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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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4:18

Simon Moutter: Kāinga Ora chair on the plan to turn...

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2025/02/04

Kāinga Ora is focused on bringing down its building costs going forward. The Government is taking aim at its pricing - saying it is refocusing the state landlord on basics. A new review judged Kāinga Ora was paid about 12 percent more for building houses, when compared to the market. Chair Simon Moutter says the costs were partly due to higher design specs than needed. "Social housing does require some features that normal market housing doesn't - but it doesn't need to cost hundreds of thousands

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5:24

Scott Brown: former US ambassador to New Zealand on...

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2025/02/03

One expert believes the US could potentially establish a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand. Donald Trump is set to meet with the leaders of Canada and Mexico after both nations revealed they planned to impose their own tariffs in response to the President's newest scheme. Former US ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says he hasn't heard any plans to impose tariffs on New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:52

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hints at upcoming...

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2025/02/03

The Finance Minister's floated potential tax cuts for corporations. Speaking to Ryan Bridge about economic growth, Nicola Willis says our corporate tax rate is reasonably high compared to the rest of the world. Asked if she's planning to lower the tax to encourage investment in the country, Willis says while the money would have to come from somewhere, they're looking at a range of potential tax system changes. She says we need to be more competitive with other countries when it comes to our

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4:40

Kate Ross: Swivel Careers founder on the rise in...

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2025/02/03

There's belief the job market is tougher for teens without any experience than ever before. Hawke's Bay local Kaitlin Elsworth has spent two years searching for her first paid job. The 18-year-old says rejection letters usually blame it on a lack of experience. Swivel Careers founder Kate Ross says that's always the hardest aspect for teens - but they shouldn't give up. "I encourage people of that young age to actually walk in and present themselves, because it's far better to be seen in person than

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7:12

Bodhi Vette: CEO and founder of Road Ninja on the new...

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2025/02/01

A new app connecting businesses and truckies is looking to fill labour shortage across the ditch following a successful launch in New Zealand. Road Ninja has been dubbed 'the love child of Tinder and Uber' - as it matches up companies looking for hireable help with skilled drivers in their area. CEO and founder Bodhi Vette says the company's built a pool of skilled and reliable workers, and they're looking to send them out beyond New Zealand. "We're really just looking at the 'fly in, fly out' roles

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14:19

Catherine Delahunty and Josie Vida: Coromandel...

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2025/02/01

The Government has recently unveiled its future plan for mining with the release of the minerals strategy and critical minerals list - with the goal of doubling the country's mining exports by 2035. This development has been well-received by industry experts, but environmental groups have voiced their concerns. Straterra CEO Josie Vida says this development sends positive signals to the rest of the world that New Zealand is committed to mining - which is good news for the economy. "It matters to the

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2:05

Mike's Minute: Is hospitality about how hard you're...

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2025/01/30

Proving life is what you make it, I walked into a local restaurant over the holidays. It's Italian and very good, and they have a new owner. Who was this person, I inquired? He came from hospitality, had worked in the city, but he and a mate had decided to, as he put it, take a punt. "It's better to be an owner than work for someone," he said. I immediately admired him. The restaurant had been put up for sale because it wasn’t making any money. That's a familiar story in hospitality and yet I can

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3:12

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the...

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2025/01/30

New Zealand remains in the dark about Donald Trump's tariff plan, as new data shows the US has overtaken Australia as our second largest destination for exported goods. Business NZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard told Andrew Dickens blanket tariffs wouldn't have the same impact as targeted tariffs. She says it would mean the cost will be passed on to the US consumer rather than having to be absorbed by exporters, and we would still be competitive against other markets. LISTEN ABOVESee

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13:49

THE RE-WRAP: Proof Banks Make Too Much Money

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2025/01/30

FIRST WITH YESTERDAY'S NEWS(highlights from Thursday on Newstalk ZB) Why Else Would They Turn Away Business/How To Succeed In Business/Mark the Week/Cheating Old Musk/Coffee Isn't Going AnywhereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:25

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing...

