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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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5:58

Dr Samantha Marsh: senior public health researcher at...

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2026/03/26

A Los Angeles jury recently found Meta and Google guilty of designing harmful social media platforms that encourage addictive behaviour in users. The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, and it's expected this case will inspire similar legal cases. Senior public health researcher at UOA, Dr Samantha Marsh, says this is a historic moment for social media. "This is the first time that they've actually been taken to court, they've been found liable for their

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3:27

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on ACT confirming the...

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2026/03/26

Labour may still hand a lifeline to the Government's much-touted surcharge ban. The policy was announced with much fanfare last year - with Minister Scott Simpson promising it would be in force by May. But he now says the bill's on pause, after David Seymour confirmed ACT won't back it. National's now hoping for Labour's support for it to pass, with the Opposition keen to see amendments made so retailers don’t bear the costs of the payments themselves. Retail NZ's Carolyn Young says she think's it's

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4:04

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/03/25

The Government is looking at potentially helping Channel Infrastructure increase its fuel storage capacity at Marsden Point. Channel - New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal business - has identified some 'very preliminary options' for significantly increasing its diesel storage capacity more quickly than would normally be the case. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

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

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2026/03/25

The New Zealand sharemarket turned downwards, finishing with a fall of over 1.53 percent. The conflict in the Middle East has continued on, and oil prices have kept going up as a result. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:08

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the...

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2026/03/24

It’s believed businesses will hold off on hiking prices for as long as possible as rising fuel prices risk pushing inflation up. Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says fuel prices are likely to lead to higher inflation and weaker growth over the coming months. She says it's too early to say how much that will push up inflation across the board, or whether the Official Cash Rate will need to be hiked earlier than expected. BusinessNZ Advocacy Director Catherine Beard told Ryan Bridge there was

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4:56

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ...

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2026/03/24

International airlines could be forced to cut flights in and out of New Zealand if fuel shortages lead to a rationing of supply. Concerns have been raised about airlines needing to make hard choices if fuel deliveries are disrupted by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director Cath O'Brien says there's still a low risk of planes getting stranded in a shortage, but airlines will need to be prepared. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:40

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the groups vying to...

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2026/03/24

The fight is on to run New Zealand's largest farm. Five contenders have put up their hand to commercially farm in Marlborough's Molesworth Recreation Reserve. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:52

Jason Delamore: Lotto NZ chief executive on the new...

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2026/03/24

Lotto's ramping up its prizes and number of winners and lifting the biggest win from $50 million to $60 million. It's adding another four Powerballs - which reduces the odds of winning Division One from one in more than 38 million, to about one in almost 54 million. Chief executive Jason Delamore says many things have changed since the last change-up to offerings 19 years ago. "Our population's actually increased by over a million people, so it's very normal for lotteries to tune the Powerball in

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3:53

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia...

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2026/03/24

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen have unveiled the details of a new trade deal today. This deal has been eight years in the making, and almost all EU tariffs will be lifted on Australian agricultural products such as wine, fruit and vegetables, olive oil, seafood, most dairy products and wheat and barley. Australians will also now have access to cheaper European wine, spirits, biscuits, chocolates and pasta. Australian correspondent Murray

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5:22

David Hadfield: Process Vegetables NZ chairman on...

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2026/03/24

There's shock from vegetable growers at news frozen food company McCain is shutting its Hastings processing plant next year. McCain says it reflects a shift in how it'll supply vegetables within New Zealand and Australia. Heinz Watties also announced this month plans to close its Hastings packing site, and three manufacturing sites. Process Vegetables NZ chairman, David Hadfield, says growers will have to start exploring other options. He says McCain didn't let anybody know this was happening - even

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3:17

Richard Wyeth: Synlait CEO on the $80.6 million...

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2026/03/23

Synlait's boss says the company's facing its toughest period in 20 years, but hopes a turnaround is near. The Canterbury milk processor's posted a half year loss of $80.6 million. Revenue rose $32 million to $949 million, while debt soared 88$ to $472 million. Chief Executive Richard Wyeth told Mike Hosking the next six months are critical. He says they've got the sale of a North Island asset coming up but need to catch up on a backlog for advanced nutrition, then they can focus forward. LISTEN

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4:38

Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister...

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2026/03/23

Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war. The conflict has entered its fourth week, and concerns have been raised over the economic impacts - especially with living costs going up for households. UK correspondent Kay Oliver says petrol costs keep going up, and it's getting 'scary'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:45

Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO on the rise...

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2026/03/23

Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery. A new survey shows that 77 percent of tourism operators have seen more cancellations over the last month. Tourism Export Council CEO Lynda Keene says she's not too concerned just yet, despite the ongoing international crisis impacting air travel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:18

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

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2026/03/23

Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis. Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel in early Asia trade. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:28

Sagarika Chandra: Fitch analyst reveals why the...

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2026/03/23

Major credit rating agency Fitch needs more confidence our Government will lower debt before it will change our rating. It reduced New Zealand's AA+ rating outlook from stable - to negative - over the weekend. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it's proof of the importance of fiscal discipline. Agency primary rating analyst Sagarika Shandra says the Government has a plan to reach a surplus, but needs to stick to it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:08

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's...

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2026/03/23

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed plans are in place to unveil a package to help households with the cost of fuel. She says more details will be revealed tomorrow, and she's worked with Inland Revenue and Treasury officials to develop this planned relief. Willis explained that this plan won't go against the Government's fiscal strategy ahead of the upcoming election. "We will be funding it from this year's Budget operating allowance...we are going to prioritise our Budget in order to be

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2:18

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on Fonterra...

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2026/03/23

There's a view Fonterra's strong result today is unlikely to climb much more. The dairy giant's reported a 2.8 percent rise in first-half net profit to $750 million. It's also announced a 20 cent lift in the farmgate milk price - and a $9.70 midpoint per kilo of milksolids. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair, Karl Dean, says given global uncertainty, he doesn't think the midpoint will reach $10. "The futures market is sitting around the $9.70-$9.80 mark, so Fonterra's got it pretty much where the futures

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5:47

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the latest...

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2026/03/21

NVIDIA GTC took place last week in San Jose, where thousands of developers and industry experts gathered to discuss the latest AI breakthroughs. The sessions revealed how AI was set to shape every major industry, with plenty of experts discussing the next steps for this new technology. Nanotechnologist Dr Michelle Dickinson was at the event, and she revealed how AI was set to impact the business and medical sectors, among others. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:49

Jamie Mackay: The Country host explains the impact...

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2026/03/19

The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown. Heinz Wattie's has proposed closing manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and a Hastings packing facility - impacting about 350 jobs. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained how the farmers and growers could be affected by this change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

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

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2026/03/19

Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell says it's getting harder to know how much the economy's growing or shrinking. Stats NZ estimates GDP rose 0.2 percent in the December quarter, below most forecasts. But Reddell says it's also revised the figures for previous quarters. He says the 0.2 for December could still potentially be revised up as high as 0.5 percent, or as low as minus 0.1. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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