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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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4:26

Jeremy Nicoll: Arvida CEO on aged care sector having...

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2022/10/03

The aged care sector is having to turn away new residents amid a 1200 nursing shortage. It means some older people are staying in hospitals or at home. Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper says immigration settings and a lack of funding for education and training are contributing to the shortage. Arvida Chief Executive Jeremy Nicoll told Tim Dower they look offshore but the process can take between five and six months. He says they have to be a credited employer, go through a visa process, get the

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5:41

Mary Holm: Financial author says those who are braver...

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2022/10/03

Kiwisaver investors are still feeling brave when contributing to their managed funds. The Financial Markets Authority says Kiwisaver funds have seen a 10 percent growth in the year to March. Financial author Mary Holm told Tim Dower more people are moving into the higher risk funds and out of the lower risk funds. She says the people who are braver and go into the riskier funds are going to retire with more money. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity Director says Kiwisaver fund...

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2022/10/03

Kiwisaver funds seem to be doing well, despite increasingly nervous times. According to the Financial Markets Authority, managed Kiwisaver funds have grown by 10 percent in the year to March. Simplicity Managing Director Sam Stubbs told Roman Travers it shows the industry is still growing and people are still saving. He says, if the product does well in tough times like this, it gives people confidence. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:31

Frances Sweetman: Milford Asset Management on...

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2022/10/03

We got the Warehouse Group's financial results today. Frances Sweetman from Milford Asset Management joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:17

Contributions to Govt's proposed social unemployment...

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2022/10/02

A tax specialist says the likely GST on contributions to the Government's proposed unemployment scheme, is just a matter of consistency. The scheme will pay New Zealanders who lose their job, 80 per cent of their former income for up to seven months. Official Information Act papers show officials recommend against allowing employees to claim a deduction on the GST paid on levies. National says it's a tax on a tax. But Deloitte's Allan Bullot told Tim Dower if you go and buy private income protection

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3:51

'We're perceived very positively' - David Downs on...

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2022/10/02

New Zealand’s brand value shot up 13% from 2021, according to global rankings released overnight. Brand Finance Nation brands valued New Zealand’s national brand at US$248 billion in 2022, an increase of US$29 billion on the prior year. The annual Nation Brands Report is a study into the world’s top 100 nation brands ranked by their value and strength. It has been providing key benchmarks for diplomats, tourism boards, trade agencies, geographical indication brands, nation brand managers and

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6:55

Hannah McQueen: Managing your finances in retirement

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2022/09/30

Massey University recently re-did its survey of what people of different lifestyles spend in retirement with the numbers shocking some - and yet we still put off preparing because it’s scary, because other things take precedence for example. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:14

Gerald Hope: Marlborough Research Centre boss hopes...

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2022/09/29

We officially have a national wine centre. It was opened yesterday in Blenheim by the Government after funding for the Marlborough Research Centre was announced back in 2020. Questions have been asked as to what will this centre do and how it help our incredibly successful industry go to the next level. The boss Gerald Hope joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:43

Scott Tasker: Auckland Airport expecting more than...

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2022/09/29

More than 600,000 passengers are expected to go through Auckland Airport these schools holidays; it's busiest in three years. Two airline powerhouses, United Airlines and American Airlines, are also making their grand return, along with Air New Zealand's Chicago non-stop connection. More than 40,000 people are expected in-and-out of the airport daily, a 70 percent recovery from 2019. Auckland Airport Customer Manager, Scott Tasker told Mike Hosking staffing has been challenging as the industry

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3:03

Bridget Snelling: Xero NZ Country Manager on figures...

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2022/09/28

Some are suggesting we may be seeing some initial signs of recovery in the small business sector. Xero's Small Business Index for August shows sales were up more than 27 percent year on year, admittedly last year in August was heavily Covid affected. But if you compare it to August 2020 growth is still up 10.4 percent, with a big increase on the July numbers too. Xero New Zealand Country Manager Bridget Snelling joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:42

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on...

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2022/09/28

Our latest monthly job numbers are out today. Infometrics say businesses are starting to turn to youth and older workers to fill the gaps in the workforce. Brad Olsen, Infometrics principal economist has been looking into this for us. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:42

Philip Gregan: Wine Growers CEO says RSE scheme...