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2025/01/30

There's been plenty of volatility in the tech market this week off the back of the recent DeepSeek fiasco. Despite things picking up after this week's crash, experts are still wondering what's set to happen next. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:42

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Kāinga Ora...

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2025/01/30

Kāinga Ora has announced it will allow wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. The agency has spent the last few years using nylon carpets - citing durability and cheaper prices. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:25

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

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2025/01/30

The US Federal Reserve has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, due to stubbornly high inflation. US President Donald Trump has voiced his disapproval with this move and accused the central bank of mishandling the economy. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks this result - and explains why it's unsurprising rates were left on hold. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

Henry Russell: ANZ economist on the US overtaking...

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2025/01/30

Growing demand for burger meat has super-charged New Zealand's exports to the United States. The US has recently overtaken Australia as New Zealand’s second-largest export market last year, according to new Stats NZ data. ANZ economist Henry Russell says this is good news for New Zealand's beef industry, which has been hit hard by decreased demand from China. "The US market has actually overtaken China for meat exports in the past year, so that's a very positive story in the sense that we've been

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4:39

Richard Corney: managing director of Flight Coffee...

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2025/01/30

Experts are warning things are set to get 'very scary' for New Zealand's coffee and café industry. Global supply chain disruptions and worsening climate conditions have been driving up production costs - and one leading presence in the coffee world warns that these costs will be passed on to businesses. New reports show the average green coffee price had lifted from $3.76 a kilogram in 2020 to $10.18 a kilogram in 2024 and was at $13.97 so far in January. Richard Corney, the managing director of

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3:14

Mike Stokes: Indicator CEO on the survey of sales...

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2025/01/29

Sales teams are still bracing for some tough months ahead, according to consultancy firm Indicator's latest survey of sales team leaders. Only 39% of respondents say they’re achieving growth – the lowest seen since the survey began in 2008. Indicator CEO Mike Stokes told Mike Hosking four in five don't think we're out of the woods yet. He says most say we'll recover in the second half of the year at the earliest, while some think we won't recover until next year. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:58

Gail Downey: UK correspondent on the UK Government...

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2025/01/29

The UK Government is looking to 'fight for growth' and expand the resources dedicating to funding major airports. British finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to throw her support behind the expansion of Heathrow Airport in a bid to boost the economy. UK correspondent Gail Downey explained what else people could expect ahead of the incoming update. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:54

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2025/01/29

Over in the US, tech stocks have picked up again after a 3 percent selloff after Chinese startup DeepSeek caused a storm in the AI industry. The stocks took a dive earlier in the week after DeepSeek stunned the tech world by revealing it could compete with US counterparts at a fraction of the cost. Milford Asset Management's Andrew Curtayne explains what this means for the wider world of AI. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:58

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/01/29

Bank switching surged in December, as those with mortgages appear to have shopped around for cheaper debt at a record rate. Just over $2 billion of mortgage debt changed hands between banks and non-banks during the month - a record amount since at least 2017 when Reserve Bank records began. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:36

Chris Kane: Fonterra Director of Global Engineering...

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2025/01/29

Fonterra is investing $150 million into electrification over the next 18 months. The collective says the projects across the North Island are a significant step towards its climate goals and operational resilience. It includes electric boilers at the Whareroa, Edgecumbe, and Waitoa sites - and more fleet decarbonisation. Fonterra's Director of Global Engineering, Chris Kane, says the rising costs of gas and carbon made it an opportune time to make the switch. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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4:32

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's...

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2025/01/29

More roads could get faster - beyond the Government's planned changes to speed limits on 38 sections of road. The Government is reversing speed limit reductions on those stretches by July, with work set to start tonight. The Prime Minister believes it'll help people get to jobs faster, pushing economic growth. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says 49 roads deemed 'more complicated' will be consulted on. "There are some nasty sections of those roads - we're going to consult on them and it may be that

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