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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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4:30

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the market...

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2026/09/10

New data shows red meat prices are likely to remain strong, but there's a growing risk of market volatility. Beef + Lamb New Zealand has warned the margins are likely to tighten, and they've cited rising input costs and the risk of dry El Niño conditions creating additional pressure. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:30

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director...

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2026/09/10

New Zealand's largest Kmart has opened today, at Auckland's Westgate Town Centre. The new store will be the retailer's first to debut the new Plan C+ format with checkouts at the front, and New Zealand's third 24-hour store after Sylvia Park and Manukau. First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson says this new store is unlikely to draw people away from Sylvia Park, as both outlets have their own selling points. "The reality is, Sylvia Park has its own draw, it's got a lot of very unique

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3:25

Peter Griffin: BusinessDesk tech columnist on Apple...

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2026/09/10

Apple revealed its first foldable iPhone today, alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and some other new products. The new 'Duo' product will be available by the end of next month - but Kiwis will have to pay at least $4199 for one on the low end. BusinessDesk tech columnist Peter Griffin says we're all holding onto our phones for longer, and there's no need for most people to rush into upgrades. "You're talking about the wealthiest consumer tech company in the world, it's taken years to

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2:39

Glenn Harris: Warriors COO of Commercial and...

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2026/09/10

People can't get enough of the Warriors this week, as finals fever grips fans all over the nation. Saturday's big finals clash against the Dolphins at Mount Smart Stadium has seen historic demand, and jerseys and other merchandise are flying off the shelves. Warriors COO of Commercial and Marketing Glenn Harris says everyone wants to be a part of the 'togetherness' and that's reflected in what they wear to the games. "Everywhere we go, people are wearing merch - and even if they have merch, they

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4:38

Jos Ruffell: Garage Project co-founder on how the...

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2026/09/10

Kiwi brewers have voiced frustration with Australia's excise tax break for their brewers - and claimed it gives them benefits that New Zealand companies can't get. This means New Zealand-produced beer is taxed more than its Australian counterpart, and this dispute between the trans-Tasman partners has been a point of contention for over a decade. Garage Project co-founder Jos Ruffell says their brewery has had to pay $2.5 million worth of tax in Australia because of this, and this should have been

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7:33

Brent Kleiss: NZPork chief executive on the...

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2026/09/10

The pork industry is calling for more clarity around 'country of origin' labelling when it comes to their products, but the Government won't make any changes. Plenty of Kiwi shoppers think they're buying locally sourced bacon, pork, or ham - but that's often not the case. NZPork chief executive Brent Kleiss says these products can be labelled, but it's often on the back of the packaging in small lettering and the rest of the marketing can be misleading. "What we'd really like to see is a bit of a

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4:37

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/09/09

The Government is looking to crack down on ACC-based fraud, but questions have been raised over the details of this move. ACC Minister Scott Simpson recently promoted thatnumber of fraud investigations launched by ACC increased '12-fold' from two in the 2023 calendar year to 24 in 2025. In the eight months to the end of August this year, it launched 38 investigations. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained that the ACC sees millions of claims a year, and there's been a

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3:21

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on KMD...

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2026/09/09

After a tough year for KMD Brands, the company's luck is turning around on the share market. The company behind Kathmandu and Rip Curl saw its share price go up by 17 percent, largely driven by Australian entrepreneur Josh Rudd buying 6 percent shareholding. Milford Asset Management expert Jeremy Hutton outlined what this could mean for the company - and whether a full takeover is possible. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:06

Dylan Firth: Brewers' Association Executive Director...

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2026/09/09

Cheers for a Government report on hospitality, according to some industry experts. A Ministry for Regulation review has found bureaucratic red tape and complexities could be scaled back. It's found food safety checks were sometimes disproportionate to risk, and unnecessary costs from building requirements. Brewers' Association Executive Director, Dylan Firth, says district licensing committees have caused inconsistencies. "You've got some businesses waiting six months to get a licence, if not a year

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5:43

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political...

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2026/09/09

The Government's following a Ministry of Regulation recipe for more straightforward hospitality rules. A review's outlined the costly and cumbersome problems faced by food and drink operators. Ministers are now working with industry players on a Hospitality Action Plan, with the aim of developing more consistent templates and tools. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper voiced support for less red tape around the sector - and says other people working in the industry have had issues

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4:59

John Pask: BusinessNZ Chief Economist on their latest...

