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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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5:02

Graeme Rose: Window Treatments CEO explains why it's...

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2026/02/12

An industry expert says it's not practical to regulate blind cords. A coroner's released a report on the death of three-year-old Tilly Cambie in 2023, after a cord tangled around her neck. She's one of several children to die that way since 2009. They recommend mandatory blind standards - which the Government's ruled out. Window Treatments chief executive Graeme Rose says blanket regulations wouldn't suit every household. "You can imagine someone installing a blind in a kitchen window with a bench

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7:18

Bridget Snelling: Xero NZ country manager on the new...

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2026/02/12

A lot of the country's small businesses are feeling the end of financial year sting. Data from Xero shows 75 percent of the New Zealand small business owners surveyed say the current financial year has been more stressful than past years. Nearly half had considered giving up their business due to stress, with 67 percent citing financial management as their main worry. Xero Country Manager Bridget Snelling says the biggest stressor impacting small business owners is financial pressure - and many are

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3:53

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the MYOB...

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2026/02/11

Signs of growing positivity from New Zealand's small and medium sized businesses. A new report from MYOB reveals that 33% of SMEs polled have more work or sales lined up for the first quarter than usual, and a further 40% say they have the amount they’d normally expect. The green shoots are showing up in sectors that have struggled of late, including manufacturers, retail, and construction. ABC Business Sales CEO Chris Small told Mike Hosking the vibe is incredibly positive, especially in

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5:14

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the Government's...

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2026/02/10

A potential insurance policy for those who can't move away from gas for energy, as the Government charges ahead with its plans for an importing facility. The terminal will be housed in Taranaki - with the Government aiming to have a build contract locked down mid-year. It's imposing a levy to help pay for an import liquefied natural gas facility, which it says will save households $50 a year on power bills. Mercury Chief Executive Stew Hamilton says New Zealand is running out of gas, faster than

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2:26

Simon Delander: Rua Gold vice-president on the...

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2026/02/10

A small West Coast town might be about to strike gold again. Canadian mining company Rua Gold has discovered a 2.5 kilometre stretch of gold and other minerals at Auld Creek near Reefton - with plans announced to fast-track an underground mine. The company aims to produce 60,000 ounces of gold annually by 2028. Vice-president Simon Delander says they're also going after the antimony. He explained that's a strategic mineral - and there's lots of interest in Japan and the US. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:20

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister defends early end to...

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2026/02/10

The Justice Minister says his retail crime advisory group has been successful and productive. It'll been cut short, ending in May - not the planned September - after three members resigned last month. It leaves just two members, chair and dairy owner Sunny Kaushal and liquor retailer, Ash Parmar. Paul Goldsmith says he could have appointed more people for the next six months or wrapped it up early. "The simpler thing to do was say - look, you've got a couple of things you need to finish, you've got

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3:29

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the...

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2026/02/09

More consistency across the Tasman in the standards for goods and services could reduce administrative burdens and free up business capacity. A new agreement aims to streamline operations, reduce costs, improve quality, and meet regulatory requirements in New Zealand and Australia. Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen told Ryan Bridge we were out of kilter with the Aussies on about 24 standards, so businesses effectively had to hire someone just to handle the paperwork. He says it's a main

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5:46

Greg Foran: Former Air New Zealand CEO on taking over...

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2026/02/09

The former boss of Air New Zealand is jetting off to America. It's been reported Greg Foran will be named as the new chief executive of retail giant, Kroger. It operates supermarkets and multi-department stores throughout the US, and is regarded as one of the country's big four retailers. Greg Foran says he'll have his hands full but he's looking forward to it. "It's a business, does about $150 billion a year and just over 400,000 associates work there, there's about $3,000 stores, multiple brands -

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6:37

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist chats US...

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2026/02/05

Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold joined Andrew Dickens to discuss the economic news in New Zealand and around the world. They discussed European interest rates, the global dairy trade, and the US job market and dollar. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:26

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/02/04

The Government has launched a review into soaring home insurance costs - to take place over a six-month period. This investigation comes as AA Insurance moves to pause new home insurance offers across the South Island. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacked what we can expect from this deep dive. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2026/02/04

Software stocks have taken a dive, and it's prompted concern among economists. This follows a difficult month for the sector, with many of them seeing their shares drop by 40 percent as a result of AI. Milford Asset Management's Michael Luke explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Ratu Mataira: OpenStar CEO on the company getting the...

