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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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3:41

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

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2024/09/26

Leading Kiwi retailer The Warehouse Group has posted a significant net loss off the back of a tough trading environment. The company today posted it announced a net loss of $54.2 million - a contract to last year's $29.8 million net profit. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says it's unclear if the Warehouse can recover from this. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:29

Todd McClay: Trade Minister on the new trade...

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2024/09/26

The Trade Minister has revealed how he managed to get the trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates over the line so quickly. Todd McClay and counterpart Minister Al Zeyoudi signed the deal this morning to remove 98.5 percent of export duties on goods. McClay says he'd been working negotiators hard for four months following an exchange earlier in the year. "We made a commitment together then that if we were going to do this - let's try and do it as fast as it has been done." LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:03

John Journee: Warehouse Group interim CEO on the...

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2024/09/26

The Warehouse Group says this year's unacceptable earnings have two parts. It's posting a $54.2 million net loss after tax. Last year it made a $29.9 million profit. Sales at The Warehouse and Noel Leeming are down 5.3 percent and Warehouse Stationery is down 6.7 percent. Interim CEO, John Journee says they get it right most of the time, but it needs to be all the time. "Part of it is strategy and part of it is execution. We had a strategy, set it out five years ago - it was, in hindsight, too

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5:48

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the...

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2024/09/26

Over in Australia, negative gearing and capital gains tax changes are on the political agenda in a bid to reduce problems in the housing market. The Labour Government has confirmed that the current tax concessions are set to undergo a review. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged the complaints of younger voters hoping to get a spot on the property ladder. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:41

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio...

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2024/09/25

Sales at Kathmandu owner KMD Brands slumped by 11 percent, with all three of its brands feeling the effect of weak consumer confidence in its latest financial year. The company had a statutory net profit after tax decline of $48.3 million for FY24, including a one-off non-cash impairment on the goodwill of its shoe brand Oboz of $40.3 million. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey says investors didn't have high expectations ahead of this announcement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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5:00

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company's $1.1...

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2024/09/25

Things are looking on the up for the dairy sector. Fonterra is returning a total dividend of 55 cents a share for the past financial year, off the back of a strong $1.1 billion net profit. It's also raising its forecast milk payout midpoint this season, from $8.50 to $9.00. CEO Miles Hurrell says demand from China's picking up, and data received overnight suggests that trend is continuing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:33

Sandy Lau: PWC tax partner on ANZ's Chief Executive...

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2024/09/25

A PWC tax partner says discussions around a Capital Gains Tax will continue, as the country grapples with raising enough revenue. ANZ head Antonia Watson has told RNZ the time has come for a Capital Gains Tax. Sandy Lau says it'll likely be in the mix of options officials consider in long-term planning for New Zealand's tax system. "I don't think having a Capital Gains Tax is going to be the silver bullet, so to speak, that will fix all the problems - but it may be one of the few things that needs

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3:59

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia's...

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2024/09/24

The Australian Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35 percent after its latest board meeting, citing concerns about inflation. This seventh consecutive hold was widely tipped by economists - and they haven't ruled out additional increases either. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlines his predictions for when the economy will turn around and give homeowners some reprieve. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:03

Jamie Mackay: The Country host previews the Fonterra...

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2024/09/24

Fonterra's annual financial results are due out on Wednesday morning. Experts are wondering if there will be an upside in the forecast milk price of $7.80 for the 23/24 season - and they've debated the possibility of a higher-than-expected annual dividend. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:07

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics economist on the remote...

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2024/09/24

The popularity of working remotely has continued to surge among Kiwi employees - prompting some new directions from the Government. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has ordered Wellington-based Government departments to call their staff back into the office to boost performance and keep local businesses going. Infometrics economist Gareth Kiernan unpacks the latest stats - and wonders if the Government's new terms will make a difference. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:44

John Horner: Financial Markets Authority director on...

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2024/09/24

KiwiSaver investments have broken the $100 billion mark. The Financial Markets Authority's report for the year to March 31st reveals funds reached $111.8 billion - jumping 19 percent from the previous year. Member contributions have risen to $11.2 billion and returns are strong at $13.1 billion. Financial Markets Authority director John Horner says this shows numbers are bouncing back following a previous downturn. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:18

Michael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on...

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2024/09/23

New Zealand exported a record $3.1 billion worth of kiwifruit in the year to August, a 20 percent lift on the previous season. The figure was largely made up of gold kiwifruit, jumping 24 percent on the previous year to a value of $2.4 billion. Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs Michael Fox says this is great news for growers and businesses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:48

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2024/09/23

Fletcher Building is looking to put its problems in the past, as it aims to raise an extra $700 million. The construction giant plans to issue $292 million in new shares for investors, to cut into its $1.8 billion debt. Fletcher Building has announced a group net loss of $227 million last month. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says this is part of the company's bid to reduce additional losses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/09/23

Working from home is not an entitlement, it's an agreement. That's the Prime Minister's message to public servants today, claiming routines begun during Covid - now risk undermining performance. From now on, it'll only be agreed when Working from Home doesn't compromise agency objectives. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says more data is needed regarding the benefits and drawbacks of flexible working arrangements. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the...

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2024/09/22

Travellers and companions with time to spare will have opportunity to explore the new shopping mall opening right by Auckland Airport this week. The new $200-million-plus premium outlet centre Mānawa Bay opened on Thursday, with launch celebrations running from September 19-22. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton says this might seem like an unusual spot to set up a mall - but it gives people staying in the nearby hotels something to explore without going as far as the city. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:33

Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor on...

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2024/09/21

There's hope a new-look Resource Management Act will make building easier for Kiwis. Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system - one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another to enable urban development and infrastructure. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says the Government's moved quickly with these proposed changes - but will need extra time to process things. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:55

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal...

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2024/09/19

The US Federal Reserve surprised economists with its first interest rate cut in four years. Rates have gone down by 0.5 percent to about 4.8 percent - a significant shift after two years of high rates designed to tame inflation. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie says the markets responded well to this move after pricing in potential cuts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:20

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

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2024/09/19

Experts say today's GDP figures paint a dire picture of our economy - and it's unlikely things will recover right away. New data shows GDP dropped 0.2 percent in the second quarter of 2024. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why the economy is unlikely to recover in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:19

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank economist on New Zealand's GDP...

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2024/09/19

One expert says today's GDP figures paint a bleak picture of the economy - but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Stats NZ revealed this morning a 0.2 percent contraction for the three months to June, following 0.1 percent growth in the March quarter. Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr says it's likely the economy won't start growing again until late 2025. "The Reserve Bank's put a stake in the ground - they started cutting in August - and I think that'll mark the turning point." LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:53

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

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2024/09/19

Australia's national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent in August. The number of employed people grew by 47,500, and the number of unemployed people declined by 10,500, according to reports. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this will encourage the Reserve Bank to hold off on cutting interest rates when they next meet. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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