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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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4:29

Claire Matthews: Banking professor says inquiry into...

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2023/03/02

Calls for a banking sector market study are ramping up, after the Reserve Bank asked for one earlier this week. Bank profits have never been higher than those reported last year, it was the first time they’ve ever cracked $6 billion. Public Policy group Monopoly Watch has set out the terms of reference it thinks the Commerce Commission could use. Massey University Banking Associate Professor Claire Matthews told Tim Dower she isn't convinced it's a job for the Commerce Commission. But she says

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4:18

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds senior portfolio manager on...

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2023/03/02

Over in the US, the housing market looks like it's back on the rise. There's been a slight market slump, but new home sales have risen to a one year high and confidence among buyers and sellers has improved. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds says the US housing market will generally be different to New Zealand's, as they have longer fixed mortgages. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:43

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on the return of...

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2023/03/02

China is set to return to its economic powerhouse state after years of restrictions. Chinese consumers are out of lockdown and ready to spend, and this has economists all over the world recalibrating their global growth forecasts. NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann says the return of Chinese consumers will be good for New Zealand's economy. Liam Dann says the expected wave of Chinese tourists will be ready to spend and keep the price for commodities steady. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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5:06

Anthony Walker: S&P Global Ratings director on the...

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2023/03/02

S&P Global Ratings warns that Kiwis are blind to the 'astronomical' costs of fixing Three Waters. A new report from the credit agency suggests that local councils are gaming the system by building new infrastructure with the hope that their ratepayers won't have to pick up the tab. S&P Global Ratings director Anthony Walker says the cost of fixing water infrastructure could be between $120 billion to $180 billion, with the potential to go higher. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:23

Graeme Wright: Bluff oyster operator as 2023 season...

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2023/03/01

The 2023 oyster season is upon us and boaties in Bluff couldn't be more excited. Last year the harvest levels weren't up to expectations, but this year is looking much better. Barnes Wild Bluff Oysters general manager, Graeme Wright, joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:27

Genevieve Stevens: Agricultural analyst says there...

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2023/03/01

Big opportunities for the beef sector as the reopening of China allows for more beef exports. Beef intake in China is expected to make a strong rebound in the coming year as we see a preference for imported meat, according to a Rabobank report. Agricultural analyst Genevieve Stevens joined the Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

Rebecca Ingram: Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO on...

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2023/03/01

There are hopes the Government's new tourism action plan will help attract and retain a stable workforce. About 60 percent of tourism workers want to quit or are considering leaving in the next year. The plan aims to recognise quality employers, lift worker conditions, develop education and address the seasonal nature of the industry. Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Rebecca Ingram told Mike Hosking while Covid turned tourism on its head, it also gave a chance to evaluate the best ways to

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3:10

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2023/03/01

Bank profitability hit an eight-year high in the December quarter when measured by net interest margin. According to Reserve Bank data, banks’ net interest margin rose by 6 basis points, to 2.37 per cent. The margin last reached this level in December 2014. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny says the net interest margin is just one way of measuring bank profitability, with return on equity and return on assets. Jenee Tibshraeny says as interest rates have risen, it's taken savers

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3:07

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic economist on largest...

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2023/02/28

Few are surprised to learn that house values have fallen again. This time, it's by one percent for February, the largest monthly decline since October last year. It's in the latest CoreLogic report and chief property economist Kelvin Davidson joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:53

Owen Vaughan: OneRoof editor on house prices dropping...

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2023/02/28

New Zealand house prices have taken another heavy hit, down 11.5 per cent since February last year. The average property price is down $120,000 in the same time period to $971,000. A OneRoof report is out today and editor Owen Vaughan joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:28

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk editor on former...

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2023/02/28

Former MediaWorks CEO Cam Wallace will join Qantas as group chief executive of Qantas international and freight. His new job will pit him against former employer Air New Zealand, whom he worked with for two decades prior to MediaWorks. BusinessDesk editor Pattrick Smellie says that Air New Zealand would have expected Cam Wallace to return to the aviation industry, as he only left the company in a wave of resignations during Covid-19. Pattrick Smellie says Cam Wallace was a contender for the title of

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4:41

Michael Gordon: Westpac economist on borrowing costs...

