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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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3:30

Cynthia Robins: Formerly the Blackball Hilton owner...

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2026/03/10

A legendary West Coast pub has removed its popular outdoor seating under threat of a $20,000 fine. It was decided the Formerly the Blackball Hilton's tables and chairs fell outside the licensed boundary. Owner Cynthia Robins says they've been there for decades - and never caused a problem. "They're becoming much more strict with what's within the licenced area. We said - well, until this is resolved, we just can't have the tables there? Well, now I feel like the town doesn't look as inviting

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2:48

Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand...

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2026/03/10

An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand needs to look at ways to cut costs as the war in the Middle East impacts fuel prices. The airline's adjusted fares - lifting domestic flights $10 and long-haul flights $90. It's suspended its guidance from less than a fortnight ago, expecting second-half earnings similar to the $59 million first-half loss. Irene King says the airline could slash its spending. "They really have never addressed the cost side of their business post-Covid - and they really

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3:32

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

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2026/03/09

There's growing concerns about the economic impacts of the war in Iran. Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 - and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents over the weekend. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly says these attacks are directly impacting key fuel sources, which has got economists worried about future prices. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:34

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

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2026/03/09

The Government is actively monitoring the impact international fuel prices are having on the price we're being asked to pay at the pump. Crude oil prices have topped $100 US dollars a barrel for the first time in three years - and our petrol prices surged another 14 cents in the weekend. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government's working with key industries to keep an eye on prices, in case there's a global shock. "We can assure New Zealanders that there's enough fuel for at least 60 days,

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3:20

Greg Smith: Generate investment specialist on the...

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2026/03/09

The NZX has fallen 3.1 percent as the US and Israeli war on Iran dents people's investment portfolios. Closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz has ignited supply concerns over crude oil - now costing more than $100 US dollars a barrel. Shares in Auckland Airport and Fisher and Paykel Healthcare have tumbled. Generate investment specialist Greg Smith says the market's accounting for what might happen, and it could turn. He explained it's also affected by Iran appointing a new leader and Donald Trump

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5:09

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the...

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2026/03/09

Australia's sharemarket has taken a hammering as investors voice concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East. After it resumed trading today, the ASX 200 slumped 260.30 points or 2.9 per cent to 8590.708 - and dropped by 4 percent overall. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this is the worst day for the Australian markets since last year's 'Liberation Day'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors...

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2026/03/05

Punishing strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks - with Gulf states busy blocking incoming fire. Israel continues to pummel Tehran, and has launched fresh attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Iran has launched an attack on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie revealed what this week's developments could mean for investors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:44

Lisa Stewart: Trade Me Head of Marketplace on the...

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2026/03/05

People will have to pay with cash after a Trade Me sale if they want to avoid a fee. The company's removing its 7.9 percent 'success fee' for casual selling - keeping only a small service fee. Along with Afterpay and cash, Trade Me uses its own payment system, Ping - taking just over two percent from every sale. Trade Me’s Head of Marketplace Lisa Stewart says bank transfers will now be against their policy. "We've got teams of folks who scan the site to check that nothing dodgy is going on, if they

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4:54

Anthony Morsinkhof: luxury real estate agent on the...

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2026/03/05

Wealthy overseas buyers will soon be able to buy themselves a spot in the New Zealand property market - under new terms. The foreign house-buyer rules will change on Friday, allowing those who qualify for the visa and pay more than $5 million to purchase a house. Luxury real estate agent Anthony Morsinkhof joined the Afternoons team to discuss these changes, and see whether they go far enough. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/03/04

A record portion of new bank lending to first-home buyers is going to those with small deposits. More than half of the $1.1 billion lent to first-home buyers in January went to borrowers with deposits of less than 20 percent, according to the latest Reserve Bank figures. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2026/03/04

There's been growing concerns about what the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could do for petrol prices. There's fears Kiwi motorists will soon pay the price at the pump over the escalating conflict, and retailers have been warned not to take advantage of the conflict. Milford Asset Management expert Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the Middle...

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2026/03/03

The US-Iran conflict could affect New Zealand’s red meat exports to the Middle East, the Meat Industry Association says. Reports reveal New Zealand red meat exporters were closely monitoring the situation in the region, due to the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:33

Dehardt van der Merwe: Propopoly founder on what the...

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2026/03/03

Propopoly is a startup that aims to give everyday New Zealanders a chance to enjoy the benefits of being a property developer. The business allows people to buy shares in a property development and get a payout when those properties are sold. Founder Dehardt van der Merwe explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:07

Paul Raeburn: new head of GrabOne on the company...

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2026/03/03

GrabOne is getting a second life under brand new owners. Wellington's Paradigm Group has bought the GrabOne brand and assets. It went into liquidation last October, leaving many consumers with vouchers they couldn't use. The new boss Paul Raeburn says they're bringing back half a dozen key GrabOne employees. He says they're energised to get the platform back to what it was. "I stopped looking at GrabOne probably five or six years ago, because there wasn't anything I wanted to do there. We've got

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5:49

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA...

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2026/03/03

The conflict in the Middle East continues to rage on, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the Australian economy. The US and Israel have struck more than 1200 Iranian targets, with plans to ramp up the bombardment in coming hours, and Iran has launched more strikes and choked oil tanker transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says RBA governor Michele Bullock says it's too early to know the impacts, but economists have warned this could see petrol

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3:58

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

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2026/03/02

The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the wide-reaching implications for the global economy. The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, killing Ayatollah Khamenei - and Iran has since launched strikes from Tehran. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:25

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the...

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2026/03/02

There's concerns about what the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could do for oil prices and inflation. Iran's sent retaliation strikes across the Middle East after US and Israeli attacks killed their Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamene. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacked the short and long term concerns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:58

Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group chair on Foodstuffs...

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2026/03/02

Foodstuffs is again trying to bring its North and South Island operations under one roof, after failing two years ago. The company's heading to the High Court to appeal a 2024 Commerce Commission decision blocking its plan. Grocery Action Group chair, Sue Chetwin, says letting it do so would only strengthen the duopoly. She says upstream, suppliers would have less choice on whom they could sell goods. "So at the moment, they've got the North Island and the South Island Foodstuffs and Woolworths -

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4:24

Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair says new...

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2026/03/01

Farmers say new KiwiSaver rules are a win for rural staff looking to buy property. Farm workers, rural teachers, police and defence personnel can now use KiwiSaver to buy their first home, or even a farm, due to the Government lifting a long-standing restriction. Previously, these workers were blocked because their jobs required living in employer-provided housing. Federated Farmers' Dairy Chair Karl Dean told Mike Hosking that there's about 50,000 farms nationwide, most with just one or two staff

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6:29

Gareth Edgecombe: T&G Global Chief Executive...

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2026/02/27

Premium apple demand is at the core of a strong financial result for T&G Global. Its revenue has increased by 14% to $1.6 billion and its net profit after tax is $16 million, up from a loss of $9.9m. Global Chief Executive Gareth Edgecombe told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the Chinese and US markets in particular have been buying more of the premium Jazz, Jolie and Envy apples. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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