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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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4:00

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the India FTA...

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2026/04/28

New Zealand and India have signed a landmark FTA - which is set to slash tariffs on Kiwi exports to India. The agreement will now be examined by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee before legislation is introduced to bring it into force. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains how Kiwi farmers will benefit from this arrangement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:37

Dileepa Fonseka: BusinessDesk senior journalist on...

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2026/04/28

One expert has noticed there doesn't appear to be any significant surprises in New Zealand's new trade agreement with India. The agreement was signed in New Delhi overnight, and will reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95 percent of exports to the world's largest country. BusinessDesk senior journalist Dileepa Fonseka says there's no numerical limits on the international student numbers, but we can make tweaks if needed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:01

Duncan Greive: media commentator on Disney Plus...

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2026/04/28

The popularity of American sports could keep growing here - as streaming giants compete for viewers. Disney Plus is pushing its ESPN sports offering across Australasia with a new lower-cost subscription plan. Media commentator Duncan Greive says younger audiences are increasingly turning to American sports on global platforms over watching traditional sports like rugby and cricket. "The had a moat as wide as the Tasman around them in terms of TV and radio - now with YouTube and TikTok, rugby doesn't

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3:13

Vicky Pryce: Business Correspondent on the meeting...

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2026/04/27

Banks around the world are meeting this week to discuss interest rates. Financial conditions are tightening, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East causing inflationary pressures. They’re broadly expected to keep policy unchanged, opting to remain in wait-and-see mode as the length of the conflict is still unknown. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce told Ryan Bridge there’s a lot of real uncertainty at the moment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:16

Mike's Minute: It's not as bad in business as you think

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2026/04/27

Here's a small myth-busting exercise for you – things aren't as bad as you might think. Business sales from small and medium businesses are up and by quite a lot. They're up 21% in fact. Why would you buy a business at a time like this? You know why. Because life goes on and people have dreams and those dreams don’t get buffeted about by fiscal uncertainty. There were 27,000 confidentiality agreements signed in the past year. That's a lot of agreements. For an average of $800,000 you can buy your

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4:30

Tony Martin: India New Zealand Business Council...

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2026/04/26

Todd McClay will sign the free trade deal with India in Delhi today following uncertainty as New Zealand First pulled support and Labour held out until the last minute. Earlier this month some of New Zealand’s top exporters and business associations signed an open letter calling on all political parties to back the agreement. India New Zealand Business Council deputy chair Tony Martin told Andrew Dickens, "I think deep down, you know, there's a very strong sense from both sides of the political

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5:29

Nathan Surendran: Wise Response Society chair on New...

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2026/04/25

Some experts have raised concerns that the Government's fuel response is not proactive enough. A month ago, the Government detailed our response phases and what would trigger a move between phases - but the country remains in level one with no restrictions. Wise Response Society chair Nathan Surendran says margins are getting eroded and the economic outlook is worsening as a result. "We should at least be at phase two, we should be saving, we should be conserving fuel - it takes time for people to

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9:39

David Seymour: Act leader proposes $30m scheme to...

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2026/04/24

David Seymour's floating the idea of giving high school students 500 dollars each, to learn investing. Students would be able to track earnings and losses, and will be tested on it. Seymour told Matt and Tyler, "I just think, especially for poor children from poorer households, if you don't have someone in your household who knows how to invest and talks about this stuff, how would you learn?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:28

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the opening...

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2026/04/24

Christchurch bars, restaurants and retailers are preparing for a bumper weekend with the city's new stadium playing host to its first crowds. One NZ Stadium hosts Super Rugby’s Super Round over the next three days, with the Crusaders taking on the Waratahs in the opening match tonight. Recent alcohol law changes mean hospitality venues can now open past midnight and sell alcohol without serving meals. Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson told Ryan Bridge that the stadium will bring

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3:36

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Victorian Hydrogen...

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2026/04/23

Victorian Hydrogen is proposing a $3 billion urea plant to be located 30km northeast of Invercargill. The company says it could deliver 1.5 million tonnes a year of urea fertiliser (using 3 million tonnes of lignite), making New Zealand's agricultural sector fully self sufficient. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:22

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on Moody's credit...

