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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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Simon Eriksen: Neat Meat managing director on the company offering former Supie employees potential employment
One meat supplier is offering a lifeline to Supie's displaced former employees. The grocery start-up was placed into voluntary administration, leaving 120…
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Tania Benyon: The Warehouse Chief Product Officer calls for prompt reform action from the Grocery Commissioner
The Warehouse says the Grocery Commissioner needs to chop-chop on reform. The retailer claimed an investigation into Sanitarium briefly stopping its supply of…
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The Huddle: Did TMOs go too far in the World Cup Final?
Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Kiwiblog founder and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the…
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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on the incoming National-led Government's plans for the Pacific Islands Forum and APEC
The incoming National-led Government is expected to step up for two key international summits. The Pacific Islands Forum and APEC are set to happen within the…
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Bridget Romanes: Kiwi Launch Pad founder on receiving funding, mentorship and resourcing through Coralus
Seven rising female-led New Zealand businesses are set to receive funding, resources and mentorship from Coralus. Coralus, formerly known as SheEO, has…
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Nick Hogendijk: supermarket analyst says Supie was struggling from day one before voluntary administration
A promising challenger to the supermarket duopoly has dropped out of the race. Online grocer Supie has entered voluntary administration- owing an estimated $3…
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Rod Oram: Business commentator on how Fletcher Building's AGM has been going
All eyes were on Fletcher Building and how shareholders would react at their AGM. Among the issues it’s dealt with recently include the Iplex pipes, directors’…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on new technology allowing farmers to measure methane coming from livestock
Kiwi scientists have developed ground-breaking new technology that will allow farmers to measure methane emissions from cattle. Crown institute AgResearch has…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on innovation driving global economic growth
Innovation is a key driver of global economic growth- and it's moving faster than ever. Science, research, and technology have driven economic growth over the…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the key factors driving up living costs for Kiwi households
Inflation may be coming down- but three big influences have accelerated living costs for Kiwi households. The cost of living has gone up by 7.4 percent in a…
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Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Chamber CEO on Mount Maunganui residents and business owners voicing opposition to parking meters
A council plan to set up more paid parking at one of New Zealand's hottest summer spots has been met with community backlash. Mount Maunganui was set to…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the New Zealand population growing by 2.1 percent in the year to June
Newly released provisional estimates from Stats NZ show the country has experience rapid population growth after two years of shrinkage. Auckland's population…
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Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager explains how AI is impacting Microsoft and Google's results
Big tech companies are posting strong sales results this quarter- with AI aiding this economic turnaround. ChatGPT kicked off the recent AI wave, with chip…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ increasing their mortgage rates
New Zealand's largest bank, ANZ, has lifted their mortgage and deposit rates by as much as 30 basis points. As of today, the bank's six-month mortgage rates…
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Steven Joyce: former National MP on prospective Cabinet ministers selling off their shares after the election
One prospective Cabinet minister appears to have learned from his predecessor's mistakes. Senior National MP Chris Bishop has sold his shares in Kiwi Income…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on new data showing the milk price cycle is on the way up
New data indicates the milk price cycle may be picking up after an earlier downturn. The latest lift on October 17 saw prices move 4.3 percent, with milk…
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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor addresses warnings from international credit ratings agencies
Two warnings from international credit ratings agencies have sparked concern amongst economists. Standard and Poor expressed concern with National's proposed…
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Tim Grafton: Insurance Council Chief Executive says Kiwis need to stop building properties in 'dumb' places as climate change intensifies
The outgoing head of New Zealand's Insurance Council has advised Kiwis to stop building in 'dumb' places. Tim Grafton has spent 11 years in the role and…
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Greg Smith: Devon Funds' Head of Retail on a strong quarter for American Express and falling inflation in Germany
American Express have recorded a strong quarter on the back of increased retail spending, and Germany has seen a record drop in inflation. Devon Funds' Greg…
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Irene King: Aviation commentator on why international airfares going up next year (1)
International airfares are again set to rise next year. Capacity and engineering issues are believed to be the problem. Hawaiian Airlines recently scaled back…
