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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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4:01

Suzannah Jessep: Asia New Zealand Foundation Chief...

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2025/02/23

Christopher Luxon is heading to Vietnam this week for bilateral talks. This visit comes as the Asia New Zealand foundation put out a report which explores potential ways that we can improve our bilateral relationship with Vietnam. The report included strengthening trade in fashion and food, and collaborating on defence and security matters. Chief Executive of the Asia New Zealand Foundation Suzannah Jessep talks to Andrew Dickens. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Xi...

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2025/02/21

Xi Jinping had a meeting with prominent entrepreneurs this week... what was his message to them? India is looking to cut import taxes in response to trump's reciprocal tariffs. And Singapore has announced vouchers and tax breaks to help with rising costs. Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:54

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence...

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2025/02/20

Farmer confidence has risen to its highest level in over a decade, rebounding from record lows in recent years, Federated Farmers says. The advocacy group has released its latest farm confidence survey, which shows falling interest rates, rising incomes and more favourable farming rules have led to the improved outlook. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

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

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2025/02/20

The Reserve Bank is urging the Government to take a hard look at Stats NZ, with a view to improving the timeliness and accuracy of key economic data. The department has been put under the microscope, with the central bank highlighting dramatic revisions to GDP (gross domestic product) as one of the reasons for a controversial reversal in its rate track in 2024. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand chief executive defends...

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2025/02/20

Air New Zealand is brushing off criticism from Aotearoa's largest airport. Auckland Airport CEO Carrie Hurihanganui has suggested the national carrier's too dominant in the domestic market, holding an 84 percent market share. She stated Air New Zealand wasn't meeting the needs of consumers or the regions. Its Chief Executive, Greg Foran says there've been adjustments in recent months - particularly Wellington - with declines in Government and corporate travel. "But we know how important it is to be

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2:54

Louise Upston: Child Poverty Reduction Minister on...

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2025/02/20

The Child Poverty Reduction Minister attributes stagnant progress to tough economic conditions. Annual figures to June show no real change since 2018, despite a cross-party commitment to halve the rate by 2028. More than 143,000 children are estimated to be living in material hardship. But Minister Louise Upston says a growing economy will start to help. "For some families, the cost of living is still affecting them. The OCR drop yesterday - it takes a while for that to flow through and for families

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4:41

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

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2025/02/20

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.1 percent in January from 4 percent in December, in line with expectations from economists. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, employment increased by 44,000 last month, with full time positions increasing and part time roles dropping. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Reserve Bank is largely hoping the unemployment rate keeps growing - so they can bring rates down further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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12:00

Rowan Simpson: Kiwi Entrepreneur talks start ups,...

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2025/02/19

The name of the game for the government this year is economic growth and increased productivity. For that, what New Zealand needs is successful businesses. One of New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs believes more can be done to grow business confidence and the economy alike. Rowan Simpson, one of the founding members and investors in TradeMe and Xero, is releasing ‘How to Be Wrong’, a book that details the unique position New Zealand is in to grow businesses. He told Mike Hosking that while

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2:10

Mike's Minute: KiwiSaver reality vs ideology

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2025/02/19

Given the issues around KiwiSaver, it’s a miracle any of us save anything to become remotely independent in retirement. Last week we told you about the Morningstar rankings and how the biggest operator in the market was performing so poorly, and now we have yet another crack at where the money is actually invested. Mindful Money is upset over the increase in funds going to fossil fuel producers. We have a 20% increase in the last six months. That's despite the amount of new money flowing into

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5:29

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on...

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2025/02/19

Fonterra appears to be advancing its plans to sell off Anchor, Mainland and its other consumer brands. The co-op hasn't decided whether or not to sell the brands to another business in a trade sale - or whether to list the in an IPO. NZ Shareholders Association CEO Oliver Mander weighs in on what Fonterra's next move could be. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:48

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the...

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2025/02/19

The Reserve Bank started 2025 off with some good news for homeowners and slashed the OCR by 50 basis points. The Central Bank also implied more rate cuts will come - and at a quicker pace than previously indicated. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan revealed how the markets responded. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/02/19

Banks have begun slashing shorter-term mortgage rates following today's cuts to the OCR, but experts have issued a warning to homeowners. Reserve Bank policymakers are again warning borrowers not to hold their breaths for substantive cuts to longer-term mortgage rates. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the factors behind today's cuts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company's...

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2025/02/19

Fletcher announced a $134 million net loss after tax for the December 31, 2024 half-year, up on the previous $120m net loss. Losses climbed partly due to the disastrous Perth leaky pipe problems after Fletcher’s Iplex finalised and signed a $170m provision in this 2025 financial year in what it called the Western Australian plumbing industry response. Fletcher Building CEO Andrew Reding says many businesses are seeing early signs of recovery - but he's still apprehensive about the company's economic

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3:33

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on...

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2025/02/19

There's praise for the Reserve Bank tonight - from one of its fiercest critics. It's signalling this afternoon's double-cut to the Official Cash Rate will be followed by at least two more single cuts. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen infamously angered Governor Adrian Orr last year, when he accused him of 'flip-flopping' on forecasts and decisions. Today, Olsen says Orr's made the right call. "The right move to cut, the right sort of forecast now with the Reserve Bank pricing in what the

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7:12

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the...

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2025/02/19

The Prime Minister says this afternoon's double cut to the OCR is another sign the economy's improving. The Reserve Bank is also signalling it'll follow up with at least two more 25 point reductions by the end of May. Despite low productivity and net migration, our economy is expected to gradually pick up, in part due to rising dairy and beef prices - and the low Kiwi dollar. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Government's feeling proud of today's OCR update. LISTEN ABOVESee

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

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2025/02/19

Over 70,000 Kiwis left the country last year - and there's a changing trend in the types of people departing. The OE is a classic experience for many young New Zealanders, but new data shows there's a higher cohort of skilled professionals aged 25 to 45 leaving in droves. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says these people have been educated here - and have been pushed to find employment and economic opportunities overseas. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia...

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2025/02/18

There's finally some relief for Australian homeowners, as the RBA lowers interest ratesfor the first time since 2020. It held the cash rate at 4.3 percent for more than a year as post-pandemic inflation slowly cooled - but it slashed the OCR by 25 basis points to 4.1 percent. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says inflation is coming down, but it's still nowhere near low enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what...

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2025/02/18

It's the Reserve Bank's first official cash rate decision for 2025 - and many economists are predicting a rate cut to start off the year. The RBNZ is largely expected to lower the OCR by 50 basis points tomorrow, with two major banks already announcing rate cuts. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says a significant cut looks likely - but warns the central bank runs the risk of overdoing their response again. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

John Stevenson: Chair of Fonterra's Co-operative...

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2025/02/18

Fonterra dairy farmers will be able to earn cash for their climate efforts - beginning from June. The dairy giant has announced it will pay an extra 1-5 cents a kilogram of milk solids to farms that meet climate criteria, and more for some farms. The criteria takes into account emissions from cow feed, fertiliser, animals and drained peat soils - minus any carbon removed by trees and vegetation. Chair of Fonterra's Co-operative Council, John Stevenson, says this financial incentive will make a

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6:06

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA...

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2025/02/18

Over in Australia, the RBA has moved to lower the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points from 4.35 percent to 4.1 percent. This is in line with predictions from economists, who'd noticed inflation had eased in the final quarter of 2024. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this will come as good news for homeowners, who have had their mortgage payments skyrocket over the past few months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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