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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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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on cheese prices being partially responsible for CPI increase
Cheese prices still remain high- and they may be responsible for inflation being stubbornly high. Stats NZ singled cheese prices out as being one of the…
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Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers President says the Government teaming up with Fonterra to halve emissions is good news
Farmers are delighted to see a taxpayer top up towards more ambitious Fonterra climate goals. Fonterra is putting up to $790 million towards halving…
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Business NZ CEO Kirk Hope discusses inflation figures
Inflation has finally fallen to six percent but how are we looking in the domestic front? Businesses are continuing to struggle with less demand and less…
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Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says several factors are continuing to keep inflation historically high
The Finance Minister says several factors are continuing to keep inflation historically high. The Consumers Price Index rose six percent in the year to June…
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Megan Woods: Energy and Resources Minister on Govt pledge of $90 million to Fonterra to halve manufacturing emissions
The Government is putting $90 million dollars towards Fonterra, to halve manufacturing emissions within the next seven years. Fonterra is investing $790…
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The Huddle: Are today's CPI figures the start of a bigger trend?
Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Ben Thomas from Ben Thomas PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day-…
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Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the US earnings season for the June quarter
The US earnings season for the June quarter is officially underway. Economists warned of a recession risk in the lead up, but those concerns have since…
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Jarrod Haar: Massey professor of Human Resource Management explains how employers can benefit from post-covid working hours
New Microsoft Teams data reveals 4pm til 6pm is the new workday 'dead zone' for employees. The data shows that employees have maintained their lockdown-era…
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Kerre Woodham: We work hard, but we don't work smart - how do we change that?
There’s no doubt about it; New Zealanders are hard workers. But according to the productivity stats, we work hard and we worked dumb - like good, solid oxen…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large on latest inflation figures
New Zealand's inflation rate has taken another tumble - dropping from 6.7 percent to 6. Today's 0.7 point drop in the Consumer Price Index represents the…
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Henry Russell: ANZ Economist on whether the Consumer Price Index will fall again
Most economists are tipping the Consumer Price Index will fall below six percent. It would be for the first time since December 2021. ANZ Economist Henry…
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David Cooper: Immigration director slams Government after revelation only one person approved for specialist investor visa
An immigration director is slamming the Government after revelations only one person has been approved for the specialist investor visa. The policy launched…
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Sharon Zollner: Economist says signs are pointing to a slight slowdown in inflation ahead of CPI figures
Signs are pointing to a slight slowdown in inflation when Stats NZ releases its latest figures this morning. Economists expect inflation in the year to June to…
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Bodo Lang: Marketing expert discusses whether Countdown/Woolworths rebrand is a waste of time and money
It's thought Countdown's $400 million rebrand is a waste of time, money and poor timing as many Kiwis struggle to pay for their groceries. The supermarket…
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Spencer Sonn: Countdown and Woolworths Group NZ Manging Director says rebrand will give customers better value and convenience
Countdown will start changing its signage back to the Woolworths name from next month. The supermarket has announced the $400 million transformation programme…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist predicts another 25 percent basis point hike to OCR
Westpac economists predict that the Reserve Bank isn't done hiking up the OCR. The RBNZ has indicated through forecasts in the May Monetary Policy Statement…
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Alistair Crozie: NZ China Council Executive Director on the China Business Summit
A chance for businesses to reconnect with a changing China. The China Business Summit began in Auckland at 7am this morning. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on US inflation dropping to 3 percent
US inflation fell to 3 percent in June, highlighting the Federal Reserve's success at pushing down price pressures. The US dollar has dropped to a 15-month…
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Bruce Bernacchi: Tax expert reacts to Chris Hipkins ruling out wealth, capital gains tax while Prime Minister
The Finance Minister is putting on a brave face after news his work on a wealth tax won't come to fruition. Although proposals were considered by Cabinet…
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Kirk Hope: BusinessNZ chief executive on data showing nearly half of small business owners are not actually paying themselves
If owning your own business wasn't hard enough - new data shows us that nearly half of small business owners are not actually even paying themselves. That is…
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Mike's Minute: We were lied to on tax
