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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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Brad Olsen: Economist says questions remain as to whether NZ can support a strong summer of tourism
After two years of stunted growth our local economies could be doing better than we realise. With international tourism boosting activity over the winter…
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David Cooper: Immigration adviser on Govt creating a priority pathway for family members stuck overseas
A glimmer of hope is in sight for split migrant families. It's believed the Government is creating a priority pathway for family members stuck overseas. The…
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Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO says Aussie visitors have played a key role in tourism bounce back
Belief businesses aren't out of the woods yet, despite economic activity increasing in the September quarter Infometrics data shows a 2.6 percent year-on-year…
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Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group on Calvin Klein setting up shop in Lambton Quay's David Jones
Hopes a major international retailer moving to Lambton Quay will give a post-pandemic boost to Wellington's CBD. Clothing brand Calvin Klein has confirmed it…
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Ian Proudfoot: KPMG NZ partner on New Zealand ranking behind in sustainability reporting
According to new data from KPMG, New Zealand is underperfoming in sustainability reporting. The KPMG report ranked New Zealand 38th out of 58 eligible…
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Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group Director on whether Resource Management Act changes will stack up
The Government plans to repeal the ailing RMA for new legislation by the next election. It will eventually slash and merge the 100-plus plans produced under…
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John Tookey: AUT professor says RMA changes will allow for prefab buildings to make a dent in housing demand
Hopes changes to New Zealand's resource management system will cut red tape for building homes. The Government will today unveil what it describes as…
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Paul Spoonley: Sociologist says migration loss is a concern
A sociologist says migration loss is a concern. Stats NZ data shows in September there was an estimated migration gain of 2,176 people. But for the year ending…
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Jeremy Couchman: Economist on suggestions the brain drain may be slowing down
Some are suggesting our great brain drain may slowing down. The net number of Kiwis that left the country for the year to September was more than 8,000. But…
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Kate Storer: Environmental lawyer says the devil will be in the detail around RMA reforms
A general view that the devil will be in the detail around RMA reforms. Three new laws will take its place, with two being announced so far. The Government…
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Kelvin Davidson: Property Economist says we could reach a point where up to 25% of houses are sold at a loss
Up to a quarter of homes could soon be selling for a loss, if mortgages rates keep on rising. New figures from Core Logic show almost three-percent of homes…
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Simon Beale: Cargo Owners Council say supply chain issues should start to ease as we head into 2023
Supply chain issues should start to ease as we head into 2023. Freedom Furniture and Farmers have told customers they may have to wait up to five months for…
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Michael Gordon: Westpac acting chief economist says monetary policy takes time to have a full effect on the economy
There's no easy way down for New Zealand's economy, as high inflation poses a persistent problem. Westpac's latest economic overview predicts the Official Cash…
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Allan Pollard: Civil Contractors NZ CEO says cost reductions expected from RMA reforms don't go far enough
The resource management and consenting system is in for a shake-up. The Government will today unveil what it says will be simplified, modernised legislation to…
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Vincent Arbuckle: New Zealand Food Safety on changes to Health Star system
The Health Star system is being changed to better reflect added sugar and salt in nutritional ratings. Nutritionists are welcoming changes to the programme…
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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Jacinda Ardern's meeting at East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just wrapped up meetings at the East Asia Summit. The East Asia Summit consisted of 10 South East Asian countries which form…
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The Sunday Panel: Does the Black Ferns' win signal a turning point for women's rugby?
