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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

Fran O'Sullivan: NZME Business Commentator on...

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2022/08/15

Messy is an appropriate word to describe the bullying accusations within the Labour Party. Gaurav Sharma potentially made it worse for Jacinda Ardern by putting screenshots on Facebook of bullying just as she was about to speak to media. A caucus meeting will be held to resolve the issue. NZME Business Commentator Fran O’Sullivan joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:12

Andrew Dickens: Those predicting recession may end up...

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2022/08/15

So let's be honest with each other Did you, in your darkest heart, secretly hope the All Blacks would lose to prove that Ian Foster was always the wrong man. To get Scott Robertson into the driving seat? C'mon. Many did. Some even admitted it on social media. Now if you did, it's quite a dark place really. Actively rooting against your own team, even if you think it would be best for the team eventually. Diehard fans would be disgusted. They'd call you a fairweather fan. Not there for the team,

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2:15

Jen Scoular: NZ Avocado CEO says industry could take...

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2022/08/14

The avocado industry could take a hit this season due to oversupply. New Zealand and Australia supply the majority of Australia’s avocado crop but they've increased production so much that there is an avalanche of avocados across the ditch. The oversupply meant our exports slumped last year and we are being warned to brace for lower prices and volatility. NZ Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:42

Sam Stubbs: Financial high-flyer on his new book...

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2022/08/14

Financial high flyer Sam Stubbs is on a mission – to improve basic financial knowledge of New Zealanders. Sam is of course the co-founder of not-for-profit Kiwi-saver scheme, Simplicity. With a cost of living crisis and possible recession on the horizon it’s never been more important to understand how to manage your money. Sam has released a very easy to read pocket size guide book – Money Made Simple. He joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Dr Michelle Dickinson: Nanogirl on why desk jobs can...

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2022/08/14

This week we are going to talk about why desk jobs might be just as exhausting as manual labour jobs! Published this week in the journal Current Biology. the research looked into why we can come home from the office feeling exhausted even though all we have done is sit at a desk all day. The study split 40 volunteers into two groups and gave them thinking tasks to do for 6.5 hours straight with only two 10 minute breaks in that period. One group was given easy thinking tasks, the other group

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10:07

Bevan Catley: Healthy Work Group co-founder discusses...

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2022/08/13

This week we have seen allegations of workplace bullying thrown across Parliament, also released, was a survey showing a third of police staff believe the organisation still tolerates harassment and bullying. Professor Bevan Catley is the associate head of the School of Management at Massey University and co-founder of the Healthy Work Group. His primary focus is workplace bullying and he joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:45

Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast Manager as Greens...

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2022/08/11

There are nervous times ahead for the mining sector. The Green Party have had their bill to ban mining on conservation land and water pulled from the biscuit tin ballot in Parliament. This is essentially giving them the green light to go hard on the Government. Patrick Phelps is the Minerals West Coast Manager and he joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:15

Greg Harford: Retail NZ CEO says violent youth crime...

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2022/08/11

A major change to social attitudes may be needed, to stem the current spate of youth crime. Two young people have been arrested, after at least 30 teenagers attacked a shop worker in Palmerston North. The owner of another store has told Newstalk ZB they've also been terrorised by the same group. Retail NZ Chief Executive Greg Harford told Mike Hosking says violent youth crime is becoming more common, and part of the culture. He says we're seeing the result of years of ingrained behaviour, encouraged

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2:55

Andrew Lessells: Union of Students say changing uni...

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2022/08/10

Changing university terms, to get more students into summer jobs, could be easier said than done. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has suggested moving the university year by six weeks so students are available to work during the main tourism season. Union of Students' Associations Andrew Lessells says many students would welcome the move. But he told Mike Hosking it won't be as simple as just changing dates around. He says there are issues such as the heat students will face while doing exams in the

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5:59

Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO as airline cuts schedule as it...

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2022/08/10

Air New Zealand will cut its planned schedule and operate 1.5 per cent fewer seats than originally planned during the next six months. The airline says it is taking proactive measures to protect customers' travel plans as sickness continues to cause disruption. And in a move that will anger former crew hoping to get their jobs back, the airline is exploring expensive "wet leasing" aircraft with crew for the busy summer period. The airline said most customers who experience a flight change will be

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2:15

Stephen England-Hall: Real NZ CEO says tourism sector...

