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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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5:47

Carrie Hurihanganui: Auckland Airport CEO says 50,000...

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2022/12/14

Big numbers are expected at Auckland Airport this Christmas season. 50,000 people will be flying in and out of the country across December 23 and Christmas Eve. It's a far different picture than last year, when fewer than 3,000 people came and went over those two days. CEO Carrie Hurihanganui told Tim Dower a lot of work has been done to make sure everything goes smoothly. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:21

Dave Bodger: Gull NZ General Manager on fuel tax cut...

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2022/12/14

Kiwis are set for more pain at the pump next year. The Government is extending its 25 cent a litre petrol tax cuts to February 28, before then phasing them out entirely by the end of March. Gull NZ General Manager Dave Bodger told Tim Dower once you add GST it's actually 29 cents a litre, which impacts the back wallet. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

Miles Workman: Economist predicts 1.1% growth in GDP...

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2022/12/14

Today's GDP figure is expected to show small growth, but some economists are more optimistic than the Reserve Bank. It predicted 0.8 percent growth, but ANZ Senior Economist Miles Workman is picking a 1.1 percent growth. He told Tim Dower other data released prior to today's announcement is why he's changed his tune. Workman says things like retail spending data and manufacturing surveys are more positive than expected. New Zealand saw a 1.7 percent growth in the June quarter. LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:57

Nick Tuffley: Economist expects GDP numbers will show...

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2022/12/14

A glimpse into how our economy is continuing to fare post-pandemic... Stats NZ is set to release our GDP figures for the third quarter later this morning. It was up 1.7 percent in the June quarter. ASB's chief economist Nick Tuffley told Roman Travers they expect today's numbers will show the economy is still going through a recovery. He says they're tipping it'll show a decent growth of 0.9 percent. Tuffley says they also expect to see more signs of international tourism recovery, which will help

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4:57

Nick Tuffley: ASB economist predicts house prices...

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2022/12/13

House prices are down sharply and questions remain as to whether they will stay down. ASB Bank predicts prices will eventually be lower by 40 percent once we adjust for inflation and 25 percent in cold cash terms. They're now 14 percent below the peak last year and there are signs the rate of decline may be increasing. ASB's Nick Tuffley joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:17

Michael Gordon: Economist says Half Year Economic and...

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2022/12/13

The Treasury will be opening its book for the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update today. Westpac Acting Chief Economist Michael Gordon says it will show us the state of the Government's finances. He says it's likely to predict flat growth or even a recession like the Reserve Bank has. Gordon told Tim Dower it will most likely be grim reading for the Government. He says they will probably be looking at the prospect of a weaker economy than they expected in the Budget. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:51

John Edminstin: Bluff Oyster and Food Festival chair...

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2022/12/13

The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival has been canned once again. The festival was to be held in May, but has been postponed due to a former hotel adjacent to the site, having a dangerous building notice on it. It’s the second year running it’s been cancelled, with Covid-19 the reason last year. Festival chair John Edminstin, who owns the building next door told Roman Travers he knows this is disappointing news for Bluff. He says the festival would generally bring in thousands of people who would

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4:28

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on Rio...

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2022/12/13

Ivan Vella, the Chief Executive of Aluminium at Rio Tinto is on a visit to New Zealand. He did an interview with BusinessDesk and said that Rio Tinto's aluminium smelters had marginal commercial viability and were unlikely to generate revenue in their own right, but they were still useful as part of Rio Tinto's presence in the aluminium industry. BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie says that aluminium doesn't make much money in its own right, but it's better for the company to make a

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5:59

Chris Gallavin: Law professor says Government should...

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2022/12/12

A tobacco giant is threatening the Government with legal action over its vaping review. Newstalk ZB has seen documents that reveal British American Tobacco is calling in the lawyers over a review of the country's vaping substances, including high nicotine levels. Our newsroom understands questions remain over the compliance of almost 1700 products in New Zealand - with 466 already removed. Massey University adjunct professor of law, Chris Gallavin, told Tim Dower the Government should be doing what

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2:45

Matt Connell: McArthur Ridge's Winemaker of the Year...

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2022/12/12

2022 was a fantastic year for McArthur Ridge wine; its Southern Tor Pinot Noir 2020 has been awarded trophy after trophy, including gold at the New Zealand International Wine Show. McArthur Ridge now has our most-awarded Pinot Noir and Winemaker of the Year Matt Connell joined Tim Dower. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:36

Lucy Elwood: Cancer Society CEO says New Zealand is...