Today on The Sunday Panel: commentator and editor, Jo Mccarroll and host of The Front Page podcast Damien Venuto joined us to talk about the following topics…
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Richard Quest: CNN correspondent says US midterms have thrown markets into uncertainty
The US midterms have thrown the market into some uncertainty. The Republicans appear to be heading towards taking control of the House of Representatives. But…
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Melissa Lee: National MP on her bill to extend minimum expiry dates to three years for gift cards
Retailers are less than keen on the idea of extending gift card expiry dates. The minimum expiry date could be extended to three years under Melissa Lee's Fair…
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Kathrine Fraser: The Celebrant School Director on the rise of couples opting to have friends officiate their wedding
A rise in the number of couples opting for friends to officiate their wedding, is leaving professional independent celebrants out in the cold. Numbers have…
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Stephen England-Hall: CEO of Real NZ on Govt's tourism innovation fund
The Government's tourism innovation fund is now open for bids. There's $54 million up for grabs, but a few hoops to jump through. CEO of Real New Zealand…
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Mark Goldsmith: MSD Regional Commissioner on job fair at Mt Smart stadium
Job fairs are popping up all over the place these days, with some suggesting this is a sign of how desperate things are for some employers. There's one at Mt…
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Brad Olsen: Economist says RBNZ review is closest to an admission that it should have changed tack
The Reserve Bank's self-review pokes a few holes in its response to Covid-19. But it also says the Covid response was consistent with data available at the…
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Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister is confident an innovation programme will go a long way towards helping the tourism industry
The Government is confident an innovation programme will go a long way towards helping the tourism industry. People can now apply for the $54 million…
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Jamie Mackay: host of The Country on Fonterra's warning to farmers about meeting sustainability targets
Fonterra has issued a warning to farmers that they may have to meet sustainability expectations unless they want to face trade barriers and potentially lose…
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Matthew Horncastle: Williams Corporation Co-founder on the decision to lay off 30 percent of their staff
One of New Zealand’s busiest townhouse developers says some of their staff have nothing to do. Williams Corporation is offering redundancy for up to 30 percent…
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Selina Deadman: DHL export predictions raise concern about the number of barriers in the sector
There are concerns exporters could be run out of business in this country. The 2022 Export NZ DHL Barometer shows exporters are worried about a number of…
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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Pushpay potentially missing long term targets
Tech company Pushpay is currently under offer, and new data from today suggests that the company will miss some long term targets. As such, people have raised…
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the uptick in consumer retail spending
According to new data, retail cart spending on non-essential items has gone up again this year. Stats NZ says that electronic card spending climbed an extra…
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Claire Matthews: Business professor on Govt investigating 'open banking' in NZ
The Government is taking aim at bank's massive profits by allegedly looking into open banking, with an announcement potentially coming this week. Open banking…
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Nicola Willis: National Finance spokesperson outlines how Nats would work with Adrian Orr, if elected
National's outlining how it will approach working with a Reserve Bank Governor it's criticised if elected next year. Adrian Orr will spend another five years…
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Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist lays into Adrian Orr's reappointment as Reserve Bank Governor
A former Reserve Bank economist has laid into Adrian Orr's reappointment as Reserve Bank Governor. He'll spend another five years in the role, after the…
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Ant Boyles: Council of Cargo Owners chair on report into NZ's susceptibility to supply chain issues
There is a desire to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to supply chain disruptions. The Productivity Commission will look into our economy's…
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Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the backlash to Adrian Orr getting reappointed
The reappointment of Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr has not gone down well with National and ACT. National say the party is appalled, and ACT says it shows…
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Chris Wilkinson: Retail expert on whether Kiwis will spend large this silly season
It's the beginning of the silly month when it comes to retail special days - but will we get out there and spend this time around? Today marks the beginning of…
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Ana Maria Rivera: NZ School of Tourism CEO on figures showing enrolments are up 25% for 2023
There's a post-pandemic boom of people studying to work in the tourism industry. Exclusive data revealed to Newstalk ZB shows enrolments at the New Zealand…
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Kimberly Crewther: Dairy Companies' Association says Canada dispute is a clear cut issue from their perspective
Dairy companies want market access Canada committed to, upheld. Trade Minister Damien O'Connor has asked for an international panel to hear a dispute between…
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Tony Alexander: Economist on survey showing 28% of Kiwis are expecting to decrease their spending
New Zealanders are preparing to tighten their purse strings. Economist Tony Alexander has surveyed more than 1000 people on their spending expectations. He's…
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Sirma Karapeeva: Meat Industry Assn CEO says NZ is in a sweet spot, due to strong demand and limited supply
