Matt Whineray
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 July 2025
In today's episode, an independent reference group set up by the Ministry for the Environment released a suite of recommendations on Wednesday to help the government shape climate adaptation… Audio
Climate adaptation report gives advice to govt to help shape climate legislation
An independent reference group set up by the Ministry for the Environment released a suite of recommendations on Wednesday to help the government shape climate adaptation legislation. Matt Whineray… Audio
NZ Super Fund on 20 years of investing
It is the multibillion-dollar fund set up to help pay for the extra costs of the retirement of the large baby boomer generation, that peaks mid-century. Now the New Zealand Superannuation Fund has… Audio
Why the NZ Superfund sold its stake in Kiwi Bank
The government has announced this morning it is taking direct control of Kiwibank, buying the holding company which owns the bank from the Superannuation Fund, ACC, and NZ Post. The Super Fund is… Audio
How investment funds decarbonise their portfolios
As global leaders grapple with greener ways of growing economies - the NZ Super Fund has jumped aboard with its commitment to drive carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. But how does an investment… Audio
Happy 20th anniversary, Superfund
New Zealand's Superfund celebrates its 20th anniversary today, as Baby Boomers hit retirement age. Former Minister of Finance, Sir Michael Cullen established the fund on October 11th 2001, in… Audio
Big investors echo calls for sustainable recovery
Institutional investor groups are the latest voices calling for government's around the world to plan for a sustainable recovery from Covid-19. The Investor Group on on Climate Change represents… Audio
Covid-19: Super fund says its not time to be spooked
As coronavirus fears and oil price disruption batter world markets, the head of the New Zealand Super Fund says it's important not to get spooked.
The fund, which is worth $45 billion, exists to help… Audio
Big financial players' climate change call
Leading investment funds and banks are committing to re-design the financial system, to combat the risks of climate change and environmental degradation. A new report from the Aotearoa Circle's… Audio
Super Fund adds risk penalty to NZ assets
The New Zealand Super Fund says the risk penalty it applies to New Zealand assets, doesn't mean it's reluctant to invest in them. Audio
Funds vs Facebook: Investors push for change on livestreaming
New Zealand's biggest investment funds are pushing on with efforts to pressure Facebook, Google and Twitter into taking action over offensive online material. Matt Whineray, CEO of the NZ Super Fund… Audio
NZ Super Fund considers pulling funds from gun-makers
The board of the state-owned Super Fund meets next week to consider pulling the $1.3 million dollars it has invested in gun manufacturers and retailers. The fund has a policy of not investing in… Audio
Super Fund can benefit from short-term movements - Whineray
New Zealand shares are facing a second day of hefty losses after the Wall Street dropped again overnight. The Super Fund has developed a scenario showing the risks of another global financial crisis… Audio
Super Fund makes 12% return on investments
The Superannuation Fund continues to beat its investment targets, and is being lifted by the government resuming contributions. Audio
Paradise Papers: Super Fund confirms link
The New Zealand Super Fund has confirmed it's had dealings with the law firm at the centre of the Paradise Papers leak. It says it used law firm Appleby for advice on legal matters in Bermuda. Matt… Audio
Oil, gas industry claims it's still strong after loss of Super Fund
The New Zealand Super Fund has substantially withdrawn from some of the world's biggest oil companies, saying they are risky investments. But the Petroleum Production and Exploration Association says… Audio
New Zealand Super Fund reduces risk
The New Zealand Super Fund has sold shares in some of the world's biggest companies to reduce its investment in firms emitting greenhouse gases. Audio
Super Fund doubles coal investment
The NZ Super Fund is accused of dragging its feet over climate change as it more than doubles its coal investments to at least $90 million. It's yet to sell off any fossil fuels as promised, but it… Audio
Super Fund writes off wind turbine investment
The Superannuation Fund has written off 47-million dollars invested in an American wind turbine maker. Audio
Major $113 million housing project for Hobsonville Point
In Auckland, a major housing development at Hobsonville Point has been announced with a big focus on homes aimed at long term renters. Matt Whineray is the chief investment officer of the New Zealand… Audio
