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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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4:38

Kerre Woodham: Are these election promises worth it...

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2026/09/25

The political parties have pressed go on their election campaigns and every morning from now until November 7th, we'll have a full smorgasbord of party promises to pick over. Lucky, lucky us. Of course, most of them aren't worth the paper they're printed on. The minor parties have the luxury of promising you a pony and a castle and fairy bread for the rest of your life, then when it comes time to stump up after the election, they'll be all, "Oh, soz, we really wanted to, but those mean

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2:17

Campbell Parker: DairyNZ CEO on Fonterra's positive...

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2026/09/25

Another positive annual result for Fonterra despite challenging weather conditions and global volatility. The dairy co-op's confirmed a total cash return to shareholders of $19.6 billion. The final Farmgate Milk Price payout for dairy farmers is $9.69, down from a record-high payout of $10.16 last year. DairyNZ CEO Campbell Parker told Ryan Bridge the results reflect not only strong strategy, but strong execution. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:24

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the launch of...

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2026/09/24

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has launched its own new AI-powered assistant. Muse went to number one on the app stores and it's generated plenty of interest, but not everyone's a fan. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further - and revealed why Amazon has cut the agent off its platform. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:19

Richard Allen: Fonterra CEO on the company delivering...

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2026/09/24

Fonterra's boss believes the dairy co-op remains in a strong position, following the sell-off of its consumer brands. It's confirmed a 23.6 percent rise in annual underlying operation profit. CEO Richard Allen says these recent results are good news for New Zealand, as it means more money entering the economy and a good reward for Kiwi farmers. "It's a great result - we've been very clear on, I guess, our strategy, focused B2B since our divestment and our B2B businesses have had a great year."

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6:04

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/09/24

NZ First want taxes slashed for small and medium businesses in order to increase productivity. The party will campaign on lowering the rate from 28 percent to 20 - for businesses turning over less than $30 million dollars. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's a case for making this change, as Australia tried something similar for small to medium enterprises. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:48

Kerre Woodham: Time is running out for businesses...

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2026/09/24

Time is running out for the businesses that generate billions of dollars worth of GDP and that employ a quarter of a million New Zealanders. They're the businesses that run on gas. Your bakers, your coffee roasters, your wineries, your wood processors, your ag sec. And that's not counting the schools and hospitals dependent on gas to heat their buildings. Time is running out because the gas they operate on is running out. It's a finite resource. And as yet, they haven't found anything to replace it

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5:28

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/09/23

New data shows insurance disputes have risen to record levels for the year ended 30 June 2026. The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme reported handling 3,977 cases during this time period, including 2,602 complaints - with dispute volumes increasing almost 190 percent over the past five years. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says much of this increase was driven by health insurance claims, and this data reflects growing pressures on the health system. LISTEN

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3:06

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

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2026/09/23

It's been a disappointing result for KMD Brands, but the company has indicated growth could be coming. The owner of Kathmandu and Rip Curl has reported a significant financial loss, but sales are up year-on-year and it seems to be headed in a better direction. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:12

Danielle Forde: Northern Beaches buyers agent on...

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2026/09/23

Dame Jacinda Ardern and husband Clarke Gayford have reportedly bought a multimillion-dollar home in Sydney's Northern Beaches suburb. The pair sold their Auckland home for an undisclosed sum earlier this year, and new reports claim they recently spent $6.5 million on their new home across the ditch. Northern Beaches buyers agent Danielle Forde says the suburb is a 'distinctive' part of Sydney, with people flocking to buy for the location and ocean views. "The clifftop properties in that area can go

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3:19

Andrew Fairgray: 2degrees Chief Business Officer on...

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2026/09/22

2degrees has posted another year of growth, with revenue up 5.5% to $1.46 billion. Profit before tax was $27.4 million, marking a $50 million turnaround, with growth across its consumer, business, and wholesale operations. Chief Business Officer Andrew Fairgray told Mike Hosking the continued growth shows they have momentum to continue building on. As the country deals with tight economic conditions and the cost of living, he says their ethos is to be the best value player in the market. Fairgray

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3:20

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the RBA...

