Respected financial journalist and editor, Bernard Hickey has shaped New Zealand’s media landscape with over two decades of insight into economic affairs.
With a career that’s taken him from Wellington to London, Singapore to Sydney, Bernard’s editorial experience spans major international newsrooms including Reuters, the Financial Times Group, and Fairfax Media.
Throughout his career, Bernard has been at the forefront of digital transformation in media, playing pivotal roles in the formation of platforms like Reuters UK, MSN, and Stuff. His writing and commentary—known for being incisive, clear, and fiercely independent—have made him a familiar voice across television, radio, and print.
Currently based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Wellington, Bernard publishes Hive News, a subscription-based economic and political news service. He remains a regular contributor to Interest.co.nz and the Herald on Sunday, and is known for demystifying complex financial topics such as housing markets, interest rates, global economics, banking, and finance companies.
His independent outlook and deep knowledge of economic trends allow him to challenge assumptions and spark informed debate, whether on-air or in print.
Talking Points
Keynote
In this eye-opening and thought-provoking keynote, Bernard Hickey takes audiences inside the forces shaping Aotearoa’s economic landscape—cutting through headlines and political spin to uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface. Drawing on more than 20 years of global and local financial journalism, Bernard explores the big-picture trends driving house prices, interest rates, government spending, and inequality.Keynote
With his trademark clarity and independence, Bernard breaks down how global financial shifts, banking decisions, and policy moves are impacting everyday New Zealanders—whether they’re homeowners, renters, business leaders, or voters. From the Reserve Bank to the rental market, from inflation to intergenerational wealth, Bernard doesn’t shy away from the hard questions or the uncomfortable truths.
Delivered with sharp insight and an easy, conversational style, this keynote leaves audiences more informed, more empowered, and better equipped to make sense of the economic changes shaping their future.
Bernard will design a keynote presentation specifically to cover the areas of importance and relevance to your organisation/industry.
Bernard was excellent - I have thanked him myself and always feel very confident of an events success with him as chairman of our symposia - his insights, knowledge and personality make him ... keep reading The Strategy Group
Bernard's presentation was very comprehensive, professionally delivered and excellent in every aspect. We received a great deal of positive feedback following his presentation and everyone found the session to be extremely interesting, worthwhile and beneficial.
