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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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5:36

Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australian...

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2026/06/09

New data shows Australian business confidence is on the up - but things are still gloomy across the Tasman. The survey from National Australia Bank showed its index of business conditions held at +3 in May, ending four months of losses. Confidence ⁠improved modestly to -14, from -23 in April. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:23

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO on the company...

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2026/06/09

Amid the ongoing fuel crisis, Jetstar is celebrating a major milestone. The airline is celebrating 17 years of operating in New Zealand, and they see the nation as a solid growth market. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully says it's a big milestone, and the company's marked the occasion with a big sale. "It's important for us, and we get excited when we have big sales - and we always have a big birthday sale as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:03

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Apple...

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2026/06/09

Apple's announced digital assistant, Siri, is getting an upgrade - expected later this year - to become Siri AI. The company is promising a better artificial intelligence experience for users. With the help of Google, Siri will remember past conversations, have a more conversational tone, and help across apps. BusinessDesk's Peter Griffin says Apple isn't trying to compete with the AI giants. "This is really to supercharge the features on an iPhone, or on your Mac with the Safari browser - making

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3:22

Nadia Steedman: Front-Line Training chief operations...

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2026/06/09

Two new Woolworths stores have opened in the South Island, but you can't get the weekly shop done there. The educational facilities in Dunedin and Invercargill are giving young people with disabilities training for jobs in a supermarket environment, creating 'launchpads' for future employment. Front-Line Training chief operations officer Nadia Steedman says this will allow people to work in a space that suits their individual needs. "With that, we have a direct connection with the local Woolworths

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2:57

Andrew Fairgray: 2degreees Chief Business Officer on...

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2026/06/08

New research paints a gloomier picture for business leaders. The latest 2degrees Shaping Business Report suggests optimism about post-pandemic recovery has fallen away. It says leaders are now shifting from recovery mode to simply playing the hand they've got. Chief Business Officer Andrew Fairgray told Heather du Plessis-Allan people were looking for a return to normalcy in the years since Covid, but with all the volatility, businesses are starting to realise they need to control their own

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4:03

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

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2026/06/08

The US sharemarket took a hit last Friday, largely due to weakness in the information technology sector. The semiconductor sector was hit hard, and experts are unpacking the economic implications. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:47

Grant Bradley: aviation industry expert on Air New...

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2026/06/08

Air New Zealand has indicated its long-running engine problems may have come to an end. Air New Zealand’s chief has claimed the airline reached a breakthrough in Brazil this weekend after years of crippling engine issues. Aviation industry expert Grant Bradley explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:41

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister says more details...

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2026/06/08

The Finance Minister is promising more detail is coming regarding a billion dollar pre-Budget allocation. The funding's been labelled 'secret spending' by Labour. Nicola Willis says this reflects the Government's provision for a potential capital to operating forecast change in transport spend - that can be subject to future decisions. "That is literally what it is, and we will be taking policy decisions on that over the next few weeks and months." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:18

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy...

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2026/06/08

A new report has found New Zealand renters are better off than a year ago. The Regional Rental Affordability Index found affordability improved in most of the country over the past 12 months, as rents ease and incomes rise. Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager Matt Ball says it's not the same story in every region, but renting is definitely more affordable. "If you look at Auckland - rents have been flat in Auckland for a number of years now, so renters are in a much better position now

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9:07

Jamie Beaton: Crimson founder on the company's plan...

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2026/06/06

Crimson founder Jamie Beaton is on a mission to find and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. In a joint venture with Icehouse, five high school students will be offered a fully funded scholarship to Crimson Global Academy and provided a yearlong immersive experience to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions. Beaton says entrepreneurship is one of the most exciting careers out there, because it helps people be creative and create future jobs. "I want more young Kiwis able to do this, and I

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6:22

Kylie Freeland: McDonald’s managing director on...

