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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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4:14

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

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2023/09/18

It's been rumoured in business circles that Luxon is scoping top Kiwi figures as part of his potential administration. Fraser Whineray and Andrew Grant have reportedly been courted by National's leader ahead of the election. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says the pair have declined so far, but Luxon has expressed interest in partnering with Whineray and Grant. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stuart Davison: Dairy Insights Consultant on a2 Milk...

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2023/09/18

A2 Milk has cancelled the exclusive manufacturing supply arrangement it has with infant formula maker Synlait Milk, citing a decline in delivery standards. Synlait's shares fell 10 percent following the cancellation of the deal. Dairy Insights Consultant Stuart Davison says this isn't good for the company, but they will be able to bounce back quickly. "They're definitely in trouble- but let's be clear, they're not silly. They'll deal with it, they've dealt with something like this before, and

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2:37

Mike Jones: BNZ chief economist reveals it is cheaper...

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2023/09/18

It's now cheaper to rent a home in New Zealand than to buy - at least in the short-term. BNZ has revealed servicing a mortgage takes about 50 percent of the average household income. Chief economist Mike Jones says that's more than double the cost of renting, at about 24 percent. But he says that doesn't mean renting is the most cost-effective over the long-haul - because no one knows what house prices will do. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent on whether...

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2023/09/15

Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan on whether China's economy may slowly be turning around and if North Korea has finally agreed to supply Russia with weapons. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:16

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the European Central...

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2023/09/15

The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the 10th meeting in a row to counter stubborn inflation but signalled it is likely done tightening policy. The central bank for the 20 countries that use the euro lifted its deposit rate to 4.0 per cent from 3.75 per cent, taking it to an all-time-high. UK correspondent Gavin Grey joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to talk about it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:38

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Banks need to step up their...

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2023/09/15

I don’t think that banks should have to refund people who've lost money in scams. But come on... they really need to step it up on the security stuff. The banks announced today that they are going to take a look at doing something pretty basic. Which is to make sure that when you think you are sending money to someone and you type … a... I don’t know…let’s say the Labour Party into the payee field. That the account it’s going into is actually an account held by the labour party, not by... I don’t

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4:50

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on...

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2023/09/14

Initial public offerings, or IPOs, have been regarded as a crucial, yet risky source of funding for companies around the world. After a weak 2022 for IPO investments, demand is starting to pick up again, with four prominent companies - Arm, Birkenstock, Instacart, and Klaviyo- selling shares to the public. Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager explains the rise in IPOs- and how some Kiwi businesses can utilise them. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:07

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

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2023/09/14

Economists are braced for a small bounce-back ahead of next week's GDP numbers. The last set of GDP figures released in June 2023 put New Zealand in a recession. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says China's downturn could still drag New Zealand down further into recession. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist...

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2023/09/14

Three economists have teamed up to scrutinise part of National's tax plan. The party's proposed ending the ban on foreign buyers - for homes worth more than $2 million- and taxing them 15 percent. It expects foreigners will buy 1700 houses valued on average at around $2.9 million. But economist Michael Reddell says it'll be more like 700 in that price range. "That $2 million threshold really does matter, because average house prices - even in Auckland - are well below $2 million. And there just

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4:36

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist claims...

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2023/09/13

The economic outlook and Government books were in better shape than predicted, but Treasury has issued a warning following PREFU. According to one expert, Treasury claimed Government spending had exceeded the signalled Budget allowance in recent times- creating a grim outlook for the future. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen warned further decisions around additional spending will have to be made in the context of raising more revenue or cutting spending elsewhere. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:08

Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio...

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2023/09/13

Returns on low-risk managed funds, including Kiwisaver's Conservative and Moderate funds have been underperforming in recent years. Kiwisaver's Conservative fund has delivered users 0.8 per annum over the last 5 years, as the financial climate gets more turbulent. Milford Asset Management's Mark Riggall explains the dip in returns for investors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2023/09/13

Higher-than-expected net migration is promised to prop up economic growth and fuel the property market- but Treasury has other ideas. Treasury doesn't believe the influx of new people will improve the nation's productivity- rather, it believes the demand generated will outweigh the boost to the labour market and keep inflation high. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explores potential solutions here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:21

Nick McIntosh: Australian Transport Workers' Union...

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2023/09/13

Former Qantas staff will be chasing compensation, after Australia's High Court has upheld a decision against the airline. It's agreed the airline illegally sacked more than 1700 workers during Covid. It breached the Fair Work Act by outsourcing baggage handlers, cleaners and ground staff. The Australian Transport Workers' Union's Nick McIntosh says the next step is going back to the federal court. "These workers will have their compensation hearing held and then after that, there will be a penalty

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

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2023/09/11

The outgoing New Zealand Superannuation Fund CEO has slammed the near-$10 billion tax bill as 'nonsensical'. Matt Whineray believes the Superannuation Fund should have tax immunity status, according to an exit interview. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says the next Government will need to make choices about the state of the fund. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:49

Anne Douglas: Fonterra farm source group director on...

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2023/09/11

A new international player is determined to snap up Fonterra dairy farmers, as competition intensifies. Fonterra farmers have put up signs featuring the slogan 'A proud Fonterra farmer' in response to Singapore-based OFI (Olam Food Ingredients) setting up in Waikato. Fonterra farm source group director Anne Douglas says Fonterra sets the benchmark for dairy prices, and OFI will respond accordingly. "If you look at how the co-operative dairy model works, we sit here every day looking to maximise milk

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David Cunningham: Squirrel CEO urges banks to reduce...

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2023/09/11

Calls for banks to drop mortgage rates- while they bring in record profits. They are scraping off an extra $2.2-billion dollars annually, from a 17 percent rise in lending profits caused by rising interest rates. Squirrel Chief Executive David Cunningham says he believes the slow housing market pushed the margin this high. He says shareholders want steady profits, and rising share-prices regardless of the lack of market growth. "So the only way to deliver those profits that the market expects- or

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3:53

Dr Colin Hutchinson: Fettle CEO on a new approach to...

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2023/09/08

A new approach to paying for private healthcare has started in New Zealand. Local business Fettle gives people the ability to contribute to an investment fund to eventually pay for private healthcare. Fettle founder and CEO Dr Colin Hutchinson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on...

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2023/09/07

Residential building work has dropped for the third consecutive quarter in a row, according to new data. The Wellington region led the annual decline, with a 13 percent PA fall in residential construction put in place. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says this downturn reflects high interest rates and declining house prices trickling down to the construction sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:38

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the latest carbon...

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2023/09/07

More trouble for the carbon credit scheme that Labour wants to use to fund climate initiatives. The Government has tried - and failed - a third time to auction off credits, giving businesses the right to emit carbon dioxide. This means Treasury is now short over $900 million ahead of Tuesday's Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update. The Country's Jamie Mackay says the credits will be available to purchase again- but economists warn the units could be harder to sell a fourth time. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:18

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

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2023/09/07

One expert warns that Kiwis will soon feel more pain at the pump. Crude oil prices have climbed to new heights, after Saudi Arabia and Russia committed to maintaining their production cuts through to the end of 2023. Brent oil reached $90 per barrel for the first time since November. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this is the first time since 2021 that crude oil prices have surged without the tax break in place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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