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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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2:05

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on whether...

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2025/10/20

There's belief from some economists that inflation's peaked, and it's all downhill from here. It reached 3 percent in the year to September - up from 2.2 percent the year before. Kiwibank says the third quarter is traditionally tough, and conditions are likely to improve as the year ends. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says he's satisfied domestic prices will now ease. "We think inflation, this time next year, will be running at about 1.7, 1.8 percent. So job done for the Reserve Bank." LISTEN

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12:15

Liam Dann: New Zealand Herald Business...

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2025/10/20

Annual inflation has risen to a 15-month high of 3%. Economists had been expecting inflation to reach or surpass the 3% upper limit of the Reserve Bank's target band. The central bank's expected to look past this current spike when it reviews the OCR next month. New Zealand Herald Business Editor-at-large Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham that, “this this drip feeding of the rate cuts means that everybody just waits.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:29

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist challenges the...

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2025/10/19

Another spike in inflation won't stop the Reserve Bank from cutting the Official Cash Rate again next month. Stats NZ is providing its latest quarterly CPI update at 10.45. Most economists expect it to hit the Reserve Bank's upper limit of three-percent, and some think it will surpass that limit. But Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold told Mike Hosking the Reserve Bank still thinks the economy's weak enough to start pushing inflation down. He says even the Reserve Bank probably won't be too

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3:43

Shane Jones: Resource minister attempts to attract...

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2025/10/19

Shane Jones is determined to use his voice to attract mining investors to our shores - no matter the next election outcome. The Resources Minister and self-proclaimed 'mining champion' is heading to the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney, to promote our supply of rare earth minerals. Jones told Ryan Bridge regardless of the risk of the opposition taking power, if there is no strong advocate for mining, then we surrender to woke-ism. He says investors are warming to the fact New

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5:59

Mel Turner: Screen NZ International executive chair...

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2025/10/18

Several Kiwi industry leaders and screen businesses have teamed up to officially launch Screen NZ International, an industry body designed to boost New Zealand's film industry. The organisation aims to help New Zealand remain a competitive screen destination by building relationships with clients and promoting the country internationally. Screen NZ International executive chair Mel Turner says the organisation wants to see New Zealand be 'globally competitive'. "It's a fierce global market out there

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4:00

Ed McKnight: Think about money in decades, not days

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2025/10/17

Most people think about money in terms of days. Wealthy people think about money in decades. Here's how to think about money differently: Based on this calculator. Ed McKnight joined Jack Tame to look at how Kiwis view their money, and why we should start counting decades, not days. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:06

Dr Parmjeet Parmar: ACT proposes to keep credit card...

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2025/10/17

In July the Government announced aban on surcharges on credit card payments in-storefrom May 2026 at the latest. ACT is attempting to block this ban by allowing credit card surcharges, as long as other payment options are offered- such as cash or eftpos. They suggest the ban will either increase prices for customers or unfairly punish businesses. ACT Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar said to Heather du Plessis-Allan that ACT's proposal was creating with 'cost and choice'

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2:58

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster warns of...

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2025/10/16

There are fears that inflation could come back into the picture as the OCR falls. Infometrics expects the OCR to fall to 2.25% next month - it's 2.5% at the moment. Infometrics Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan says they expect to see growth hit 2.3% annual growth in 2027. He says alongside stoking inflation, it could create other problems. Kiernan says it risks stretching capacity in the construction and infrastructure sector. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:54

Cameron Bagrie: Independent economist comments on...

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2025/10/16

An argument has been made that the government has ‘overdone it’ with interest rate cuts. Economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge that the Reserve Bank has a difficult balance to maintain. 'Giving the economy a little bit more juice is not without risk...and headline inflation is moving up.’ LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:02

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Amazon's strategy...

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2025/10/16

Amazon has been scaling up its same-day grocery delivery services across cities all over the US. It's looking to expand to 2,300 US cities by the end of the year, and investors are speculating about what it could mean for the market. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:48

Dion Tilson: Parakai Springs general manager on...