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2023/02/27

Westpac's economic overview shows we are still weathering the storm. With high levels of inflation and consumer prices rising by 7.2 percent, households are having to squeeze their spending. Borrowing costs are at their highest level in more than a decade, while sales are now at the lowest since the Global Financial Crisis. And the added heat of the cyclone is pushing even more pressure on the economy. Westpac acting chief economist Michael Gordon joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See

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2:22

Stuart Crosby: LGNZ President wants less...

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2023/02/27

A call for the local to be put back into local government. Local Government New Zealand President Stuart Crosby wants less centralisation in the allocation of public spending. He says New Zealand is the third most centralised country in the OECD. Crosby says locals need more control over how money is spent in their communities. It's part of the Future for Local Government Review panel. He told Mike Hosking he hopes recommendations from his group are taken seriously. LISTEN ABOVE See

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3:05

Chris Wilkinson: Retail director on sales down 4% in...

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2023/02/27

Retail sales were down 4 percent in the December quarter of 2022 compared to the previous year. Hardware, building and garden supplies were hit the hardest with a 15 per cent drop. Managing director of First Retail Group, Chris Wilkinson joined Kate Hawkesby to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

Jon Ives: OneStaff Chief Executive on median wages...

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2023/02/27

The median wage for migrant workers has increased further, sparking concerns. The Accredited Employer Work Visa kicked in today and sees workers paid nearly $30 dollars an hour. OneStaff Chief Executive Jon Ives says this increase isn't fair for New Zealanders and it may not have been thought out properly. Jon Ives says this wage increase will have a knock-on effect that contributes to wage inflation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:50

Naomi James: Channel Infrastructure CEO on New...

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2023/02/27

New Zealand is likely to reach 'peak petrol' within the next two years, according to data from Channel Infrastructure. Diesel use is also set to remain strong for the time to come and aviation fuel consumption will only go up. Channel Infrastructure CEO Naomi James says petrol demand is peaking and will decline because of the demand for EV's and increasing fuel efficiency. Naomi James doesn't believe the scrapped biofuel mandate will have a major impact on forecasts in the long term. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:54

Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO admits the airline isn't...

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2023/02/23

Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran admits the airline isn't popular with all of its customers. The national carrier has been under fire in recent months, with controversies about fare prices, flight cancellations and lost luggage. “The way that we think about it, we’ve got five stakeholders; customers, staff, suppliers, community and then we’ve got to reward our shareholders at some point.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor on Kiwibank's...

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2023/02/23

Kiwibank's half-year profits rose by 53 percent to $98 million dollars with the help of strong lending growth. Kiwibank's CEO says these results will prepare the bank for a tougher second half dominated by rising interest rates, increased inflation and recent extreme weather events. NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann says we're seeing the tail end of the boom for bank profits. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:42

Sophie Maloney: Sky chief executive on half year...

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2023/02/23

Television operator Sky is reporting decreasing half-year profits, as extra costs offset the gains from increased subscribers. The delayed releases of the new Sky Box and Sky Pod have created extra operating costs for Sky. CEO Sophie Maloney says that Sky has retained solid subscriber growth and they've secured all the content they targeted. "Our delay in delivering the new Box and the new Pod has meant we've had some additional costs to continue with the Vodafone TV platform. That's had a slight

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4:54

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand CEO on the company making...

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2023/02/23

Air New Zealand is recovering with a strong half-year profit of $299 million. The airline confirms that this growth was boosted by sustained demand and high ticket prices after three years of Covid-related losses. Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran acknowledged the increased ticket prices were as much a factor as the lack of low-cost seats and high inflation. Greg Foran says they're working hard to get their service back to pre-Covid standards again and travellers can expect to see progress over the

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