Drawing on the latest Reserve Bank signals, exclusive Cotality analytics, and forward-looking market forecasts, this session provides a clear, evidence-based view of the forces shaping New Zealand’s economy and property market — and how those trends are likely to influence client confidence, behaviour, and opportunities in the year ahead.
This is a practical, data-driven session designed to support advisers in having informed, confident conversations with clients during a period of transition.
Our panelists will share their perspectives on:
- Major global trends impacting on the world economic outlook
- How these are playing out in New Zealand's economy and the forecast for our key economic indicators
- The New Zealand property and housing market and predictions
Ashlye Gardyne, Chief Investment Officer, Fisher Funds
MBus (Finance), BCom, University of Otago
Ashley is the Chief Investment Officer at Fisher Funds and leads the investment management and trading operations teams.
Ashley returned to New Zealand from London in 2013 to join Fisher Funds. Previous investment experience was gathered in his 10 years of working in the world of mergers & acquisitions where he held responsibility for leading teams on acquisitions, divestitures and capital raising. Other senior leadership roles in London included managing the corporate finance group at RBS and ABN AMRO.
Nick Goodall, Head of Research, Cotality NZ
Nick is a natural storyteller - one who happens to speak fluent data. As Head of Research at Cotality New Zealand, he transforms complex numbers into clear, powerful insights that illuminate the trends shaping the property market.
Since joining the business in 2011, Nick has brought a unique perspective built on earlier experience in banking and telecommunications. His varied background allows him to uncover insights that go beyond the headlines - connecting the dots to reveal where the market is heading and what that means for everyday decision-making.
Nick works with a passionate team of analysts who are driven by a shared goal: to help our customers make more confident property decisions. Whether presenting to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, briefing banks or real estate leaders, or joining consumer forums, Nick's analysis is trusted, human-centred and always focused on the bigger picture.
He's also the voice behind the NZ Property Market Podcast and a regular media contributor, helping the public and professionals alike make sense of a fast-moving market.
Member: Complimentary | Non-member: $50 (+GST)
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