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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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4:13

John MacDonald: A guarantee from a politician? Read...

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2023/08/31

What’s that old line? If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. And that’s how I’m feeling about the National Party’s new tax plan, now that I’ve had a day to think about it. Even more so, after listening to Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis on Newstalk ZB this morning. I’ll come back to that. But first, in terms of how much better-off National reckons we would be if it’s running the shop after next month’s election, this is it: a family with two kids on the

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4:14

Graeme Wright: Bluff oyster operator on dip in...

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2023/08/30

The Bluff oyster season ends today. But thanks to dry weather conditions quality hasn't been quite as good this year - one operator says it's the worst he's ever seen. Graeme Wright, the General Manager of Barnes Wild Bluff Oysters, joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:20

Mike’s Minute: National’s tax plan shows the battle...

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2023/08/30

What makes the National Party's tax plan a winner is severalfold. 1) It's substantive. It's not pocket change. For many it is a material boost to their income. 2) It starts from day one, so what you get arrives immediately, not after years. 3) The taxes aren't the sort of thing that will scare people. If an immigrant or investor pays more to enter the country, who will complain about that? 4) Some of the savings, the consultants and $400milion, are already on the table from the Government. 5)

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3:06

David Letele: Community leader National's tax plan...

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2023/08/30

A foodbank owner says National's tax plan does a lot for middle income earners, but not much for those really struggling. It's promising a $14.6 billion package - adjusting income tax brackets for inflation and expanding tax credits. Community leader David Letele told Kate Hawkesby if we can help people, we should. He says they're seeing more and more starving children, and some who haven't gone to school since March because they're in emergency housing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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7:17

Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson says...

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2023/08/30

National says independent legal advice tells them a tax on foreigners buying houses will work. The party's unveiled its $14.6 billion tax policy, which includes shifting income brackets and expanding tax credits. It would pay for it, in part, by ending the ban on foreign buyers - for homes worth more than $2 million and taxing them 15 percent. National finance spokesperson Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking they can do it while complying with the free trade and tax agreements. LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:36

Barry Coates: Mindful Money CEO says investments by...

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2023/08/30

KiwiSaver investments in companies that cause social and environmental harm have reached a record high. Charity Mindful Money has found 8.9 percent of KiwiSaver funds go into companies the public generally want to avoid. Mindful Money Chief Executive, Barry Coates, told Kate Hawkesby climate change is a major concern, but investment in fossil fuels by KiwiSaver is at a record high. He says they're worried about climate change, animal cruelty, and human rights. LISTEN ABOVE See

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7:21

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister believes Chris...

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2023/08/30

Grant Robertson believes Chris Luxon is confused about his own tax plan. National's policy would lift income tax brackets to compensate for inflation and expand tax credits. It promises to pay for the plan with about $8.4 billion worth of cuts and $6.2 billion of revenue increases, including taxing foreign buyers, which it thinks will bring in about $700 million. Finance Minister Grant Robertson told Mike Hosking he relies on that happening every year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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4:02

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist says...

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2023/08/30

Labour is casting doubt over National's newly unveiled tax policy that promises to end the foreign buyers ban. National claims that their proposed 15 percent tax on overseas homebuyers will generate the revenue needed to help fund tax cuts. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says it's clear that National has looked through property price data and examined foreign purchases before the ban was implemented to inform this policy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:11

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities...

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2023/08/30

It's been a choppy month for stock markets globally, with the NZX underperforming throughout August. The NZX is currently down by 5 percent for the month, with experts concerned this dip has wiped out gains made in the first half of 2023. Milford Asset Management analyst Jeremy Hutton says rising interest rates are a major factor in the downturn, as many economies are working to avoid recession. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:40

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2023/08/30

Global investment giant BlackRock warns central banks won't start cutting interest rates anytime soon. Their strategists believe western central banks are committed to stamping inflation out for good- despite the economic troubles weighing China down. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says BlackRock is convinced central banks will overlook China's economic climate to focus on inflation in order to avoid future rate hikes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:00

Michael Singleton: Chch Airport Chief Strategy and...

