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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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5:27

Rod Duke: Briscoes Managing Director on the company's...

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2024/03/13

Briscoes has managed to withstand strong economic headwinds and deliver a strong profit. The company announced a net profit after tax of $84.2 million for the year ending 28 January 2024- a 5 percent drop. However, the total sales during that period were $792.0 million, an all-time high for the company. Group Managing Director Rod Duke says it's clear the products the company offers clearly resonate with customers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers...

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2024/03/12

Businesses hope the Government will bring change to the Holidays Act. Brooke van Velden has laid out her agenda with a focus on regulations around contractors, public holidays, health and safety rules, and personal grievances. Also a priority is sorting out the law around holidays. Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking that there's no need for lengthy consultation as the Holidays Act has been talked about for some time. He says most in the

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3:25

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on sheep and beef farm...

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2024/03/12

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s mid-season update offers a grim warning for sheep and beef farmers. The report claims farm profits could drop 54 percent to $62,600 on average this financial year, off the back of significant losses. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:24

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the...

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2024/03/12

The Climate Change Commission has recommended reducing the number of carbon credits ahead of future auctions. After a full year of failed auctions, the Commission believes halving the number of credits to reduce oversupply is the right decision. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie says fewer units will drive up the carbon price. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:22

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on...

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2024/03/12

Demand from aspiring business owners has shot up to record levels, according to new data. Enquiries are up 50 percent from last year, many coming from 'corporate refugees' and former Government consultants. ABC Business Sales Managing Director Chris Small says many of these laid-off workers have gotten used to a certain lifestyle. "They need to replicate those incomes and the way the job market is right now, they're having to look at inventive ways of replicating their income. And one of those ways

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4:44

Leanne Geraghty: Air New Zealand chief customer and...

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2024/03/12

Air New Zealand is suspending Auckland to Chicago services due to ongoing issues with the availability of serviceable Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines used in Boeing 787 aircraft. They'll suspended from the end of this month, until late October. Customers can rebook on another flight, or get a refund or credit. The airline's chief customer and sales officer, Leanne Geraghty, says the company will work to ensure customers can still get to where they need to go. "Our teams are in constant communication

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5:01

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on India establishing a...

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2024/03/11

India has established a Free Trade Agreement with four European nations.The nation will lift most tariffs for Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UK could benefit from a similar arrangement as the nation prepares for a post-Brexit future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:04

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

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2024/03/11

Freedom Furniture has posted a $9 million dollar loss, and is relying on Australian owner Greenlit Brands to support them financially. The furniture and homeware retailer has 12 stores in New Zealand, including five in Auckland. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says the 'recessionary environment', increased interest rates and transport delays created by the Red Sea terror attacks have impacted the company. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:01

Paul Spain: tech commentator on TikTok potentially...

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2024/03/11

Over in the US, some proposed new legislation is putting TikTok back in the spotlight. The new bill would force the app's partner company ByteDance to sell TikTok within six months or be banned from US app stores amid spyware concerns. Tech commentator Paul Spain says lots of companies would love to have the power and influence that comes with owning the platform. "Meta probably wouldn't be allowed to buy it because it would put them in a monopoly type of position, but there's others like Microsoft

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8:16

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses the...

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2024/03/11

The Finance Minister says the Government's thinking about what to do about problems in the media sector. In the past few weeks there's been proposals made about Newshub's closure and cuts at TVNZ. Nicola Willis says no decisions have been made about what will be done. She says it's hardly a unique problem. "It's not just New Zealand who's going through these big problems, this is a global phenomenon. And it's hard to find an example anywhere of a country that's managed to really get on top of

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14:58

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

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2024/03/09

Veteran business journalist Liam Dann aims to educate readers about business, money and the economy in his new guide- 'BBQ Economics'. The book is designed to answer challenging financial questions in a familiar, entertaining and Kiwi-specific way. Liam Dann says he's noticed business news felt 'sectioned-off' with all the jargon and language- and he hopes to break down the barriers. "The debate around interest rates and inflation- people are very engaged and sometimes there are barriers around the

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3:50

Francesca Rudkin: Hopefully this is a wake-up call...

