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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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8:06

Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the new...

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2025/08/26

The number of people coming in on the Government's new Business Investor Visa could be limited. It'll fast track residency for any foreign investors who put $2 million or more into a Kiwi business. If a business is worth $2 million, the applicant will have to buy it, and they'll have to invest at least a quarter of its total value if it's worth more than that. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking she thinks around 100 of these visas will be granted in the first year. She said this

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4:06

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Reserve Bank's...

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2025/08/26

The Reserve Bank's move to review banking capital rules has been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Banking spokesperson Mark Hooper says the stricter rules make it difficult for farmers to borrow money - and these changes will make things fairer. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:01

Matt Goodson: Salt Funds managing director on the...

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2025/08/26

According to new reports, overseas interest in NZ-based companies is at a record high. A new survey by Simpson Grierson says 49 percent of international respondents considering moving more money into New Zealand, compared with 40 percent last year. Salt Funds managing director Matt Goodson explains what's driving this change. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:43

Michael Boggs: NZME Chief Executive on the company's...

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2025/08/26

NZME is reporting an almost 12 percent rise in half-year earnings. The media company - which owns Newstalk ZB and the Herald - is reporting growth across audio, podcasts, subscriptions, and the OneRoof property website. CEO Michael Boggs says this is a strong result, given the tough economic environment, but there's hope for more growth. "People are seeing green shoots, but sadly, I've been saying that for the last year in every one of our results announcements...this time, we've not done any

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2:43

James McGlinn: Eventfinda co-founder on the company...

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2025/08/26

Events discovery platform Eventfinda could soon reach global markets, with help from Ticketek Entertainment Group. The live entertainment business has acquired Eventfinda, subject to conditions. Eventfinda will continue to operate under the same brand, and says clients can be assured that it’s business as usual. Co-founder James McGlinn says the team's 'overjoyed' with the new deal. "It couldn't come fast enough, we're really excited about it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:32

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the number of...

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2025/08/26

Do younger Kiwis still have that No.8 wire mentality? While some are concerned the younger generation is settling as opposed to striving and investing in their ideas and futures, others believe the worry is unfounded. Icehouse Ventures, a venture capital company that backs Kiwi startups, hosted their 15th Annual Showcase last week, in which nine Kiwi founders presented to over 1,500 investors. CEO Robbie Paul told Kerre Woodham young founders are coming in droves. He says that founders tend to be

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2:47

Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner on the number...

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2025/08/25

Self-employed Kiwis are prioritising their businesses rather than thinking about retirement. A report by the Retirement Commission and accounting firm Hnry shows just 44% of self-employed people actively contribute to KiwiSaver. This is compared to 78% of employees. The report also reveals 41% of self-employed workers don't get any government KiwiSaver contribution. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson told Mike Hosking they're having to make trade-offs. She says employees get contributions from

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3:36

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

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2025/08/25

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has indicated rate cuts could be on the cards soon. Powell indicated the tariffs were making an inflationary impact, but he explained the impact could still be temporary. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:46

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings CEO on the company's...

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2025/08/25

Campervan company Tourism Holdings has reported a bottom line net loss, which they're claiming reflects the economic situation in the US. Despite the weak results, the company's hopeful about incoming future growth, which is supported by forward rental bookings showing double-digit percentage revenue growth in all markets except the US Tourism Holdings CEO Grant Webster explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:21

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Does Chris...

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2025/08/25

I'll tell you what I found interesting over the last few days it's the enormous surprise at the start, and now the debate about Chris Bishop saying it's a good thing that house prices are falling. He was asked about this on Friday and he said, yes, it's a good thing and that we've got todecouple the idea that the New Zealand economy is driven by house prices - labelling it 'artificial wealth'. The immediate response to that was shock that anyone could say it, but especially a National Party

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2:57

Pic Picot: Pic's Peanut Butter founder on a private...