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2026/06/06

This Sunday marks a historic milestone for McDonald's New Zealand, with the franchise turning 50. What began as a single restaurant in Porirua in 1976 has grown into a network of 177 restaurants, with thousands of employees and 53 local franchises. McDonald’s managing director Kylie Freeland says McDonald's was initially focused on expanding out to bigger countries, but a convincing business case saw New Zealand being one of the first countries to get one. "By 1991, we had 50 restaurants and between

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6:02

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/06/03

Higher mortgage rates have given the Reserve Bank a 'bit of breathing space', its chief economist says. Paul Conway, one of the Reserve Bank committee members who voted to keep the OCR on hold last week, said the market is doing some of the work for the central bank. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:15

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert ahead...

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2026/06/03

The SpaceX IPO launch is set for later this month, and experts are speculating about what it could mean for the market. It reportedly plans to fix its IPO price at $135 per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion. Jeremy Hutton from Milford Asset Management explained the risks ahead of the launch. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:16

Gus Gilmore: Te Pūkenga CEO on the Government's plan...

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2026/06/03

The Education Minister wants higher pay rates for tradies who work as unqualified teachers - but she has to persuade the unions first. The PPTA says schools are in need of more people to teach the trades, and outside educators should be fully qualified if they're to be paid the same as registered teachers. Te Pūkenga CEO Gus Gilmore says it's important to attract the best people to educate young Kiwis interested in going into the trades and it's important to match market demand. "These are very

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2:27

Kristy Phillips: Hospitality NZ CEO on the number of...

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2026/06/03

The hospitality squeeze continues, with a flurry of closures. Credit reporting agency Centrix says liquidations are up 49 percent year-on-year. Cafes, restaurants and takeaways made up the most of the 414 liquidations recorded in the past 12 months. Hospitality NZ CEO Kristy Phillips says the latest impacts are the cost of living and the fuel crisis. But she says businesses have taken many hits in recent times. "Liquidations now can be the result of years of hanging on and just trying to wait for

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6:08

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on...

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2026/06/02

Anthropic confirmed it filed confidential plans for an initial public offering, setting it up for what's expected to be one of the most anticipated market debuts in years. Anthropic is one of three highly anticipated AI initial public offerings expected for this year, along with OpenAI and SpaceX - giving early investors a chance for huge paydays. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says Anthropic's the first to get the paperwork through - and there's huge expectations riding on it. LISTEN

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4:32

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the racing industry...

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2026/06/02

The New Zealand racing industry has plenty of reasons to celebrate the recent King’s Birthday Honours, with three of its own recognised. David Ellis, Doug Alderslade and Dr Luk Chin were among the experts who received honours yesterday. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:13

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking professor...

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2026/06/02

There's a view a merger by Heartland and TSB won't hand the big four banks a massive blow. Heartland Bank has struck a deal to buy TSB for $620 million, pending consultation and regulator approval. Massey University banking professor Claire Matthews says the combined bank will still be smaller than the big four, and Kiwibank. She says a lot of work's still needed to increase competition. "It's not necessarily going to open up a huge access to capital, which is what's really needed for them to grow,

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3:50

Cecilia Robinson: Tend CEO on the company looking to...

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2026/06/02

Patients could soon reap the benefits if digital-first Tend Healthcare acquires Green Cross Health's medical division, The Doctors. In July, it'll ask shareholders to approve the conditional sale and purchase agreement for a $270-million-dollar sale. Tend Chief Executive, Cecilia Robinson, says it's all about improving access to care - as they have in their current clinics. "We've significantly improved things like wait times - we've got examples of clinics that have gone from a month wait time down

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3:20

Vicky Price: Business Correspondent on rising oil...

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2026/06/01

Airlines are taking another hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices jumped 7% after an Iranian news agency announced Tehran has suspended the negotiations with the US. Contributing to the dwindling stocks of jet fuel is a new ban on exports by Russia, set to last until the end of November. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce told Francesca Rudkin airlines are also beginning to be affected in terms of the value they have in the stock markets. LISTEN ABOVESee

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