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2022/12/12

The Cancer Society says New Zealand is taking a step towards a Smokefree 2025. Newstalk ZB understands questions still remain over the compliance of almost 1700 products in New Zealand - with 466 already removed due to banned ingredients or high nicotine levels. The deadline for information passed on Friday - and officials are now reviewing details. It comes as our newsroom can reveal British American Tobacco is threatening legal action over the review. Cancer Society CEO Lucy Elwood told Roman

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6:23

Hannah McQueen: The risks of fixing your mortgage long

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2022/12/09

With how high interest rates could now go scaring some people a little, and with terms of four and five years only fractionally higher than terms for one or two years, some are probably wondering whether they should opt for a little more certainty and go long, especially if anything over 7% becomes problematic for them. But fixing long term can be problematic in the context of the economic environment we’re heading into – and there are some lessons from the GFC on this. LISTEN ABOVE See

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4:18

Kerre Woodham: I was surprised to hear NZ's small...

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2022/12/08

I thought, given that it's FriYay, we could start today's show with a bit of good news, a bit of positivity. Incredibly to me, a survey commissioned by small business lender Prospa showed that New Zealand's small businesses are feeling positive heading into the Christmas holiday period. 514 businesses with between one and 49 employees - 73 percent of those said that they felt good about their overall business health. 63 percent are optimistic about their business growth potential over the next year

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2:31

Nick Pierce: Bachcare Head of Revenue on data showing...

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2022/12/08

New data shows that regional accommodation is already at full capacity for New Year’s. Baches filling up fast may not be new for this time of year, but it has been a few years since we have seen it happen. Is this a flash in the pan, or will we see it continue throughout the summer period? Head of Revenue for Bachcare Nick Pierce joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:34

Gemma Gloyne: Head of Retirement Vivid Living on...

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2022/12/07

Fletcher Living are looking at a new retirement village model. Retirees who buy into Fletcher Building’s new Vivid Living on Auckland’s North Shore will enjoy 50 percent of any capital gains made on the property, lower management fees, and the 'weekly fees' will be removed when the resident vacates. Head of Retirement Vivid Living Gemma Gloyne joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

Stuart Nash: Tourism Minister has hopes of a...

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2022/12/07

The Tourism Minister has hopes of a long-term future for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts. The Government has expanded its loan to the company by another $6 million, to give it more time to explore options, and open the ski fields next winter. The company went into voluntary administration in October, with Covid exacerbating long-standing issues including bad snow years. Stuart Nash told Mike Hosking people are keen to see the business continue to run. He says after speaking to a number of key stakeholders

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3:00

Cath O'Brien: Board of Air Line Representatives...

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2022/12/07

International airlines are now in doubt about their ability to fill up their planes with fuel in New Zealand. Airlines are having to limit fuel consumption, after a bad batch of refined fuel was imported into Northland's Marsden Point. No flights have so far been cancelled, and a new shipment is due in the country on Monday. But Board of Air Line Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Mike Hosking overseas airlines are now raising questions about New Zealand's fuel resilience. She says

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5:02

Max Olson: SeaChange CEO on partnership with Fullers...

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2022/12/07

A new and efficient way of getting across the Hauraki Gulf. Fullers has teamed up with sustainable boat company SeaChange, to bring a zero-emission hydrofoil onto Auckland's waters from next year. The boat is fully electric, carries 10 passengers and can reach a top speed of 55 km/h. SeaChange founder and CEO Max Olson told Tim Dower they're much more efficient than the ferries currently on the water. He says they make them out of high performance materials like carbon fibre which gets better

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3:13

Jenee Tibshreany: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2022/12/07

Online investment company Sharesies is expanding into Kiwisaver next year, by launching its own scheme. Sharesies has already set up a waiting list for any interested customers over 18 who wish to join up. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshreany says that this is a new system shaking up a crowded market. Jenee Tibshreany explained that this expansion will give consumers a range of funds to choose from, as they can split up their Kiwisaver amongst a wide variety of providers. LISTEN

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3:21

Grant Leach: 26 Seasons CEO on govt partnership aimed...

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2022/12/06

Strawberries could be available all year-round. Backed through a government pilot project based in Foxton, strawberries will be grown using a controlled environment growing system. The Government are partnering with 26 Seasons to find cost-effective methods for growing strawberries out of season, costing more than $920,000 over two years. 26 Seasons CEO Grant Leach joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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