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2025/08/25

A private Australian firm has bought a majority stake in the famous Kiwi peanut butter firm Pic’s. The hugely successful Nelson-based company is now 51.3 percent owned by Melbourne-based Scalzo Foods, with founder Pic Picot keeping the rest. Picot says he's happy with this move, as the company needs the extra money. "We have big plans and we were getting sort of stuck with a bit too much debt - and I'm ready to do other things." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:51

Dr Claire Matthews: Head of Massey University's...

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2025/08/25

A banking expert believes changes to capital requirements would impact home loans and other lending. The Reserve Bank's seeking feedback on proposals to lower the requirements. The Government is concerned the current settings are inhibiting economic growth. Head of Massey University's Finance school, Dr Claire Matthews, says a lot of people have said the bank's gone too far with those requirements. "It's just taken the Government intervention to actually force them to have another look at it."

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6:25

Brent Eccles and Steve Armitage: Eccles Entertainment...

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2025/08/25

Prime Minister Chris Luxon recently claimed he wants a constant flow of events to draw in international guests in order to stimulate the economy. This follows big names in the tourism sector, like Sudima Hotels, calling for further investment into major events. Eccles Entertainment founder Brent Eccles says the nation's major events fund has only covered sporting events, not concerts. "It's quite a long lead time to access the fund - and with contemporary music, you don't have that lead time, it's

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2:16

Todd Stephenson: Finance and Expenditure committee...

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2025/08/22

Parliament's finance and expenditure committee released the findings of its banking inquiry today, making 19 recommendations - 14 of which have cross-party support. It concluded there is no silver bullet for more competition in the sector. Committee member Todd Stephenson saysthe first step is reducing barriers to entry. He says a large part of that is capital requirements for new players. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra Chief Executive confident...

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2025/08/22

Fonterra is confident farmers will vote to sell major brands like Anchor and Mainland. It's reached a deal to sell its consumer and associated businesses to French dairy giant Lactalis for $3.845billion. The deal still needs the approval of shareholders. Fonterra Chief Executive Miles Hurrell told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the offer is above expectation, and there will be a $2 capital return per share. He says, while the public have a strong emotional connection with the brands - the feedback

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4:35

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the success of...

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2025/08/21

While experts are weighing up the results of US-based tech giants, one Chinese company is dominating markets. Tencent is a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate - and one of the highest-grossing multimedia companies in the world based, on revenue. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:50

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lifting...

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2025/08/21

Fonterra has increased its farmgate milk price forecast for the 2024/25 season to $10.15 per kg of milksolids from $10.00/kg, and has narrowed its forecast range for the current season. The forecast range for 2024/25 has narrowed from $9.70-$10.30 per kilo of milk solids (kgMS) to $10.10-$10.20/kgMS, with the final price to be released alongside the co-op’s final result, due in September. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:07

Jason Walbridge: SkyCity CEO on the company's 42...

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2025/08/21

SkyCity is pushing forward with a new capital raise, after confirming a significant drop in profit. Underlying profit's plummeted 42 percent, according to new reports. Costs have also been rising, particularly for regulatory compliance, online gaming, and the soon-to-open Auckland convention centre. SkyCity CEO Jason Walbridge says he believes they're acting in the best interests of the company - despite the concerns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:12

Tim King: Tasman District mayor on the impact of the...

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2025/08/21

There's belief the job losses at the Eves Valley Sawmill will have a significant impact on the area. Manufacturing company Carter Holt Harvey is proposing to close the mill, which would result in 142 jobs lost. It's wanting to consolidate its structural timber manufacturing to one site - in Bay of Plenty's Kawerau. Tasman mayor Tim King, lives next door to the mill and says there's no chance to change the company's mind. "The most significant impact - and most immediate - is on those 142 people

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3:20

Jordan Boyle: employment lawyer on the House passing...

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2025/08/21

Workers are now able to speak freely about their salaries, and it's got experts speculating about what this means for Kiwis. The House passed a new law last night preventing employers from taking legal action against workers talking about their pay. The bill, introduced by Labour's Camilla Belich, essentially renders pay secrecy clauses unenforceable. Employment lawyer Jordan Boyle says New Zealand already has a culture of keeping pay private. "People may feel a little bit more freedom to ask, but

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