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2026/04/23

The Finance Minister says politicians should see our downgraded Moody's economic outlook as a wake-up-call, as she pieces together her Budget. The rating agency's moved our designation from stable to negative, but reaffirmed our triple A credit rating. Nicola Willis says she's got a clear set of goals for the 2026 Budget - and she's committed to sticking with them even during the ongoing crisis. "The most urgent thing I'm having to do, pretty much every day at the moment, is say no to spending

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3:04

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

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2026/04/22

The ongoing uncertainty about the Middle East conflict is impacting the markets, but there's some hope. Initial ceasefire talk saw things pick up, but enthusiasm took a dive after the weekend. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:24

Jonathan Waecker: Michael Hill CEO on the company's...

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2026/04/22

Michael Hill International is set to trial customisable engagement rings across some of its stores. The popularity of its TenSevenSeven brand has highlighted the increasing popularity of custom-made jewellery - and the company's looking to utilise that as part of a restructure. Michael Hill CEO Jonathan Waecker says more people want to build something special and unique - and they want to create that experience. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:54

Alan McDonald: EMA Head of Advocacy on Kiwi...

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2026/04/21

The latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion has revealed business confidence has taken a hit for the March quarter. Only a net 1 percent of firms expect better general economic conditions over the coming months on a seasonally adjusted basis. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says people were expecting the economy to get better - and this conflict put an economic 'handbrake' on recovery. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

Sarah Carney: Microsoft's national chief technology...

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2026/04/21

Microsoft has today announced it will double its existing AI and digital skilling commitment in New Zealand, with a plan to train up over 200,000 Kiwis by 2028. The company has observed this training will help many businesses, with survey data showing 59 percent of Kiwi business leaders say productivity must increase. Microsoft's national chief technology officer, Sarah Carney, says upskilling will help unlock more opportunities for New Zealand's future. "Skilling is how you unlock that. Teach

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1:54

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on New...

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2026/04/21

Inflation's already looking vulnerable, with the reality of worse economic blows still to come. Figures out today showed annual CPI unexpectedly held at 3.1 in this year's first three months, confounding expectations it would fall as low as 2.8. Economist Cameron Bagrie says the rate reflects what was happening to prices, just as the cost of fuel began to climb, when the Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz. He says we'll get an inflationary hit in the June quarter, and a better starting position

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8:36

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the Consumer...

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2026/04/21

Inflation was higher than it should be, even before factoring in the full impact of the war on Iran. Stats NZ data shows the inflation rate remained unchanged at 3.1% in the March quarter. Internationally driven tradeable inflation dipped to 2.5% and the domestically driven non-tradeable rate was unchanged at 3.5%. The Herald's Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham these figures come before fuel rises really kicked off. He says it's disappointing we aren't heading into that crisis in a better position

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3:27

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on how...

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2026/04/20

US President Donald Trump's accused Iran of completely violating its ceasefire agreement - with the Strait of Hormuz closed again. Iran's fired shots at ships in the Strait over the weekend, and has warned it'll stay closed until the US lifts its blockade. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly revealed how these developments could impact markets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:13

Gemma Rasmussen: Consumer NZ Head of Advocacy and...

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2026/04/20

New Zealand First is heading into the election with a plan to break up the supermarket duopoly. If re-elected, the party's promising to split Foodstuffs into two nationwide co-operatives - one for New World and Four Square, and the other for Pak'nSave. Consumer NZ says the current Government's efforts to encourage a third player into the market have largely been unsuccessful. Head of Advocacy and Research, Gemma Rasmussen, has raised questions over this plan - and indicated it might not be the best

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5:27

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity chief economist on the...

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2026/04/18

KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have spiked to their highest in a decade last month, amid rising fuel prices. According to the IRD, more than 5600 people withdrew their savings due to financial hardship - the second-highest amount ever since August 2016. Over 49 million dollars was withdrawn, a 12.6 percent increase from March last year. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub says the cost of living crisis, and the recent spike in job losses and business closures have all cumulated into the

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