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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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Billie Moore: Airports Association chief executive on...

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2026/04/07

There's no surprise regional flights are some of the first on the chopping block for Air New Zealand. The airline says rising jet fuel prices are making it cut about four percent of flights, including many for Tauranga and Nelson. Affected customers will be told this week - and most put on same-day alternative flights. It axed more than a thousand flights in March. Airports Association chief executive, Billie Moore, says it's not just about reducing fuel costs. "One return flight to New York, for

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4:52

Rachel Tan: Waikato University Cyber Law lecturer on...

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2026/04/07

A push for policymakers to veer away from an outright social media ban for under-16s. A select committee inquiry's recommending tightening rules on content, advertising and algorithms, and limits for young users. Social media giant Meta wants stronger protections prioritised over age bans. Waikato University Cyber Law lecturer Rachel Tan says a duty of care model would address harms better. "If this is a statutory duty of care, it legally imposes an obligation onto these platforms to actually act."

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3:03

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO says most...

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2026/04/06

A nationwide survey by the Combined Building Supplies Co-operative has found that 84% of members have felt moderate to significant impact from fuel price increases. CEO Carl Taylor said some builders can't even afford to get to their work sites. "So, clients are obviously starting to look at pausing their projects, pricing becomes harder to lock in, and the confidence drops, and that's when the activity slows," he told Andrew Dickens. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:34

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing...

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2026/04/02

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results. Data shows business confidence has plunged over the last month, airlines are cutting down projected results and retail and construction have taken a hti. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:09

Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on farmers...

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2026/04/02

A farmer has revealed he gets paid 60 cents for 1kg of peas - which were selling for $5.79 at the local Pak’n’Save. This has prompted questions about where the extra margin goes, especially following the planned closures at McCain and Watties. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says it's unclear where the $5.79 figure came from. "It's certainly not easy, and I think that's what we're seeing with McCain and Watties - it's pretty tragic news." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:43

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/04/01

ASB is facing a fine of around $6 million for breaching anti-money laundering rules. Banks are required to do their due diligence with their money, in order to comply with existing legislation - but ASB hasn't followed the right systems. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on KMD...

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2026/04/01

After multiple delays, Kathmandu’s parent KMD Brands filed its half-year results, revealing details of a discounted capital raise and news that chairman David Kirk is stepping down. The company, which owns outdoor brands Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz, reported a net loss of $13.1 million, sparking concerns among investors. Milford Asset Management expert Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

Chris Keall: NZ Herald senior business writer on the...

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2026/04/01

Allbirds, the eco-chic footwear brand co-founded by former All White Tim Brown, has agreed to sell its 'intellectual property and certain other assets' to American Exchange Group. The brand will be sold for an estimated value of $68 million NZD - a fraction of the company's original net worth. NZ Herald senior business writer Chris Keall says the company's been in decline for years - with too many key factors going wrong. "The overarching thing is that it's never been able to make a profit, but it's

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3:22

Kieran McAnulty: Labour MP on his member's bill...

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2026/04/01

Labour MP Kieran McAnulty says his member's bill to loosen liquor regulations on key public holidays will clear up confusion. It would allow hospitality venues to sell alcohol on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day morning and Christmas Day - without needing to serve a meal. The bill could be in place by this Easter weekend, with its final reading underway in Parliament. McAnulty says venues currently have to operate under different rules than the rest of the year, which doesn't make any sense

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7:56

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on...

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2026/04/01

Allbirds, the sustainable footwear maker co-founded by ex-All White Tim Brown, says it has sold its 'intellectual property and certain other assets' for $68 million. The process is expected to be completed by April 24, followed by a distribution to shareholders. Its fourth-quarter earnings call was cancelled and no financials will be released for the period. Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang unpacks what went wrong with Allbirds - after the company began with such a strong start

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Greig Wilson: Epic Hospitality CEO on Good Friday and...

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2026/04/01

Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend. A member’s bill from Labour MP Kieran McAnulty would amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow premises that are already open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day morning, and Christmas Day to sell alcohol under normal licence conditions. Epic Hospitality CEO Greig Wilson says these laws are 'archaic' and they're difficult to enforce on public holidays. LISTEN ABOVESee

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1:41

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief...

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2026/03/31

All signs are pointing towards inflation going up as the Middle East conflict causes business confidence to plummet. ANZ's latest Business Outlook survey shows most firms expect costs to increase as economic insecurity sets in. Most anticipate they'll raise prices in the next three months. Retail and construction had the sharpest slides in confidence. Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive Simon Bridges told Ryan Bridge after the tariffs last year, this feels like a sense of deja vu. He says this

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5:17

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what the oil...

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2026/03/31

The Middle East conflict continues on for another week, and it's led to economic forecasters revising their predictions for recovery. Significant cuts to growth, higher inflation, lower investment, household consumption, and higher unemployment appear to be on the cards, according to new reports. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says it's unclear how the central banks on both sides of the Tasman will proceed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paul Fuge: Consumer NZ spokesperson on the planned...

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2026/03/31

Power bills are set to go up from tomorrow, from as high as 5 to 10 percent. Electricity lines charges are set to go up, following an earlier Commerce Commission decision to allow for the charges to go up. Consumer NZ's Paul Fuge explained that these increases will vary across households, with some seeing higher increases and some seeing lower ones. "Because it is so convoluted and so complex and the maths is so hard, we have to run the service we've been running for 25 years now to try and help

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4:38

Jamie Mackay: The Country host recaps the 2026...

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2026/03/31

The Federated Farmers High Country Field Day recently took place at Glenaray station in the Waikaia Valley. Over 280 visitors visited various sites across the farm to discuss the issues impacting New Zealand's rural sector. The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the action, and speculated about the lack of Labour MPs at the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Senior Economist on the revised...

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2026/03/30

With so much uncertainty in the Middle East, people should focus on preparing for different scenarios that could affect their businesses, ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says. ASB’s revised outlook forecasts inflation to climb further this year and GDP growth contracting for the second quarter thanks to higher fuel prices hitting consumers. Tuffley told Mike Hosking that Q2 was when the peak impacts of the oil shock would ripple through and affect people’s spending power. The ASB forecast —of GDP

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil...

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2026/03/30

The Brent crude oil price is on track for a record surge as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Oil prices have been climbing all month as a result of the conflict and experts have raised concerns. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:31

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister comments on...

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2026/03/29

Chris Luxon says the Government's proposed LNG important terminal in Taranaki will only proceed if it makes commercial sense. A procurement process was announced last month, with the Government due to make a decision on whether to proceed around the middle of the year. Newstalk ZB understands multiple ministers privately admit high gas prices might lead Cabinet to walk away from the project. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking that the Government will seriously consider the options put on the

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7:17

Dane Ambler: Buy NZ Made executive director calls for...

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2026/03/28

There's growing calls for Kiwis to buy New-Zealand made products as pressures mount on our manufacturing sector and local producers. This follows the recent announcements of closures of both McCain and Heinz Wattie's processing sites. Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler says we need to nip this in the bud now, as demand collapses. "There's growing international competition, so now is really the time to back local and step in and get as much support as we can." LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:40

Mark Stirton: Warehouse Group CEO is 'pleased' with...

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2026/03/27

The Warehouse Group has reported a first half net profit after tax of nearly $16 million. CEO Mark Stirton told Heather du Plessis-Allan he is 'pleased' with the result But, like most of the world, concerns over Iran and fuel costs plague future outlooks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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