New Zealand's red meat industry is booming, yet there are fears export growth may slow following a busy month. Export values have risen, with beef up 25…
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Andrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers President says Canada is extremely protectionist in its dairy system
Federated Farmers says Canada is extremely protectionist in its dairy system. Trade Minister Damien O'Connor has asked for an international panel to hear a…
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Greg Harford: Retail NZ CEO says cost of living may be good news for end-of-year sales
Retailers will be having a busy rest of their November. Click Frenzy, Singles Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales will all happen before December. Retail…
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Catherine McGrath: Westpac New Zealand CEO on their recent 12 percent profit increase and community outreach
Westpac has recently announced that their profits are up by 12 percent, putting their earnings at $1 billion dollars before the years' end. The timing of this…
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Mike's Minute: The wage gravy train can't last forever
One of life's lessons is that the more things swing one way, the greater the eventual correction. McLeod Transport in the Bay of Plenty are looking at becoming…
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the NZ Herald's upcoming 'Rebuilding Better' series and the post-Covid economy
A 'Rebuilding Better' series will be out in the Herald tomorrow about how New Zealand can rebuild - economically and socially - post Covid-19. The project will…
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Adrian Allbon: Jarden's director of equity research on A2 Milk getting approval to sell infant formula in the US
A2 Milk has finally got the all clear to sell its infant formula in the U.S. It applied for the approval back in May when America announced a nationwide…
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Nick Hogendijk: Grocery market specialist on Foodstuffs' adjustment to price changes from suppliers
Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has put a moratorium on its suppliers, stopping them from changing prices for a minimum of 12 weeks over the Christmas period…
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Nick Hogendijk: Australian retail consultant on woman finding shipping groceries from Australia cheaper than buying in NZ
A Kiwi woman has discovered it's cheaper to do her food shop via an Australian supermarket online and get it shipped over, rather than doing the food shop…
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Mike's Minute: Govt's anti-immigration stance will cost us dearly
Part two of Laurel and Hardy of the New Zealand economy. This time it's Grant Robertson and the Government's immigration policy. The wage numbers were the…
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Roger Beaumont: Bankers' Association CEO calls on customers to reach out if they're feeling financial stress
Banks are calling on their customers to reach out if they're feeling financial stress. The Reserve Bank has predicted lending rates and household debt will…
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Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends dipping into Covid response fund to financially support Three Waters
The Government's defending dipping into the Covid response fund to financially support Three Waters reforms. It diverted more than $70 million from the…
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Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO says just because border is open again doesn't mean businesses are out of the woods
Calls for urgent financial support for the struggling tourism sector. The Government has drawn criticism for their lack of action towards a $54 million…
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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO says the housing market has been through a radical shift
Tough times ahead for mortgage holders but they won't have to go it alone. The Reserve Bank has issued a warning about negative equity where people owe more…
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Gary Rohloff: LayBuy managing director welcomes regulation of the buy now, pay later sector
A warm welcome for regulation of the buy now, pay later sector. The Government has announced compulsory affordability checks for loans more than $600, to…
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Nicola Willis: National Finance spokesperson on $70 million diverted from Covid fund to Three Waters
The Government's being slammed as dishonest after redirecting $70 million of the pandemic response fund, to Three Waters reforms. Official documents show the…
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Eve Lawrence: Haka Tourism GM on lack of clarity and action from Govt in the sector
Anger from the tourism industry over the lack of action and clarity from the Government. Back in May, the Government announced a $54 million recovery fund for…
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Mark Gorrie: Norton Managing Director warns Kiwis to be vigilant with online scams
With Christmas right around the corner, we're being warned to be vigilant with online scams. A worldwide study by cyber security brand Norton shows almost a…
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Gavin Downie: Production and Stage Manager says the music industry has never been more stressful
The music industry is crying out for gig crew as concerts and festivals are set to be bigger than ever this summer. Industry experts say they're facing a…
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Cameron Heath: Unilever NZ director on four-day working week trial
Confidence that the four-day working week is just as beneficial for businesses as it is for their workers. Unilever New Zealand has run a voluntary trial for…
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Craig Renney: CTU economist says National's proposed tax plan would give peanuts to the working and middle classes
The Council of Trade Unions says National's proposed tax plan would give peanuts to the working and middle classes. It's crunched the numbers based on IRD and…
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Tony Alexander: Economist says inflation will take some time to come down
A stark warning that inflation will continue to spark unemployment and wage growth problems for a long time to come. Economists are predicting our unemployment…