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2024/03/09

The upheaval within the television industry continued this week, with TVNZ announcing cuts to its news and current affairs department on Friday. It’s not just news bulletins proposed to be cut, but also flagship shows such as Sunday and Fair Go. It’s a devastating time for those involved, and another brutal hit to the industry on top of the shock announcement of Newshub’s proposed demise last week. I’ve been involved in the media for 28 years, and for 26 years colleagues with more experience have

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4:00

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the petition to...

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2024/03/07

A petition urging the Government to keep the ban on live animal exports in place is gaining traction. Despite the Government promising to repeal the ban during the election, over 13,000 people have signed. The Country's Jamie Mackay says this is a polarising topic that's divided New Zealand's farming community. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:07

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

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2024/03/07

Financial journalism veteran Liam Dann aims to guide New Zealanders through the business world using familiar Kiwi terms. BBQ Economics examines everything from interest rates, to economic conditions to the price of cheese- and it's out in bookstores this week. Liam Dann himself explains the purpose of this book here today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:44

Jill Brinsdon: brand strategist explains the...

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2024/03/07

Chinese e-commerce firm Temu has been taking the world of online retail by storm. The retailer's 'shop like a billionaire' campaign reflects their too-good-to-be true prices and deals promoted to consumers on social media- and beyond. Brand strategist Jill Brinsdon says Temu's targeting bargain hunters, and they seem determined to sweep the competition. "It's quite a classic strategy, Chemist Warehouse has come to New Zealand and done a similar thing. You have to have big pockets, then you come in

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2:31

Glenn Starr: Ventus Energy CEO hopes fast-tracked...

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2024/03/07

There's hope that the Government's plan to fast-track consents will speed up the production of independently created windfarms- eventually leading to cheaper electricity. The new regime gives ministers the final say to sign off on initiatives it considers to be of regional or national significance. Ventus Energy CEO Glenn Starr says shorter consenting timeframes will allow the company to compete with other generator retailers. "As an independent, it's difficult to keep everything running smoothly

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4:57

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve...

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2024/03/07

There's growing concern Australia's Reserve Bank may have gone too far to reduce inflation. The RBA infamously pushed the Official Cash Rate up 13 times in a row, and some economists are concerned Australia's economy may suffer as a result. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says decreased spending has shrunk economic growth in the last three months of 2023. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:18

Troy Clarry: Hospitality New Zealand Accommodation...

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2024/03/07

The motel sector is welcoming the Government's new priority one emergency housing policies. Families with children living in emergency motels are being pushed to the front of the queue for a state house. It's also introducing a new verification system to crack down on who can access emergency motel accommodation to begin with. Hospitality New Zealand Accommodation Chair Troy Clarry says most moteliers want to get back to traditional motel business. "The reliance on MSD income for moteliers has

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3:56

Shane Jones: Minister for Regional Economic...

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2024/03/07

The Government has promised bigger projects will be built faster and more cost-effectively under their fast-track approval scheme. This legislation, which would give power to ministers to sign-off consents for major infrastructure projects, has passed its first reading in the House. Minister for Regional Economic Development Shane Jones says a 'long-term pipeline' of projects will encourage investors. "We need to build a pipeline of projects, to show both ourselves and people overseas that if you

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2:32

Helen Clark: Former Prime Minister disapproves of...

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2024/03/07

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says trimming TVNZ's flagship news show in half would be tragic. TVNZ has confirmed it is proposing to cut up to 68 roles. Our newsroom understands about 35 are news roles. It comes a week after Warner Brothers Discovery announced a proposal to scrap Newshub. Clark says we'd barely get 14 minutes of news, then sport and the weather, and that just wouldn't cover it. "You wouldn't carry much of a newsroom to fill a bulletin that literally would be 14 or 15 minutes

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