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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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Barry Coates: Mindful Money founder on the surge of KiwiSaver investments linked to deforestation contributors
New Zealand investment into companies linked to deforestation has been trending upward in the last few months. According to research carried out by ethical…
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Lee Marshall: Motor Trade Association CEO on their pre-election call to action including phasing out the Clean Car Discount
The Motor Trade Association have launched a pre-election call to action. Their big call includes phasing out the Clean Car Discount, Warrant of Fitness reset…
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Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO on airline's domestic network returning to pre-pandemic capacity
Some big news for Air New Zealand has come this morning. Their domestic network has returned to pre-Covid capacity, while their international network is nearly…
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Steve Gillett: The Kingslander owner as government to change law so bars can open for Rugby World Cup
Bars, pubs and licensed clubs will be able to stay open and televise this year’s men’s Rugby World Cup matches with the Government again committing to…
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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO assesses damage to Auckland businesses following rain and flooding
So how much of a hit is yesterdays wild weather to Auckland businesses? The city ground to a standstill again as heavy rain and flooding lead to another local…
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Ross Greenwood: Business Editor at Sky News Australia discusses first budget surplus in 15 years
The Australian Government has announced their first budget surplus in 15 years. The annual Budget includes handouts for cost of living pressures, with extra…
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Barry O'Neil: Horticulture NZ President says $650 - $960 million of govt support required to grow back Hawke's Bay industry
Around $650 million- $960 million of government support is needed to grow back Hawke's Bay's local horticulture industry, according to a new report. 35 per…
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Monika Lacey: Centrix chief operating officer on new data sharing platform designed to help buy now, pay later users
Credit bureau Centrix has teamed up with the country’s leading buy now, pay later providers to keep users out of financial trouble. PayWatch is a credit…
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Mike's Minute: Australia's Budget will show us what we're missing
Australia's Budget Day is today. The claim is they are going to present a surplus, which is little short of a miracle. I also read that trade with China is at…
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Tim Lightbourne: Invivo co-founder on being official prosecco of the Eurovision song contest
This year New Zealand will feature at Eurovision. Kiwi wine company Invivo will be the official prosecco of the Eurovision song contest. All the VIPs and…
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Simon Petersen: QV national spokesperson says developers are holding back as house prices continue to drop
Developers are holding back from starting new developments as house prices continue to drop. The latest QV House Price Index shows values reduced by an average…
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Shannon Barlow: Frog Recruitment managing director on businesses cutting workplace perks ahead of looming recession
Free coffee and snacks at work may soon be a thing of the past, as businesses look to cut costs ahead of the looming recession. A Frog Recruitment survey of…
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Tony Alexander: Has the bottom fallen out of the property market?
Tony Alexander joins us on the show to ask has the bottom fallen out of the property market? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sam McIvor: Beef and Lamb chief executive on NZ being only country in the world with Kazakhstan to offset 100% of emissions
Along with Kazakhstan we are the only countries in the world to allow 100 per cent of our fossil fuel emissions to offset all our greenhouse gas by planting…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains which companies have it better during US earnings season
US earnings season is still underway, and plenty of companies are celebrating- others may have a darker outlook. An expert from Fisher Funds explained that…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on BNZ making an after tax profit of $805 million in the last 6 months.
