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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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5:26

Andrew Kelleher: Net migration and REINZ data

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2021/12/13

JMI Wealth director Anderw Kelleher joined Mike Yardley to discuss New Zealand's net migration going negative for the first time since 2013, as well as the latest round of REINZ housing data.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michael Ahearne: SkyCity CEO says they can look ahead...

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2021/12/13

SkyCity says hospitality's still challenging under a red light, but is grateful for some certainty. Auckland will be given the orange light just before midnight on December 30. Other regions in red will move to orange then too, apart from Northland. SkyCity Entertainment Group CEO Michael Ahearne says told Mike Yardley the cap on numbers is tricky under red, but trade has picked up and restaurant bookings are strong. “I think we can all look forward to certainly a great New Year's Eve, and we’re

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8:42

Grant Robertson on why Auckland should stay in red

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2021/12/13

Grant Robertson's defending the decision to keep Auckland in red for another two weeks. The region along with other red regions, except Northland, will move into orange at midnight on December 30. The Deputy Prime Minister says [told Heather du Plessis-Allan] they are continuing their cautious approach. “There is still thousands of active cases being managed in Auckland, and we just want to give a full two weeks cycles from when the traffic light came in and that takes you to the 30–31

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9:28

The Huddle: Should Auckland move to orange? Māori...

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2021/12/13

December is one of the biggest months for New Zealand hospo, so why isn’t Auckland moving to orange in time? A survey of 1,000 people showed New Zealanders are not wanting to wait for Māori vaccination rates to go up before restrictions start to ease. The thoughts surrounding the prime minister's comments on house prices. LISTEN ABOVE as Trish Sherson and Matthew Tukaki discuss this and the rest of today's news with Heather du Plessis-Allan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:03

Christchurch city councillor Phil Mauger on his...

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2021/12/13

Christchurch city councillor, Phil Mauger, has just purchased a 150-thousand-dollar hydrogen powered SUV. But he's a got a problem. There's nowhere in the entire South Island where he's able to fill it up. And the kilometres left on it are ticking down. Phil Mauger joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. “This is exciting technology for New Zealand, I always like to be at the front of something different. This is not a replacement for EV’s, it’s an alternative and it compliments EV’s.” LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:27

David Seymour on the Act Party's proposed tax cut

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2021/12/13

The Act Party has proposed a tax cut for all high- and middle-income earners. It's one of a number of policies detailed in a discussion document the party has released today. The aim of the cut is to help "kiwi battlers" keep up with the rising cost of living. Act Party leader, David Seymour, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. “We actually don’t think it’s radical to be honest, me being me I’d rather go a lot further.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:32

Steve Smith: Northland Chamber of Commerce Chief...

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2021/12/13

Concerns for Northland businesses. Because of low vaccination rates, the region will stay in "red" Covid settings until at least January 17. Northland Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Steve Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan he's worried it'll put off visitors. “We really want to see those Aucklanders and other New Zealanders that have been coming here for decades for their summer holidays to get in the car and get up here.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:02

Martin Cooper: Harcourts Cooper & Co Managing...

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2021/12/12

The booming housing market hasn't only benefited homeowners.It's estimated real estate agents have earned $2 billion in commission over the past two years.The rising sales have seen a new rush of people signing up to become real estate agents.Harcourts Cooper & Co Managing Director Martin Cooper told Mike Yardley the market performed better than expected after the lockdowns.“I’ve had my real estate company for 30 years trading, and actually last year was the best year performance-wise.”It's even

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12:55

Marc Collins Chen: Oceanix CEO on the world's first...

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2021/12/11

Work on the world's first-ever floating city is set to get underway next year. Backed by the United Nations, the green light has been given for the flood-resistant ocean city off the coast of South Korea. The project is spearheaded by company Oceanix. Oceanix co-founder and CEO Marc Collins Chen joined Francesca Rudkin. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:51

David Stewart: Tauranga greengrocer on his list of...

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2021/12/10

A Tauranga greengrocer has become world-famous for his list of rules he sets for his staff.A disgruntled parent of a former employee posted the list on Twitter and The Sun, The Mirror and Daily Mail did their bit to share it around.On the list are warnings like “Life is not fair.. get used to it!” and “You will not make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won’t be a vice-president with a car and a phone until you earn both”.Some people have called the list sad but others say it’s spot

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5:20

Peter Lewis: Evergrande has defaulted on its debt,...

