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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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3:34

Paul Stenhouse: Tech - Apple's new accessibility...

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2023/05/19

Create a digital copy of your voice in just 15 minutes Apple's soon-to-be-released feature "Personal Voice" is designed for people who may be going to lose their voice, to be able to capture it digitally, and use it to communicate with others when they can't - Apple is calling it your "synthesized voice". It's open to everyone though, hinting at what may become more commonplace in the near future. Your digital avatar could actually sound like you, and read out the things you've typed. It takes just

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8:29

Kevin Milne: Wanting to talk wealth tax

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2023/05/19

Kevin Milne feels it's becoming inevitable that a wealth tax will be introduced here in New Zealand. He says he'd like to involve Jack Tame in a discussion around this this because he know Tame will have a view. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:53

Politics Friday Budget Special: MPs Dan Rosewarne and...

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2023/05/18

John MacDonald was joined by Labour's Dan Rosewarne and National's Gerry Brownlee for today's Budget Special edition of Politics Friday. Why is $14 million being spent on MP security, when just $15 million is going into retail crime prevention? Will free prescriptions make a huge difference for New Zealanders and every day living costs? And should we be investing so much into Te Matatini funding. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:13

Bruce Bernacchi: Tax expert discusses finer financial...

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2023/05/18

The Prime Minister called it the 'Bread and Butter Budget'. Pundits have called it bland, basic brand, bare bones, bread crumbs and the baked beans budget. Most have agreed it was a glamour less affair and restrained. Highlights include the removal of the $5 prescription fee, expanding free early childhood education, and free public transport for children. Dentons Kensington Swan Partner and tax expert, Bruce Bernacchi, joined Kerre Woodham Mornings to discuss the finer points. LISTEN ABOVE See

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6:12

Claire Trevett: NZH Political Editor says Budget 2023...

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2023/05/18

New Zealand Herald Political Editor Claire Trevett says Thursday's Budget is not an election winner, but it's not an election loser either. Claire Trevett joined Kerre Woodham Mornings to discuss the Budget from a political point of view. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:36

Mike's Minute: The Budget showed the bigger picture...

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2023/05/18

The real value of the Budget for me is not the so-called lolly scramble people seem to expect each year. A bus trip here, a prescription there and a handful of EV chargers - that's rats and mice. The real value of a Budget is the big picture and the big picture is a disaster. For what it's worth, the gaming deal is not bad. But then again, it's classic Labour. Yes, we give rebates for film, but not for gaming. Why not? So they fix that. But do they? Our deal is still outdone by the Australians. So

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3:35

John O'Reilly: Founder of Flightless Games studio...

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2023/05/18

The Budget came with a somewhat surprising investment into the gaming sector. Including a 20 percent rebate for video game developers and an allocation of $160 million. Along with $27 million for a digital skills package with apprenticeship like pilot programmes. Although it doesn't quite match what Australia has to offer it could help keep gaming in New Zealand. John O'Reilly, founder and creative director of Flightless Games studio in Mount Maunganui, joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:56

Rod Duke: Group Managing Director at Briscoes on...

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2023/05/18

With the threat of mega-companies IKEA and Costco moving in on New Zealand business, the Briscoe Group are looking to lift their game to combat the big players. Group Managing Director at Briscoes Rod Duke joined the Mike Hosking Breakfast. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Wayne Langford: Federated Farmers Acting Pres says...

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2023/05/18

The 2023 Budget offered $11.5 billion over the next four years but left nothing for farmers. But it's farmers saying that more than money, they'd just like relief from the endless regulations. Federated Farmers Acting President Wayne Langford joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

Andrew Keller: Finance expert says the extra $4.8b of...

