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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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Michael Brooks: Poultry Industry director on red meat consumption decline in NZ, shoppers choosing chicken instead
Red meat consumption is on the decline in New Zealand, as shoppers fill trolleys with chicken instead. A study out of Lincoln University shows that while nine…
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Tony Alexander: Has the property market bottomed out?
Economist Tony Alexander joins the Weekend Collective to give updates on his weekly newsletter and discuss whether the property market has bottomed out. LISTEN…
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Neil McAra: Southland Chamber of Commerce President
Calls have come for support in Southland as the future of the Tiwai smelter remains unknown amid large profits. The smelter faces closure next year if its…
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Shannon Barlow: Recruitment expert says counteroffers are becoming more commonplace in negotiations
High demand for workers is giving more power to some at the negotiating table. A Frog Recruitment survey shows 79 per cent of managers have made more…
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Michael Wood: Associate Finance Minister says $1 billion for cyclone-affected properties is evidence based, could change
The categorisation of cyclone affected properties could continue to shift, as the finer details are ironed out. The Government will help fund council buy-outs…
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Ashley Church: Property commentator on how much further the property market has to fall
Property commentator and former politician Ashley Church joined The Weekend Collective for the OneRoof Radio Show to discuss just how much further house prices…
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Wayne Brown: Auckland Mayor on Budget announcement, Auckland Airport and cost cutting measures
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has made a last-minute bid to build support for a $2.3 billion sale of the council’s airport shares ahead of releasing his final…
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Robert Stubbs: Forestry operator shutting up shop after 23 years due to a raft of troubles
Increasing concern has come that the forestry sector isn't being run in a sustainable way, with businesses on the chopping block. A 23-year-old business is…
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Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Managing Director on figures showing reversal in increase of arrears in mortgages
Cost of Living pressures don't look like they are abating anytime soon but we may actually just be acclimatising to our new norms. The latest Centrix credit…
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Owen Vaughan: OneRoof Editor on latest data suggesting ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house prices
The tide may be turning on tumbling property values after three analysts all judged fresh real estate data shows a “possible floor in [house] prices is…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job growth accelerating by 0.6 percent in April
Job growth continues to shoot up, with April's 0.6 percent increase continuing the trend of previous months. The largest reported increases were in…
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the RBNZ and ANZ increasing their house price forecast tracks
Economists and the Reserve Bank have been laying out their predictions on house prices. The RBNZ recently increased their house price forecast track in their…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on business confidence lifting to 18-month high
Confidence in the economy is rebounding- but this positivity will make things harder on the Reserve Bank. According to ANZ's Business Outlook survey, business…
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Kimberly Crewther: Dairy Companies Association Executive Director says the beginning of the FTA with the UK is great for dairy trade
The Dairy Companies Association of NZ welcomes the beginning of the nation's Free Trade Agreement with the UK. It came into force today, and the wine, honey…
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Irene Gardiner: NZ Screen Producers Guild President on proposed tweaks to current Screen Production Grant
Some good news has come for the screen production industry with the Government proposing a tweak to the current Screen Production Grant, starting with a name…
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Greg Foran: Air New Zealand Chief Executive not taking being crowned Airline of the Year for granted
Air New Zealand's boss isn't taking its latest award for granted. The company has been crowned AirlineRatings.com's Airline of the Year, beating the last…
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Troy Patchett: Property development expert says National's housing density U-turn will put off developers
National's U-turn on housing density is one of many factors leading developers to put their projects on ice. The party has pulled out of its bi-partisan…
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Justin Tighe-Umbers: National Road Carriers CEO says we need to spend on what's essential, then fix transport funding model
Disappointment at the idea of hiking fuel taxes. Treasury warns rising costs in the transport sector and a large loan granted to Waka Kotahi may mean an…
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Stuart Taylor: Craigmore Farming GM on their trial to remove methane emissions from farming effluent ponds
Farming produces by-products and there is one by-product in particular that has become an increasing issue in recent times; effluent, and in particular…
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Richard Kennedy: Recruitment expert on NZ’s top 20 organisations being revealed
Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand’s Most Attractive Employer for the seventh time, according to Randstad’s latest Employer Brand Research. The HR and…
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Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy Advisor says there are challenges with the user-pays transport funding model
It's a challenging time for transport funding. Treasury says Fuel Excise Duty or Road User Charges may need to go up in a year's time to manage pressures on…
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist says the OCR has peaked for the foreseeable future
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr indicated the 25bps increase to 5.5 percent is as high as the OCR will go for the foreseeable future. Orr explained that the…
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Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on farmers facing highest on-farm inflation levels since the 1980s
Sheep and beef farmers are experiencing record on-farm inflation levels for the second year in a row. Beef + Lamb NZ's report Sheep and Beef On-farm Inflation…
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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the big four Australian banks receiving 2024 deadlines for open banking
The big four Australian banks have been given a deadline for establishing open banking standards. Payments NZ’s API Centre has published a “minimum open…
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Danny Gelb: employment law advocate says uptick in NZ businesses stopping staff from accessing work I.T linked to well-being concern
New Zealand businesses wary of burning out staff are taking steps to reduce employees working when on annual or sick leave. A recent survey revealed nearly…
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Roman Travers: How do NZ's primary industries diversify to keep ahead of global markets?
