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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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3:25

Stuart Davison: Dairy Insights Consultant on Fonterra...

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2023/10/09

Fonterra's luck seems to have turned around, as they announced a positive revised forecast. The dairy co-op has lifts its farmgate milk price- with the midpoint up 50 cents, to $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids. Dairy Insights Consultant Stuart Davison says stronger demand from China is the driving force behind this outlook- but it's unclear how sustainable this demand is. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:18

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management market commentator...

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2023/10/08

Devon Funds Management market commentator Greg Smith says people are keeping a close eye on oil prices as the conflict in Israel and Palestine unfolds. He says the two aren't major oil players, but they're in a big oil producing region. Smith says the key will be whether there is any escalation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:17

Nicola Willis: National's Deputy Leader defends the...

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2023/10/08

National's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis is defending the party warning of a second election. The party has ramped up efforts to keep New Zealand First out of the mix - warning there's a growing possibility National wouldn't be able to get a deal done. Willis told Kate Hawkesby there's always a risk they won't get enough support. She says a lot of people already believe there's going to be a change - but they have to vote. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:25

Campbell Featherstone: Dentons Kensington Swan lawyer...

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2023/10/08

More Kiwi retailers are drawn towards facial recognition technology, as crime continues to surge. A recent Retail NZ report shows the sector has suffered over $2.5 billion in losses in the past year, and 92 percent of retailers have been the victim of a crime. Dentons Kensington Swan lawyer Campbell Featherstone says it's important for Kiwi retailers to take a coordinated approach with this technology amid privacy concerns. "If the sector can figure out a way of implementing this technology in a

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4:01

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on the...

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2023/10/06

Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis talked to Heather about the high costs of owning a car in Singapore, China hopes Golden Week Holiday will deliver an economic boost, and Asia facing one of the worst economic outlooks in half a century. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:04

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large says...

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2023/10/05

New Zealand's official cash rate has stayed in place at 5.5 for the last four months- yet several banks have hiked their mortgage rates. Anyone who has re-fixed a mortgage in the past few months has felt the sting of increased rates ticking upwards. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says these hikes are proof New Zealand is at the mercy of international market forces, namely the US and China. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:21

Brendhan Greaney: Tatua chief executive on the...

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2023/10/05

Independent milk processor Tatua has announced a record-shattering payout for their farmer-shareholders. The company has paid out $12.30/kgMS for milk supplied last season, beating out last year's $11.30/kgMS. Tatua chief executive Brendhan Greaney says the company's had an odd start to the year, with fluctuating commodity ingredient prices having an impact on their overall earnings. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:07

Matt Tolich: Trade Me Jobs Sales Director on the new...

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2023/10/05

Salaries are continuing to rise. Trade Me figures show the average salary now sits at just over $70,000. Trade Me Jobs Sales Director Matt Tolich says this quarter has seen an 8 percent year on year growth - meaning it's now beating inflation. "15 of our 25 categories have had big growth year-on-year, so healthcare's up 10 percent, trades and services up 9 percent, education up 8 percent and hospitality up 8 percent as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:17

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics chief forecaster on house...

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2023/10/04

House prices are in recovery mode after a 18-month slump, according to new data. The Reserve Bank's today held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent- with the next review of monetary policy late November. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan says increased interest rates are still a concern for prospective buyers, but an uptick in migration has added to demand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:44

Katlyn Parker: Milford Asset Management analyst...

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2023/10/04

Little surprise the Official Cash Rate remains unchanged- for the time being. The Reserve Bank has today held the OCR at 5.5 percent, claiming interest rates are constraining economic activity as required. Milford Asset Management's Katlyn Parker says there's a lot of uncertainty around this point in the election campaign, and the RBNZ will be waiting for a change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:56

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2023/10/04

Goldman Sachs analysts have warned National's proposed tax cuts could risk worsening existing economic pressures. Andrew Boak and William Nixon believe National's plan could exacerbate inflation, and therefore cause interest rates to remain higher for longer. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny agrees, claiming National's proposed foreign buyers tax and increased immigration fees won't offset the stimulatory impact of the cuts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:07

Stephen Toplis: BNZ head of research predicts...

