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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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2:26

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on Jetstar overtaking Air...

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2024/04/30

Air New Zealand's reliability has fallen - and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine problems. Only 77 percent of its domestic flights arrived within 15 minutes of scheduled times last month, down from 88 percent in January. Jetstar reported no domestic cancellations last month and almost 79 percent of flights were on time. Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy says it's good opportunity for Jetstar to boost their reputation. "It's a great opportunity for them to show that

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5:43

Stuart Nash: Robert Walters commercial director on...

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2024/04/30

Two out of three job applicants have admitted to 'rage-applying' to new roles out of frustration with their employers, according to new research. A survey carried out by recruitment specialist Robert Walters indicates over half of the 2000 respondents were motivated to leave a toxic work environment. Robert Walters commercial director Stuart Nash says this is proof workplace culture matters to employees - and leadership should pay attention. "Culture is so important - and good leaders create great

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4:35

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on retailers John Lewis...

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2024/04/29

One of the UK's biggest retail groups has confirmed it plans to give job applicants their interview questions beforehand in an attempt to make the process fairer. John Lewis and Waitrose applicants across all skill levels will have access to these questions from the company's websites. UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the mass reactions to this idea. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator ahead of...

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2024/04/29

All eyes will be on Foreign Minister Winston Peters ahead of his hotly-anticipated foreign policy speech. Peters is expected to deliver a notable, forward-looking address in Parliament this Wednesday to the Institute of International Affairs. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan suspects AUKUS will be a part of it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:45

Deborah Lambie: Milford Asset Management analyst on...

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2024/04/24

As Netflix releases their results for first quarter, they've promised some new changes to the service. The company's shares have dropped by nine percent, and speculation indicates the company could introduce ads to the service. Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:03

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2024/04/24

There's been more light shined on the conflicting coverage of public sector job growth. Labour's Chris Hipkins has justified the growth of the public sector under the previous Government- does he have a point? NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains both sides of the issue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:04

Danni Hewson: AJ Bell financial advisor on Tesla...

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2024/04/24

New reports show Tesla is experiencing a steep decline in profits and revenue - but the company's shares jumped 10 percent. The electric vehicle manufacturer posted a lower-than-expected $21.3 billion in revenue and 55 percent decline in profit from the first quarter of 2023. AJ Bell financial advisor Danni Hewson says investors believe CEO Elon Musk aims to focus more attention on Tesla, with more projects in the pipeline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:10

Henry Russell: ANZ economist on New Zealand reaching...

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2024/04/24

New Zealand has achieved its first trading surplus since last May. Stats NZ trade data for March 2024 shows a monthly surplus of $588 million. Goods exports rose 3.8 percent in March on March 2023 - driven by fruit exports, which rose $170 million. ANZ economist Henry Russell says this is down to a post-pandemic bounce-back - and a weakening domestic economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:43

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on retail businesses...

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2024/04/23

A chunk of businesses aren’t sure they'll survive this year. A Retail NZ survey has found retailers aren't confident heading into winter and a third think they might need to close this year. About two thirds didn't meet their first quarter sales targets. Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking that the reality of where the economy is at is taking hold. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:33

Annie Dundas: Auckland Unlimited Destination Director...

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2024/04/22

Chinese business travellers are first priority Auckland tourism for a first-of-its-kind alliance. Since travel resumed last year, 6% of the 210,000 Chinese tourists were here for business. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Auckland Airport will work with China Southern Airlines to market their daily non-stop flights from their main hub in Guangzhou to business travellers. Auckland Unlimited Destination Director, Annie Dundas, told Mike Hosking that this is the first collaboration they've had with a

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30:57

Business Panel: Cranfields owner Nicola Cranfield and...

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2024/04/22

Wellington institution Cranfields is set to shut down, while the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport is going from strength to strength as the training facility for the Hurricanes and the Phoenix. The leaders of those respective businesses joined Nick Mills to talk through how things are... and the pair had quite different outlooks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of...

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2024/04/16

Tomorrow's CPI data release is expected to reveal how close the Reserve Bank is to pushing down inflation. During last week's OCR update, the Bank was confident restrictions would get CPI back to the target one-to-three percent this year. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham predicts that inflation would have slowed down this quarter. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:02

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the...

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2024/04/16

BusinessDesk's Pattrick Smellie is off on a European sabbatical- and he's hopeful an interest rate cut could come before his return. He outlined his predictions for the coming months here today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/04/16

Resource Minister Shane Jones is dismissing what he calls green 'catastrophising' over coal mining. As part of upcoming RMA amendments, Jones will remove the extra controls on consents that he says only apply to coal. He says the industry's treated differently to other types of mineral extraction, and red tape is hurting the sector. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks these new changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:33

Justin Wallace: First Union spokesperson warns...

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2024/04/16

Union workers at Fletcher subsidiary EasySteel have blamed the company's recent mismanagement for a looming restructure. Fletcher has cited market conditions for this restructure, and jobs are on the chopping block. First Union spokesperson Justin Wallace says 50 to 60 jobs could be scrapped. "The interesting part is- this is not only being targeted at union members, it's also being targeted at management, marketing and other areas that are outside the union coverage." LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:46

Kiri Hannifin: Air New Zealand Chief Sustainability...

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2024/04/16

Air New Zealand has signed its largest deal yet for sustainable aviation fuel. The airline purchased 9 million litres of fuel from provider Neste, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions up to 80 percent compared to fossil jet fuel. Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin supports mandating other airlines follow suit to decarbonise. "All of aviation is required to decarbonise, so we all have to do it, and there's only very limited ways to do it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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Tristan Gilbertson: Telecommunications Commissioner...

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2024/04/16

The Telecommunications Commissioner says he's disappointed about alleged breaches of the 111 Contact code by telco One New Zealand. The code is designed to protect consumers without copper landline connections. One New Zealand has been accused of failing to provide customers with a way to call 111 in a power cut. Commissioner Tristan Gilbertson says the company would have been aware of its obligations. "Despite having been very closely involved in the co-development process over two years before the

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4:02

Shayne Currie: NZ Herald Editor-at-large on Stuff's...

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2024/04/16

There's more details on the finances of Stuff's new agreement with Warner Brothers Discovery. The Newshub owner signed a deal with Stuff yesterday to produce and provide a daily bulletin on TV Three from July 6, following Newshub's closure. Stuff CEO Sinead Boucher says they'll bring over some Newshub employees, but fewer than the 40 or 50 proposed by staff. Herald Editor-at-large Shayne Currie says Stuff is unlikely to get a cut of the advertising money. "I think it's a flat annual fee for Stuff-

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4:38

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on Chris...

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2024/04/15

The Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Singapore have agreed to streamline flows of critical supplies during crises. Chris Luxon sat down today in Singapore with his counterpart Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to discuss supply chains and maintaining green economy initiatives. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on...

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2024/04/15

Prime Minister Luxon is eyeing up the opportunities and potential to be found in South East Asia. Luxon's leading a 24 person business delegation to Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines over the course of the week. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains the benefits of New Zealand building more trade relationships. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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