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2021/12/10

Evergrande, the embattled Chinese property developer, has defaulted on its debt, according to Fitch Ratings.The credit ratings agency on Thursday downgraded the company and its subsidiaries to "restricted default," meaning that the firm has failed to meet its financial obligations.Fitch said the downgrade reflects the company's inability to pay interest due earlier this week on two dollar-denominated bonds. The payments were due a month ago, and grace periods lapsed Monday.Fitch noted that

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2:41

Rod Oram: Tourism Holdings set to purchase Apollo...

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2021/12/10

By RNZCampervan and tourism company Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian tourism company Apollo Tourism & Leisure.THL would fund the purchase through an issue of shares, with one THL share offered for every 3.68 Apollo shares held by the Australian company's shareholders.The merged entity would be owned by approximately 25 per cent of Apollo's shareholders and 75 per cent of THL's investors."THL is proactively moving to build a more resilient business

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5:26

Andrew Kelleher: JMI Wealth director talks Fonterra,...

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2021/12/09

Director of JMI Wealth, Andrew Kelleher joined Mike Hosking to talk Fonterra and EBOS, as well as a wrap of the financial year.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris Roberts: Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chief...

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2021/12/09

A bit of both ways from the tourism sector. It wants New Zealanders travelling this summer while at the same time, keeping safety front of mind. Several organisations and businesses in Bay of Plenty's Ōpōtiki district are backing a call from the local iwi and council for people to stay away. Businesses in some remote communities in the East Cape and Northland are supporting similar calls. Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chief Executive Chris Roberts told Mike Hosking tourism operators want their

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2:24

David Strong: Film Commission Chief Executive says we...

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2021/12/09

The screen industry's being encouraged to make more local content. The Government's launched a review into how it funds parts of the sector. Review objectives include developing a more sustainable and resilient sector, while supporting better pay, conditions and improved career pathways. Film Commission Chief Executive David Strong told Mike Hosking they need to be competitive. “The fact is that our screens are saturated with Netflix, Disney, Amazon. International production quality is going

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Peter McBride: Fonterra chairman says he needs to...

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2021/12/09

It's now up to the Government to decide whether to accept a major change to the structure of New Zealand's largest company. Fonterra's farmer shareholders have overwhelmingly backed a change to its capital structure. It would reduce the number of shares farmers need to hold to join the co-operative, and aims to discourage farmers from selling their surplus shares to non-farmers through the shareholder fund. Chairman Peter McBride told Mike Hosking he now needs to convince Agriculture Minister Damien

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

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2021/12/09

Export volumes are expected to grow next year but global supply chain issues are predicted to get worse before they get better.ASB’s Trade Disruptions Report says consumers will likely feel the effects of supply chain disruption well into next year.NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann told Heather du Plessis-Allan the report is a sign of times we’re going to have to keep track of what’s happening with shipping a lot more closely.“It’s a combination of things. You’ve got obviously Covid shut

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Jamie Mackay: Farmer shareholders vote in favour of...

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2021/12/09

By RNZFonterra farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in support of a plan to revamp the co-operative's capital structure.It is one of the biggest votes in the co-operative's history.The structure had been proposed because the co-operative is concerned that as milk production falls, more farmers will look to sell their surplus shares to non-farmers in its associated shareholders fund.The new structure put to the vote makes it cheaper to join the company, and preserves farmer ownership by

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5:10

Michael Wood: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister...

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2021/12/09

BusinessNZ has rejected the Government’s offer for them to play a role in the Fair Pay Agreements Scheme.Chief Executive Kirk Hope told Mike Hosking the proposed system is fundamentally flawed.But Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood says BusinessNZ’s refusal won’t impact the rollout of the scheme.Michael Wood joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: BusinessNZ's withdrawal is...

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2021/12/09

Workplace Relations Minister Michael Wood is trying to pretend it’s not a big deal that BusinessNZ has pulled out of the Fair Pay Agreement system.Be in no doubt, this is a big deal.This is a massive spanner in the works for the Minister’s big project.The way the Fair Pay Agreement system was supposed to work was that — if you got 1000 workers in one sector or 10 per cent of the workforce, whichever is smaller — to agree to take on their bosses, it would trigger collective bargaining. That would be

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