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2022/09/27

A wine grower says more seasonal workers shows the Government is listening to the industry's concerns. It's increased the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme by 3,000 more workers this year - the biggest increase in a decade. The Government's also requiring employers provide the workers sick leave. Wine Growers Chief Executive Philip Gregan told Kate Hawkesby it won't solve labour issues, but will make a big difference. He says they're trying to balance RSE and Working Holidaymaker numbers - but

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3:06

Michael Wood: Immigration Minister says the...

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2022/09/27

The Immigration Minister says the Government is responding to horticulture industry needs. The Government's increased the Regional Seasonal Employer scheme cap by 3,000 places. Employers will be able to access 19,000 workers each year from participating Pacific countries. It's also requiring employers to provide the workers with sick leave. Minister Michael Wood told Mike Hosking the figure is based on growth projections for the coming season. He says there's always strong interest in the scheme,

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2:05

Patrick Noone: Costco NZ Managing Director says there...

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2022/09/27

Costco Auckland has just begun its grand opening. Hundreds of bargain-hunters in Westgate, with some flying across the country to be the among first to experience the chain's first NZ store. New Zealand Managing Director, Patrick Noone told Mike Hosking says there's potential for branches in Christchurch and Wellington down the track. “And perhaps another one in Auckland in the future as well. For now this is what we’ve got, we’ve got to get this one open and successful.” LISTEN ABOVESee

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Renee Lee: Everblue COO on being only NZ-made...

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2022/09/27

One Kiwi company has secured exclusive shelf space. Everblue is the only New Zealand-made haircare brand to be stocked, despite launching just over a year ago. Chief Operating Officer, Renee Lee told Kate Hawkesby going in with a strong pitch was key. “They don’t want heaps of different brands playing in the same space, they want to find the absolute best brand and get the absolute best deal for their customers. It was really important for them to also work with local businesses.” LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:57

David Morgan: Air NZ Chief Flight Operations officer...

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2022/09/26

Air New Zealand’s marathon direct flight to New York is struggling to take off. On Sunday, returning passengers were asked to volunteer to miss their overweight flight. While days earlier travellers narrowly avoided a stop in Fiji to refuel due to weather issues. Air NZ Chief Flight Operations and Safety officer David Morgan joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michele Passarello: Restauranteur offers free...

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2022/09/26

Employers are getting creative as they fight to attract workers in our tight job market. Flexi-work, work-from-home, sign-on bonuses, extra weeks holidays are all on offer as companies scramble to fill job vacancies. Restaurateur Michele Passarello, owner of Paraparaumu based restaurant Passo has gone one step above, offering not only free accommodation and increased wages but a shared profit scheme to his employees, he joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Mark Lister: Financial expert says NZ won't be immune...

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2022/09/26

New Zealand won't be completely sheltered from the latest volatility in international markets. World sharemarkets have been taking a tumble over the weekend. The pound has reached its lowest level against the US dollar, the Euro has touched a fresh 20-year low, and Asia-Pacific currencies have also been weakening. Mark Lister from Craigs Investment Partners told Mike Hosking New Zealand won't be completely immune from what's happening globally. He says the current moves in interest rates and

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1:56

Mike Hosking: Corporate New Zealand finally speaks...

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2022/09/22

The Mood of the Boardroom, which is out in the Herald today, is in some respects, the Government's day of reckoning. You might recall a few years back when the Prime Minister was all shiny and new, too many people had fallen for the superficial charm that she said she was going to work with business, and she was going to listen to business. When that turned out not to be true, she set up a business group who would advise her and keep her in touch . There was a bloke on it called Christopher Luxon,

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2:51

Stuart Smith: National’s viticulture spokesperson on...

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2022/09/22

Hopefully some good news is on the way for our viticulture industry. A member’s bill was pulled out of the biscuit tin yesterday that would help streamline the process required for wineries to sell samples. As it currently stands, small wineries have to secure a separate 'on-licence' to that of their 'off-licence' in order to sell wine samples, which requires added costs such as providing a food source. The man behind the bill is National’s viticulture spokesperson Stuart Smith and he joined Mike

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