You'll be well and truly aware that when our primary producers do well, the whole country benefits. When our farmers, orchardists and horticulturalists make a…
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Gareth Wallis: Tauranga City Councillor on reintroducing free parking during weekends and after 5pm weekdays
At the end of last year Tauranga City Council re-introduced paid on-street parking. But it ended up meaning less people were coming into the City Centre and…
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Mark Pullman: Green Valley Dairies General Manager on supplying kegs of milk instead of bottles to cafés
Kegs in cafés may become the new norm, but not the kind of keg you're probably thinking of. Waikato's Green Valley Dairies is supplying cafés with 18 litre…
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Sam McIvor: Beef and Lamb NZ CEO on report forecasting a 30 per cent decrease in average farm profit
Beef and Lamb are forecasting a 30 per cent decrease in average farm profit. A new report shows on farm inflation is at 16.7 per cent, which the highest it has…
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Nathan Penny: Agricultural Economist says times are tough as on-farm inflation reaches highest level since 1980s
Sheep and Beef farmers are feeling the pressure of a second year of high inflation levels - which have not been seen since the 1980s. Beef and Lamb New Zealand…
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Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director on the alcohol excise tax increasing 6.65 percent in July
If the cost-of-living crisis has you wanting a stiff drink, think again. The alcohol excise tax will increase 6.65 percent in July- the second largest increase…
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The Sunday Panel: What do we make of Labour's Superannuation announcement?
This week on The Sunday Panel, Coast day host Lorna Subritzky and the Front Page's Damien Venuto joined in on a discussion about the following topics- and…
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Frances Cook: BusinessDesk editor and Cooking the Books host on the growing interest in 'ethical investing'
A new survey shows more Kiwis are concerned about where their KiwiSaver investments go. Mindful Money's annual survey says 74 percent of people expect their…
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Steve Wiggins: Payments NZ CEO on bank payments now available seven days a week from today
From today, kiwis can make electronic bank payments seven days a week. No more having to wait for payments to go through after public holidays or weekends -…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains how Government spending impacts inflation and interest rates
There's a clear divergence between loose fiscal policy and tight monetary policy. Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr says a restrictive monetary policy will be…
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Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Fonterra issuing $8.00/kg milk price for 2024 and lifting Q3 profit
Fonterra has announced an opening 2023/24 season farmgate milk price forecast of $7.25 to $8.75 per kg. The co-op also reported an increase in its third…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor asks if we really want interest rates to come down
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr warns restrictive monetary policy will be in place to fight inflation. The OCR has been raised by 25 basis points to 5.5…
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Heath Milne: Development West Coast CEO on Australian mining giant Clive Palmer setting sights on New Zealand
Billionaire and 'human bulldozer' Clive Palmer seeks to expand mining in New Zealand- including conservation land. Palmer's company Mineralogy already has 10…
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist still forecasts more OCR increases in the future
The Reserve Bank and economists are at odds over interest rate predictions. The Official Cash Rate was lifted 25 basis points yesterday to 5.5 percent, and…
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Mike's Minute: Government advice on saving money is condescending
What's the line about history repeating itself? What undid the Helen Clark Government was shower heads and water pressure. It wasn’t their only issue, by the…
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Ant Boyles: NZ Council of Cargo Owners chair on calls for immediate intervention on labour shortages in the sector
New Zealand's logistics and freight industry is calling for immediate intervention to a worker shortage. A new government study finds the labour shortage could…
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Glen Sowry: Queenstown Airport CEO on new plan for predicted 33% increase in flights
In 2018, Queenstown Airport predicted it would need to double the number of flights to one every four minutes to accommodate an expected 5 million passengers…
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Samantha McNaughton: Report author finding freight and logistics sector labour shortage could widen to 18,000 by 2028
The freight and logistics sector urgently needs skilled workers - and they need them yesterday. Without any intervention, labour shortage in the sector is set…
