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Best of Business
Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.
Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.
Episodes
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Mike Egan: Restaurant Association President on Uber Eats expanding service into regional New Zealand
Uber Eats will be expanding into 12 new locations across the country, focusing on regional towns. From next month, its food delivery will be available in…
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Stuart Smith: Parliament Finance Committee chair on ANZ CEO Antonia Watson being grilled in banking sector competition inquiry
The chair of Parliament's Finance Committee is perplexed ANZ's head wasn't across the details of her pay packet. Chief executive Antonia Watson was among the…
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Sophie Moloney: Sky TV Chief Executive on the company's new deal with Warner Bros Discovery
Sky TV's struck a deal with Warner Bros Discovery - ensuring it continues to be the home of HBO content in New Zealand. The company has stopped HBO’s Max app…
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Jacob Faull: Nature Baby co-founder on the company's planned expansion into the US
Kiwi start-up Nature Baby is looking to expand into the US market again. What started as a small business operating out of an Auckland flat has grown into a…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the costs of New Zealand hosting the next America's Cup
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has voiced pride for Team New Zealand following their latest America's Cup victory - but she's unsure if the nation can justify…
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Aidan Bartlett: Designer Wardrobe CEO on the company's planned expansion across the Tasman
Designer Wardrobe, the famed online retail start-up, has confirmed it plans to expand over into Australia. The company was founded in 2015, and it connects…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Temu's harmful impact on local businesses
According to new reports, one in four New Zealand adults have bought something off Temu in the last three months. The Chinese e-retailer, alongside similar…
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate dropping to 4.1 percent
Over in Australia, unemployment rates have dropped to 4.1 percent - making a pre-Christmas cut to interest rates less likely. The economy added 64,100 more…
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Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on investors turning towards vision care amid ageing population boom
As the world's ageing population is expected to grow over the coming decades, investors have turned their attention to vision care. As people get older, the…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Accident Compensation Corporation reporting a $7.2 billion deficit
The Accident Compensation Corporation concedes there’s room for it to tighten its processes, as it proposes increasing the levies it charges to help pay for…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist warns the RBNZ will need to slash the OCR quicker to keep up with inflation
There's pressure growing for the Reserve Bank to move more aggressively on the Official Cash Rate. New Zealand's inflation rate is officially back on target…
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Mahe Drysdale: Tauranga mayor reveals city will wait to introduce outdoor dining charges
Tauranga City Council will wait until mid-2025 to expand charges for letting businesses offer al fresco dining. The fee per-square-metre of footpath use was…
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The inflation fight is over, but the economy still suffers
Well, how good is that inflation number out today? 2.2 percent - we're there, baby! We're pretty much bang on where inflation is supposed to sit - at 2…
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist predicts whether inflation will dip below 3 percent tomorrow
All eyes are on Stats NZ's newest release tomorrow - as Kiwis brace to find out the official Consumers Price Index figures. Following the Reserve Bank's latest…
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Rowena Duncum: The Country host celebrates the International Day of Rural Women
Kiwi farming experts are paying tribute to the women in their lives as part of this year's International Day of Rural Women. Plenty of organisations have taken…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on national house prices declining in 2024
The housing market remains subdued across the country, with slightly weaker prices, more stock available and houses taking longer to sell. New data from the…
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Baden Smith: Air NZ General Manager of Strategy, Networks and Fleet on the airline's Dreamliners receiving a makeover
Long-awaited improvements to Air New Zealand's Dreamliner cabins are set to get under way. New seats, new carpets, new screens and new Business Premier cabins…
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on China's efforts to stimulate its economy
Over in China, officials have outlined plans to further stimulate the economy amid an ongoing downturn. China's Ministry of Finance announced that China would…
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Mahesh Muralidhar: Phase One CEO says New Zealand businesses should save money to expand overseas
One Kiwi investor believes more New Zealand businesses should be putting money aside in order to expand internationally. Phase One CEO Mahesh Muralidhar says…
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Robin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner on ASB's chief executive saying Kiwis need to pay more taxes
