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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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5:49

Brett O'Riley: EMA Chief Executive on what Prime...

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2023/01/24

Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has made the business sector and the economy the focus of his Government. His first address promised to handle the inflation 'pandemic', and he plans on meeting with Auckland business leaders on Thursday after he's been sworn in. EMA Chief Executive Brett O'Riley says Chris Hipkins need to understand the cost impacts of Government policies at a time where margins are tightening. "It would be great to see them really recognise that Government policy has a huge

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9:33

The Huddle: Chris Luxon co-governance comments, bobby...

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2023/01/24

Today on the Huddle: David Farrar, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster and Kaine Thompson, former Labour Press Secretary joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Were Chris Luxon's comments on co-governance at Rātana appropriate? Is today the right time for National to be transparent about their stance on co-governance? Do you think farmers will listen to Fonterra's instructions to not kill bobby calves unless there's a humane reason? What will happen to the bobby

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3:54

Peter Beck: Rocket Lab founder encourages Kiwi...

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2023/01/24

Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck says the best thing local startups can do is get out of New Zealand- for a while. According to Beck, it's important for Kiwi entrepreneurs to get global context and that the nation's infamous 'tall poppy syndrome' problem can hold founders back when it comes to success. Peter Beck says it's important for entrepreneurs to see if their idea is world-class by taking it out on the world stage and gaining perspective. "What you need to understand before you pour your life

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5:20

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME business commentator on what...

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2023/01/23

Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has promised to re-prioritise the focus of Labour to reflect the current concerns of New Zealand voters. Hipkins has stated he plans to rein in some Government programs that are less "essential" right now and address the issues surrounding the economy, business owners, and the cost of living. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says that it will be hard for Chris Hipkins to draw in voters, but his open communication and clear acknowledgement of the state

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10:21

Brianne West: Ethique founder on creating a globally...

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2023/01/18

We have another New Zealand business superstar. Brianne West’s beauty and lifestyle company Ethique is on a roll, to put it mildly. They have eliminated more than 25 million plastic containers worldwide, creating concentrated beauty bars that are good for the planet and the user. Brianne's been featured in Forbes, has a fan in Britney Spears and is even immortalised as a Barbie doll. Brianne West joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:26

Guy Pope-Mayell: Cookie Time Managing Director on...

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2023/01/18

This one takes the biscuit. The New Zealand delicacy Cookie Time has found a receptive new market in Japan. Just two days after the product hit Costco shelves there, an immediate re-order came in for four times the original amount. Exports are the big goal for the company this year, with a target of growing from 14 markets now, to 25. Managing Director Guy Pope-Mayell joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:45

Kirk Hope: Business NZ chief executive says...

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2023/01/17

Anxiety across the economy, about the business year ahead. New figures from NZIER show business confidence has plunged to its lowest level since records began more than half a century ago. Almost three quarters of businesses expect economic conditions to worsen in the coming months. BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope Tim Dower inflation and rising interest rates are taking their toll on consumer spending, as the world grapples with the war in Ukraine and global trading instability. He says

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3:05

Joseph O'Keefe: MPI Animal Laboratory Manager says...

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2023/01/11

New robot technology may be the answer to catching exotic diseases in animals. A new machine will improve the testing and accuracy for diseases such as foot and mouth disease or M bovis. It can test up to seven thousand samples per day for antibodies, and prevent the need for manual testers to catch and ring fence a potential outbreak. MPI Animal Laboratory Manager Joseph O'Keefe told Tim Dower it's a game changer. He says they can set a machine up, tell it the samples, push a button and wait for

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6:00

Jos Ruffell: Garage Project co-founded on how CO2...

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2023/01/10

Breweries are being forced to get creative and spend big money to survive a crippling nationwide shortage of liquid carbon dioxide. Since the end of refining at Marsden Point last year, the Kapuni carbon dioxide plant has been supplying the gas. However, it's shut indefinitely for maintenance. Co-Founder of small Wellington brewery Garage Project, Jos Ruffell told Tim Dower beer production relies on CO2 for cleaning, sterilising, and packaging beer, and to operate the taps the drink is poured

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3:10

Simon Arcus: Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO on...

