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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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6:26

Ed McKnight: Are house prices really falling flat?

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2026/06/27

Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and resulting economic downturn, there's still sections of the property market on the up. Data shows there are still some parts of the country where property prices are growing - especially outside Auckland, Wellington and the major cities. Economist Ed McKnight revealed which parts of the country are seeing house prices go up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:18

Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on next month's OCR...

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2026/06/26

ASB has joined Westpac in predicting the Reserve Bank will keep the Official Cash Rate on hold next month. The outlook has been revised after they previously predicted a hike when it's next reviewed on July 8th. However, ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan that it'll be another close vote to stay at 2.25%. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:36

Edwin Paul: Boss of India New Zealand Business...

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2026/06/26

The boss of the India New Zealand Business Council says he doesn't believe claims by Winston Peters that the Government plans to discriminate against Indian migrants. The New Zealand First Leader claims the free trade deal with India will see the Government imposing stricter tests on Indian migrants that others aren't subject to. Trade Minister Todd McClay says Peters is wrong - and Edwin Paul agrees. He says Peters is playing politics. Paul says everybody knows the characters involved - and he

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3:02

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Micron unveiling...

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2026/06/25

Micron announced its third quarter earnings earlier, beating out analysts' expectations and surpassing estimates for the company's Q4 revenue outlook. Micron's stock has also gone up as a result, pushing up chip stocks. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

Wayne Langford: former Federated Farmers president on...

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2026/06/25

Federated Farmers has elected a new national president from South Canterbury. Waimate arable and dairy farmer Colin Hurst has replaced Wayne Langford. He's served as vice president for the last three years - and been spokesperson for freshwater, biodiversity, and fire and emergency issues. Former Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says he's worked with Colin Hurst for a number of years and he's got confidence in his replacement. "He'll go well and he'll bring a different style to me, but

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4:24

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the...

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2026/06/24

Our relationship with China takes centre stage in Auckland this morning. The 12th annual China Business Summit brings together business and political leaders to explore areas for cooperation amid deepening global uncertainty. New Zealand exported nearly $20 billion worth of goods to China last year. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges told Mike Hosking political leaders have been shifting this country closer to our security partners, but they still have to maintain New

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4:08

Murray Crane: Former Heart of the City Board Member...

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2026/06/24

A former Heart of the City board member says the organisation's lost its focus. Six of the Auckland city-centre business association's seven voting members have quit after months of turmoil which saw its chief executive temporarily stood down. Its board says the organisation isn't compliant with its own constitution and recommends Auckland Council withhold funding and consider an audit. Murray Crane told Mike Hosking Heart of the City's no longer effective. He believes it's become very bureaucratic

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4:16

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/06/24

Labour isn’t the only party faced with a funding challenge related to the country’s pay equity regime. The three pay equity claims in the works relate to people who work for organisations partially funded by the Government - Plunket, Hospice and Bupa Aged Care. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:10

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management on the...

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2026/06/24

There's been some flare-ups in the AI and chip sectors and experts have raised concerns. There's been drops on the Nasdaq and S&P 500, and investors are questioning the huge amount of spend on AI. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:28

Winston Peters: NZ First leader calls for overseas...

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2026/06/24

NZ First leader Winston Peters wants overseas tech giants to pay more tax - as Government agencies send millions offshore. Stuff reports public service departments spent $18 million dollars on advertising with offshore tech companies last year, mainly Google and Meta. Peters says the Government needs to revisit the idea of hitting major tech firms with targeted taxes. "Other countries are looking at the heart of this as well, including the European Union, including countries like France, we should

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4:48

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on GDP rising 0.8...

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2026/06/23

The latest GDP figures may not reflect the reality many businesses are facing right here, right now. GDP rose 0.8 percent in the March quarter - the third consecutive quarter of growth. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham outlined some predictions about the future, especially with the ongoing Middle East conflict. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:37

Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on the...

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2026/06/23

Confidence in the employment market is at an all-time low, with the Iran war still rippling through the economy. A Westpac-McDermott Miller survey for the June quarter reveals confidence fell for public and private sector employees. A net 60 percent of respondents believe it's hard to find a job, up from 46 percent last quarter. Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon says employment confidence has been weak over the past five years, and this data represents another step backwards. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:59

Susan St John: Auckland University Associate...

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2026/06/23

A social policy advocate suggests taxing superannuants' alternative incomes could be the solution New Zealand needs. National is campaigning on raising the retirement age, which Labour's ruling out. But earlier this year, Labour's Chris Hipkins appeared open to means testing NZ Super eligibility. Auckland University's Susan St John says reviving the superannuation surcharge, abolished in 1998, could get political agreement. She explained it is a middle ground between the extremes of means testing

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4:19

Sylvie Thrush Marsh: MyHR Spokesperson on the sectors...

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2026/06/22

More small and medium businesses are looking to trim the fat after years of constant pressure. MyHR data shows in the first three months of the year, the hospitality industry recorded 191% more restructures than in the previous quarter. Financial and insurance sectors had their highest levels of restructuring in two years. MyHR spokesperson Sylvie Thrush Marsh told Mike Hosking businesses aren't always turning to redundancies. She says some may be dropping a shift or trimming hours to save jobs

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3:52

Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management's General...

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2026/06/21

National's Kiwisaver promise could help address a gender savings gap. The party is committing to raise minimum contributions and make employers contribute for staff over 65, if re-elected in November. It would also make Kiwisaver compulsory - promising a $1500 boost for every newborn. Milford Asset Management's General Manager of KiwiSaver, Murray Harris told Mike Hosking that staff on paid parental leave will also get contributions. He says on average female balances are 25% lower than male,

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3:49

Bruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner says Green's tax...

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2026/06/21

Doubts New Zealand could avoid the problems other countries faced with wealth taxes. The Greens are proposing a 2.5% tax on net assets above 10 million dollars, excluding the family home. The package also includes income tax cuts for those earning under $160,000. Dentons tax partner Bruce Bernacchi says several European countries abandoned similar taxes, after wealth and investment flowed offshore. He says it would be a giant leap backwards for our economy, which is doing well at the moment. LISTEN

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2:38

Kate Acland: Beef and Lamb Chair comments on red meat...

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2026/06/19

New Zealand's exporters are seeing success, with the total value of exports adding up to $8.9bn in May. This is a rise of $1.4bn from last year, and red meat is the biggest driver. It's jumped 43% year on year - with frozen beef being particularly successful. Beef and Lamb Chair Kate Acland told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the success is due to a combination of factors. "High demand, low supply, and I think, you know, I have to say it is supported by a low Kiwi dollar at the moment." LISTEN

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2:55

Hayley Horan: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on...

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2026/06/18

Businesses in the capital are looking forward to more certainty, with the controversial Golden Mile project now officially canned. Councillors voted yesterday to scrap the CBD upgrade plan in favour of more modest upgrades. It follows a review last week finding further budget blowouts were likely. Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Hayley Horan told Mike Hosking businesses want a more vibrant city and are now feeling like they're at the table. She says the years of reviews and

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4:05

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Kevin Warsh making...

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2026/06/18

Kevin Warsh made his debut at the wheel of the US central bank today, and it's prompted a divided response. The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to keep interest rates unchanged today. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:29

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Rabobank's latest...

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2026/06/18

Farmer confidence has fallen slightly, as the impacts of the Iran war continue to be felt. Rabobank's latest survey shows 29 percent of farmers expect things to improve in the coming year, down from 39 percent last quarter. Growers are feeling more negative. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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