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2026/02/04

A Wellington fusion energy start-up’s getting a major boost, with fresh funding to build a next generation research facility. The Government will lend up to $35 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to OpenStar Technologies to help develop its nuclear fusion machine, known as Tahi. Fusion is the process which powers the sun, and the company's hoping to create a fusion power source that can be scaled up for commercial use. OpenStar CEO Ratu Mataira says Tahi is of a scale that they'll be able

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2:11

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a...

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2026/02/04

On the face of it, the unemployment figure out today is not good. It’s gone up, it's now sitting at 5.4 percent, a high we haven’t seen in almost 11 years. The last time we were anywhere near 5.4 percent was September 2015. But actually, there is a recovery story here if you look under the hood. We’ve added 15,000 jobs to the economy. More people want to work, too. As Infometrics points out, fewer people are sitting on the sidelines. We have fewer young people bumming around, and more of them are in

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2:43

Millie Silvester: Trade Me spokesperson on the...

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2026/02/04

Trade Me’s seeing a rush on gold and silver listings. Searches for both metals have surged on the site - and are now the second and third fastest-rising terms over the past week. Gold and silver hit record highs late last month, before dipping and then rallying again. Trade Me spokesperson Millie Silvester says the spike could be driven by buyers looking to melt the metals down. "Or maybe they're hoping that actually, this is the start of a boom and they're going to sit on it and hold onto it and

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3:36

Simon Smuts-Kennedy: Hill's Hats owner on the rising...

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2026/02/04

An opinion piece in the Herald reckons Wellington's Cuba St has a rival for the title of the region's coolest strip. Lifestyle writer Joanna Wane says Petone's Jackson St has Cuba St beaten out for restaurants, cafes, pubs and boutiques. Hill's Hats owner Simon Smuts-Kennedy says there's plenty available for visitors - and there's something for everyone. "There's virtually everything available, and it's pumping. It's great...there's plenty for you." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on what...

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2026/02/04

A warning we've been burnt by high hopes for economic recovery. Stats NZ data out today puts unemployment at 5.4 percent in the December quarter. The numbers were less severe than forecasts from Treasury, but still reflect a 10 year unemployment high. Infometrics Principal EconomistBrad Olsen says the talk about getting momentum back last year fell short. "For businesses, they need to see stronger business sales coming through their front door before they commit to hiring more workers." LISTEN

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11:41

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on unemployment...

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2026/02/03

Unemployment's risen again to a ten-year high, with 165 thousand Kiwis currently out of work. Stats NZ data shows the unemployment rate was 5.4% in the December quarter, up from 5.3% in the September quarter. It's now the highest it's been since September 2015. The Herald's Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham while today's rise is small, it's also unexpected. He says there was some hope we had seen the peak of unemployment, but it appears we haven’t. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:51

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA...

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2026/02/03

The Reserve Bank of Australia started the year off with an increase set to impact mortgage holders. The RBA increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent, citing increased concerns about inflation. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained the increase further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:48

Stephen Scheeler: Former Facebook CEO for Australia...

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2026/02/03

Following the launch of Australia's ban on social media for under-16s, there's been debate over whether New Zealand should follow this example. Meta's Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, has labelled the full ban a 'fool's errand' and claims parental controls are the way to go. Former Facebook CEO for Australia and New Zealand Stephen Scheeler says parental controls are a safety feature that should be considered - but it won't solve the wider problem. "I don't think it's a total solution, but I

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4:53

John Worth: Geo40 CEO on the presence of sought-after...

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2026/02/02

The head of a mineral extraction company says New Zealand's rich in some of these sought-after critical minerals. New Zealand and the United States are reportedly discussing a 'non-binding' framework relating to critical minerals as the US looks to reduce reliance on China. Geo40 CEO John Worth says there's silica, lithium and antimony to name a few. "I think we're relatively small by international standards, but there's enough interesting stuff here." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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