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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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3:12

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO on profits...

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2026/08/20

Auckland Airport's Chief Executive is feeling optimistic heading into 2027. Its latest financial results saw net profits drop 20%, however revenue is up 3%, and passenger numbers are up about 1.6% on the previous year. Carrie Hurihanganui told Mike Hosking the airport will be back to over 95% recovery in the summer peak – tantalisingly close to a full recovery. She says they're expecting strong growth, with six million seats in and out over the peak – up 4% on last year. Hurihanganui says

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4:39

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Anthropic...

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2026/08/20

SpaceX's record as the largest IPO in history is about to be broken by one of the emerging AI giants. Anthropic's business is expanding and it's projecting a 2028 revenue of ‌roughly $190 billion to $200 billion. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the outlook...

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2026/08/20

New-season red meat prices are expected to ease slightly from current extremes, but will likely still be comfortably ahead of previous seasons. New reports show beef and lamb prices are likely to soften, due to pressure from other markets. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:23

Mark Leslie: Pāmu CEO on the company hitting...

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2026/08/20

Pāmu has cracked its goal of $100 million net operating profit four years early as it continues to benefit from strong commodity prices and improved on-farm productivity. The country’s state-owned farmer reported a net operating profit - its preferred measure of performance which strips out revaluations - of $113 million for the 12 months to June. CEO Mark Leslie says this result was boosted by looking after pastures and resources, and it's a 'collaborative effort'. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:40

Jolie Hodson: Spark NZ CEO defends bonus and pay bump...

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2026/08/20

Spark's full year financial report reveals a 91 percent jump in net profit to $499 million. The telco's also cut 627 staff due to a mix of falling demand and AI use. At the same time, CEO Jolie Hodson received a $859,000 bonus and a pay bump from $1.27 million dollars to $1.31 million. She says it's based on performance, andshe didn't get a bonus during the 2024-2025 financial year because company goals weren't met. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

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

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2026/08/20

Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment reached 4.5 percent in July, according to new reports. This is an increase from June's figure of 4.4 percent - and it's the highest level of overall unemployment since the days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this could encourage the RBA to potentially bring interest rates down. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

Matt James: Pegasus Residents' Group president on the...

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2026/08/20

A fast-track bid for up to a thousand homes at Pegasus Golf Course has been knocked back - but questions remain over why, and what happens next. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has declined Wolfbrook Properties' application. The Pegasus Residents' Group is cautiously celebrating the decision. President Matt James says it's unclear why the application was declined, and they're moving with caution. "There is no clarity. I have suspicion, but it's purely a personal opinion - the key thing to

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4:35

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2026/08/19

The big US companies used to buy back more shares than they issued, but that's changed in recent months. The latest bank estimates claim 2026 could be the first year in almost three decades that that reverses. Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:31

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

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2026/08/19

The boss of Fletcher Building says the company's in a much better position now than it was this time last year. It's reported a full year net profit of $228 million, up from a net loss of $419 million last year. The company has sold several business arms - including its Fletcher Construction division to French multinational Vinci. CEO Andrew Reding says this is a very good start for the business - but the journey's not over just yet. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:40

Kate Boyer: Air NZ Ground and In-Flight Chief...

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2026/08/19

Air New Zealand is rolling out automatic re-booking technology to international flight cancellations after rolling it out for domestic flights mid-last year. The airline says previously, re-booking customers after a long-haul cancellation took up to six hours. Ground and In-Flight Chief Operations Officer, Kate Boyer, says itineraries will now be automatically rebooked - usually in under 20 minutes. "We're using an algorithm to search for seats and availability, and make sure we can give customers a

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3:28

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on whether the...

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2026/08/18

A global boom for beef is driving up cattle numbers - but how likely can it keep up the momentum? Data shows the 2025-2026 season was generally favourable for beef farmers, but concerns have been raised about the impact of overseas markets like the US. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:02

Ben Crozier: Forsyth Barr Associate Analyst on...

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2026/08/18

The chair of Kiwibank's holding company is floating the idea of a Kiwibank-TSB merger. It comes as a group of Taranaki locals is seeking an interim injunction to stop a proposed merger of TSB and Heartland banks. The interim injunction on the TSB-Heartland merger is due to be heard on Thursday. Forsyth Barr Associate Analyst Ben Crozier explained how this could work. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:40

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the company...

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2026/08/18

Mercury Energy has recorded a huge surge in profit, thanks to favourable hydro conditions and renewable power generation. The energy gentailer has announced annual net profit for $321-million, up from just $1 million last year. The previous year had been affected by unusually dry and calm conditions, and faster-than-expected depletion of gas reserves - issues that also affected most other power generators. CEO Stew Hamilton says this profit has been boosted by new investments made by the company

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3:51

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

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2026/08/17

The US share market took a significant drop last Friday, and experts are unpacking the possible factors behind this. Softer US retail sales, weaker consumer sentiment data and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the oil prices are likely factors behind the drop. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Graeme Sumner: Lyttelton Port CEO on the port's...

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2026/08/17

Lyttelton Port says growing trade and ageing infrastructure have made its $821-million-dollar expansion necessary. The project includes a new wharf and container terminal, lifting capacity to around 850 thousand containers a year. Chief executive Graeme Sumner says the port's running out of capacity - with 92 percent of ships built today unable to fit in the current port. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

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

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2026/08/13

The looming 'SaaSpocalypse' is doing the rounds and prompting concern among investors, but what does it actually mean? After a significant downturn for software companies, investment has shot back up, but it could be a dead cat bounce - according to some. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:15

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the whey...

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2026/08/13

New Zealand dairy companies are cashing in on a surge in global demand for bioactive proteins found in cow's milk, namely whey, off the back of the surge in weight-loss drugs. Demand for whey powder in the US is soaring and Rabobank has reported high demand for high-protein yoghurt and dairy drinks. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:18

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on the plan to boost...

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2026/08/13

New Zealand's cruise industry is in decline, with nationwide visits down 40 percent - and no hope of improvement forecast for the 2026/27 season. Auckland’s Shed 10 played host to the annual New Zealand Cruise Convention, where industry experts are hoping to turn those numbers around for a late-decade recovery. Meanwhile, Auckland Council’s economic development arm has pitched plans to boost high-value cruise visitors. Port of Auckland CEO Roger Gray says they're investing in new infrastructure and

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6:27

Zion Armstrong: Jamie Kay CEO on the company...

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2026/08/12

Kiwi children’s clothing brand Jamie Kay has seen some noticeable growth, and it's going global. Jamie Kay opened a flagship store in Christchurch last year and now has four stores in Japan, across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, and another to come in 18 months. A flagship in Singapore will open in December, and there's also growing demand for the brand across the US. CEO Zion Armstrong outlines the company's next steps. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:37

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2026/08/12

Earnings season is well under way in New Zealand, with investors outlining their expectations and predictions. A2 Milk is due to report their results soon, amid a 'rollercoaster' period for the company. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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