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2023/10/04

Suggestions the wheels are falling off the economy faster than expected. The Reserve Bank today held the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent, with the next review of monetary policy happening in late November. There's no saying whether the OCR will rise again, but the central bank is signalling it doesn't expect it to drop until early 2025. But BNZ's head of research, Stephen Toplis, says he predicts unemployment will rise above five percent next year. "You'll see inflation out of the system, you'll

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4:17

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on the Australian...

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2023/10/03

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the OCR on hold for the fourth month in a row. The decision to keep the cash rate at 4.1 percent is the first one made by the RBA's new governor, Michele Bullock. However, Bullock warned that Australia isn't out of the woods yet when it comes to inflation, and warned of future hikes to come. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham thinks the RBA could hike interest rates as soon as next month, depending on the next CPI outlook. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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2:54

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of tonight's GDT...

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2023/10/03

Another key GDT auction is set to take place tonight, and experts have an optimistic outlook. This auction is off the back of two positive lifts in September, with a 2.7 percent and 4.6 percent increase improving moods within the sector. The Country's Jamie Mackay says he consulted rural economists from Westpac, Jarden and Rabobank- and they're feeling positive about tonight's predicted results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:04

Tania Benyon: The Warehouse Chief Product Officer on...

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2023/10/03

Weet-Bix will soon be back in trolleys at the Warehouse. Sanitarium has reversed a decision announced last week to withhold supply - although still stocking supermarkets. The Warehouse's $6 charge for Weet-Bix is lower than other outlets. Chief Product Officer Tania Benyon says despite Sanitarium's change of heart, they still want the issue looked into. "What led Sanitarium to this decision, and just to make sure that the new grocery commissioner and the Commerce Commission are able to ensure that

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5:11

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

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2023/10/02

Last week's Mood of the Boardroom survey ranked National's Chris Luxon over his Labour counterpart. The survey compiled responses from more than 100 chief executives and leaders- with Luxon scoring 3.24 out of 5 compared to Hipkins' 2.95. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says voters are still sceptical of National's tax package, with experts criticising the party's priorities. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:19

Lisa Dudson: The first and last things to do when...

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2023/10/01

Southern Cross health insurance premiums are set to rise as inflationary pressures bite. So what premiums can you afford to live without? Plus, what’s the first thing to go (and the last thing) when you have to tighten your belt. Lisa Dudson gives us her top tips to save money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:51

Vanessa Taylor: Real estate market expert discusses...

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2023/10/01

The property market is experiencing some pre-Election jitters. It seems Kiwis are holding off on making big decisions until after D-Day - with the national average asking price staying flat the whole of September - this is according to realestate.co.nz's last report before the Election. Vanessa Taylor, head of sales at realestate.co.nz, joined Kate Hawkesby on Early Edition to discuss the report's findings. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:17

Nicola Willis: National deputy leader says their...

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2023/10/01

National's Deputy leader says its economic plan is solid despite widespread doubts. The party released its fiscal plan on Friday, Finance Minister Grant Robertson describing it was being built on sand. A recent Newshub Reid Research poll found 53 percent of respondents don't think National can pay for its tax cuts. The tax plan was also criticised by economists from across the political spectrum. Despite the doubters Nicola Willis told Kate Hawkesby the plan has been carefully put

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4:44

Peter Lewis: Trading of shares of property developer...

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2023/09/29

Trading in shares of heavily indebted Chinese property developer China Evergrande Group was suspended in Hong Kong on Thursday, according to a notice on the Hong Kong stock exchange. China Evergrande said in a notice on Thursday night that authorities had informed the firm that its chairman, Hui Ka Yan, had been subjected to “mandatory measures in accordance with the law due to suspicion of illegal crimes" and said that trading in the firm's shares was suspended until further notice. The company

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