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Author: Ed McKnight
Resident Economist, with a GradDipEcon and over five years at Opes Partners, is a trusted contributor to NZ Property Investor, Informed Investor, Stuff, Business Desk, and OneRoof.
Reviewed by: Laine Moger
Journalist and Property Educator, holds a Bachelor of Communication (Honours) from Massey University.
The top property podcasts in New Zealand are:
Property podcasts are popular for a reason.
It doesn’t matter if you’re doing the dishes, out for a run, or stuck in traffic. They make it easy to learn about property investment on the go.
But with so many podcasts now available, which ones are actually worth your time?
Here are six of the best property podcasts in New Zealand.
Just keep in mind that 2 of the podcasts on this list are produced by Opes Partners (the website you’re on). We’ve included them because they’re among New Zealand’s largest property podcasts.
But we’ve also included other shows we think are genuinely worth listening to.
| Podcast | Hosts | Typical episode | Releases | Best for |
| Property Academy | Ed McKnight & Andrew Nicol | 10-15 mins | Daily | Quick property investing lessons |
| She Owns This | Stevie Waring & Nefe Marson | 30 mins | Weekly | Women wanting to build wealth |
| NZ Property Market | Kelvin Davidson & Nick Goodall | 30 mins | Weekly | Market data and economic analysis |
| OneRoof Radio Show | Tim Beveridge + guests | 40 mins | Weekly | Property news and Q&A |
| Property Matters | Stephen Dallow | 40 mins | Weekly | Landlords and practical property advice |
| Property Couch | Bryce Holdaway & Ben Kingsley | 1 hour | Twice weekly | Long-form investing discussions from Australia |
Best for: Busy investors or beginners who want to learn something in 15 minutes.
The Property Academy Podcast is New Zealand’s biggest property investing podcast. It has over 11 million downloads.
Now, you should know this podcast is produced by Opes Partners … that’s us, the website you're on right now.
We realise this could seem biased, but it’s genuinely one of the country’s largest property podcasts. And it has consistently topped Apple’s business charts.
It also has a unique format: the Property Academy Podcast has a new 10-15 minute episode every single day. That means you can get a quick hit of property investment knowledge every morning.
If one episode doesn’t interest you, there’s another one out tomorrow that might.
The show is short, sharp and high energy. The hosts have the right balance because they come from different backgrounds.
Andrew has substantial experience in property investment; he owns more than 40 properties. Ed is an economist who provides market analysis.
The first episode came out in 2019, so if there is a property investment topic you want to learn more about, chances are they’ve covered it.
Listen to the Property Academy Podcast on Apple and Spotify.

Best for: Women who want practical, jargon-free advice about building wealth.
This new podcast is hosted by financial advisers Stevie Waring and Nefe Marson. It’s had over 5,000 downloads since its launch in March 2026.
She Owns This tackles property, investing and personal finance through the lens of women’s financial goals.
In New Zealand, women are significantly under-represented in property ownership and investing. This podcast is closing that gap.
Each week they break down money and property topics in plain English. They share real financial scenarios they see as advisers. Then they give listeners one simple action they can implement each week.
New episodes come out every Wednesday, and each is about 30 minutes.
This podcast is also produced by Opes Partners.

Best for: Market data and economic analysis
The NZ Property Market Podcast is created by the NZ branch of Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), an international data firm.
Nick Goodall and Kelvin Davidson host the podcast. Kelvin is a trained economist and Nick is Cotality’s Head of Research (and a self-confessed data nerd).
The show is data heavy, so it’s the perfect fit if you want the latest property market data.
They cover all the news, stats and insights related to the property market.
That’s from sales volumes and house prices all the way to interest rates and economic factors.
If you love statistics and understanding why the property market is moving, this could be the podcast for you.
And this show isn’t just about property investment; it’s about property data so investors and homeowners will enjoy it.
The 30-minute podcast is released every Monday.
Listen to the NZ Property Market Podcast on Apple and Spotify.

Best for: Property news and Q&A
The OneRoof Radio Show is a weekly podcast produced by Newstalk ZB.
There’s a new episode every Saturday, and shows usually run for 40-ish minutes.
This podcast is different from the rest because it’s live audio from a regular Newstalk ZB radio show.
Tim Beveridge hosts the show, and each week has a new guest who discusses property news and answers listeners’ questions.
That's another unique side of this show: because it’s produced by Newstalk ZB there is a “talk-back” section. Real listeners call up, and there is usually an expert guest to answer their questions.
Opes economist Ed McKnight often features as a guest on the podcast and live radio show.
Recent episodes have covered whether the property ladder is still worth climbing and how a capital gains tax would impact the market.

Best for: Landlords and practical property advice
Stephen Dallow, of Barfoot & Thompson, hosts the show. Property Matters is a weekly podcast. It focuses on the practical issues facing landlords, tenants and property investors.
Stephen is a former property manager, so he brings experience from the front line.
Each week he speaks to guests from across the industry, which includes:
Episodes are usually around 40 minutes and are released every Monday.
This is a good listen if you want practical property management advice, which includes information about the day-to-day realities of being a landlord.

Best for: Long-form investing discussions from Australia
The Property Couch is the only Australian podcast to make this list. That’s because it was popular with Kiwis before many of the other podcasts on this list started.
Long-time hosts Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley shaped the podcast into what it is today.
The podcast releases two shows a week – an hour-long episode on a Thursday and a shorter “Throwback Tuesday” episode on a Tuesday that runs to about 10 minutes.
They’ve been going since 2015, which means even committed fans will still find an episode to enjoy. The hosts have an easy-going conversational style and often banter about current events and the weekend’s sport.
Because it’s an Australian podcast some tax rules, lending policies and market discussions don't apply in New Zealand, but the principles of long-term investing are just as relevant.

If you're new to investing, start with The Property Academy Podcast. The short daily episodes make it easy to build your knowledge without feeling overwhelmed.
If you’re interested in the latest property statistics and market movements, The NZ Property Market Podcast is hard to beat.
Want practical discussions aimed specifically at women? Try She Owns This.
Prefer long-form conversations? The Property Couch is a great choice.
And if you like hearing experts answer real questions from everyday Kiwis, The OneRoof Radio Show is well worth adding to your playlist.
The good news is that they’re all free. Try a few episodes from each and you’ll quickly find the style that suits you best.
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Sign up for Private PropertyResident Economist, with a GradDipEcon and over five years at Opes Partners, is a trusted contributor to NZ Property Investor, Informed Investor, Stuff, Business Desk, and OneRoof.
Ed, our Resident Economist, is equipped with a GradDipEcon, a GradCertStratMgmt, BMus, and over five years of experience as Opes Partners' economist. His expertise in economics has led him to contribute articles to reputable publications like NZ Property Investor, Informed Investor, OneRoof, Stuff, and Business Desk. You might have also seen him share his insights on television programs such as The Project and Breakfast.
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