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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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2:56

John Journee: The Warehouse interim Chief Executive...

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2025/03/21

The Warehouse group is making a profit again, announcing its half-year results for the six months ending 26 January this year. But results did show a revenue drop of 1.6% for the first half of 2024. The Warehouse interim Chief Executive John Journee talks to Ryan Bridge about the results. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:39

Paul Koch: Chartered Institute of Logistics and...

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2025/03/20

New Zealand's move out of recession is being felt by some much earlier than others. Latest figures show our economy's grown by 0.7% between October and December. But some sectors are faring much better than others, with construction and IT contracting about 3%, and transport and warehousing growing almost 2.5%. Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Vice President Paul Koch told Mike Hosking some businesses are doing even better. He says some businesses he knows of have seen growth of about

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5:10

Liam Dann: Business Editor on NZ officially out of...

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2025/03/20

New Zealand has climbed out of a recession as the economy grew 0.7% in the December quarter. The outcome was better than economists predicted and Finance Minister Nicola Willis is pleased with the results. What are the chances of the number being revised down again later? New Zealand Herald Business Editor Liam Dann answers all the important questions with Tim Beveridge. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2025/03/19

The US stock market is still undergoing a turbulent period, with more investors aiming to cut their losses. Donald Trump's tariffs still loom large over the market, with numbers dipping into the red after a short rebound. Milford Asset Management's Andrew Curtayne explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:55

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/03/19

18 councils and three council-controlled organisations have recently had their credit ratings downgraded by S&P Global Ratings. The credit rating agency has expressed concern that councils aren't receiving enough revenue to cover rising costs, including investment in infrastructure. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

Tony Coleman: New Zealand Gold Merchants spokesperson...

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2025/03/19

Amid worldwide economic turmoil, the price of gold has hit a record high this week. It's broken through the US$3000 per ounce mark - and is currently up 15 percent since the start of 2025. Tony Coleman from New Zealand Gold Merchants says gold's been accelerating in price since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic - and Trump's second term as President has also helped push up the value. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:01

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on...

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2025/03/19

Global uncertainty and domestic cost-of-living pressures are hitting collective consumer confidence hard, according to new data. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index for the March quarter fell eight points to 89.2. Anything below 100 indicates a pessimistic view. Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says confidence will likely trend upward as the year continues, but it'll be a gradual recovery. "If we look to the rest of this year, we are going to see confidence and economic

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4:42

Amy Ross: employment relations expert voices support...

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2025/03/19

An employment relations expert says many workers want to discuss how much they earn - and should be allowed to. A Bill put forward by Labour would protect that right for employees. It's supported by all parties, except for ACT and New Zealand First. Amy Ross says information about salaries belongs to the worker - and this bill would not force them to share it. "If I want to be able to discuss that and I want to be able to identify potential inequality in the workplace, then I should have the right

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6:15

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the OECD...

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2025/03/18

The OECD has downgraded its outlook for the global economy as a result of President Trump's escalating trade wars. Canada and Mexico are predicted to see the biggest impact, with Canada's growth outlook being halved and Mexico being expected to see a recession. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:51

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

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2025/03/18

Househunters are being offered $500 grocery vouchers or a free week's rent by Auckland landlords keen to lure them in. This comes as new TradeMe data shows the number of new rental listings in the city in February was up 34 percent on the same time last year - from 8049 to 10,805. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says people looking for rentals have more choices than ever, because there's less demand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:28

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director...

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2025/03/18

Auckland International Airport’s duty-free stores are set for a big makeover under a new partnership with French global travel retailer Lagardère. Lagardère successfully won an eight-year contract to operate the airport’s four duty-free stores from July, according to a new announcement. The airport says passengers can expect to see the next evolution of duty-free shopping. First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson says this is a promising development. "The key thing about duty-free is -

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7:28

Jarrod Strong: Eva's Garage director on the café...

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2025/03/18

A new Wellington café is hoping a subscription-based coffee offer will help boost the company in a tough economic environment. For $70 a month, customers can have as many free drinks as they want - and for $30 a month, all drinks are $2 and for $15 a month, all drinks are half-price. Jarrod Strong from Eva's Garage says the service has had an 'amazing' amount of support from the cafe's regulars. "It's sort of built around those people in our community already." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:11

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2025/03/17

The US share market bounced back at the end of last week, despite growing concerns about America's economic future. New data shows there's a decline in consumer confidence in the US. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:12

Chris Litten: Building Research Association expert on...

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2025/03/17

A new study from the Building Research Association has found that indoor summer temperatures have gone up 6 to 10 percent in the last 20 years. The new insulation standards that came into force in 2023 aren't to blame for these changes, according to the report. Chris Litten from the Building Research Association unpacks what could be causing these changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:30

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Independent...

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2025/03/17

New Zealand's sheep farmers could be big winners if we secure a trade deal with India. The Prime Minister has announced formal negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement will begin next month. The inclusion of dairy products was a key snagging point in negotiations that fell flat in 2015. Meat Industry Association Independent Chair, Nathan Guy, says the primary industry has a lot to gain. "If you look at what's happening up here with sheep meat at the moment, we're facing a 30 percent

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4:17

Julie Wilson: Airbnb volunteer community leader on...

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2025/03/17

Wellington Airbnb hosts are hitting out at the city council and claiming accommodation rate hikes are overkill. It's proposing applying commercial rates to short-term accommodation providers. It could treble owners' costs - leaving many hosts fearing for their businesses. Airbnb volunteer community leader Julie Wilson says her rates would rise from about $11,000 to about $40,000 and she'd have to stop. "It's excessive - many of us rent occasionally, not as a full-time business, but they're going to

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4:57

Todd McLay: Trade Minister on free trade agreement...

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2025/03/16

The Government has announced New Zealand will enter into a free trade agreement with India. The announcement came overnight as the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has travelled to India this week. What does the agreement involve? Trade Minister Todd McLay talks to Mike Hosking about the development. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Chris...

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2025/03/15

The economy, trade, and talks will be top-of-mind as the Prime Minister lands in India today. Christopher Luxon's being joined by a large business and community delegations, alongside three Ministers - as he aims to strengthen the two countries' relationships. The PM's due to meet India's Prime Minister and pitch for increased trade and business opportunities. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls unpacks the likliehood of a trade deal being reached between both nations. LISTEN ABOVESee

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7:26

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity co-founder on Nicola Willis...

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2025/03/15

The default Kiwisaver contribution rate could be due for a shakeup. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is looking at upping the amount employees and employers contribute to their KiwiSaver accounts. With an ever-increasing aging population, Willis explained she wants to ensure more Kiwis are financially secure in retirement. Simplicity co-founder Sam Stubbs has voiced support with these proposed changes. "It's a recognition of the fact that we just have to save more for our retirement - because unless

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8:57

Liam Dann: Business Editor explains what Public...

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2025/03/14

Liam Dann joined Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to explain how public private partnerships work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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