Has the Government's desire to bail out their dire fortunes in the election, in fact, made them worse? The revelation that the Government was indeed…
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Elizabeth Broadbent: Medical professor on research into how AI-powered robots could provide some companionship
Loneliness and social isolation is said to impact as many as one-third of the world population - and here we have new research into how AI-powered robots could…
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Grant Robertson: Finance Minister admits he's disappointed Chris Hipkins has ruled out capital gains and wealth taxes
Grant Robertson admits he's disappointed Chris Hipkins has ruled out capital gains and wealth taxes. The Finance Minister told Mike Hosking he understands the…
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Helen Garner: Business mentor on stats showing almost half of small to medium business owners aren't paying themselves
News that business owners are struggling to make ends meet isn't surprising to some in the sector. Research by accounting software company Xero shows almost…
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James Shaw: Greens Co-Leader says the party could demand wealth tax, capital gains tax as part of post-election negotiations
James Shaw says whether New Zealand gets a capital gains tax or wealth tax is ultimately a matter for voters. Chris Hipkins has ruled out either form of tax…
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Robyn Walker: Deloitte tax partner says wealth taxes don't bring in a huge amount of revenue, but create higher costs
Capital gains and wealth taxes may not accomplish the goals advocates think they might. After investigating, Chris Hipkins has ruled out those changes while…
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Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio manager on migration figures returning to pre-pandemic levels
Net migration figures have experienced a significant resurgence in the last 12 months. Recent data shows New Zealand gained over 72,000 new people in the year…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank keeping the 5.5 percent OCR in place
The Reserve Bank has left the OCR unchanged at 5.5 percent- and will keep it in place for the foreseeable future. Economists predict the RBNZ will hold the…
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Matt Tolich: Trade Me Jobs sales director on listed salaries reaching $70,000 and job postings dropping 15 percent
Trade Me data shows the average salary for jobs listed has reached $70,000, a 6 percent increase on last year. Job listing have also declined significantly in…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist predicts no change to 5.5 per cent Official Cash Rate
We have another OCR day, many are expecting the Reserve Bank to take a breather - with no change to the current 5.5 per cent. Westpac chief economist Kelly…
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Christina Leung: Economist on whether we will see a surprise in latest Official Cash Rate figure
We shouldn't see any surprises from the central bank on the Official Cash Rate today. Most economists are picking no change after Reserve Bank head Adrian Orr…
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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor predicts the OCR will stay at 5.5 percent
The RBNZ is expected to leave the OCR untouched at 5.5 percent on Wednesday. The last time the Reserve Bank didn't raise the OCR at a formal review point was…
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Sunny Kaushal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair says business owners should be able to defend themselves without being charged
The Dairy and Business Owners Group says shop owners should be allowed to defend themselves without being charged. Chair Sunny Kaushal spoke with Police…
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Mike's Minute: Our economic decline is alarming
Are you reading about the economy and its performance, or lack of, with the alarm I am? More and more economists are now predicting a double dip recession…
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Kate Hawkesby: CEOs on the ground is hopefully the norm nowadays - rather than the exception
I tell you what’s a good look - CEOs who walk the talk - and we’re seeing a bit more of it these days which is great. Because I think we’re at a time now where…
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Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on spammed fake Google reviews
Top restaurants are being spammed with fake reviews on Google. Overseas internet scammers have been known to start posting five-star reviews from fake…
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Pierre van Heerden: Former Sanitarium New Zealand boss appointed as new Grocery Commissioner
The Commerce Commission has appointed a new Grocery Commissioner to referee New Zealand's supermarkets. Former Sanitarium New Zealand boss Pierre van Heerden…
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Damien O'Connor: Trade Minister on reaching Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, Australia's reaction
We now have a Fair Trade Agreement with the European Union. And Australian farmers are rubbishing the deal - urging their Trade Minister to walk away from…
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Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic property economist says building sector is slowing down - but new builds won't be cheaper
Dwelling consents have fallen 10 percent this year - slowing down demand for residential building. Latest CoreLogic figures show construction costs still…
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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on 11 Asia-Pacific trade ministers meeting in Auckland for the CPTPP Commission
This Matariki weekend, New Zealand will host the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission. Set to be the biggest…
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Stephen Jacobi: NZ International Business Forum executive director says climate commitments in NZ-EU trade agreement won't be enforced