BNZ made an after-tax profit of $805 million in the last six months to the end of March. This represents a 13.5 percent rise in profit on the same period last…
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Sir Ian Taylor: Animation Research founder says a capital gains tax will help ensure everyone in NZ has a good quality of life
New Zealand introducing a capital gains tax is back in the spotlight following the release of the bombshell IRD report. Sir Ian Taylor has voiced support for a…
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Matt Macpherson: head of KiwiSaver at Sharesies on the platform launching 'self-select' option for Kiwisaver
Sharesies' new offering to their Kiwisaver scheme is designed to give members more control and choice in their investments. The Kiwi investing platform is…
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Ian Scott: Employment expert discusses impact of latest job figures
The unemployment rate for March has remained steady at 3.4 percent, with 102,000 people still out of work. Under utilisation fell to 9 percent, while…
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Joseph Nelson: NZ Trade Commissioner to the UK on how our international reputation is viewed
As one of our largest trading partners, our relationship with the UK is of huge importance. The two way goods and services trade was worth $6 billion pre-Covid…
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Jessamy Besson-Jones: Karma Drinks UK Marketing Director on their Kiwi roots and becoming a massive success in Britain
You'll probably know the Kiwi company, Karma Drinks. They're an ethical drinks company which launched in New Zealand back in 2012. They are a massive success…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the labour market holding steady with 3.4 percent unemployment
The expected economic downturn has yet to make a dent in the labour market, with unemployment holding steady at 3.4 percent. Other factors are at record highs…
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Felix Fok: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the impact AI has on investments
The US corporate earnings season is still underway- and AI may be impacting investments. Companies across America have been dropping more references and…
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Carolyn Luey: NZME Chief Digital and Publishing Officer on NZME teaming up with The Warehouse Group to launch Selection Live Shopping channel
NZME and The Warehouse Group have joined forces to create a unique online shopping experience. The new online channel- Selection Live Shopping- will host live…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large breaks down latest employment figures
New Zealand's unemployment rate is unchanged at 3.4 percent. Stats NZ has just released the March 2023 quarterly figure, which hasn't budged since the December…
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Mike's Minute: Government gets further out of touch
I think Carmel Sepuloni gave us enough yesterday, didn’t she? Along with previous comments from Megan Woods and Chris Hipkins we can conclude that some sort of…
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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor says plan for red-stickered homes after Cyclone Gabrielle will be template for managed retreat
Months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, no-one is willing to discuss a course of action for all the red-stickered homes. An expert from BusinessDesk is suggesting…
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Kare Johnstone: Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association chair on company liquidations rising as Covid support ends
The sugar hit many businesses received during the pandemic is starting to wear off. Company liquidations are on the rise again as the Covid-related protections…
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John Loughlin: Rockit Apples chair among the Hawke's Bay growers calling for more Government assistance after Cyclone Gabrielle
The Hawke's Bay region is calling out for more Government assistance following Cyclone Gabrielle. A report has found the area will have ongoing economic losses…
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Hamish Cross: Vehicles Under $6990 owner says only six hours of work has taken place after road cones set up outside business
A Christchurch business owner is expressing frustration at the disruption created by maintenance. For the last four weeks, traffic management and road cones…
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Nathan Hight: Safe365 co-founder on their success in the UK and rise of software-as-a-service businesses
In the UK they are known for their food and booze - but are leading and expanding in tech and safety as well. In New Zealand we have more than 600 businesses…
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Carmel Sepuloni: Acting PM says it's too early to say whether Labour will introduce a Capital Gains Tax if it wins next election
The Acting Prime Minister says it's still far too early to say whether Labour will introduce a Capital Gains Tax if it wins the next election. Carmel Sepuloni…
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Richard McIntyre: Federated Farmers Immigration spokesperson on concerns median migrant wage is contributing to worker shortage
Heading into a busy winter season, the dairy sector is still lacking thousands of workers. The shortage is being partly blamed on the median migrant wage with…
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Brianne West: Former Ethique CEO on her latest business venture Business But Better
Founder of hugely successful beauty bar brand Ethique Brianne West is out to help others achieve their own success. After stepping down as Ethique's CEO, West…
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Kate Hawkesby: We must value those in the tourism sector more
One of the things I like about London is the infrastructure works. The buses, the trains, the tube, the taxis all work. It’s a systems place, it’s got the…
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Ellen Dixon: Union of Students' Associations Pres says students are forced into more work, turning to food banks as rents rise
Student associations say students are being forced into more work and turning to food banks, as rents rise. The student loan for living costs and student…
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Toby Williams: Federated Farmers Forestry Spokesperson expects Govt funding boost will target NZ's slash problem
Expectation that a funding boost for our wood processing sector will target New Zealand's slash problem. A new $57 million government fund aims to process logs…
