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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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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on the Government's $2.1 million purchase of Kiwibank
The Government have bought Kiwibank from $2.1 million. It will acquire 100 percent of Kiwi Group Holdings - the parent company of Kiwibank and NZ Home Loans -…
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Grant Robertson: Deputy Prime Minister on Kiwibank, Gaurav Sharma, migrant workers
The Government has announced the purchase of Kiwibank. It was owned by ACC, the Super Fund and NZ Post, before being purchased for $2.1 billion. Meanwhile, the…
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Bridget Snelling: Xero NZ Country Manager on figures showing Kiwis work more than overseas, with less to show for it
New figures from Xero show New Zealanders are working more than our international counterparts, with much less to show for it. In order to match the output of…
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Dean Hall: CEO of RocketWerkz says our video gaming industry is in crisis
The head of one of New Zealand’s top game studios says our gaming industry is in crisis. Dean Hall, CEO of RocketWerkz, says he would like to hire more staff…
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Michael Wood: Immigration Minister defends time taken to entice more workers here
The Government's defending the time it's taken to lure more workers here. It will allow some sectors to pay skilled migrant workers less than the median wage…
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Rick Shera: Should Google be responsible for links to defamatory content?
A big win for google this week. The Australian High Court has ruled the search engine is not a publisher and therefore not legally responsible for defamatory…
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Hannah McQueen: How to grow wealth when you are risk-averse
In times like these it is tempting to take a conservative approach to growing wealth, however that usually means you aren't keeping up with inflation. Enable…
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Jerome Wenzlick: Future Post founder on turning plastic bags into fence posts
Kerre Woodham was moderating a panel yesterday about environmental issues. The panel was at The Packaging forum which is all of the people involved in…
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Dr. Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative op-ed author argues against Reserve Bank's decisions led to inflation
An op-ed published by Dr. Bryce Wilkinson from the NZ Initiative has come out. It essentially is rebutting what many have been saying in that New Zealand’s…
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Kevin Hurler: Technology expert on TikTok cracking down on political content, advertising
Social media platforms have been widely used by conspiracy theorists and to spread misinformation, especially when it comes to elections. Now TikTok is trying…
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Murray Ellis: Electricity consultant on Electricity Authority's ban on low-price power deals
Electricity Authority has come down hard on Tiwai point trying to cut cheap deals on their power. The EA will now require approval before any power company…
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Deborah Hart: Consumer Advocacy Council chair on temporary block on bulk low-price power deals
The Electricity Authority has put a temporary block on bulk low-price power deals. It means power companies won't be to do cheap deals to supply more than 150…
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Steve Jurkovich: Kiwibank CEO urges the Govt to bring forward tweaks to lending restrictions
A call from Kiwibank, for the Government to urgently bring forward its planned tweak to lending restrictions. The state-owned bank says the controversial…
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Dave Strudwick: Roofing Hub owner on his 'heartwarming' job ad
The owner of a New Zealand roofing company has been praised for taking a “slightly different approach” to recruiting employees. A job advert for a…
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Adrian Orr: Reserve Bank Governor says the days of skyrocketing house prices are probably over
Home buyers are being urged to think twice about buying a home, in the wake of yesterday's 50-basis point rise to the Official Cash Rate. Reserve Bank Governor…
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Rene de Monchy: Tourism NZ CEO says they're researching into what high-quality visitors are looking for
Tourism New Zealand has launched a $5.1 million campaign targeting "high quality" visitors. It will target wealthier visitors, as well as those who spend more…
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Finn Robinson: ANZ economist on weekly salary and wage increases
Adrian Orr may worried about workers getting the biggest pay rise in more than 20 years. Stats NZ data shows for the June quarter median weekly earnings from…
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Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on OCR hike to 3%
Four doubles in a row, he OCR has risen another 50 basis points today. We're now sitting at 3 percent, as expected by most commentators. The Reserve Bank…
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Barry Soper: ZB Political Editor on OCR, latest poll and Gaurav Sharma
The Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 3 per cent - its highest level since 2015. The RBNZ now sees the OCR peaking at 4.1…
