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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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6:24

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor at Large calls...

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2026/07/04

There's hopes compulsory KiwiSaver can help New Zealand catch up to Australia's economy. The National Party is campaigning on making KiwiSaver mandatory for all workers, and for gradually raising the matching rate to six percent. NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann says he wants to see a bipartisan effort and for the Labour Party to get on board. He says people will need to get used to that six percent figure. "They're at higher levels than that in Australia - it's painful in the short

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4:11

Jack Crosti: Auckland chef explains why he was...

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2026/07/02

A Michelin-trained chef has criticised the Michelin Guide after Tuesday night’s inaugural awards ceremony in a post on social media. Jack Crosti, who has worked for Michelin-starred kitchens across the UK and Europe, voiced his support for Michelin coming to New Zealand, but described the ceremony as a 'joke' and questioned the selection process. He says this was a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event for chefs and operators and it wasn't delivered properly. "It felt very disconnected...some restaurants were

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2:50

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the increase in...

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2026/07/02

Finding a deal online is getting harder and harder, according to new reports. Delivery software firm Shippit has found standard New Zealand delivery fees have risen 30 cents this year, to an average of $10. Express delivery's gone up $3 to average $17.40 Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young says it's down to global factors. "When the Middle East crisis started, we know that freight companies increase their prices immediately." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:36

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/07/01

The International Monetary Fund is broadly happy with how the Government and Reserve Bank are steering the economy - but it's warned some changes need to take place. The agency says the Government will need to hike taxes, as well as continue cutting spending, to get the country’s finances on a more sustainable path forward. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained how this could be implemented. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:20

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

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2026/07/01

2026 is halfway over, and experts have noticed which trends are leading investor conversations. The chips and computer hardware sector has seen some growth thanks to the AI boom, but the Middle East conflict has continued to generate concerns. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:12

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why...

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2026/07/01

I totally run the risk of being way too much of a fangirl about the Michelin stars handed out, but I am so excited about this. Mainly, I'm excited for the people who run those restaurants because I realise what this means for them. It means full bookings. It means international recognition. It means the ability to walk into a kitchen anywhere in the world and say, "I worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant," and have people know exactly what that means - and know that you're good. I am also stoked

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4:35

Andrew Little: Wellington mayor on the new team...

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2026/07/01

Wellington council has unveiled their new team aiming to help the capital get its mojo back. The council has brought together a lineup of business, property, technology and creative sector leaders to help shape a five-year plan to grow the city's economy. Mayor Andrew Little says Wellington's seen limited economic growth over the last few years, and the council's hoping to turn that around. "We've got our work cut out for us. We do have some strength - beyond being a public service city, we do have

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3:47

Henry Onesemo: Tala restaurant founder on the...

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2026/07/01

There's been a surge in bookings for the world's first Michelin star Samoan restaurant. Auckland's Tala was awarded a single star at last night's New Zealand Michelin Guide awards, alongside 14 other star-winners. It was first time the event was held on our shores - after a $6.3 million dollar Government investment. Restaurant founder and chef Henry Onesemo says he's already noticed some additional interest. "There's like 300 emails that we have to go through today, and it just seems non-stop at the

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6:02

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/07/01

World-class honours have been dished out to select New Zealand restaurants, with hopes they'll lead to a much-needed boost for the industry. Queenstown's Essence has been crowned our only two star Michelin restaurant - alongside 14 others awarded a single star, like Auckland's Tala and Christchurch's Inati. Ninety-five other venues received the Bib Gourmand and Michelin Selected accolades. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained how this development will boost tourism

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4:23

Jeremy Kirksmith: Planet Fun CEO on the changing...

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2026/07/01

New Zealand is aligning its toy safety standards with Australia. The Ministry for Regulation says the change will save a net $6.8 million dollars over the next decade, by reducing the need to retest products already compliant with US and EU standards. Planet Fun CEO Jeremy Kirksmith has welcomed this decision and says it's about time these change were made. "We import about 1500 different toys a year - different skews, as we call it, and we have to have separate testing for every single skew,

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4:01

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Rocket...

