30 October 2026

Hawke's Bay Business News, Profiles and Expert Advice

Milford is one of New Zealand’s leading specialist investment firms, dedicated to growing the wealth of investors and the prosperity of the New Zealand economy. Majority Kiwi-owned and staff-invested, Milford offers KiwiSaver, investment funds, wealth management and private markets — with a transparent, active approach to investing. Winner of Canstar’s KiwiSaver Provider of the Year six years running and Consumer People’s Choice nine years running. Learn more at milfordasset.com

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Equity markets for the year so far can be described in one word: Volatile The current situation in markets is being driven by rising interest rates, alongside multi-decade high inflation, clogged supply chains and the war in Ukraine. Times like these can often spark our ‘fight or flight’ instinct, or

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Michelle Roberts

Wealth Management Adviser

Michelle joined Milford in 2024 and has 20+ years’ experience in the Banking and financial services industry in New Zealand and Australia.

Michelle is a Hawkes Bay local and prior to joining Milford spent 10 years with a leading Private Bank in Hawkes Bay providing financial advice and relationship management services to high net worth individuals, families, trustees of family trusts and business owners.

Michelle’s role is to provide quality advice to clients on their investment portfolio and to manage client relationships. Prior to returning to Hawkes Bay, Michelle worked in Wellington and Sydney in Client Relationship and Business Development roles within the financial services industry.

Michelle obtained the National Certificate of Financial Services for Investment Advice in 2014 and has previously been a member of the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).

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