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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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5:18

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's...

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2025/11/04

The Government's putting more than a million dollars into rolling out farming tech designed to cut down emissions. A $1.2 million dollar investment's been announced through AgriZero. It's developing a device for cows that spreads their urine across a farm as fertiliser- reducing the need for artificial application. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained the project further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:28

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA...

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2025/11/04

Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank has opted to leave interest rates on hold at 3.6 percent, in line with expectations from economists. Experts had largely predicted this, given the current state of inflation data in Australia. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unlikely Australians will see a rate cut until 2026. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:53

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 3: Lisa King

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2025/11/03

They say when one door closes, another one opens. That’s certainly been the case for Lisa King. In the same breath she closed her first business Eat My Lunch and started a drinks brand AF Drinks. AF stands for alcohol free - and it's a range of booze free cocktails. The brand has picked up on a huge rise in people who want to drink less or not at all. It’s a change not just seen in New Zealand, but across the world. Within two years in the US market, AF Drinks are now available in 4000 stores in

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3:27

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the...

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2025/11/03

Westpac New Zealand recently saw a significant profit boost - and it's prompted discussion. The Australia-owned bank's reporting a 13 percent jump in net profit after tax of of $1.20 billion in the year to September. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained the market reactions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:27

Dr Allan Trench: mineral economist on Donald Trump...

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2025/11/03

US President Donald Trump has made significant progress on establishing critical mineral deals with Australia and Japan, prompting speculation from experts. Rare earth minerals contribute to plenty of modern technology, including drones, smartphones and EVs, and these deals have seen stocks shoot up since. Mineral economist Dr Allan Trench explained these deals further - and what investors can learn here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:58

Leonora Risse: Canberra University economics...

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2025/11/03

New research out of Australia has revealed the cost of unpaid household labour - and it's a high figure not recognised in economics statistics. These tasks - including cooking, cleaning and caring for family members -are reportedly worth about A$688 billion, according to new reports. Canberra University economics professor Leonora Risse says many of these tasks are essential services, and most of these are carried out by women. "If we're not recognising it, then what we're doing is we're not

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4:29

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on...

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2025/11/03

Over in Australia, new data shows national home values rose 1.1 per cent over the month of October, and 6.1 per cent over the year. All of Australia's major cities saw significant rises, with investors and first home buyers setting records as they tried to outbid each other. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson raises the question of what this data could mean for future rate cuts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:32

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 2: Rod Duke

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2025/11/02

Rod Duke has been selling things since he was 16. First shoes, then appliances, and eventually homewares and sportswear. Born in Adelaide, Duke came to New Zealand in 1988 to spruce up a flailing Briscoes for sale. Two years later he scored the best Briscoes deal ever, he bought the whole company himself for $2. He ended up with 12 shabby stores, where dusty wine glasses were sitting on the shelf for $2.71 each. But it didn’t take long for Duke to turn the business around. Today, there are almost

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41:37

Max Whitehead: Be careful when placing a complaint...

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2025/11/02

Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down as the coach of the Silver Ferns in September due to 'significant issues' in the team. After many public statements and interviews, she was reinstated at the end of last month. Netball NZ, her employer, remained just vague enough that the public could allow their imaginations to run wild about what had happened. Andrew Bayly, MP for Port Waikato, resigned as a Minister after an 'animated discussion' during which he placed his hand on a staffers arm. He said he was

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40:23

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 1: Dame Wendy Pye

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2025/10/30

Dame Wendy Pye is one of the most successful businesspeople in New Zealand. She’s a rich-lister, her publishing company Sunshine Books has sold over 300 million books worldwide, she's met countless more world leaders, and she was the first living woman to be inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame. But it hasn’t all been easy. Dame Wendy has gone through a life changing redundancy, legal battles, and had many deals that couldn't be closed. She joined Newstalk ZB's Kerre

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4:10

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on AI driving record...

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2025/10/30

New data shows AI is still holding strong in current financial markets. Meta, Microsoft and Google recently unveiled their earnings, and the data indicates there's clear demand for AI. Same Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:13

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need...

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2025/10/30

I've got an update for you on the social media ban for kids situation - over in Australia, the social media companies have now admitted they can kick underage kids off their platforms, and they've admitted that they will start enforcing the ban when the ban in Australia comes into effect on December 10th. Now, this is not a surprise to me that they can actually do it, because I never believed the nonsense when they said: “Oh, it's impossible to age verify, we couldn't possibly.” Because guess what

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8:06

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO says the...

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2025/10/30

Air New Zealand says it's committed to maintaining regional connections, despite the Government turning down its offer. CEO Nikhil Ravishankar last week pitched a temporary subsidy for lesser used domestic flights, saying it might be necessary to keep them operational. But Prime Minister Chris Luxon says a subsidy isn't the answer, and Air New Zealand should shift its focus. Ravishankar says it still isn't planning to leave the regions. "We know that it is a lot more than a commercial decision, it's

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3:04

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company selling...

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2025/10/30

Fonterra's farmer shareholders should get a decent payout from the sale of consumer brands like Anchor and Mainland. They've overwhelmingly voted for a $4.2 billion dollar sale to French company, Lactalis. ASB economists predict the sale will deliver a tax-free capital return of $3.2 billion - or $400,000 per farmer. Chief executive Miles Hurrell says that's close, with a wide spectrum of farm sizes. "Everyone will get their own cash in time accordingly, but yeah, $2 tax-free per share is a decent

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3:42

Garry Reymer: Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier talks...

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2025/10/29

Signs are looking good for Fonterra's major sell-off to get the green light this morning. By 10:45 today, the shareholders will decide if selling big brands like Anchor and Mainland to global dairy giant Lactalis is the right decision. Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier Garry Reymer told Ryan Bridge that the majority of shareholders seem to be in favour of the sale. 'I hear a few farmers who tell me they're gonna vote against it, but by and large the majority seem to accept,' LISTEN ABOVESee

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/10/29

Labour recently confirmed it aimed to campaign on the introduction of a capital gains tax on commercial and investment residential property. Leader Chris Hipkins also claimed the money raised would be used to fund the health system, but questions have been raised over whether this proposal can work. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny weighed up the idea, and whether Labour can be trusted to spend the money wisely. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:14

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2025/10/29

It's been a tough couple of years for the economy, but there's hope things will pick up sooner rather than later. There's been an improved outlook on the NZX and NZME recently posted that it had upgraded its earnings forecast. Jeremy Hutton from Milford Asset Management explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:49

Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert weighs up...

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2025/10/29

The rate Labour settled on for its capital gains tax policy is partially below the recommendation made by the tax working group six years ago. The proposed 28 percent rate would apply to commercial and investment properties from July 2027 - with the revenue going towards health system. Independent tax expert Geof Nightingale weighed up whether this proposal would bring in what Labour's promising. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:26

Todd Scott: NBR owner on the company's recent legal...

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2025/10/28

Companies sharing small numbers of subscription passwords to access paywalled news content may face legal scrutiny. Business website NBR has reached settlements with three major corporates, including a national law firm, for what it calls the 'illegal stealing of its content'. NBR owner Todd Scott says this case is a 'friendly warning shot' for the impacted companies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:07

Tracey Martin: Chief Executive of the Aged Care...

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2025/10/27

The Government is throwing it's weight behind aged care reform. A ministerial advisory group has been established to review the outdated funding model, which currently costs $2.5billion a year. Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association Tracey Martin told Mike Hosking that the government is ready to make progress instead of writing more paperwork. 'The announcement that has been made recently is the first true action.This is not another review.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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