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Irene King: Aviation commentator on why international airfares going up next year
International airfares are again set to rise next year. Capacity and engineering issues are believed to be the problem. Hawaiian Airlines recently scaled back…
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Rod Oram: Business commentator previews Fletcher's expectedly tense AGM next week
Fletcher has its AGM next Friday, but it’s expecting a tough time from the shareholders. It’s expected the Iplex pipes drama will be a hot topic, as well as…
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Mike Knowles: Council of Cargo Owners chair on wanting Ports of Auckland to lift its productivity as much as its user pricers
Exporters and importers are calling on Ports of Auckland to lift its efficiency and productivity by at least as much as they’re hiking their user prices. The…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the US experiencing rapid economic growth
The US has surprised economists by reporting more rapid economic growth. The net worth of the typical US household grew at the fastest pace in more than three…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on New Zealand's economy experiencing promised 'soft landing'
Speculation hints that the post-pandemic imbalances in the economy could be working themselves out. Since mid-September, the economic numbers have started to…
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Ray Chung: Wellington City Councillor defends stance on commercially-sensitive Reading Cinema deal
A Wellington City Councillor is defending his comments on a commercially-sensitive Council deal. The Post reports Council is looking to buy the site where…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Stats NZ delivering more in-depth inflation data
New Zealanders will get extra insight into the cost of living, as Stats NZ promises to release more up-to-date inflation data. Stats NZ will now publish…
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Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on the uptick in strikes in 2023
2023 is a big year for organised labour action. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have walked off their jobs at a rate not seen in decades, with new data…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on insurance premiums soaring by 9.6 percent
Insurance premiums are going through the roof, and Kiwis are feeling the pinch. All types of insurance costs rose by 9.6 per cent between the September 2022…
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Scott Dunn: City Sales sales manager on property sales picking up since the election
The election result looks to have lit a fire under the property market. Real estate agents in Wellington say business has picked up since the 'blue wave'…
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Max Whitehead: Small Business Voice NZ CEO says businesses are still feeling the pinch despite lowering inflation
A small business advocate says companies are still feeling the pinch despite lowering inflation. The inflation rate in the year to September was 5.6%, lower…
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on New Zealand's annual inflation number dropping to 5.6 percent
There's signs inflation in New Zealand may have passed its peak. New figures show inflation rose 5.6 percent in the year to September, down from six percent in…
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Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Senior Economist says New Zealand's winning the war on inflation
Belief New Zealand's winning the war on inflation. Figures out today show annual inflation rose 5.6 percent in the year to September, down from 6 percent in…
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Rod Oram: Business commentator on the mystery party who wants to buy Sky TV
Sky TV has announced a mystery party wants to make a highly confidential offer to buy it. It comes after Sky’s own economic headwinds, with its full-year…
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Ross Taylor: Fletcher Building CEO says Iplex Pro-fit pipe issues are down to installation, not the pipe itself
Fletcher Building's dismissing claims from west Australian builder BGC about problems caused by its Iplex Pro-fit pipes. Fletcher has doubled down on its…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager says the Israel-Hamas conflict comes with ramifications for investors
An expert warns the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict comes with ramifications for investors. The death toll on both Palestinian and Israeli sides has reached…
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on sheep and beef profit margins being expected to fall a further 30 percent
Sheep and beef farm profit margins are expected to fall a further 30 percent, according to Beef + Lamb NZ's Season Outlook. This lower profitability comes at a…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on food price inflation slowing to lowest level in over a year
Signs food price inflation may be turning a corner and cooling down. Stats NZ data shows food prices are 8 percent higher for the year to September- but it's…
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Victoria Young: BusinessDesk investigations editor on Fletcher Building being in a trading halt over leaky pipes in Western Australia
Pressure is mounting as Fletcher Building tries to work their way through an ongoing trading halt. The building company is trying to work out a possible…
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Bryan Wilmot: Stake Chief Marketing Officer on Birkenstocks' debut on the New York stock exchange
German sandal company Birkenstock experienced a disappointing debut after landing on the New York Stock exchange. The brand experienced a meteoric rise in…
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Max Whitehead: Employment expert on whether companies should be transparent about their salaries
