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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.

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5:04

Todd McClay: Trade Minister reacts to new tariffs set...

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2025/04/03

The Government's questioning the numbers the US is using to justify new tariffs. The Trump administration claims it is imposing a 10 percent tariff on our goods, in response to New Zealand's 20 percent tariff on US goods. But Trade Minister Todd McClay says our tariffs average under 2 percent, with the highest about 5 percent. "It looks like they've used a different type of calculation as to balance of trade as opposed to tariff rate for some reason." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:49

Jeanette Hoffman: Republican strategist reveals how...

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2025/04/03

President Donald Trump has today confirmed a roll-out of 10 percent tariffs on almost all imports to the US. They're much higher for some countries and products - including 25 percent on vehicles, 34 percent on China, and nearly 50 percent on some other countries. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman says domestically, Trump is taking a major political risk. "If prices go up, we hit a recession - that will be bad news. Frankly, he was elected because of inflation." LISTEN ABOVESee

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13:39

Stephen Jacobi: New Zealand International Business...

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2025/04/03

President Donald Trump today announced sweeping tariffs on more than 125 countries, including 10 percent on imports coming from New Zealand. One expert is warning New Zealand could also feel theripple effects of tariffs being imposed on countries like China and Australia. New Zealand International Business Forum Executive Director Stephen Jacobi explained the effects could be wide-ranging. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:47

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities...

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2025/04/02

Tomorrow at 9am NZT, investors, economists and financial experts will be tuned in to watch Donald Trump's much-anticipated update regarding tariffs. Many nations are bracing themselves for the potential economic impacts - but there's hope New Zealand could escape the worst of it. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton speculated ahead of the big day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Chand Sahrawat: restaurateur and KOL co-owner on...

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2025/04/02

Another famed Kiwi restaurant has been forced to close its doors amid the ongoing economic downturn. Sid and Chand Sahrawat are shuttering Ponsonby's KOL, citing challenging trading conditions. Chand Sahrawat says they're tried a number of solutions set to fix the concept - but they're hoping to take on a new challenge. "I think there is some other concept out there - we've got some ideas of what we would do with the space...but we want to see if there's a better idea out there than what we have for

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3:40

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/04/02

The Reserve Bank wasn’t planning to announce former governor Adrian Orr’s resignation until after it had hosted a big international conference. But the unexplained resignation was brought forward by five days to March 5 - the day before the conference, new documents reveal. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Ed McKnight: Property investment expert reveals...

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2025/04/02

Property sales have reached the highest point in years - but the number of unsold homes is at a record high. Barfoot & Thompson has revealed March was a record month for house sales, but unsold stock numbers have been climbing, with 5300 places unsold in January and 5900 in February but 6200 last month. Property investment expert Ed McKnight says vendors aren't willing to take risks at this point. "It's a bit of a game of who's going to blink first - are those sellers going to capitulate to what

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3:09

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on Team NZ...

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2025/04/01

The Government's move to reject an Auckland America's Cup bid has been met with divided responses. The play for 2027 series can't go ahead without an extra $75 million dollars - and the Government didn't feel like it could be justified. Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen weighs in. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:36

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA moving...

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2025/04/01

The Australian Reserve Bank has moved to hold the OCR steady at 4.1 percent following this afternoon's meeting. Interest rates started to drop in February - but the Central Bank opted to hold off on going further for the time being. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains what inspired the market to make this move. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:15

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve...

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2025/04/01

Australia's Reserve Bank has kept its Official Cash Rate unchanged - as it waits for the impact of tariffs expected from Donald Trump tomorrow. New Zealand's Central Bank is still expected to drop our Official Cash Rate 25-basis points next week. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the uncertainty around the economy has created complications for the Central Bank. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:41

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Sir Keir Starmer and...

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2025/03/31

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have recently had 'productive negotiations' about the economic relationship between the UK and US. The leaders have agreed to keep discussions going ahead of the US' much-anticipated tariffs update this week. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UK will want to avoid any negative economic impacts that come with these tariffs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Cath O'Brien: BARNZ Executive Director on Auckland...