One expert has rejected the claim that Kiwis need to pay more taxes. ASB chief executive Vittoria Shortt says New Zealand has to bring in more tax dollars to…
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive on Wellington businesses calling for the council to reconsider Golden Mile project
There's more criticism of central city roadworks in Wellington. Retail NZ, Hospitality NZ and the Bus and Coach Association are asking the council to review…
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John MacDonald: Less eyebrow raising, more glad-eye for foreign investors
I think we need to get over ourselves here in New Zealand when it comes to foreign investment. And it looks like we’re going to have to get over ourselves -…
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Mark Smith: ASB senior economist on latest inflation figures
Inflation appears to be easing, although some figures are continuing to surge. Latest Stats NZ figures show petrol is 14.9 percent cheaper than a year ago…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the OCR being cut by 50 basis points to 4.75%
The Official Cash Rate has been cut to 4.75%. The Reserve Bank's lowered it by 50-basis points from 5.25% in a move predicted by economists. The bank says…
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Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the latest Westpac Regional Roundup
It's a tale of two islands when it comes to the economy. The Westpac Regional Roundup shows many businesses and households are suffering from the slow economy…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on nuclear energy's role in the future
Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in interest amid concern surrounding shortages. Its greenhouse gas emissions are smaller than most - and reactors…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large responds to 2024 Mood of the Boardroom survey
Business leaders have given their verdict on the Government in the Herald’s Mood of the Boardroom survey. Some experts have noted that as the country enters an…
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister pleased with Mood of the Boardroom survey results
The Finance Minister is pleased the nation's business heavyweights share her values and priorities. The Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey has found…
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Annabel Turley: Christchurch Business Association Chair on the Arts Centre's food truck plans
Christchurch's Business Association is calling out the food truck plans of the city's Arts Centre. The centre's applied for licences for 33 trucks to operate…
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Dame Joan Withers: Warehouse Group Chairperson on the Mood of the Boardroom survey, education being a priority
Senior business leaders are rating Christopher Luxon well on keeping his Cabinet focused on delivery, and Education Minister Erica Stanford well on…
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the biorefinery to be built at Marsden Point
A proposal to re-develop Marsden Point's decommissioned refinery is being considered. Channel Infrastructure NZ recently entered a conditional agreement with…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's bid to discourage investment into flood prone areas of the country
Politicians of all stripes say the Government shouldn’t try to stop the values of properties vulnerable to the effects of climate change from plummeting. In…
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Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the Government's push for remote building inspections
The Government has continued its push to increase the use of remote building inspections to speed up the construction and consenting process. Building and…
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Stephen England-Hall: Genesis Energy chief retail officer on the company taking a majority 65 percent stake in ChargeNet
Genesis Energy has confirmed it will spend $64 million on taking a majority stake in ChargeNet - the nation's leading EV public charging network. Under terms…
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's retail sales rebounding after winter downturn
Australian retail sales rebounded by more than expected in August as warmer weather brought forward spring spending after a midwinter slump. According to the…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the declining demand for construction
Construction continues to slow, although consents for office and public transport buildings have risen 26 percent. Stats NZ says new home consents dropped 20…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host expects another successful Global Dairy Trade auction
Another Global Dairy Trade auction is expected to take place tonight - and experts are predicting more good news this time round. There was a substantial life…
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Christina Leung: NZIER deputy chief executive on the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion indicating confidence has returned to sector
NZIER's latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO) shows a marked improvement in business confidence in the September quarter. A net 5 percent of firms…
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Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the Commerce Commission blocking proposed North and South Island merger
Foodstuffs has argued a merger blocked by the Commerce Commission would benefit consumers and suppliers. The competition watchdog has decided merging the…
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Tom Hartmann: Sorted Personal Finance Lead on the increase on Kiwis applying for credit cards
Kiwis struggling to stay afloat have turned to credit cards to bridge the cap amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. New credit card application enquiries have…
