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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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4:50

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2024/11/25

Air New Zealand isn't going into the 2025 financial year with rosy expectations. The airline expects its first-half pre-tax profit to be in a range of $120 million to $160m, down from $185m in the previous comparable half year. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacked the mood of investors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:38

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nvidia's...

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2024/11/21

Nvidia's reported third-quarter earnings have surpassed expectations - and left the chip maker feeling optimistic about its future. The company's earnings delivered a better-than-expected forecast for the next quarter. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:08

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead...

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2024/11/21

The Reserve Bank is set to meet for the last time this year to review the Official Cash Rate. Economists predict a cut will come - but it's unclear if the Bank will cut as high as 75 percent. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann unpacks the odds. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:53

Catherine McGrath: Westpac chief executive defends...

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2024/11/21

Westpac has been accused of hypocrisy over punishing Kiwi farmers for their emissions while investing in fossil fuels. Westpac is among the major banks that introduced emissions reduction targets for farmers - including reducing the emissions intensity of the dairy farms it finances in Australia and New Zealand. However, these targets translate into Westpac Australia allowing Australian dairy farmers to continue producing more CO2-equivalent emissions per tonne of milk than New Zealand dairy

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3:19

Ganesh Nana: former Productivity Commission Chair on...

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2024/11/21

Experts are warning the Government's policies designed to reduce the deficit and bring down inflation are worsening the impact of the recession on households and businesses. Former Productivity Commission Chair Ganesh Nana has led group of 15 economists who've written to the Prime Minister claiming spending cuts are harming the economy. Nana explained that fiscal policy should not be targeting inflation. "We want fiscal policies to do other things, which is to focus on that external debt that seems

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4:22

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on...

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2024/11/20

More and more surgical procedures around the world are being carried out by trained robots. The latest field to benefit from the use of robotic technology is orthopaedic surgery - an area with plenty of room for growth as the population ages. Milford Asset Management analyst Deborah Lambie explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/11/20

A senior Reserve Bank official has taken aim at the big banks and accused them of stifling innovation and competition by underinvesting in technology. Addressing delegates at a Payments NZ conference on Tuesday, the banking regulator’s director of money and cash, Ian Woolford, claimed there was a role for better regulation to push banks to keep up with their peers overseas. But the banks have pushed back - with Westpac head Catherine McGrath saying regulations were holding the banks back. NZ Herald

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3:17

Joe Gallagher: E tū negotiations specialist on...

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2024/11/20

There's concern for hundreds of Kiwi workers as one of New Zealand's biggest pulp and paper mills looks to halt production. Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill plans to halt paper processing by June 2025 - with 230 jobs on the line. E tū negotiations specialist Joe Gallagher says these jobs cuts will have a ripple effect that impacts the rest ofTokoroa. "Tokoroa was born out of the fact that a lot of people migrated to the area to work at Kinleith - a lot of people rely on Kinleith. 230 jobs is not

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4:14

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sir Keir Starmer's...

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2024/11/19

Sir Keir Starmer is hopeful the UK's relationship with China will be strengthened off the back of his meeting with Xi Jinping. The pair met at the G20 summit - the first time a UK Prime Minister has met with the Chinese President since 2018. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Starmer's a pragmatist - and will be hoping to strengthen the business relationship between both nations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:19

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on job...

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2024/11/19

The pressure on New Zealand's labour market continues to tighten, with job ads falling for the third consecutive month. Despite these grim figures, one expert has noticed there's light at the end of the tunnel for the economy Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:27

Neil Anderson: lawyer says it's 'unlikely' that...

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2024/11/19

A competition lawyer says it'll be very unlikely Foodstuff's appeal will succeed. The Commerce Commission declined its merger of its North and South Island arms- saying it would lessen grocery competition and hurt suppliers. Foodstuffs North Islands chief executive, Chris Quin, says the change would actually make it easier for suppliers. Lawyer Neil Anderson says it's unlikely a case like this will go to court, with even less chance of winning. "The commercial parties, by the time they've been

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4:14

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2024/11/18

Donald Trump's return to the White House continues to have implications on the US economy. The US Federal Reserve has indicated it won't be cutting rates again anytime soon. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:37

Chris Di Leva: Investment markets after the U.S....

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2024/11/17

Investment markets have recovered significantly over the past two years following a weak 2022. And, Donald Trump winning the U.S. election is bound to have impacts on New Zealand's markets and the U.S. dollar. Director and Head of Multi Asset & Global Investment at Harbour Asset Management, Chris Di Leva joins. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:04

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

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2024/11/14

Monthly food prices fell 0.9 percent in October compared with September, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The largest contributor to the fall was vegetables, down 7.2 percent. But a rise in fruit prices, up 0.6 percent, partly offsets that. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what this means for the state of the economy - and inflation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors can...

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2024/11/14

US investors are still riding high one week after Donald Trump won the US presidency - but what can they expect long-term? Dow, and S&P, among others are experiencing rapid growth, but experts wonder how long this can last. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:45

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmers probing...

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2024/11/14

Farmers at this morning's Fonterra AGM took the opportunity to probe the company around their reasons to sell off the company's consumer brands. Fonterra is looking to sell key brands such as Anchor and Mainland - and the farmers have expressed disappointment with this choice. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:30

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO defends splashing out...

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2024/11/14

Air New Zealand's head is defending splashing out on a new safety video, as airfares rise. Kiwi NBA player Steven Adams features in the airline's first safety video in two years, alongside cameos by other notable Kiwis. Chief executive Greg Foran says this is a worthwhile investment. "It's an important part of the brand, it's a bit like the mangōpare on the tail or the uniforms - and we're doing a new one and you'll see them next year." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:43

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management analyst...

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2024/11/13

It's been a week since Donald Trump won the US election - and the markets underwent a shift once the results became clear. Small to medium-sized businesses have picked up - and they're expecting to see a boost driven by proposed tax cuts and fewer regulations. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor unpacked the results further.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:30

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/11/13

Insurance has been a hot topic of late, as premiums are continuing to shoot up while general inflation abates. Findings of a Treasury survey show owners of apartments and other multi-unit buildings (MUB) are being hit extra hard. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny revealed how much insurance premiums had gone up - and how that impacted owners. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Nicola Grigg: Minister for Women on the Government's...

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2024/11/13

The Government has launched a new online tool designed to help businesses address their gender pay gaps. The online calculator is now live on Ministry for Women’s website, meaning businesses can calculate their gaps and take action. Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says it's unlikely this tool will drive companies away from hiring more women - despite recent concerns. "I think they're going to see the power of it, and it's going to unleash something quite cool." LISTEN ABOVESee

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