep in the heart of our society and our economy.  But we have an odd relationship with it. Bernard Hickey asks why we both fear debt and love it so much.

Episode 54 - Why we’re hung up and two-faced on debt

New Zealand has fallen behind Australia and Britain in using contactless payments and retailers are revolting.  The Government may have to regulate fees directly.

New Zealand has fallen behind Australia and Britain in using contactless payments and retailers are revolting.  The Government may have to regulate fees directly.

Episode 45 - Banks on notice over 'No Paywave' dysfunction

The work of Pacific people has been noted in a Treasury report, but does it go far enough? And what is the impact of this on our wider economy?

The work of Pacific people has been noted in a Treasury report, but does it go far enough? And what is the impact of this on our wider economy?

Episode 53 - The Pacific's contribution to the NZ Economy

There's been a huge upswing in subscription businesses across the world and in New Zealand. Peter Griffen looks at what that means for consumers and the economy.

There's been a huge upswing in subscription businesses across the world and in New Zealand. Peter Griffen looks at what that means for consumers and the economy.

Episode 58 - Subscription Creep

The disastrous impact of banks selling risky financial derivatives to farmers is still being felt in rural communities more than a decade later. How did it happen and how can we stop banks doing it again?

The disastrous impact of banks selling risky financial derivatives to farmers is still being felt in rural communities more than a decade later. How did it happen and how can we stop banks doing it again?

Episode 51 - The banks, the swaps and the suicide box

The US/China trade war has definitely escalated this month, surprising most of the global economy. Bernard Hickey looks at how we got here and where it leaves us.

The US/China trade war has definitely escalated this month, surprising most of the global economy. Bernard Hickey looks at how we got here and where it leaves us.

Episode 26 - Dancing with elephants

The New Zealand stock exchange (NZX) turns 150 this year. But the number of companies listed on it has been falling in recent times, begging the question - is still as relevant as it once was?

The New Zealand stock exchange (NZX) turns 150 this year. But the number of companies listed on it has been falling in recent times, begging the question - is still as relevant as it once was?

Episode 52 - A ticker tape tale

Gyles Beckford looks at why inflation has gone walkabouts, why central banks are still so obsessed about taming it and - hold your hats - is it time to give away inflation targeting?

Gyles Beckford looks at why inflation has gone walkabouts, why central banks are still so obsessed about taming it and - hold your hats - is it time to give away inflation targeting?

Episode 48 - What is inflation?

We're going back to where it all began... and finding out how far we've come. Spoiler alert: Not far.

We're going back to where it all began... and finding out how far we've come. Spoiler alert: Not far.

Episode 44 - Two Cents' Worth turns 1

Donald Trump’s tariff war is hitting the world economy hard, and there's no sign of a truce. Nikki Mandow looks at how tariffs have played a major part in some serious, and often traumatic historical events.

Donald Trump’s tariff war is hitting the world economy hard, and there's no sign of a truce. Nikki Mandow looks at how tariffs have played a major part in some serious, and often traumatic historical events.

Episode 47 - Terrible Tariffs

In our new germ-wary world online shopping has become more important than ever, but the road for reliable home delivery has always been a bit bumpy. Andrew Patterson considers how we might improve getting goods into the hands of customers.

In our new germ-wary world online shopping has become more important than ever, but the road for reliable home delivery has always been a bit bumpy. Andrew Patterson considers how we might improve getting goods into the hands of customers.

Episode 73 - The last mile

We're bracing for a major, global economic downturn. Will the government's historic 'once in a generation' budget be enough to insulate us from it.

We're bracing for a major, global economic downturn. Will the government's historic 'once in a generation' budget be enough to insulate us from it.

Episode 72 - Two Cents on "Once in a Generation" Budget

Apple growers have filled our fruit bowls and bolstered our export coffers, while harvesting a bumper crop and maintaining strict social distancing for their workforce. It’s been a nightmare.

Apple growers have filled our fruit bowls and bolstered our export coffers, while harvesting a bumper crop and maintaining strict social distancing for their workforce. It’s been a nightmare.

Episode 70 - An apple harvest no one will ever forget

The Covid-19 lockdown has forced a 'Green Eggs and Ham' moment on many businesses and government departments which could jumpstart our adoption of digital technology and productivity.

The Covid-19 lockdown has forced a 'Green Eggs and Ham' moment on many businesses and government departments which could jumpstart our adoption of digital technology and productivity.

Episode 69 - Our giant 'Green Eggs and Ham' moment

New Zealand could emerge from level-4 lockdown next week and set off down the slow, uncertain road to recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. Peter Griffin looks at what we can learn from Christchurch's recovery from the 2011 earthquakes.

New Zealand could emerge from level-4 lockdown next week and set off down the slow, uncertain road to recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. Peter Griffin looks at what we can learn from Christchurch's recovery from the 2011 earthquakes.

Episode 68 - Coronavirus recovery: Lessons from the Christchurch quakes

Two Cents Worth answers two listeners’ questions around how Covid-19 might change the world.

Two Cents Worth answers two listeners’ questions around how Covid-19 might change the world.

Episode 67 - Where Covid-19 meets tourism, taps and nanotechnology

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