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Brad Olsen: Economist on predicted fourth consecutive OCR hike
The Reserve Bank is expected to raise the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points again today. Making it an unprecedented fourth consecutive hike. To give us…
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Nikki Hart: Nutritionist on Auckland school being the latest to ban food delivery services
A nutritionist says junk food affects how well kids perform in schools. Auckland's Western Springs College is the latest school to ban food delivery services…
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Dev Soni: Sugar Wallet founder on New Zealand's first set-and-forget paycheck investment app
There is an old saying that if you have a good idea, then success will follow no matter how much you spent on marketing. Dev Soni is a Commerce grad who set up…
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Vince Hawksworth: Mercury NZ CEO on their annual report and what's in line for the future
Mercury NZ has emerged from its latest financial year a totally different beast. By its own account, 2022 was one of "transformative change" - having become…
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Carol Ward: Zespri Chief Grower says nationwide labour shortage is taking its toll on kiwifruit industry
The nationwide labour shortage is taking its toll on our Kiwifruit industry. Zespri has flagged kiwifruit quality remains a significant problem this export…
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Sharon Zollner: Economist as Reserve Bank predicted to hike OCR by 50 basis points
The Reserve Bank is set to hike the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points today and provide more detail on just how high the rate could peak. ANZ Chief…
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Mike's Minute: Adrian Orr's next move is the crucial one
Another episode Wednesday from the Reserve Bank. It's worth paying attention to, given it affects every single one of us. And survey after survey indicates…
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Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on Labour's caucus meeting after Gaurav Sharma's latest post
Messy is an appropriate word to describe the bullying accusations within the Labour Party. Gaurav Sharma potentially made it worse for Jacinda Ardern by…
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Andrew Dickens: Those predicting recession may end up red in the face
So let's be honest with each other Did you, in your darkest heart, secretly hope the All Blacks would lose to prove that Ian Foster was always the wrong man…
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Jen Scoular: NZ Avocado CEO says industry could take a hit this season due to oversupply
The avocado industry could take a hit this season due to oversupply. New Zealand and Australia supply the majority of Australia’s avocado crop but they've…
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Sam Stubbs: Financial high-flyer on his new book Money Made Simple
Financial high flyer Sam Stubbs is on a mission – to improve basic financial knowledge of New Zealanders. Sam is of course the co-founder of not-for-profit…
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Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanogirl on why desk jobs can be just as tiring as manual labour
This week we are going to talk about why desk jobs might be just as exhausting as manual labour jobs! Published this week in the journal Current Biology. the…
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Bevan Catley: Healthy Work Group co-founder discusses workplace bullying
This week we have seen allegations of workplace bullying thrown across Parliament, also released, was a survey showing a third of police staff believe the…
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Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast Manager as Greens have mining ban bill pulled in Parliament
There are nervous times ahead for the mining sector. The Green Party have had their bill to ban mining on conservation land and water pulled from the biscuit…
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Greg Harford: Retail NZ CEO says violent youth crime is becoming more common, and part of the culture
A major change to social attitudes may be needed, to stem the current spate of youth crime. Two young people have been arrested, after at least 30 teenagers…
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Andrew Lessells: Union of Students say changing uni terms not as simple as changing dates around
Changing university terms, to get more students into summer jobs, could be easier said than done. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has suggested moving the…
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Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO as airline cuts schedule as it struggles for crew and planes
Air New Zealand will cut its planned schedule and operate 1.5 per cent fewer seats than originally planned during the next six months. The airline says it is…
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Stephen England-Hall: Real NZ CEO says tourism sector is now in a good position to restart
A tourism leader says things are looking up for the sector, after years of travel restrictions. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has unveiled a new plan to…
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Milford Asset Management's Sam Tretheway: Reporting Season will be robust as it kicks off next week
Milford Asset Management's Sam Tretheway joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss his profit predictions for companies on the NZX. LISTEN ABOVE See…
