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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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3:35

Kylie Freeland: McDonald’s NZ Managing Director as...

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2022/09/22

For those looking for a job, McDonald’s might just have the answer for you. Tomorrow the fast-food chain is holding walk in interviews at its restaurants with 2000 jobs up for grabs. McDonald’s New Zealand Managing Director Kylie Freeland joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:21

Sophie Maloney: Sky Television CEO after announcement...

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2022/09/22

There are some new changes coming in the streaming world, with Sky revealing they're set to launch their new box before Christmas at the cost of $200. The new box will allow customers to stream in 4k, record five channels at once, hold 1 terabyte of storage and will incorporate all the major streaming apps such as Netflix and Amazon. Sophie Maloney is Sky Television's CEO and joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:41

Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Assn CEO...

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2022/09/22

Pressure is mounting on the Government, to come up with a better plan for the tough economic times. In the latest annual Herald Mood of the Boardroom Survey, chief executives rate Jacinda Ardern just 1.61 for building confidence with the business community. Optimism in the global economy is at 1.83 out of five, down from 3.15 out of five last year. Employers and Manufacturers Association Chief Executive Brett O'Riley told Mike Hosking New Zealand needs a plan to bring in more workers overseas, or

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Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO on survey finding...

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2022/09/22

Business leaders feel the Government isn't listening. The NZ Herald's annual Mood of the Boardroom survey has found chief executives and senior directors' confidence in the Government's leadership in falling. They have scored Jacinda Ardern just 1.61 out of five when it comes to building confidence with the business community. Business NZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope told Kate Hawkesby the Government is pushing ahead with things like fair pay agreements, which are the exact opposite of what businesses

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3:35

Mark Riggall: Milford Asset Management portfolio...

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2022/09/21

Some are suggesting there is a likelihood that inflation is going to be a problem for longer than we expect. Mark Riggall from Milford Asset Management joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:54

Kay Armstrong: Immigration consultant says re-opening...

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2022/09/21

Thousands of much-needed Pacific labourers can now return to New Zealand, to work. Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced the re-opening of visa registrations from the Pacific. Registrations for the Samoan quota will reopen on October 3, and for the Pacific Access Category from October 5. Immigration consultant Kay Armstrong told Mike Hosking it's a big deal. She says it will be a welcome relief after missing out on these labourers for nearly three years. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:28

Dr Michael Rehm: Housing expert says banks are aiding...

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2022/09/21

A property expert says banks are aiding and abetting housing speculation and thereby contributing to the housing crisis. Auckland University's Dr Michael Rehm says when it comes to speculation, banks take a more relaxed view towards lending to residential property investors than commercial buyers. And he says the banks are benefiting from that. Rehm says compared to countries like the United States, a huge amount of New Zealand's market is residential investment property. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:20

Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers' Chamber CEO says...

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2022/09/15

Exactly how long big businesses are taking to pay their bills could soon become public. Small Business Minister Stuart Nash wants to introduce legislation to create the disclosure regime by the end of the year and aims to have it up and running by 2024. It would apply to any business that makes more than $33 million a year. Canterbury Employers' Chamber chief executive Leeann Watson told Mike Hosking they support the idea, but says this issue isn't top of mind for businesses. She says the bigger

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7:27

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister defends Govt's...

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2022/09/15

Grant Robertson is defending the Government's multi-million dollar spend-up on Three Waters consultants. Newstalk ZB can reveal in the last financial year, $16 million has been paid to contractors working on the reforms. National is questioning the bill, in particular the $15,000 spent on creating a job description for the yet-to-be named Chief Executive for the new Water Entity. The Finance Minister told Mike HoskingThree Waters is a massive undertaking. “We’re tlaking about something that’s going

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11:22

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

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2022/09/15

New Zealand has dodged recession after the economy 1.7 grew per cent in the June quarter. To discuss, NZ Herald Business Editor at Large, Liam Dann, joined Kerre Woodham. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:16

Vanessa Horne: Fair Trading Manager says businesses...