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2026/09/22

Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank is set to make their next announcement about the OCR in the coming days - and speculation indicates it will go up again. Australia's official cash rate is currently at 4.35 percent, but the RBA will be putting it up at least one more time this year, according to one expert. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined his predictions further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on weight loss drugs...

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2026/09/22

The growth of weight-loss drugs is leading to an increase of global demand for fish. Reports indicate the rise of GLP-1 treatments is encouraging people to seek out more nutrient-dense food - and that's good news for New Zealand's open ocean fish farmers. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:15

Adrian Daniel: streetwear influencer on the impact of...

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2026/09/22

Footwear icon Nike has seen shares drop and it's fallen out of the S&P 100, raising concerns about the brand's future. The sport and athleisure company has seen some challenges, including football star Kylian Mbappé's recent departure from the brand to an industry rival. Streetwear influencer Adrian Daniel says it's normal for brands to see their days in the sun and then drop off, but Nike's fall is unusual. "You kind of wouldn't expect it from a giant like they are." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:56

Michael Reddell: former Reserve Bank economist on the...

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2026/09/22

There's some defence of the Reserve Bank's pandemic response - after a new report was released. The independent report into its Covid monetary policy finds it began well, with swift OCR cuts, but was slow to respond when the economy bounced back. Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell says most private sector forecasts were similar to the RBNZ's incorrect predictions. He says that doesn't entirely absolve the bank. "The difference, of course, is that the private sector forecasters weren't

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3:06

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on...

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2026/09/21

The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan both made headlines over their recent moves to lift official cash rates, leaving experts to wonder what could be next. Investors are wondering if there's a longer hiking cycle to come, especially off the back of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:16

Patrick Noone: former Costco NZ managing director on...

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2026/09/21

A former Costco NZ boss is mostly on-board with National's election Foodstuff break-up plan to drive down grocery prices, but he likes some Labour ideas, too. National and NZ First want to split Pak'n Save from New World and Four Square. Labour's pledging to split Foodstuffs' and Woolworths' retail and wholesale interests. Patrick Noone says he'd add some Labour policies to National's. "The unfair contracts should be ended, I think that's straightforward common sense. Junk fees - banned, that should

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7:13

Ethan Vickery: Kai Co founder and operations director...

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2026/09/19

The supermarket competition debate continues on, with National indicating they'll make changes if re-elected. The party's proposing to increase competition by splitting Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square - as long as the Commerce Commission agrees. Kai Co founder and operations director Ethan Vickery says it's hard to tell how this proposed change will impact Kiwi consumers. "It's really complicated, but I think you have to look at it and be like - why is New World's everyday prices more

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3:47

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

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2026/09/17

The US Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in three years. It's moving from a range of 3.5 to 3.75 percent, to 3.75 to 4 percent. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds unpacked the market reactions - and offered a theory on why things stayed calm. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:53

Eric Rush: New World owner-operator voices concerns...

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2026/09/17

Supermarket owners all over the country have raised concerns over National's election promise to split up Foodstuffs. The party wants to create a third player by separating Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square, subject to Commerce Commission agreement. New World owner-operator Eric Rush says he's been working in this business for 16 years and putting 'long, hard' hours in - and he's raised doubts over this campaign promise. "That just goes to show that they have no understanding of actually how

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1:53

Stephen Toplis: BNZ Head of Research on what the...

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2026/09/17

Economic growth has slowed, with New Zealand getting through the fuel crisis better than feared. Stats NZ data shows GDP rose 0.2 percent in the June quarter, and annual growth reached a two-year high on 1.7 percent. Many economists were forecasting a contraction when fuel prices started spiking in March. BNZ Research Head, Stephen Toplis, says our growth's great, in the circumstances. "We knew the country was under the cost during that period, largely because of rapidly rising oil prices - and it

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