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2025/10/16

There's no guarantee businesses will honour unredeemed vouchers from GrabOne, which has gone into liquidation. The online deals website won’t be issuing refunds for unused purchases - and has told customers to directly contact vendors. Some sellers have indicated they’ll recognise GrabOne deals, but others say they may not be able to. Parakai Springs general manager Dion Tilson says they will honour vouchers, but customers could lose-out at other companies. "I've spoken to a lot of businesses,

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3:42

Jeremy O'Brien: Air New Zealand's Chief customer and...

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2025/10/15

It's thought that the aviation sector is over capitalising - as New Zealand's domestic airfares have shot up more quickly than any other country. A global airport group says domestic airfares are up 63% in six years, and are well ahead of the second-highest, up 53%. Air New Zealand's Chief customer and digital officer Jeremy O'Brien told Mike Hosking that accelerated inflation is effecting the industry. He says we're a reasonably small country with long distances to fly. O'Brien says in many cases

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3:12

Billie Moore: NZ Airport Association Chief Executive...

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2025/10/15

The Airports Association is defending itself after airlines blame their charges, for spikes in airfares. An international airport group says New Zealand’s domestic airfares have shot up more quickly than any other country by 63-percent in six years. But Air New Zealand says its fares are only up 35-percent. Association chief executive, Billie Moore told Ryan Bridge the biggest driver is air capacity reduction, so smaller numbers of passengers are footing bigger bills. She says criticising airport

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4:36

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/10/15

The Reserve Bank recently disputed the idea that Covid-era money printing programme caused sky-high inflation, which cost the Government billions. Staff at the bank have published new research that concludes the bank’s $55 billion Large-Scale Asset Purchase (LSAP) programme didn’t 'meaningfully' contribute to above-target inflation following the pandemic. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Leela Ashford: Spark Sustainability Director on the...

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2025/10/15

Spark's becoming the first New Zealand telco to block all child sexual abuse images made with artificial intelligence. It already stops access to photo-realistic material made by AI, but this move will extend to images which have a cartoon or artistic style. The website list comes from the Internet Watch Foundation which has seen a 400 percent increase in this type of material. Spark Sustainability Director Leela Ashford says it blocks the sites automatically. She says the list can include tens of

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2:46

Mark Leslie: Pāmu CEO on the launch of new dairy-beef...

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2025/10/15

Mooove over dairy and beef cows, for a new hybrid breed on the block. Pāmu and Livestock Improvement Corporation have created a new cattle breed - called the Synegizer. About 350 first-cross beef-on-dairy calves were born this year, and limited frozen insemination will available next spring. Pāmu CEO Mark Leslie says dairy farmers won't use Synegizers for milking. "These bulls will be used to go over maybe some of the cows they don't want to keep the replacements out of - and they'll use these to

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3:07

Marisa Bidois: Restaurant Association CEO on the...

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2025/10/14

Revenue in the hospitality sector's reached a new record high, but many operators are seeing profit margins reach a new record low. Restaurant Association data shows sales have risen 1.4% in the past year. Tourism regions like Nelson and Queenstown-Lakes are seeing strong growth but central Auckland and Wellington are still doing it tough. Association Chief Executive Marisa Bidois told Mike Hosking tourism is continuing to drive much of the growth. She says CBDs are struggling, as foot traffic

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4:50

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on reports...

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2025/10/14

New reports indicate the Reserve Bank of Australia won't be cutting interest rates until at least February 2026. Employment remains high and inflation is still at target, and experts claim the central bank has no reason to do anything big. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:33

Mike Williams: Air New Zealand Chief Transformation...

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2025/10/14

Air New Zealand's teamed up with Air Chathams on a new partnership for Whakatane. It'll mean customers can book single-ticket trips that combine domestic flights on both airlines. Checked-in baggage will be transferred directly to the final destination. Air New Zealand's Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer, Mike Williams, explained what the partnership could mean for both airlines. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:51

Roger Beaumont: Banking Association CEO on the...

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2025/10/14

Changes to lending restrictions are on the cards. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is welcoming the Reserve Bank consulting with banks on easing loan to value restrictions from December. The central bank's looking at increasing the new lending limit for first-home buyers and property investors. Banking Association CEO Roger Beaumont says this is really good - and will give first-home buyers more flexibility. "They're taking advantage of what I'd call the 'sweet spot' of softer house prices, combined

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