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2022/09/14

Online shoppers are being misled through online sales. The Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to online retailer, Occasion Box, for making false and unsubstantiated claims on its website last year. It comes after The Warehouse Group's 1-Day, has been fined $840,000 for misleading how long its daily deals would run for, and the quantity available. Fair Trading General Manager Vanessa Horne told Kate Hawkesby this is a good reminder for other businesses. She says they need to be able to

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3:18

Michael Gordon: Westpac acting Chief economist says...

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2022/09/14

Confidence our GDP will grow, but disagreement about by how much. Economists from multiple banks are predicting around a 1 percent growth for the second quarter Westpac acting Chief economist Michael Gordon says he's more confident with a 1.6 percent prediction. He told Mike Hosking there's good reason to feel bullish. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

Toni Truslove: Kea NZ CEO has potential solution to...

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2022/09/14

A potential solution has been raised for some of our labour shortage problems - but NZ businesses are reluctant. We know that 20 percent of all roles can now be done remotely, especially in the likes of the IT sector. And of those overseas there's a good chunk who would be keen to work for a New Zealand-based business. Problem is, businesses here don't want to hire from overseas, even if they are Kiwis. Kea New Zealand is trying to solve the problem and CEO Toni Truslove joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN

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2:46

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says it is hard to...

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2022/09/14

Slight GDP growth is expected in the second quarter. It follows a 0.2 percent fall for the first three months of the year. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley says while it's hard to predict at the moment, his best guess is a 1.2 percent rise. He told Kate Hawkesby while it's not a sure thing, there are some promising signs. Tuffley says air travel and construction looked like they performed well. The GDP figures will be revealed at 10:45 this morning. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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Sophie Gray: Destitute Gourmet author calls in to...

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2022/09/13

Sophie Gray, author of Destitute Gourmet, called in to Kerre Woodham with ways to manage the grocery spend through tough financial times. Gray has lots of free resources on her Destitute Gourmet Facebook page and website. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Barry O'Neill: Tomatoes NZ Chair says rising supplier...

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2022/09/13

Rising supplier costs are being blamed for food prices. Annual food prices have shot up to the highest rate in 13 years. Stats New Zealand data shows food cost 8.3 percent more this August than the last. Tomatoes NZ Chair Barry O'Neill told Mike Hosking there are some local structural issues in the industry. “One being the heating costs have got so high that a number of growers can’t afford to heat their houses anymore, so we don’t get production outside of the main summer period.” LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:39

Tony Simons: Resident's association chair on win to...

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2022/09/13

A win for residents who've been fighting for Christchurch City Council to reject housing density plans for the city, but it's not over yet. Ten councillors have voted no to the Government’s plans to allow up to three homes of three storeys each on most sections across the city without consent. Five councillors voted yes, one abstained and one was absent The council will now write to Environment Minister David Parker to ask that Christchurch be exempt from being a tier one city. Riccarton

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3:45

John Murphy: Vegetables NZ Chair says severe weather...

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2022/09/13

Severe weather is being blamed by some for soaring food prices. Annual food prices have shot up to the highest rate in 13 years. Stats New Zealand says it cost 8.3 percent more to buy food this August, compared with last year. Vegetables New Zealand Chair John Murphy told Kate Hawkesby the weather's been horrendous. He says severe weather isn't something that starts in 2050, businesses are facing the impacts of it now. Murphy says increases in diesel, fertiliser, power costs and staffing shortages

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4:19

John MacDonald: The vax rules are going, so should...

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2022/09/13

The traffic light system is gone, most of the mask requirements are gone and the vaccine mandates will be gone by September 26 - although employers will still be able to decide whether or not they want to stick with the mandates. The only place the Government will require us to keep wearing masks is in places where health services are provided - so hospitals, GP practices etc. I’m not going to lie - it doesn’t necessarily feel like a new day has dawned. These changes have been about two-and-a-half

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Kerre Woodham: Axing Covid restrictions is a...

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2022/09/12

Well, it was as expected. Yesterday we heard that 927 days since the Covid pandemic triggered extraordinary defensive measures here and around the world, the Government has decided, as the Prime Minister put it, to turn the page. No more mandates, no more requirements for masks, except in health care facilities and aged care environments, no more traffic light settings. I think I'm happiest about the traffic light settings. They just seemed absurd. No more household contacts, having to isolate if

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