Beyond the Budget: Business Insights Over Breakfast

Description

Join us the morning after the 2026 Budget announcement for a practical, business-focused post-Budget breakfast, designed to cut through the noise and get straight to what matters for New Zealand businesses.
 
Hear from two highly respected leaders at the top of their fields:
• Reuben Tucker, Managing Director of Westpac, will explore the implications for banking, companies, and the wider commercial landscape.
• Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners, will unpack what the Budget means for investment markets and investor confidence.

 
Together, they will break down the key announcements, highlight risks and opportunities, and share insights to help you make confident decisions in the year ahead.
 
Enjoy a quality breakfast, connect with fellow business leaders, and learn how the Budget impacts your business and investments.

Places are limited, secure your seat early.



Brought to you in partnership with Craigs Investment Partners and Westpac New Zealand.

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Presenters
Reuben Tucker, Managing Director, Institutional & Business Banking - Westpac NZ
Reuben Tucker joined Westpac New Zealand in August 2022, and his role oversees Westpac New Zealand’s business banking sector – incorporating Institutional; Corporate and Commercial; Agribusiness; Small Business; and Māori Strategy and Indigenous Inclusion.
He is a senior banker with broad and deep experience in institutional banking having worked for almost 25 years in New Zealand, Australia and the Asia Pacific, in a career that has included financial markets, debt capital markets, relationship management, and transactional banking.

Mark Lister, Investment Director - Craigs Investment Partners
Mark is Investment Director for Craigs Investment Partners and a member of the company’s Executive Committee. He joined Craigs in 2004, and helps shape the asset allocation, strategy, and portfolio recommendation decisions for Craigs clients. His focus is on economics, portfolio strategy and investor education. He spends much of his time engaging with a wide range of clients across the Craigs network, interacting with media organisations, and hosting the “On Point” podcast.