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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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3:32

Jamie Mackay: The Country host hints towards his ag...

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2024/12/19

The Country's Jamie Mackay has been catching up with politicians and farming experts to discuss their picks for Ag Person of the Year. There's been a diverse range of favourites - but who is Jamie's? He revealed his favourites for 2024, ahead of his final show for the year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:12

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

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2024/12/19

This was a dire week for the economy - but experts say things can only go up from here. Stats NZ revealed that GDP was down 1 percent in the September quarter, and had been down 1.1 percent the previous quarter. This is the biggest drop since 1991, excluding the Covid-19 lockdowns. Despite the gloomy outlook, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this will likely be as bad as things get before things pick up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

Ruth Riviere: Mastercard New Zealand Country Manager...

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2024/12/19

Mastercard is pushing back against the Commerce Commission's plan to put a cap on credit card fees. The Commission says regulation for credit and contactless payments could deliver $280 million in savings a year for merchants and consumers. But Mastercard New Zealand says the draft decision is disappointing, will undermine competition, and set back the local economy. Mastercard NZ Country Manager Ruth Riviere says these suggestions by the Commerce Commission will bring down interest in investing in

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6:24

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on New...

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2024/12/19

People will have questions, after one of the country's worst quarterly GDP dips in decades. Stats NZ figures show New Zealand's gross domestic product crashed down one percent in the September quarter. It's put the country in the deepest recession since the Covid-driven slump in 2020. Former Finance Minister Steven Joyce says the Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr, needs to speak up and explain. "I think there is some legitimate questions to be asked - I can remember, quite recently, him saying he's

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5:32

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management analyst...

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2024/12/18

We're less than a week out from Christmas - and some key stocks could be well-placed for a Christmas charge-up. The 'Santa Rally' phenomenon refers to a strong share market over the last 5 trading sessions in December, and the first 2 trading sessions in the new year. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor unpacks the phenomenon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:14

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/12/18

The surprisingly large uptick in the amount of debt the Treasury is expected to issue in coming years will come at a cost, S&P Global Ratings warns. On Tuesday, Treasury increased its forecast bond issuance programme by a whopping 16 percent. It now believes it’ll have to issue $146 billion of New Zealand Government Bonds (debt) in the four years to 2027/28 - $20b more than forecast at the Budget in May. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:46

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Fast...

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2024/12/18

There's expectations fast-tracked projects will kick in next year. The controversial Fast Track Approvals Bill passed its final reading in the House last night - despite heated protest in the public gallery and from Opposition MPs. It's being characterised as a one-stop shop, facilitating consents for large-scale development, infrastructure, and mining. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says people can apply from February - and he's certain many will start right away. "We've got to get the expert

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4:21

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive voices...

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2024/12/18

There's disappointment that a bill has been voted down to remove trading restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The MP conscience vote landed on 74 to 49 against it. Retail NZ says it would have allowed better competition with online websites that still operate on both public holidays. Chief executive Carolyn Young says it's sensible to let businesses be open if they want. "People think everybody wants to have the day off with their family on that day - some people might rather work and get

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6:16

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2024/12/18

The ACT Party won't keep pushing to remove trading restrictions from Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Politicians have toppled a bill today in a conscience vote - 74 to 49. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's 'incredible' the bill was voted down - considering the impact it would have on retailers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:54

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the changes to the...

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2024/12/17

Businesses hope to employ more migrants after changes to work visas. The Government's updating the Accredited Employer Work Visa in March, removing the median wage threshold and reducing minimum experience requirements for lower skill roles. They'll also reduce the minimum threshold for how many domestic workers must be employed. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Heather du Plessis-Allan it’s a step in the right direction. She says there are a lot of areas where businesses can’t get

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7:25

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

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2024/12/17

The Government's half-year fiscal update paints a bleak economic picture for the years ahead. It revealed the Government's debt path is steeper than previously anticipated - and surplus won't be reached until the end of the decade. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains how things got to this point - and how the Government can redirect the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers...

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2024/12/17

Business advocates believe the latest minimum wage increase strikes the right balance during an economic downturn. The minimum wage will rise 1.5 percent - or 35 cents an hour - to $23.50. The Government says the moderate increase reflects the current economic climate and labour market. Employers and Manufacturers Association Advocacy Head Alan McDonald says this won't cause businesses to cut jobs - but they will be more cautious. "If you're thinking about hiring people - and people are still hiring

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4:33

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new...

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2024/12/17

The Government says changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa should make hiring migrants easier, and protect Kiwis in low-skilled jobs. Amendments from March include altering the median wage threshold - and reducing minimum experience requirements for lower-skilled roles. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says previous settings skewed the market, as low-skilled immigrant workers had to be paid the median wage. "Which is paying them more than the Kiwi standing next to them - and it's caused

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6:52

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's...

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2024/12/17

The Government's devised a new measure for counting its coins, which gives it a more positive look. Treasury reports the Government now won't hit surplus before 2030 at the earliest, rather than 2027. But the Finance Minister says the official measure will no longer consider the $4.1 billion ACC deficit, putting the books in the black mid-2029. Nicola Willis says the Government inherited a tough set of economic conditions. "As we look ahead, we are seeing the scars that were left by the huge

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4:40

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist unpacks...

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2024/12/17

The grim outlook for the economy in the coming years doesn't come as a surprise to experts. Treasury's opened its books for the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update - showing the expected surplus has been pushed out from 2027 to beyond 2030. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says economic recovery will likely be a slow-burn process - slower than the 'survive til '25' timeline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:46

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2024/12/16

The finance industry is approving a shake up to KiwiSaver. The Government is looking at loosening the rules about where people can put their savings - as part of a package of reforms it's considering to unlock capital. Harbour Asset Management spokesperson Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:28

Sam Hoyle: Assistant Police Commissioner defends...

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2024/12/16

The Assistant Police Commissioner says a trip police officers took to China is no different to any Kiwi going on holiday. More than 30 police staffers visited in October. Concerns have been raised over the potential for foreign interference, but police say it was a private, self-funded trip to encourage cultural competency. Sam Hoyle says individuals paid for every little part of the trip. "Our staff are allowed to travel to China - they did all the checks and everything sensible you expect people

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3:29

Kurt Rodgers: Chorus network strategy manager on Kiwi...

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2024/12/16

The average New Zealand home chews twice as much data each month, as its Australian counterpart. Chorus recorded its busiest day for ultrafast broadband fibre on November 2, driven by an update to the video game, Fortnite. Of this year's 17 biggest spikes - 14 came from Fortnite updates. Chorus network strategy manager Kurt Rodgers says fibre is the main difference with Australia. "Fibre's really the key to having good quality broadband at home. The Australians have taken a different path, they've

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5:59

Peter Clark: aviation commentator on domestic flight...

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2024/12/16

Domestic travel prices are rising as the year draws to a close. Stats NZ says fares rose nearly 11 percent in November on the month before - the biggest lift since July last year. Aviation commentator Peter Clark says, to a degree, it's down to supply and demand. "Then I think sometimes the airline doesn't have the supply to offer, so they capitalise on filling every seat at the last minute - and know that they can demand a fairly high fare." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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41:34

Politics Central: Unpacking the Government's action...

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2024/12/15

This week on Politics Central, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts opens up about the Government's new action plan set to increase the use of hydrogen energy Later, Fleur Fitzsimmons from the PSA addresses the backlash towards the Government's new working-from-home policies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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