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2022/08/10

A tourism leader says things are looking up for the sector, after years of travel restrictions. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has unveiled a new plan to strengthen the tourism and hospitality workforce for the upcoming tourism boom. It includes measures to improve training and working conditions. Real NZ CEO Stephen England-Hall told Mike Hosking the sector is now in a good position to restart. He says while it will take a while to get back to pre-pandemic levels of travel, the future is certainly

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3:16

Milford Asset Management's Sam Tretheway: Reporting...

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2022/08/10

Milford Asset Management's Sam Tretheway joined Heather du Plessis Allan Drive to discuss his profit predictions for companies on the NZX. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:26

Doug Jarvis: Butcher in Tauranga as small businesses...

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2022/08/09

Small businesses are still finding it hard to fill vacancies.A snapshot from MYOB shows 59 percent of SMEs have increased their wages, but a third are still struggling to find workers.Questions are being asked as to who fills the gaps.Doug Jarvis owns two butchers stores in Tauranga, and is having to work seven days a week, just to keep things operating.Doug joined Kate Hawkesby.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tony Alexander: Economist says we may be past the...

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2022/08/08

Some positive signs for consumer confidence.Economist Tony Alexander has been polling New Zealanders on whether they're planning to cut down how much they're buying.Last month, 27 percent of people said they were planning to do so.Alexander told Mike Hosking this month, only 18 percent are looking to cut back.“Maybe we’ve past the worst speed of decline in many things; it doesn’t mean there’s improvement yet, but at least maybe we’re past the worst.”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

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Katrina Shanks: Financial advisor as Suncorp...

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2022/08/08

Insurance giant Suncorp, who own AA insurance, have had their profits slip 23 percenet in the financial year, despite an increase in premiums paid.They owe it to inflation but also the multiple extreme weather events, that seem to happen more often.Therefore they're warning insurance holders, they may see an increase in their premium prices.Katrina Shanks, chief executive of Financial Advice joined Kate Hawkesby.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:58

Paul Paynter: Yummy Fruit Company GM on National's...

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2022/08/08

Yummy Fruit Company General Manager, Paul Paynter joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss Nationals' new welfare and youth employment policy.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brad Olsen: Economist says weekly grocery shop is...

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2022/08/07

Your weekly grocery shop isn't likely to get cheaper any time soon.New analysis from Infometrics and Foodstuffs shows the prices supplies charge supermarkets has increased nearly eight-percent in the past year.The increases are being passed on to consumers.Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Kate Hawkesby the increase follows minimal rises over previous years.He says throughout 2019 and 2020 supplier cost changes were minimal, but they've now been accelerating since April 2021, and it

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Greg Lowe: Beca Group CEO welcomes National's...

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2022/08/07

The head of a major employer is welcoming National's "tailored approach" to getting young people into work.National's unveiled a new plan to get under-25s off the Jobseeker benefit.Under the plan, young beneficiaries would get a job coach and a financial bonus for getting and staying in work, and those who refuse to take part would be penalised.Beca Group Chief Executive Greg Lowe told Mike Hosking some young people face barriers to employment.He says if it's a way for more young people to get work

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2:35

John Murphy: Vegetables NZ chair on prices charged by...

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2022/08/07

Bad weather, rising fuel costs, and staff shortages are all pushing up the price you're paying at the checkout.New analysis by Infometrics and Foodstuffs shows the prices being charged by suppliers has increased nearly eight-percent in the past year.Those costs are the major driver to the rising grocery prices being faced by consumers.Vegetables New Zealand chair John Murphy told Mike Hosking growers need more staff during bad conditions, and they can't find them.He says the pressure on growers has

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2:49

Rod Oram: Business commentator on Invenco's $127...

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2022/08/05

A big payday for tech entrepreneur Sir Peter Maire.His company Invenco, an EFTPOS systems company, has been sold to an overseas buyer for $127 million. It's also part-owned by interests associated with NBR Lister Greg Tomlinson.Business commentator Rod Oram joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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