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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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5:56

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Tesla's share...

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2025/03/13

Tesla's share price has taken a dive in recent months. Donald Trump's ascension to the US Presidency initially helped boost the share price, but it's since dropped by 50 percent. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:46

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the...

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2025/03/13

The number of people leaving the country long-term hit another new record in the year to January - but monthly data suggests the brain drain has peaked. Stats NZ provisional data for the January 2025 year (compared with January 2024) showed migrant departures up 18 percent to 122,800, the highest on record for an annual period. Migrant arrivals, at 155,300 were down, 31 percent for the year. NZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann, explains what this means for the New Zealand economy. LISTEN

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6:15

Brett Shepherd: Craigs Investment Partners...

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2025/03/13

Investors are keen to see a long term pipeline of work - before committing to spending their money here. More than a hundred companies, managing about six trillion in capital, are at the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit in Auckland. Brett Shepherd from Craigs Investment Partners says the Government's messages of support were well-received by the summit's attendees. "The commitment of the Prime Minister and the respective ministers to grow the economy on a consistent basis through

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2:41

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the...

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2025/03/13

The Minister in charge of the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit says deals will mostly be done in the coming weeks, months and years ahead. More than a hundred companies, managing about six trillion dollars in capital, are at the Government's two day summit in Auckland. But Chris Bishop says there's already been one tangible commitment from Australian investor Plenary group. "They've promised to set up a New Zealand office here and they've promised to bid on the next five PPP

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5:31

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Westpac's...

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2025/03/13

Over in Australia, Westpac's head is urging people to stop complaining over the new tariffs set out by the Trump administration. The US President has recently confirmed Australia won't be exempt from new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports going forward. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's likely Australia will face more tariffs in the coming days - and experts are suggesting Australia should shift focus to the Asia-Pacific region. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:45

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management expert...

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2025/03/12

Investors have voiced concerns over declining US market growth - resulting in a significant drop. US President Donald Trump also didn't rule out a recession in a recent interview, which led to further pullbacks this week. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/03/12

The International Monetary Fund is cautioning the Government against bending over backwards, deregulating banks in a bid to spur more competition in the sector. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is getting advice on whether she should make the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) loosen the way it regulates banks. The Commerce Commission has also suggested the rules could be changed to make it easier for small banks to compete with big ones. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains

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3:13

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor ahead of...

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2025/03/12

Delegates from some of the world's largest banks and investment firms have arrived in Auckland for the Government's first Infrastructure Investment Summit. Cabinet Ministers are expected to front a raft of sessions over the next two days - and it's believed a series of announcements will be delivered regarding New Zealand's future. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls is set to be at tomorrow's big conference - and he suspects a 'smorgasbord' of big political names will have something to say

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5:25

Shane Jones: Energy Minister on the opening of a new...

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2025/03/12

The Energy Minister says he's doing his best to improve the stability of energy supply. A new gas well at the Pohokura Production Station in Taranaki was switched on this morning. It will provide 4 petajoules of gas a year, which could power about 146,000 homes annually. Shane Jones says it won't be a silver bullet - but it will help. "So I'm working on various proposals as to how we can accelerate both money into the industry - and genuine economic ability." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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6:23

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2025/03/12

Banks are hanging tough despite tough economic conditions. A KPMG report has found the sector's net profit for 2024 increased just 0.25 percent from the previous year. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this still adds up to $7.22 billion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the...

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2025/03/12

Briscoe Group's revenue has stayed virtually flat, with profit taking a hit. Total revenue for the owner of Briscoe Homeware and Rebel Sport decreased 0.06 percent - to $791.5 million - for the year to January. It's reporting net after-tax profit of $60.6 million, dropping 38.9 percent on the year before. Managing director, Rod Duke, says the Government needs to put some new solutions forward to help the economy grow. "That's be my assessment - and I think the time is probably about right now."

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6:09

Katherine Baird: BusinessNZ Director Of Advocacy on...

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2025/03/12

An overhaul of the Government's procurement rule is a win for small Kiwi businesses. The Finance Minister is scrapping 24 requirements and adding a new economic benefit test. BusinessNZ's Katherine Baird says this is an important move for the future of New Zealand's business sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

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2025/03/11

Stock markets across the US have taken a significant hit over concerns about the negative economic impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. After the President refused to rule out a recession, the S&P 500 dropped 2.7 percent, the Nasdaq fell 4 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2 percent. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says US markets have a right to be worried following Trump's comments. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the golden run...

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2025/03/11

Following a surge in the second half of 2024, the golden run for New Zealand farmgate beef pricing has continued in the early part of 2025. Returns are also expected to stay strong throughout the rest of the year- as US demand for Kiwi beef is expected to stay elevated. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:44

Dame Therese Walsh: India Business Delegation Lead on...

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2025/03/10

The Prime Minister's taking one of the largest ministerial delegations to India. Christopher Luxon is heading to New Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday with a contingent of ministers and business leaders. Prioritising a deal with the fast-growing economic giant was a coalition condition with NZ First. India Business Delegation Lead Dame Therese Walsh told Mike Hosking businesses have a lot to learn about India. She says it's a good chance to get in front of heads of industry and make ourselves visible,

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8:13

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Donald Trump's...

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2025/03/10

New Zealand is hoping for an economic reprieve - but experts warn that's less likely to happen this year. Donald Trump's ascension to the presidency has generated plenty of economic concern, with many worried it could contribute to the ongoing downturn. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:24

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2025/03/10

US President Donald Trump has declined to rule out a recession this year as his administration's tariffs spark economic concern. It comes after a volatile week for US financial markets as investors grappled with ongoing uncertainty as a result of the administration's trade policies. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Rachel Aiello: Canadian correspondent on what we can...

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2025/03/10

Canada's new Prime Minister is expected to tout his economic expertise as he enters the job. Mark Carney has served as Governor of Canada's and England's central banks. He'll lead the Liberal Party into this year's general election. Canadian correspondent Rachel Aiello says it's important for Carney to sell himself as a numbers man. "At this current moment, with the ongoing trade war with the United States, the state of the Canadian economy and who is best placed to manage it is going to be one of

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9:20

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's...

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2025/03/07

How is China feeling amid the trade war coming out of the United States? Tariffs have been on and off under Trump's direction, but when it comes to China they have been consistent. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Ryan Bridge about what's been happening in China in the aftermath. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK supermarkets...

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2025/03/06

Meal deals have been a staple across UK retailers - and some outlets are offering consumers a new lunchtime option. Companies like Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco are offering up salads, sandwiches, wraps, pasta and more - and non-alcoholic beer has entered the mix. UK correspondent Enda Brady says this has been met with mixed reactions, with many labelling this move 'desperate'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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