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2023/01/10

A pedestrian crossing in Wellington has come with a $2.4million price tag. Around $500,000 of that has gone on consultants for the crossing on Cobham Drive. It's part of the Let's Get Wellington Moving initiative. Chief Executive of Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Simon Arcus joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:39

Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana: Owner of Horizon Tours on...

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2023/01/09

Cruise ships are being turned away from New Zealand waters, for not being clean enough on the outside. Ships with algae and barnacles on the hull are being told to clean their bottoms or stay out of pristine parts of the country. But the knock-on effect is hitting some land-based operators hard. Owner of Horizon Tours Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:54

Aidan Bartlett: Designer Wardrobe CEO on the company...

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2023/01/05

Pre-loved clothing business Designer Wardrobe has had to revamp their strategy to renting and selling clothes to Kiwis. Designer Wardrobe was forced to close all their physical locations by the end of 2021 due to Covid uncertainty, and the business has been operating completely online for over a year. The Covid-19 pandemic presented a fair amount of challenges for the company, but consumers are still interested in buying and renting pre-used designer wear at a reduced prices, so the business was

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4:29

Paul Stenhouse: New tool 'Rewind' aims to be a search...

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2022/12/16

A new tool called 'Rewind' has been developed for the latest generation of Macs which effectively stores everything you've ever displayed on your screen. It can also record your Zoom meetings and transcribe them, aiming to give you a search engine for your life. None of this information ever leaves your laptop, so there is nothing in the cloud. Their big breakthrough is the crazy compression they've been able to accomplish. The founder, Dan Siroker, is a serial entrepreneur who started to lose

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4:02

Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says it's a tight...

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2022/12/15

Job ads have seen a slight fall from record highs in the first half of the year. But SEEK's annual job market report shows demand is still strong across all sectors...and employers are trying new ways to attract applicants. Sign-on bonuses and highlighting their work from home flexibility, are among the treats being handed out. SEEK Country Manager Rob Clark told Tim Dower there's a tight labour market compared to pre-Covid times. He says the flow of talent in and out of the country is not at the

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8:26

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says he's tried to...

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2022/12/15

The Finance Minister says he's tried to create an environment where businesses can flourish. The quarter three GDP figure exceeded many economists' predictions by rising two percent. New Zealand's growth trumped that of the UK, US, EU and Australia. Grant Robertson singled out construction as something he was particularly proud of. He told Tim Dower he feels while the Government can't control exactly how the economy runs, they can help out. Robertson says they have trained thousands through their

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Nicola Willis: National's Finance spokesperson says...

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2022/12/15

The National Party says there are big challenges in our economy despite a quarter three GDP boom. New Zealand's GDP increased two percent in the three months to September. That was much higher than most economists predicted and a bigger jump than the UK, the US, Australia and the EU. National's Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis told Roman Travers everyone wants businesses to grow, but not everyone is feeling the positive effects of the economy. She says wages aren't keeping up with inflation for

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4:07

Michael Reddell: Former Reserve Bank economist says...

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2022/12/15

Fears a positive economic result could yield a negative one down the track. Our GDP grew two percent in the three months to September, blowing most economist predictions out of the water. But former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell says he's suspicious of the result and wonders if it will be revised to a lower rate. He told Tim Dower it could be a problem next year. Reddell says it will increase the chances of a recession next year, because the Reserve Bank will have to act more strongly to

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4:13

Alf Filipaina: Auckland Councillor on Auckland mayor...

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2022/12/15

Auckland councillors have voted to send mayor budget proposals out to public consultation. But not without a flurry, after Wayne Brown said Auckland Airport would be seeking cash for a new domestic terminal. That caused a temporary halt in Airport share trading. Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina joined Tim Dower to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

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

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2022/12/14

Fresh GDP data shows solid economic growth. The New Zealand economy grew 2.0 per cent in the September quarter, greatly surpassing expectations. Economists had expected just 0.9 per cent in the quarter. Services industries were up 2.0 percent and led the charge. NZ Herald Business Editor at Large, Liam Dann, joined Kerre Woodham. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:13

Nick Leggett: Transporting NZ Chief Executive on...

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2022/12/14

As has been much discussed over the last 24 hours, the days of cheaper fuel and transport are coming to an end. Transporting New Zealand says the Government’s announcement is a kick in the guts for the transport industry. Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett joined Kerre Woodham. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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