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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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2:31

Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation chief...

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2025/06/03

The downturn in construction continues. The Post is reporting almost a third of all business liquidations are construction companies - up from a quarter in 2022. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julian Leys says it's been a tough few months. But he says things are levelling out. "We still have a good number of building consents - sitting around at 33-34,000. We still are seeing active work with construction in sub trades." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:47

Warwick Brown: Kiwi chef on the benefits and...

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2025/06/03

The ongoing economic downturn has sparked discussion about the best kinds of careers to take on. The hospitality sector comes with plenty of benefits and drawbacks, but one expert joined the Afternoons team to explain whether it's worth the trouble to become a chef. Warwick Brown joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:40

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on signs of...

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2025/06/03

Leeann Watson, CEO of Business Canterbury, joined John MacDonald to give a quarterly update. Are we seeing signs of recovery in Canterbury? What would a commuter train mean for the city business scene? And will the Government’s new approach to WorkSafe make a difference for local businesses and how they operate? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:08

Brendan Lindsay: Sistema founder on being appointed a...

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2025/06/01

The founder of plastics storage container business Sistema Plastics Brendan Lindsay has been appointed a knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Lindsay received the honour for his services to business and philanthropy, noting his work at Sistema and his efforts as part of the Lindsay Foundation. He founded the plastic business in 1982. He was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2012, and was inducted into the New Zealand Business

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4:55

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Donald Trump's...

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2025/05/29

A US federal court's blocked Donald Trump's global tariffs from going into effect - ruling the President overstepped his authority. The Court of International Trade says an emergency law invoked by the White House doesn't provide unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains what this means for the economy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:59

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra's cautious...

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2025/05/29

Fonterra is being cautiously upbeat about the future. The dairy co-op is forecasting a $10 farmgate milk price payout for the current season, and an earnings range of 65 to 75 cents a share. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for the market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:41

Don Braid: Mainfreight General Manager on the...

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2025/05/29

Transport heavyweight Mainfreight has posted a solid full-year financial result, but international economic uncertainty is causing concerns. Annual net profit was up nearly a third on the previous year - to $274.3 million compared to $208.7 million. Mainfreight General Manager Don Braid says the company's focused on business and what that means for customers around the world. "We'll do whatever we can to keep the supply chains open for them." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:23

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2025/05/28

The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. The markets had already priced a rates cut in - but there was some uncertainty emerging after the announcement took place. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:42

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/05/28

The Reserve Bank delivered their quarterly update on the OCR - but there was a hawkish undertone this time round, according to experts. The central bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent, in line with expectations from economists. Despite this, NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny noted there were some concerns about the economic future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:50

Mark Beder: Spark New Zealand customer director for...

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2025/05/28

Some complex airline problems might be solved with another type of aircraft now operating in an Auckland warehouse. Air New Zealand has teamed up with Spark, Ericsson and Canadian firm Cypher Robotics to deploy a robot-tethered drone. The airline and the telco said they worked together to create New Zealand’s first private 5G network for business. Mark Beder, Spark New Zealand customer director for enterprise and government, says the size and height of the warehouse has presented challenges. "It's

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2:25

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a...

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2025/05/28

I don't really want to have to start on a bum note, but if there is a thing that we do on the show, it's honesty. So let's be honest about it. What the Reserve Bank decision told you today is how much trouble our economy is in. If you're in business, you already know this and you don't need me to tell you this. I was talking to a couple of CEOs yesterday. They were telling me they cannot see the green shoots - we've been waiting. We were told - survive til '25, we're halfway through and we're still

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5:15

Dame Joan Withers: The Warehouse Group Chair on the...

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2025/05/28

The Warehouse Group has appointed a new CEO after a lengthy search to fill the role. Mark Stirton, who joined the company in April last year, will head the group from August 1. Chair Dame Joan Withers says Stirton has basically completed a one-year job interview - and has continued to impress the board. "Rather than just anoint someone internally, we went through that thorough process so that we could be absolutely confident we got the best possible person for the job." LISTEN ABOVESee

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3:08

Roger Wyllie: Capitol Cinema co-owner on movie...

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2025/05/28

There's hopes poor financial results don't spell the final act for cinemas. Revenue dropped for all the Hoyts, Reading and Event Cinemas chains in 2024. Auckland's Capitol Cinema co-owner Roger Wyllie says the combination of Covid and the Hollywood writer's strike brought tough times. He says there are good movies out there - but interest is low. "We've probably done 40 percent on pre-Covid with people coming through the door." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:24

Hailey Ashton: hairdresser on the Government's plan...

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2025/05/28

A hairdresser says the industry has lots of 'silly little rules'. Cabinet has agreed to all the Ministry for Regulation's recommendations - allowing drinks and dogs if businesses want them. Rules about the spacing of chairs and how bright lights are will also be scrapped from July. Hairdresser Hailey Ashton says she's always offered tea and coffee, but she might decline to invite the pooches. "I've got clients I know are quite afraid of dogs - we've actually had someone bring their dog in, sit on

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3:35

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist weighs in on...

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2025/05/28

The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee revealed it failed to reach a consensus today - before they voted to cut the OCR 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. But Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold says that's surprising. He explained that the fact someone is prepared to put their hand up and say they wouldn't support the move shows it was more a line-ball call than they were expecting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:28

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of latest...

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2025/05/27

All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank tomorrow afternoon, when stand-in Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby delivers the bank's latest monetary policy statement. A 25 basis point cut to the OCR to 3.25 percent is taken as a given - but experts are wondering what the future path of interest rates will look like. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:48

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the...

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2025/05/27

The 2025 Budget has come and gone, but the Finance Minister has confirmed raising the superannuation age was still on National’s radar after they campaigned on it in the last election. She's explained it was not on their mandates or the coalition agreement - but changes need to be phased in. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen weighed in on the ongoing debate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:44

Jason Paris: One NZ chief executive on the new report...

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2025/05/27

The use of AI has become more widespread, with 77 percent of New Zealanders using it over the past year. Despite this, the new One NZ AI Trust Report found that nearly half don’t trust large companies to use AI ethically. Furthermore, 62 percent say they would stop using a company if they had concerns about its AI use, with top concerns being the misuse of personal data, job losses, and unfair decision-making. One NZ CEO, Jason Paris, says there's 'massive' opportunities that come with AI - across

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1:52

Kate O'Brien: Air New Zealand general domestic...

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2025/05/27

Air New Zealand is bringing domestic jets back to Hamilton, for the first time in 25 years. Airbus A320 Jets will fly the airline's Hamilton-Christchurch route from September. It'll add about 25,000 seats a year between the cities. The airline's general domestic manager, Kate O'Brien, says it's one of their fastest growing regional routes. "We've had a number of our aircraft out - we're starting to see some of those aircraft come back into the fleet, which means that we can look to grow some of our

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4:24

Todd Hunter: Turners Automotive CEO on the company's...

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2025/05/26

Despite the challenging economic conditions, Turners Automotive is standing strong. The company announced a record year to March, returning a profit of $38.6 million – a 17% increase. The result capped off what the company said was a decade of sustainable growth. CEO Todd Hunter told Mike Hosking the secret to sustainable growth is to provide a great environment for their people. He says they then provide a great experience for customers, and the combination of those two things delivers a great

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