Best of BusinessDoug Jarvis: Butcher in Tauranga as small businesses still struggle to fill vacancies
Small businesses are still finding it hard to fill vacancies. A snapshot from MYOB shows 59 percent of SMEs have increased their wages, but a third are still…
Best of BusinessTony Alexander: Economist says we may be past the worst of consumer confidence
Some positive signs for consumer confidence. Economist Tony Alexander has been polling New Zealanders on whether they're planning to cut down how much they're…
Best of BusinessKatrina Shanks: Financial advisor as Suncorp announces it may have to increase insurance premiums
Insurance giant Suncorp, who own AA insurance, have had their profits slip 23 percenet in the financial year, despite an increase in premiums paid. They owe it…
Best of BusinessPaul Paynter: Yummy Fruit Company GM on National's welfare policy
Yummy Fruit Company General Manager, Paul Paynter joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss Nationals' new welfare and youth employment policy. LISTEN ABOVE…
Best of BusinessBrad Olsen: Economist says weekly grocery shop is unlikely to get cheaper any time soon
Your weekly grocery shop isn't likely to get cheaper any time soon. New analysis from Infometrics and Foodstuffs shows the prices supplies charge supermarkets…
Best of BusinessGreg Lowe: Beca Group CEO welcomes National's approach to getting young people into work
The head of a major employer is welcoming National's "tailored approach" to getting young people into work. National's unveiled a new plan to get under-25s off…
Best of BusinessJohn Murphy: Vegetables NZ chair on prices charged by suppliers increasing nearly 8 percent in past year
Bad weather, rising fuel costs, and staff shortages are all pushing up the price you're paying at the checkout. New analysis by Infometrics and Foodstuffs…
Best of BusinessRod Oram: Business commentator on Invenco's $127 million sale
A big payday for tech entrepreneur Sir Peter Maire. His company Invenco, an EFTPOS systems company, has been sold to an overseas buyer for $127 million. It's…
Best of BusinessMark Knoff-Thomas: Newmarket Business Association CEO on how Brian Tamaki protests ruin local businesses for the day
Brian Tamaki, as we know, is planning another protest tomorrow which starts in the Auckland Domain. Protests that start there generally have a tendency to…
Best of BusinessMike's Minute: Tax cuts can make some good economic sense
The critical part missed yesterday in the great National tax scandal debate is not whether tax cuts are inflationary; it's the right of people to hold onto…
Best of BusinessRachel Madden: Freight union on report predicting further supply chain issues
There are warnings our main export season could be hit by further supply chain disruptions. We all know the issues in recent months, but a new supply chain…
Best of BusinessGeoff Scowcroft: CFO at Briscoes on strong second quarter result despite cost of living impact on retail
Despite significant cost of living increases impacting retail, Briscoes have posted a strong second quarter result. Sales for the second quarter rose 3.5…
Best of BusinessDavid Kelly: Master Builders Assn says the consenting system is a big problem in the sector
Increasing competition in the building supplies sector won't necessarily result in cheaper homes. A new Commerce Commission draft report has found there isn't…
Best of BusinessAnt Boyles: NZ Council of Cargo Owners on more predicted supply chain issues this summer
Another wave of supply chain disruptions is predicted this coming summer, just as exports are due to peak. Massey University’s mid-year risk outlook highlights…
Best of BusinessJulian Leys: Building Industry Federation says a national products register could be a piece of the puzzle
Regulatory changes may be needed to bring more competition to the building supplies sector. A Commerce Commission draft report into the building product sector…
Best of BusinessTim Dower: Real construction issues come down to incompetence from those in Wellington
Sighs of relief in some quarters after the Commerce Commission report on building supplies came out. ComCom says competition isn't working as well as it could…
Best of BusinessKate Hawkesby: Price of food's getting so high, I might bake my own bread
With the price of food the way it is, lest we forget we are in a ‘cost of living crisis’, I have become hyper-alert at the supermarket these days in terms of…
Best of BusinessCraig Renney: Union economist says more needs to be done to protect low income workers
The Council of Trade Unions says more needs to be done to protect low income workers. The latest wage figures show inflation has increased, but the union says…
Best of BusinessMike's Minute: How can you not have a job when there are jobs all around you?
Does a rise in unemployment mean Adrian Orr had a good day? Did he say to himself the rate rises are working, this thing might not be as big a cluster as we…
Best of BusinessSean Wood: Tauranga carpenter on his struggles with Immigration NZ to bring in skilled foreign workers
Questions have been asked as to how hard is Immigration NZ making it to get accredited employers work visas across the line. Sean Wood is a carpenter in…
Best of BusinessTim Grafton: Insurance Council CEO says new climate adaptation plan has a lot of good intentions
Insurers say the Government's new strategy for adapting to climate change is a positive start.The new framework outlines priorities for the next six years…
Best of BusinessSharon Zollner: Economist says increasing immigration will increase worker supply, add to demand pressures
The reopening of international borders won't be enough to address the worker shortage and rising cost of living. Unemployment has reached 3.3 percent in the…