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2023/05/18

Questions for the Government this morning, over whether its Budget could make the Government's balance sheet even worse. The Budget includes removal of $5 prescription fees, the introduction of 20 hours free early childcare for two-year-olds, and public transport discounts for under 25s. Finance Minister Grant Robertson is branding it a "back to basics" budget. But JMI Wealth Director Andrew Keller told Mike Hosking the $4.8 billion of extra Government spending each year will put pressure on

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3:34

Peter Thomson: Ruapehu Stakeholders Association...

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2023/05/18

Multiple offers have been received in an attempt to buy the Mount Ruapehu skifields. However, locals have concerns surrounding how transparent the MBIE is being about these offers. Spokesperson for the Ruapehu Skifields Stakeholders Association, Peter Thomson, joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Michael Wood: Associate Minister of Finance on how...

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2023/05/18

Budget 2023 is focused on the 'bread and butter' issues.. The Government has injected tens of billions of dollars, in the hope it battles the high cost of living. Questions remain as to what it means in terms of inflation, spending and debt. Associate Minister of Finance Michael Wood joined Kate Hawkesby to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:17

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says the Govt is...

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2023/05/18

The Finance Minister says the Government is spending more than it planned to in the Budget, because of Cyclone Gabrielle.Under the so-called "back to basics" budget, the $5 prescription fees will be abolished from July, and two-year-olds will be eligible for 20 hours free early childcare from next March. Public transport will be made free for under 13s, and half price public transport will continue for those under 25. Grant Robertson told Mike Hosking while government consumption is trending down

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3:11

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Grant...

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2023/05/18

The grim economic outlook for 2023 could have set New Zealand up for an austerity-focused Budget. Instead, Grant Robertson said today's numbers show New Zealand's economy will avoid a recession and the Government will return to a wafer-thin surplus in 2025. NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann says the Government could have been more cautious with this year's Budget, but Labour took the polls into account. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:05

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's...

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2023/05/18

Australia's unemployment rate rose from 3.5 percent to 3.7 percent, surprising economists. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an estimated 4,300 jobs were lost in the last month. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says economists are hoping this slight rise in unemployment will help inflation ease. Murray Olds says the Reserve Bank of Australia is due to meet next month, and unemployment will hopefully take the heat out the market ahead of a potential rate increase. LISTEN

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Chelsea Rapp: New Zealand Game Developers Association...

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2023/05/18

New Zealand's video game industry will be able to survive and thrive thanks to a 2023 Budget boost. The Government announced $160 million would be allocated to the sector and a 20 percent rebate would be available for game development studios that met the expenditure threshold. New Zealand Game Developers Association chair Chelsea Rapp is excited about this development and says the sector has been working towards this for a long time. "Our program was solely intended to help New Zealand businesses

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2:57

Greg Harford: Retail NZ chief executive explains the...

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2023/05/17

As much as shoppers enjoy shopping online, having a physical retail presence is becoming an advantage for many retailers - as omnichannel shopping makes a boom. Online stores play a key role in the decision making process which then leads to shoppers making a physical in store purchase. Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford joined Mike Hosking to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bodo Lang: Marketing expert on the reputation damage...

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2023/05/17

Creepy crawlies are continuing to pop up in food items. The latest is insect larvae which was nestled in a boy's Whittakers bar, the second bug incident the chocolate company has dealt with in less than two weeks. So what's the reputation damage? Marketing expert Bodo Lang joined Kate Hawkesby to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:03

Carl Taylor: Building supplies co-op chair on...

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2023/05/17

Building supply prices will now be monitored by the Government - along with land covenants across the country being reviewed. This all comes in response to the findings from the Commerce Commission's study into building supplies, which was undertaken in December. Chairperson of the Combined Building Supplies Co-operative Carl Taylor joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bailey Gair: Civil Contractors NZ say the Budget...

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2023/05/17

Hopes the biggest needs won't be forgotten, in today's "bread and butter budget". Bailey Gair from Civil Contractors New Zealand says the budget needs to address the country's $210 billion infrastructure deficit. "We've also got flood and cyclone rebuild as well as a historical underinvestment in maintenance." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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