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Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is confident inflation is finally being brought under control
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is confident inflation is finally being brought under control. The central bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate by a further…
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Don Brash: Former Reserve Bank Governor says he does not envy Adrian Orr's position
Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is in a difficult situation. The central bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate by a further 25 basis points to 5.5 percent…
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Greg Harford: Retail NZ Chief Executive says the OCR hike will push spending down even further
Some good news, and some bad news, from the Reserve Bank. The central bank has hiked the Official Cash Rate by a further 25 basis points to 5.5 percent. But…
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The Huddle: What do we think of today's OCR increase?
Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about the following…
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Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst says fiscal spending and record migration present real risks for future inflation
The Reserve Bank today hiked the OCR up further, citing high inflation for the move. The cash rate has been lifted 0.25 basis points to 5.5 percent, and…
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Todd Dawson: Napier Port CEO on Cyclone Gabrielle negatively affecting half-year profits
Napier Port is reporting a slight drop in half year profits, thanks to Cyclone Gabrielle. Net profits have fallen 3.3 percent in the six months ended March…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor-at-Large reacts to Official Cash Rate announcement
The Reserve Bank has today raised the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points - taking it to 5.5 per cent. RBNZ still sees 5.5 per cent as the peak for OCR and…
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David Cunningham: Squirrel Chief Executive on his open letter to Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr
Economists predict the Official Cash Rate will rise today, but opinions differ on whether it'll be a 25 basis point increase, or 50. Mortgage advisory firm…
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Jo Collins: Adelaide wine expert on Hawke's Bay recognised as a world class wine destination
Joining the likes of Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Adelaide - Hawke's Bay has been recognised as a world class wine destination. The region has taken the crown as…
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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist predicts a bigger 50 basis point hike to the Official Cash Rate
Brace for another hike to interest rates, with the Reserve Bank reviewing the Official Cash Rate this afternoon. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold and JMI…
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Nicola Willis: National's finance spokesperson downplays cost of their tax cuts, amid calls for the party to front up
National is downplaying the cost of their tax cuts, amid calls for the party to front up. The Council of Trade Unions is picking the policy will cost up to…
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Roderick Mulgan: Lawyer on NZ Law Society proposal to introduce statutory duty for lawyers to perform in accordance with Treaty
What first started out as a report into sexual misbehaviour in the law industry, has now become a proposal from the New Zealand Law Society to introduce a new…
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Kelly Eckhold: Economist says Reserve Bank may hike OCR 25 basis points to 5.5 percent
The Official Cash Rate is expected to take another hike today. An announcement will be made by the Reserve Bank at around 2pm this afternoon. Most economists…
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Eric Crampton: New Zealand Initiative Chief Economist on the Government potentially returning ETS revenue to households
The Government may return ETS revenue back to Kiwi households. Officials have been giving the Government advice on potentially giving New Zealanders a dividend…
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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor defends aspects of NZ Steel carbon deal
The Government's partnership with NZ Steel is poised to boost the nation's fight against climate change. NZ Steel will receive up to $140 million to help…
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Todd Hunter: Turners chief executive on their 'Tina from Turners' ad campaign helping them see record earnings
Used car retail company Turners claim recent record earnings were generated by a popular ad campaign. Turners revealed their net profits went up by 4 percent…
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Mike's Minute: We have never given more to people who can't be bothered
There was a headline, my despair and a crime committed all in one story. So what was the headline? "Want free tickets to the Warriors in Napier? Fill out your…