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2025/03/31

Auckland Airport has cut its airline charges after the Commerce Commission found the airport’s forecast revenue was “excessive” and its targeted returns were unreasonably high. In June, the commission said Auckland Airport’s revenue and targeted returns exceeded what was reasonable, but the airport’s planned investment seemed appropriate. In its final report today, the regulator again said the airport’s forecast investment was within a reasonable range, but said its targeted returns were

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4:15

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson...

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2025/03/31

President Donald Trump is set to unveil a barrage of tariffs on April 2nd - and industry experts have voiced concerns. The day has been dubbed 'Liberation Day' by the President and his aides, and business experts and economists are worried it will cost jobs and create economic turmoil. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains what could come out of this - and what risks it holds for New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:04

Winston Peters: Minister for Rail unveils details of...

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2025/03/31

The Minister-in-charge has promised Interislander's ferries are safe until our new ones arrive. The Government's announced specifications for two ships - rail enabled and larger than the current pair - for roll out by Christmas 2029. Picton's port infrastructure will be replaced, but money will be saved by modifications and refurbishment in Wellington. Previous plans were canned in 2023, after cost blowouts. Minister for Rail Winston Peters says KiwiRail's given him an overview of the existing

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2:41

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ Chief Executive praises...

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2025/03/31

Small businesses will have less health and safety obligations under new reforms. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has revealed her first changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act. She says small businesses will only need to manage risks relating to death or serious injury to reduce compliance costs. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says it will bring a sigh of relief from small businesses - who are able to just focus on their success. "Safety is still paramount,

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5:21

Patrick Noone: former Costco managing director...

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2025/03/31

The Finance Minister is looking to boost competition in New Zealand's supermarket sector - with a final push to encourage new players to enter the market. Nicola Willis says any new retailers looking to enter would be given 'VIP treatment' from the Government, removing regulatory hurdles impeding its growth. Former Costco managing director Patrick Noone explains that international retailers have to deal with their own challenges when trying to enter the New Zealand market. "Real estate prices were a

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32:40

Business Panel: Restaurant Association president Mike...

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2025/03/31

It was a huge weekend in Wellington with Cuba Dupa, three nights of Graham Norton, Sir Bob Geldof, the Hurricanes, the Phoenix and one of the world's largest cruise ships in. So what does a weekend like that do for the city's economy? Also, work on the controversial Golden Mile project begins this month, starting at the Cambridge/Kent terrace end of Courtenay Place. But we've also learnt work on the rest of the project won't begin until next year. Is this about to become the key issue of this year's

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8:16

Simon Malpas: Kitea Health co-founder on the company...

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2025/03/29

Kiwi start-up Kitea Health has experienced a successful start to 2025. In the last three months, Kitea has secured a place in the FDA fast track programme and they’ve completed a world first - implanting one of their sensors into the brain of a child. The company has also revealed it's $7 million and counting into a $10 million funding round. Kitea Health co-founder Simon Malpas says their product went through 10 years of research before getting started. "We're so pleased for Kitea to be in our

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4:52

Kate Duckworth: intellectual property law expert on...

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2025/03/29

Kiwi fashion designer Sera Lilly has taken to social media after discovering her designs - and original photos - on fast-fashion online giant Shein. In a video shared to Facebook, Lilly revealed screenshots of at least two of her ‘Friday Flamingo’ designs being sold on the site. Shein has since removed the photos and items for sale. Intellectual property law expert Kate Duckworth says the internet makes in harder to enforce legislation designed to protect people's original works. "It is still the

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6:18

Ernie Newman: grocery policy expert ahead of Nicola...

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2025/03/29

One expert has voiced concerns ahead of the Finance Minister's announcement to improve competition in the grocery sector. Nicola Willis is set to detail the next steps in the Government's moves to create more competition in the sector - and she's voiced support for a third player joining the market. Grocery policy expert Ernie Newman explained why he's not feeling too confident this will lead to real change. "I feel that we're in a generation of politicians who are much more focused on announcements

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