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2026/06/30

Rocket Lab is buying satellite network operator Iridium for $14 billion, causing the company's shares to jump 18 percent, according to new reports. This would put Rocket Lab in a position to go head-to-head with Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. BusinessDesk tech columnist Peter Griffin says this is an 'ambitious' move from CEO Peter Beck. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on red meat...

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2026/06/30

New Zealand red meat exports reached a second consecutive monthly record in May, rising to $1.6 billion, according to the Meat Industry Association. The May result was 44 percent higher than the same month last year and exceeded the previous monthly record of $1.4 billion set in April. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:39

John Weekes: NZ Herald aviation journalist on Air New...

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2026/06/30

Air New Zealand has outlined some future goals and areas of focus as part of their big investor presentation. The airline says it will focus more on profitable routes and premium customers - as well as improve reliability and punctuality. NZ Herald aviation journalist John Weekes says it's clear Air New Zealand wants to focus on this 'loyal' subsection of their base. "Keep them loyal, keep them flying, just get them in the habit of flying with this airline." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener

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5:22

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the decline...

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2026/06/30

Recent data out of the Australian property market shows auction rates have hit a historic low point. New figures from property research firm Cotality show a preliminary clearance rate of 49.2 per cent for the past week - with fewer homes finding a buyer. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the recent Budget has made investors less confident in the housing market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:51

Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO on the...

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2026/06/30

The Government is making changes to the Building Act, including bringing in a new liability scheme that means councils won't have to handle building defects on their own. The law will also introduce a one-year warranty on new residential buildings of up to three storeys and for renovations costing more than $100,000, and a 10-year structural warranty period. These changes have sparked concerns among builders, who worry these new requirements will unintentionally shut them out of the market. Combined

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4:32

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

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2026/06/29

It was another big weekend for the conflict between Iran and the US, but the lack of new escalation could be good news for the markets. Reports that the US and Iran had agreed to pause further military action and resume negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz eased concerns of additional disruptions. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Bill Bennett: tech commentator on the growing...

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2026/06/29

Starlink’s number of New Zealand customers jumped 46 percent last year as it passed Spark to become the country’s largest rural internet provider. The satellite broadband provider - owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX - increased its Kiwi subscribers from 58,000 to 85,000 in the year to June 30, 2025, according to new reports. Tech commentator Bill Bennett says Starlink's been gathering momentum over the years, and he saw this growth coming. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:15

Nick Tuffley: ASB chief economist on the increase in...

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2026/06/29

Public sector jobs keep on rising, even as the Government promises to slash numbers. Seasonally-adjusted Stats NZ data shows filled jobs rose 0.3 percent across the country last month - 0.7 in the past year. More than 6,000 public service roles were created in the year to May. ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says lifts in Government spending on health and education have translated into jobs. "When you do look at where the Government has been prioritising its spending, it is those two sectors - when

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2:42

Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisor on the...

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2026/06/29

The average price for 91 petrol has quietly sunk below $3 per litre, and there's hope it could go lower still. The Middle East conflict has seen prices reach historic highs, but the newly-announced agreement between the US and Iran has seen fuel costs fall. AA expert Terry Collins says fuel prices are likely to sink lower over the coming days, but they won't go as low as they were last year. "I see it getting a lot better, I don't see it getting as good as it was at the end of the year. So not so

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3:32

Francesca Rudkin: Why is the Government dragging its...

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2026/06/27

Yesterday, an article with Stuff owner and CEO Sinead Boucher was released on their website. It was a wide ranging interview that included discussion about the significant impact big tech companies such as Google, Meta, and TikTok are having on traditional, New Zealand owned media companies. These platforms attract the vast majority of New Zealand’s digital advertising spend, but due to a lack of regulation they avoid paying a meaningful tax bill in New Zealand. This is galling for local media

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