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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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5:04

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

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2024/10/17

Over in Australia, unemployment rates have dropped to 4.1 percent - making a pre-Christmas cut to interest rates less likely. The economy added 64,100 more jobs last month, 51,600 of which were full-time roles. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this is good news for some people - but the reduced odds of a rate cut will put strain on homeowners. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on...

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2024/10/16

As the world's ageing population is expected to grow over the coming decades, investors have turned their attention to vision care. As people get older, the need for corrective lenses and treatment goes up - meaning investors are looking to take advantage of increased demand. Milford Asset Management analyst Deborah Lambie reveals the companies that stand to benefit from this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/10/16

The Accident Compensation Corporation concedes there’s room for it to tighten its processes, as it proposes increasing the levies it charges to help pay for rising claims costs. ACC said, in its just-released annual report, that “lower-than-expected rehabilitation performance” contributed towards it reporting a wider-than-expected $7.2 billion deficit in the year to June. In the previous year, it reported a $911 million surplus. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacked the

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4:29

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist warns the...

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2024/10/16

There's pressure growing for the Reserve Bank to move more aggressively on the Official Cash Rate. New Zealand's inflation rate is officially back on target, at 2.2 percent. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says that although the Reserve Bank has recently cut the OCR - it's still higher than it should be. He says the Bank probably needs to slash the rate faster than it originally intended. "It does open that strong possibility of a 75 basis point cut in November - because they'll be taking

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5:00

Mahe Drysdale: Tauranga mayor reveals city will wait...

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2024/10/16

Tauranga City Council will wait until mid-2025 to expand charges for letting businesses offer al fresco dining. The fee per-square-metre of footpath use was meant to apply from July. Tauranga mayor Mahe Drysdale says delaying its introduction recognises the tough conditions for hospitality now. He says they're now rethinking how high the fee should be. "That's a conversation we need to have with the people that are on the ground and using the space." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:12

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The...

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2024/10/16

Well, how good is that inflation number out today? 2.2 percent - we're there, baby! We're pretty much bang on where inflation is supposed to sit - at 2 percent, halfway between 1 and 3 in the target band. We’ve made it.We have had inflation run out of control in this country for three years, butwe have finally got it back to where it’s supposed to be.That is absolutely reason to celebrate - we're there.And yet we can’t, because of the Reserve Bank. Let’s talk about how badly these guys have stuffed

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4:45

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist predicts whether...

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2024/10/15

All eyes are on Stats NZ's newest release tomorrow - as Kiwis brace to find out the official Consumers Price Index figures. Following the Reserve Bank's latest cut to the OCR, the bank is confident inflation has dipped below the 3 percent threshold. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham predicts whether or not inflation will drop back within the target band. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:15

Rowena Duncum: The Country host celebrates the...

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2024/10/15

Kiwi farming experts are paying tribute to the women in their lives as part of this year's International Day of Rural Women. Plenty of organisations have taken the day to celebrate the women making waves in the nation's rural sector - and The Country spoke to some of the Kiwi women making a difference and smashing the 'grass ceiling'. Host Rowena Duncum explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:05

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on...

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2024/10/15

The housing market remains subdued across the country, with slightly weaker prices, more stock available and houses taking longer to sell. New data from the Real Estate Institute (REINZ) shows the national median fell 2.3 percent, to $781,000. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says prices are likely to stay low - despite recent cuts to interest rates. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Baden Smith: Air NZ General Manager of Strategy,...

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2024/10/15

Long-awaited improvements to Air New Zealand's Dreamliner cabins are set to get under way. New seats, new carpets, new screens and new Business Premier cabins are among the features customers can expect after the planes get retrofitted in Singapore. The airline's General Manager of Strategy, Networks and Fleet, Baden Smith, says the upgrades will make better use of the space and give customers more comfort. "It basically has a bit more privacy and a little bit more space and a little bit more

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3:57

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2024/10/14

Over in China, officials have outlined plans to further stimulate the economy amid an ongoing downturn. China's Ministry of Finance announced that China would issue special sovereign bonds to recapitalise its largest state owned banks. It would also allow local Governments to use RMB 2.3 trn of local Government special bonds to buy unsold homes. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains what this development might mean for the markets. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:37

Mahesh Muralidhar: Phase One CEO says New Zealand...