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Chris Bishop: National housing spokesperson claims empowering landlords to evict tenants without cause will help renters
National claims empowering landlords to evict tenants without cause will help renters. The party's housing spokesperson Chris Bishop says increased tenancy…
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Rebecca Armour: KPMG Tax Partner says there is an argument for a capital gains tax
There has been plenty of discussion amongst tax experts around fairness within the system. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed no major tax overhaul…
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Tony Alexander: Economist says demand for rentals is creating upward pressure on rents and helping landlords find tenants
There are signs of a changing landscape in the rental market. The latest monthly Tony Alexander Investor Insight survey has found a net 13 percent of investors…
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Prue Younger: Forest Industry Contractors Assn CEO hopes new Govt fund will open opportunities for domestic sector
It's hoped a new fund will unleash opportunities for New Zealand's domestic wood processing sector. Government is putting $57 million into the industry, aiming…
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Craig Renney: Economist says if Govt don't borrow to invest we will find the infrastructure we want or need isn't there
The Government is being called on to invest any money it may borrow, into things that create a stronger economy. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed no…
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on the impact geopolitics may have on investors
New Zealand's next election is fast approaching, and next year the focus will be on America's election. An expert from Fisher Funds says geopolitical events…
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Dileepa Fonseka: senior business correspondent on India NZ Business Council's report saying NZ needs new approach to relationship with India
The India NZ Business Council has released information suggesting New Zealand has more work to do before establishing a trade deal with India. According to a…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Chris Hipkins' no-frills pre-budget annoucement
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins delivered his pre-budget speech and experts are comparing aspects of it to National's campaign promises. Hipkins talked about…
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Andrew Dickeson: Baker Tilly Staples Rodway tax director warns a broad tax on capital gains likely to drive away New Zealand's wealthiest
A senior tax director predicts the Government will propose a capital gains tax and take it to the election. An Inland Revenue report released yesterday found…
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber chief executive says Chris Hipkins' pre-budget speech 'gives certainty'
The Prime Minister is being praised for a "business friendly" pre-budget speech. Chris Hipkins says the Government will deliver a no-frills Budget, balancing…
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John MacDonald: We are all part of the tax problem
Another day and news of yet more surgery delays at Christchurch Hospital. Maybe if the super-rich were paying their fair share of tax, we wouldn’t be in this…
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Kerre Woodham: What was the point of that IRD tax report?
Last week, in fact, this very time last week, we were speculating wildly as to whether the IRD's report on New Zealand's wealthiest individuals was going to…
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Bruce Bernacchi: Tax expert says the wealthy earn a substantial amount from legally untaxed capital gains
A tax expert says the Government's wealth report covers what we already know. Inland Revenue's wealth report shows the top one percent of earners pay a median…
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Christina Houlihan: BSPKL co-founder and CEO on aims to make green hydrogen a viable alternative energy source
A new New Zealand company is aiming to make green hydrogen a viable alternative energy source in this country and worldwide. Because green hydrogen can be…
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Kate Hawkesby: Focus on what needs done, not ideological tax nonsense
With all this tax the rich talk and naysayers wanting punitive measures dished out to anyone showing signs of success or ambition, I just wonder if we're…
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Karen Asquith: Real Estate Agent says now is a good time for homebuyers to be looking
The Reserve Bank is looking to make it easier for potential home buyers to get into the market. They're proposing changes to the loan to value restrictions…
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Robin Oliver: Tax expert says the current tax system, overall, isn't broken
A tax expert says the current tax system is working. Inland Revenue's wealth report shows the top one percent of earners pay a median effective tax rate of 9.4…
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Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson says the Government needs to front up on whether it'll tax people more
National says the Government needs to front up on whether it'll tax people more. Inland Revenue research shows the top one percent of earners pay a median…
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David Windler: Mortgage expert says policy changes from the RBNZ could provide a helping hand to first home buyers
Potential policy changes from the Reserve Bank could provide a helping hand to first home buyers. It's looking at tweaking the rule by which banks can only…
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The Huddle: Is it fair that our nation's wealthiest pay tax at half the rate of ordinary earners?
Tonight on The Huddle, Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and Jack Tame, host of ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the IRD report revealing that the wealthiest Kiwis pay tax at half the rate of ordinary people
An IRD report today found that New Zealand's wealthiest pay tax at nearly half the rate of ordinary people. A sample of over 300 wealthy Kiwis (all worth over…
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Synlait Milk shares dropping to record low
Synlait Milk shares have taken a dive on the share market today. The company's shares have fallen by 27 percent, taking losses for Synlait to over 50 percent…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank potentially loosening loan-to-value ratio restrictions
The Reserve Bank might make things easier for prospective borrowers to get a mortgage. The RBNZ is proposing to loosen loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions…