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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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2:51

Deb Lambie: Milford Asset Management Global Equities...

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2022/07/27

All eyese are on the US Federal Reserve tomorrow.They're announcing the interest rates, and a economists are expecting a 0.75 percent rise to 2.5 percent.If it happens, it will be second big increase in a row and the fastest pace of rate hikes in 40 years.Milford Asset Management Global Equities Analyst Deb Lambie joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:31

Jenée Tibshraeny: Wellington Business Editor on the...

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2022/07/27

The Crown has started recapitalising the Reserve Bank.It comes after the Government provided a backstop for the bank to buy bonds at the start of the pandemic.Now the value of these bonds has fallen, and the change in value is worth $8.8 billion.Wellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:36

Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister on calls for...

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2022/07/26

Calls are growing for a review of the Reserve Bank's slow response to inflation.National is calling for an independent review after Governor Adrian Orr acknowledged his interest rate decisions have contributed to inflation reaching the level it has.Orr's acknowledgment followed criticism from his predecessors, including Graeme Wheeler and Don Brash.To discuss this, former Finance Minister Steven Joyce joined Kerre Woodham.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:28

Sharon Zollner: ANZ chief economist predicts OCR to...

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2022/07/26

More signs of a slowdown in the housing market.CoreLogic is now forecasting for the cooling of the property market to continue for the rest of the year.And ANZ says a fall to house prices is becoming more likely, as higher than expected inflation forces the Reserve Bank to raise the Official Cash Rate faster than expected.Chief Economist Sharon Zollner told Mike Hosking ANZ is now forecasting the OCR will rise to four-percent next month.“If we were to revise up our interest rates forecast again then

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4:20

Rhiannon McKinnon: Kiwi Wealth CEO on State of the...

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2022/07/26

An interesting insight this morning into the mind of us all as investors.Kiwi Wealth's annual State of the Investor Nation report is out this morning.It has found that 37 percent of us feel less wealthy than we did 12 months ago, but we also have come to accept how important some level of investing is.We have a record amount in KiwiSaver at the moment, 69 percent, and a growing number are moving their accounts to more aggressive funds showing how important we realise it is to save for

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2:55

Brad Olsen: Economist says central banks should have...

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2022/07/26

The Reserve Bank is being urged to show more urgency in its efforts to curb inflation.Governor Adrian Orr has acknowledged interest rate decisions he has made during the Covid pandemic have contributed to inflation reaching the level it has.National is now calling for an independent review of the central bank's monetary policy response.Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Kate Hawkesby central banks, both here and overseas, should have acted sooner once they knew the impact the pandemic

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2:10

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO says fines for...

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2022/07/26

Supermarkets could face huge fines if they breach the Government's new code of conduct for the sector.A cabinet paper shows supermarkets may be fined up to $10 million or three times any commercial gain they get from any breach.If that figure cannot be calculated, they may be fined up to ten percent of revenue during the breach period.Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy told Mike Hosking says it's a good start.“It certainly sends a message to supermarkets and it is a strong deterrent not to break

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4:15

Christopher Luxon: National Leader says the central...

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2022/07/26

National says an independent review of the Reserve Bank is crucial to ensuring mistakes from the past aren't repeated.Governor Adrian Orr has acknowledged interest rate decisions he has made during the Covid-19 pandemic, have contributed to inflation reaching the level it has.It follows criticism from his predecessor, Graeme Wheeler.National Leader Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking the central bank's work needs to be reviewed.He says New Zealand's been outside inflation targets now for 15 months

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3:24

Don Brash: Former Reserve Bank Governor on criticism...

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2022/07/26

Former Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler has taken a swing at central banks all over the world, including our own.He's co-authored a report accusing central banks of overdoing interest rate cuts and quantitive easing.He goes on to say the banks should admit their serious mistakes, which led to increased inflation.Don Brash, a Former Reserve Bank Governor himself, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:54

Andrew Hoggard: Federated Farmers Pres says FMD would...

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2022/07/25

Fears for the impact foot and mouth disease could have on the economy, should it reach New Zealand.Biosecurity has been keeping an eye on Indonesia's outbreak for several weeks.And in the past week, non-infectious traces of the disease have been found on meat imported to Australia.Federated Farmers National President Andrew Hoggard told Kate Hawkesby the disease would be catastrophic for this country.He says if it emerges here, meat exports would be stopped immediately until we got on top of

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1:58

Mike's Minute: How is the benefit line growing?

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2022/07/25

There has never been a worse time to be on the Jobseeker benefit.And yet 100,000 are. Tens of thousands more than were on it when the current government arrived in power. How on Earth is that possible?And when are enough hard questions going to be asked about a government that protects the lazy, those without ambition, and a belief that the state, i.e you and I, should be paying their bills while they do nothing.Traditionally, they have been able to hide behind excuses like geography. Small towns

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4:06

Dr. Bryce Wilkinson: NZ Initiative Senior Fellow on...

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2022/07/25

Claims the outbreak of inflation in many economies is due to mistakes made by central banks.It comes in the form of a new paper, co-authored by former governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Graeme Wheeler, and the New Zealand Initiative's Dr. Bryce Wilkinson.They say central banks overall were too confident about their monetary policy framework and thought they could control output and employment.It also points out central banks were distracted by extraneous political objectives, like climate

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3:02

Alan McDonald: Business leaders want to end Covid-19...

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2022/07/25

Business leaders want an end to Covid-19 isolation rules for household contacts, to help ease staff shortages.Instead, they want a test, pass, work protocol so people who aren't sick are able to carry on working.The Employers and Manufacturers' Association's Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking it would be helpful, but thinks it's unlikely the Government will agree anytime soon."Just with the pressure that's on the hospitals because of both the flu and the pandemic I just don't think the Government will

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2:56

Michael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber CEO says...

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2022/07/25

Isolation rules are causing long Covid for businesses, according to the Auckland Business Chamber.The Chamber says hotels are closed, flights can't depart and there are no busses to get to the ski-fields with so many workers isolating as household contacts.Business Chamber CEO, Michael Barnett joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:32

Grant Robertson: Finance Minister stays tight-lipped...

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2022/07/25

The Finance Minister is staying tight-lipped on whether another extension to fuel tax cuts is on the horizon.The Government pushed out the 25-cent reduction to petrol prices until the end of January, to ease the sting from high inflation.Low road user charges and half-price public transport fares are enjoying a similarly long stay of execution.Grant Robertson told Heather du Plessis-Allan the intention is to stick to that plan - to balance the cost of the lost income.But he says Covid-19 has taught

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1:59

Mike's Minute: The Government are digging a deeper...

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2022/07/24

As schools return, let’s begin the term with a little Economics 101.When you artificially inject yourself into an economy with the view to helping people out financially, what do you do?Do you:- Give the help to everyone no matter whether they need it or not?- Give it those who need it most?- When do you stop, and under what circumstances?- Was any of this explained in a way at the start that would allow you to enter the programme and exit it, in a way as to avoid fiscal and political fallout?- If

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2:54

Brent Carey: NetSafe reach agreement with social...

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2022/07/24

Efforts to turn the tide on harmful content online.NetSafe has reached an agreement with Meta, Google, TikTok, Amazon and Twitter for a code of practice, obliging the tech giants to actively reduce damaging material. It's self-regulated and voluntary, but NetSafe's Brent Carey told Mike Hosking it'll hold the companies accountable through a public complaints process.He says that'll help determine what's considered harmful.Carey says there are some definitions already, but they'll be tested over time

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2:55

Rod Oram: Business commentator on Ian McCrae retiring...

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2022/07/22

Ian McCrae has retired as Orion Health CEO after 30 years on the job.McCrae says he's going to remain as a director and major shareholder while keeping a hand on product development.It comes after a bout with brain cancer, and he says after 30 years at the helm, it's time for him to step back and take up a background role.Business commentator Rod Oram joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:02

Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO says airline is trying to make...

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2022/07/21

The wild weather is over, but the travel chaos could continue well into next week.More than 180 flights and most Cook Strait ferry sailings were cancelled during yesterday's stormy weather.Air New Zealand is asking people to delay their flights if possible.But Chief Executive Greg Foran told Tim Dower the airline is trying to make arrangements for people who need to travel.“Got 126,000 people to move over the next three days, so not a lot of space on some of the flights.”State Highway 6 west of

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4:22

Bruce Patten: Mortgage broker says clients declined...

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2022/07/21

Signs the housing credit crunch might be easing a little.A new survey of mortgage advisors by economist Tony Alexander has found banks are becoming more willing to lend funds, a stark turnaround to the situation a year ago.Mortgage broker Bruce Patten told Tim Dower some banks are more willing to lend than others.He says about half of banks are more willing to lend than others, and clients who are declined by one bank may be approved by another.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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