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2024/10/14

One Kiwi investor believes more New Zealand businesses should be putting money aside in order to expand internationally. Phase One CEO Mahesh Muralidhar says this would boost the nation's GDP and add to the economy. He says Kiwis have plenty of entrepreneurial ability - but they lack the ability to see scale like their international counterparts. "The same entrepreneur, the same university student in the US or in India has the same level of skills as anyone in New Zealand - but they see scale and we

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2:57

Robin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner on ASB's chief...

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2024/10/14

One expert has rejected the claim that Kiwis need to pay more taxes. ASB chief executive Vittoria Shortt says New Zealand has to bring in more tax dollars to fund the infrastructure the nation needs. This follows ANZ's boss calling for New Zealand to introduce a capital gains tax. OliverShaw Tax Partner Robin Oliver says the nation can't be taxed into prosperity. "Our issue as a country is - we struggle to pay the same rate as Australia, we're falling behind. That means we can't pay our doctors,

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2:58

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ chief executive on...

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2024/10/14

There's more criticism of central city roadworks in Wellington. Retail NZ, Hospitality NZ and the Bus and Coach Association are asking the council to review its Golden Mile pedestrianizing project. A number of businesses say roadworks and cycleway projects have forced them to close. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says it's 'disappointing' that mayor Tory Whanau says the Golden Mile is a bottom line. "We know that the issues around Thorndon Quay are significant, that businesses have really

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5:01

John MacDonald: Less eyebrow raising, more glad-eye...

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2024/10/14

I think we need to get over ourselves here in New Zealand when it comes to foreign investment. And it looks like we’re going to have to get over ourselves - whether we want to or not - with the Government’s plan to make it easier for foreign investors to buy New Zealand companies and properties. The way I’d describe it is that, at the moment, the Government thinks we treat overseas investors as if they’re going through customs - and we’re all suspicious about their motivations for coming here.

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Mark Smith: ASB senior economist on latest inflation...

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2024/10/11

Inflation appears to be easing, although some figures are continuing to surge. Latest Stats NZ figures show petrol is 14.9 percent cheaper than a year ago, while food prices rose 1.2 percent. Fruit and vegetables are 8.3 percent cheaper, while olive oil is 58 percent pricier. Butter, chocolate biscuits and alcohol have also been getting darer. ASB senior economist Mark Smith joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the OCR being...

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2024/10/09

The Official Cash Rate has been cut to 4.75%. The Reserve Bank's lowered it by 50-basis points from 5.25% in a move predicted by economists. The bank says inflation's within its 1-3% target range and is converging on the 2% midpoint. It says economic activity is subdued, with weak business investment and consumer spending. Herald business editor at large Liam Dann told Matt Heath and Tyler Adams it's good news for borrowers. He says it's money in the pocket for mortgage holders and for businesses

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2:54

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac Senior Economist on the...

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2024/10/07

It's a tale of two islands when it comes to the economy. The Westpac Regional Roundup shows many businesses and households are suffering from the slow economy. Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod says feedback from the North Island was more downbeat, with Wellington being the worst off because of a shrinking public service. He says there was a rosier picture in the South Island. Ranchhod told Ryan Bridge they’ve got a mix of tourism and agriculture among other industries helping to support

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5:49

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on nuclear energy's...

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2024/10/03

Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence in interest amid concern surrounding shortages. Its greenhouse gas emissions are smaller than most - and reactors producereliable baseline electricity cheaply and efficiently. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacks whether nuclear energy can have a future in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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2024/10/03

Business leaders have given their verdict on the Government in the Herald’s Mood of the Boardroom survey. Some experts have noted that as the country enters an interest-rate cutting phase, now is the time to have a discussion about the make-up of ongoing retirement savings. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says there's a clear mood for change as the economy enters a new phase. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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