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the new wave of policies designed to stimulate China's economy
Over in China, regulators recently announced a range of monetary and fiscal stimulus policy changes aimed at fostering economic stabilisation and improving…
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Grant Watson: Synlait CEO on the company's multi-million dollar net loss
Synlait Milk has reported a net loss of $182.1 million and stumped up with a one-off payment to try to keep supplying South Island farmers. The embattled dairy…
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Dr Juliet Ansell: NZ Winegrowers Research Centre CEO on the new research programme designed to boost NZ wine output
The wine industry is hoping a new programme will help double production. The Government is investing $5.6 million over seven years into the programme, Next…
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Steve Armitage: Hospitality New Zealand CEO on mayor Wayne Brown disestablishing Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown aims to disestablish the city's tourism and economic development agency. The mayor is progressing plans to fold Tātaki Auckland…
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Shane Jones: Regional Development Minister unpacks the future of small town New Zealand
There's growing concerns about the future of small town New Zealand - with one expert warning 'tough conversations' are needed. The closure of Winstone Pulp…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the rise and fall of Intel
Former industry giant Intel used to dominate the computer chip market - with significant presence in the world of PCs and servers. However, the company's…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting a stronger-than-expected net profit
Kiwi dairy farmers can breathe a sigh of relief following Fonterra's successful results. The dairy giant posted a $1.1 billion dollar net profit and confirmed…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on The Warehouse Group reporting a $54.2m net loss
Leading Kiwi retailer The Warehouse Group has posted a significant net loss off the back of a tough trading environment. The company today posted it announced…
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Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates
The Trade Minister has revealed how he managed to get the trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates over the line so quickly. Todd McClay and counterpart…
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John Journee: Warehouse Group interim CEO on the company's multi-million dollar net loss
The Warehouse Group says this year's unacceptable earnings have two parts. It's posting a $54.2 million net loss after tax. Last year it made a $29.9 million…
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government reviewing negative gearing, housing taxes
Over in Australia, negative gearing and capital gains tax changes are on the political agenda in a bid to reduce problems in the housing market. The Labour…
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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on KMD Brands posting 11 percent sales drop
Sales at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands slumped by 11 percent, with all three of its brands feeling the effect of weak consumer confidence in its latest financial…
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Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company's $1.1 billion net profit
Things are looking on the up for the dairy sector. Fonterra is returning a total dividend of 55 cents a share for the past financial year, off the back of a…
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Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on ANZ's Chief Executive voicing support for a Capital Gains Tax
A PWC tax partner says discussions around a Capital Gains Tax will continue, as the country grapples with raising enough revenue. ANZ head Antonia Watson has…
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's Reserve Bank holding the Official Cash Rate for seventh time in a row
The Australian Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 percent after its latest board meeting, citing concerns about inflation. This seventh consecutive…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host previews the Fonterra annual results
Fonterra's annual financial results are due out on Wednesday morning. Experts are wondering if there will be an upside in the forecast milk price of $7.80 for…
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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics economist on the remote work statistics and trends for 2024
The popularity of working remotely has continued to surge among Kiwi employees - prompting some new directions from the Government. Prime Minister Chris Luxon…
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John Horner: Financial Markets Authority director on KiwiSaver funds breaking $100 billion mark
KiwiSaver investments have broken the $100 billion mark. The Financial Markets Authority's report for the year to March 31st reveals funds reached $111.8…
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Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on kiwifruit exports seeing a 20 percent lift
New Zealand exported a record $3.1 billion worth of kiwifruit in the year to August, a 20 percent lift on the previous season. The figure was largely made up…
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Fletcher Building's bid to raise $700 million
Fletcher Building is looking to put its problems in the past, as it aims to raise an extra $700 million. The construction giant plans to issue $292 million in…