The question is being asked- should salaries be made public? Kiwi start-up company Tracksuit is doing just that, introducing pay transparency across its entire…
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Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager explains what's fuelling the net migration surge
Net migration has reached a new record high. Stats NZ says in the year to August, 110,000 more people moved to New Zealand than left. Arrivals reached an…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor explains what voters can expect to pay under different parties' tax policies
Taxes - and tax cuts - have turned into a political football this election. Changing income tax rates is high on the agendas of most political parties, with…
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Shane Moore: TheSalt co-founder explains how everyday Kiwis can be encouraged to become micro-influencers
A company is moving marketing to a new level by trying to use the power of everyday Kiwis. Social media business TheSalt is entering the New Zealand market by…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist says provincial New Zealand areas will be hit harder by Kiwis leaving
Provincial areas in New Zealand are feeling the impacts as growing numbers of Kiwis jet off overseas. Stats NZ says in the year to August, 110,000 more people…
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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on National's plan to double New Zealand's exports in 10 years
National's Chris Luxon has promised to double the value of exports in 10 years, if elected. The party also vowed to pursue Free Trade Agreements, pump up our…
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Todd McClay: National trade and export spokesperson on Luxon promising to double the value of exports
Chris Luxon is promising to double the value of New Zealand's exports in 10 years, if elected. National's also vowing to pursue Free Trade Agreements, pump up…
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Stuart Davison: Dairy Insights Consultant on Fonterra raising their farmgate milk price forecast this season
Fonterra's luck seems to have turned around, as they announced a positive revised forecast. The dairy co-op has lifts its farmgate milk price- with the…
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Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management market commentator reports on oil prices as conflict in Israel and Palestine unfolds
Devon Funds Management market commentator Greg Smith says people are keeping a close eye on oil prices as the conflict in Israel and Palestine unfolds. He says…
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Nicola Willis: National's Deputy Leader defends the party warning of a second election
National's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis is defending the party warning of a second election. The party has ramped up efforts to keep New Zealand First out of…
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Campbell Featherstone: Dentons Kensington Swan lawyer on more Kiwi retailers turning to facial recognition tech to stop crime
More Kiwi retailers are drawn towards facial recognition technology, as crime continues to surge. A recent Retail NZ report shows the sector has suffered over…
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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on the extraordinary cost of owning a car in Singapore
Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis talked to Heather about the high costs of owning a car in Singapore, China hopes Golden Week Holiday will deliver an…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large says rising mortgage rates proof our economy at mercy of global forces
New Zealand's official cash rate has stayed in place at 5.5 for the last four months- yet several banks have hiked their mortgage rates. Anyone who has…
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Brendhan Greaney: Tatua chief executive on the company paying farmer suppliers a record $12.30/kgMS for this season's milk supply
Independent milk processor Tatua has announced a record-shattering payout for their farmer-shareholders. The company has paid out $12.30/kgMS for milk supplied…
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Matt Tolich: Trade Me Jobs Sales Director on the new data revealing salaries have risen across the country
Salaries are continuing to rise. Trade Me figures show the average salary now sits at just over $70,000. Trade Me Jobs Sales Director Matt Tolich says this…
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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics chief forecaster on house prices picking up again after a 18-month slump
House prices are in recovery mode after a 18-month slump, according to new data. The Reserve Bank's today held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent- with the…
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Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst 'unsurprised' the Reserve Bank left the OCR alone
Little surprise the Official Cash Rate remains unchanged- for the time being. The Reserve Bank has today held the OCR at 5.5 percent, claiming interest rates…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Goldman Sachs criticising National's proposed tax cuts
Goldman Sachs analysts have warned National's proposed tax cuts could risk worsening existing economic pressures. Andrew Boak and William Nixon believe…
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Stephen Toplis: BNZ head of research predicts unemployment will rise above 5.5 percent by 2024
Suggestions the wheels are falling off the economy faster than expected. The Reserve Bank today held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, with the next…
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian Reserve Bank holding the OCR in place for fourth month
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the OCR on hold for the fourth month in a row. The decision to keep the cash rate at 4.1 percent is the first one made…