The New Zealand-European Union free trade agreement includes 'unprecedented' climate commitments in the deal. New Zealand will be required to follow conditions…
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Richard Arnold: US correspondent says new Threads app is a significant move from Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg
Thirty-million users have signed up for Mark Zuckerberg's newly-launched Threads app on its first day. The owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp - Meta -…
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on economists warning UK inflation may lead to 7 percent interest rates
The Bank of England may have to keep interest rates at 7 percent to counter inflation, economists warn. US-based investment bank JP Morgan says there's a risk…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the mid-year state of the global financial markets
A Fisher Funds expert says the mid-year state of the global financial markets has taken a different turn than predicted. Senior portfolio manager Sam Dickie…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on collective household net worth dropping $42.7 billion
New Zealanders are getting less wealthy and saving less money, according to new Stats NZ data. The region's collective household net worth dropped $42.7…
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Graeme Colman: Horizon Research Principal researcher on 43,000 people revealing they will have to sell their property due to rising interest rates
11 percent of mortgage holders responding to a survey have said they'll likely need to sell in the next 12 months. That's according to an opt-in Horizon…
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Jithin Chittibomma: Sandringham Business Association Chair says fog cannons will not stop violent crime and attacks
Fog cannons don't always stop robberies. An Auckland dairy owner's wife and a customer were injured by robbers with hammers at Jyoti's Dairy in Mount Roskill…
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Tom O'Sullivan and Sam Fowler: Campaign for Wool NZ and Education Ministry Property Head on opting for an American supplier for carpet at 600 schools
The Education Ministry has opted for an American carpet supplier, rather than buy New Zealand wool for 600 small and rural schools, They've gone for nylon…
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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Economist on export prices for meat and logs declining in June
Export prices for meat and logs tumbled in June as slower-than-expected Chinese economic growth impacted demand. The ANZ World Commodity Price Index fell 2.3…
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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the state of the local share market
The local share market has had a lacklustre first half of 2023, but the tide may soon turn. Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager Sam Trethewey says…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on businesses paying 10.7 less tax according to new Government accounts
According to the Government's latest accounts, businesses paid 10.7 per cent less tax than expected in the 11 months to May. The Crown received $2 billion less…
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Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist says we shouldn't overdo concerns as latest Crown accounts show deeper deficit
A former Reserve Bank economist's dampening worries about a deterioration in the Government coffers. Treasury's latest Crown accounts show the tax take for the…
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent says Meta's new 'Threads' app isn't the first time they've replicated popular social media
Facebook owner Meta is set to unveil its new app to rival Twitter. 'Threads' is a text-based conversation app that will be linked to Instagram, which teased a…
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Nick Goodall: CoreLogic Head of Research says latest property data brings uncertainty to the market
Latest CoreLogic data shows the property market may have further to fall. The value of properties across the country weakened last month, down 1.2 percent…
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David Banfield: Comvita CEO on the company acquiring Singapore-based retailer HoneyWorld
Honey producer and exporter Comvita has expanded into Singapore- and they're eyeing future growth. The company have bought honey retailer HoneyWorld Singapore…
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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on 59 percent of businesses expecting deterioration of conditions in new survey
Business confidence has improved in the latest survey from NZIER, but there are worries in the mix. Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion data shows 59 percent…
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Stephen Toplis: BNZ Economist says pessimistic business confidence survey findings will end potential OCR hikes
Will the latest business confidence survey findings kill off thoughts of another Official Cash Rate hike? Latest Economic Research Institute data shows 59…
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Nigel Latta: Clinical psychologist on his new series 'You've Been Scammed'
When you hear the name Nigel Latta, what comes to mind? He's taught us about criminals, raising kids, travelling and managing money. Now the Order of New…
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Keith McLaughlin: Centrix director says people who are at the stage of buying their first home are finding it tougher right now
Rising interest rates are affecting some people more than others. Latest figures from credit bureau Centrix has found 426,000 New Zealanders are now behind on…
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Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth Director says building consents are unlikely to trend upwards anytime soon
Building consents are unlikely to see a return to last year's spike. Stats NZ says consents fell 11 percent in the year to May. JMI Wealth Director Andrew…