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2026/09/08

The latest forecast from BusinessNZ shows New Zealand's economy's regained momentum. It's predicting solid economic growth out to 2028, citing the fact business confidence is holding up, the Performance of Manufacturing and Services Indexes are back in black, tourism's growing, and credit activity's increased. Chief Economist John Pask says performance is improving across the board. He told Mike Hosking there's still some concern in regard to the upcoming election and political risks surrounding

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4:09

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist speculates about...

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2026/09/08

Growing inflation and a changing economy could inspire Australia's Reserve Bank to start putting the OCR up again, according to one expert. Australia's current official cash rate is currently at 4.35 percent, but the central bank is due to make an announcement later this month. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham outlined when the next increase could come - and whether there's more in the pipeline. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:12

Paul Spain: Gorilla Technology CEO on Nvidia's CEO...

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2026/09/08

One of the biggest names in the world of AI has claimed that the technology can match human capabilities, but one expert has warned us not to get too excited. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently declared that OpenAI's new Astra model has brought about the start of 'artificial general intelligence' earlier this week, and pointed out the technology was aided by Nvidia's chips. Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain says it's Nvidia's job to sell the hardware AI runs on - and it needs to keep excitement up in

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3:24

Jessie Creedmore: Buller petition organiser on the...

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2026/09/08

Buller residents are rallying behind the district’s biggest employer - Bathurst Resources. The mine company is seeking fast-track approval to expand the Stockton site, warning operations could otherwise stop by March - gutting over 200 jobs. An open letter in support has attracted 3,000 signatures - about a quarter of the district's adults. Organiser of the petition, Jessie Creedmore, says without strong local support, there’s a risk the application could be declined. "As I understand, the

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3:10

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

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2026/09/07

The US and Iran have launched more tit-for-tat strikes over the weekend, resulting in oil prices going up - but what has it done for the markets? Experts indicate the Asia-Pacific market is still going strong, with the index going up by 1.1 percent. Harbour Asset Management Shane Solly explained further - and revealed why Korean chipmakers are helping things grow. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:00

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ Chief Executive on the new...

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2026/09/07

BusinessNZ's calling for a funding reset on medicines, with a new report highlighting the long-term benefits of investing more into healthcare. The report shows every dollar invested into medicine returns $1.93 to the economy. BusinessNZ CEO Katherine Rich explained that there's long-term benefits into investing more, including boosting productivity and improving the quality of life for New Zealand families. "It takes up to six years to get a new drug through - and these are drugs that are available

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2:27

Simon Kebbell: Port of Tauranga CFO on the port...

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2026/09/07

A long-awaited project at Port of Tauranga has the green light. The Stella Passage development will extend container berths and wharves, after getting fast-track approval, subject to conditions. Payments will also be made to the local marae as part of 'cultural mitigation'. Port CFO Simon Kebbell says it'll be two and a half years before it's finished. "It's probably going to take six months to stand up for construction, so there will be consent conditions that we have to meet first, to get our

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6:09

Matt Johns: Pōkeno Whisky co-founder on the company...

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2026/09/05

Waikato distillery The Pōkeno Whisky Company has been selected for an international study into how different climates shape the maturation, chemistry and taste of whisky. The study, titled Climate-Driven Maturation Signatures in Global Whisky: A Comparative Multi-Continental Chemical and Sensory Study, examines whiskies from The 8 Continent Series - including one matured in Antarctica. Pōkeno Whisky co-founder Matt Johns says the company uses New Zealand-grown ingredients - and the conditions where

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48:00

Special Series: Common Grounds with Tax Traders

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2026/09/04

In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together. In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Co-Founder Nicola Taylor to talk about how the coffee machine has become the modern equivalent of the office water cooler. A space where informal conversations happen, new ideas emerge and creativity flourishes

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39:11

Special Series: Common Grounds with Blunt

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2026/09/04

In this special series of The SME Stream Podcast, Wilhelmina O’Keeffe steps inside some of Aotearoa’s most loved small and medium businesses - exploring their culture, their stories, and how coffee helps bring people and ideas together. In this episode, Wilhelmina catches up with Greig Brebner & Todd Graydon to explore the journey behind their globally recognised brand, Blunt. From building a product that redefines a daily essential to navigating the challenges of Covid and what came

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