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2023/08/29

The controversial Central Otago airport near Tarras could host over 3.5 million passengers a year. This is according to documents released by Christchurch airport - who will be building it. The report also confirms the airport will impact the village of Tarras, but the site is the best spot between Queenstown, Cromwell and Alexandra. Chief Strategy and Stakeholder Officer at Christchurch Airport, Michael Singleton, joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:12

Mike Egan: NZ Restaurant Assn President says 90-day...

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2023/08/29

90-day trials are back in the campaign conversation. National is promising to reintroduce the scheme, which allows employers to dismiss workers - without cause - within the first three months of employment. The trials were heavily restricted by the Labour Government in 2018. New Zealand Restaurant Association President Mike Egan told Mike Hosking says it's good news. Egan says it worked well a few years ago, with many small business owners using it to take a punt on someone they may not have been

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5:46

Christopher Luxon: National leader confirms the party...

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2023/08/29

Christopher Luxon has confirmed National will make changes to the tax brackets if it wins the election. It'll unveil its tax policy later this morning, with the leader trumpeting benefits to the "squeezed middle", meaning as much relief for middle income earners, as higher income earners. It'll be funded through a mix of spending cuts and "targeted" revenue tools. Luxon told Mike Hosking it's an exciting policy. He says an average household with children will see up to $250 extra a fortnight, up

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3:05

Paul Spain: Tech Commentator says new Digital...

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2023/08/29

Fears have come that new legalisation aimed at taxing multinational companies that provide digital services might not be as effective as hoped. The Government has unveiled the Digital Services Tax, which will slap three percent on New Zealand revenue of companies like Amazon, Meta and Google. It's expected to bring in $222 million over four years. However, Tech Commentator Paul Spain told Kate Hawkesby some companies may simply put up their New Zealand prices to cover the difference. LISTEN

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3:16

Craig Elliffe: Tax expert says changing tax brackets...

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2023/08/29

National is expected to make tax bracket changes to keep up with inflation. It'll unveil its policy in a few hours, with Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis saying it'll be funded through a mix of spending cuts and "targeted" revenue tools. She's long talked about the "squeezed middle", meaning as much relief for middle income earners as higher income earners. Auckland University tax expert Craig Elliffe told Kate Hawkesby changing the brackets is a good idea for middle New Zealand. He says the

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4:58

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Chief Executive on...

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2023/08/29

Tourism Holdings appears to be on the road to recovery, post-pandemic. It's reported a near $50-million dollar profit in the year to June's end, a change reversing years of losses because of Covid. It was bolstered by merging with Apollo Tourism and Leisure. Chief Executive Grant Webster says this recovery has been faster than the company predicted, but they needed the extra boost. "We need it, for the New Zealand economy at the moment. Tourism is a good thing, and it's great that it's coming back

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3:17

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief economist on the new...

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2023/08/29

A stark warning over our economy. A new International Monetary Fund report says our economy will grow about one percent next year, and inflation won't return to the target band until 2025. It's also warned the Government it should cut back on spending and raising interest rates. Infometrics chief economist Brad Olsen say the risk factors aren't good if inflation and wages challenges linger. "The Reserve Bank might well be forced to do more. And if that's the case, if they have to raise interest

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4:22

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Qantas...

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2023/08/29

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has found himself in front of Australia's Senate to defend accusations of profiteering and 'misleading the Australian public'. The company is under fire for allegedly not disclosing the true value of unredeemed flight credits. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the airline owes customers an extra $100 in flight credits on top of the $370 million Qantas already owes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:49

John MacDonald: As John McEnroe would say...

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2023/08/29

I’m channelling my inner John McEnroe today. If there is such a thing. This $4 billion cut to public service spending over the next four years that the Government has announced six weeks out from the election. There’s only one response to it, isn’t there? And this is where tennis legend John McEnroe comes into it. You cannot be serious! You cannot be serious Grant Robertson. You cannot be serious Chris Hipkins. If you expect us to believe that this is anything other than a desperate attempt to

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10:03

Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister defends level of...

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2023/08/28

The Government is defending its level of spending over the past few years, saying much of it was out of its control. It's cutting spending on public contractors and consultants, in a bid to return to a more sustainable fiscal position. The Finance Minister says it'll save almost $4 billion over four years. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told Mike Hosking we're having to pay the economic price of severe weather events - and the pandemic. "Supporting New Zealanders through the global pandemic has

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