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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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5:24

Nick Mowbray: Zuru Toys co-founder on US businesses...

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2025/04/14

Kiwi toy entrepreneur Nick Mowbray says businesses in the US are pressing pause on major purchasing decisions. There's ongoing uncertainty about Donald Trump's tariff plan. The US President says he might temporarily lower tariffs on the auto industry following temporary reductions for Chinese electronics and goods from most other countries. Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray told Mike Hosking manufacturers and retailers are in a holding pattern, waiting to see how things pan out. He says it would be

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4:28

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the race to keep...

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2025/04/14

Last-minute efforts to keep British Steel operating are to be carried out today, as the plant races to secure a supply of raw materials. The Department for Business and Trade said officials are working to keep British Steel operational - and ensure all staff at the Scunthorpe site will be paid. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says efforts are in place to keep it open - but things still feel quite touch-and-go. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:41

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2025/04/14

The Trump administration's tariff announcements have left a notable impact on financial markets - and experts fear we may not be out of the woods yet. Smartphones, computers and some other electronics from China will face 20 percent tariffs, rather than the 145 percent imposed on other Chinese goods. The White House says the exemption is not permanent. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:03

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales managing director on...

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2025/04/14

Demand is outpacing supply in the small business market, as sellers wait out tough trading conditions while buyer interest is at record levels. Recent data shows new business listings fell 10 percent in the year ended March, compared to a 10 percent increase in completed sales. ABC Business Sales managing director Chris Small says there's been an uptick in migrants gravitating to smaller businesses - which has left an impact on prices. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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32:36

Business Panel: Wellington is a 'talent repellant',...

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2025/04/14

A successful Wellington business owner says if he were starting again today, he wouldn't start his business in Wellington. "Whether you should do it in Wellington though, I would say no. I think Wellington is actually talent repellent system at the moment," Raygun founder John-Daniel Trask told Nick Mills. "We’ve had people in our own organisation who have left and said I’m going to places like Auckland because they are so tired – their own words – of the abject wokeness that is in this city."

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4:33

Peter Lewis: Business Journalist on the volatile...

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2025/04/10

Markets have been losing many of yesterday's historic gains. US markets climbed steeply after Donald Trump paused higher tariffs on most countries – locking them at 10%. However, they plunged again after the White House confirmed tariffs on Chinese goods are now at 145%. Business journalist Peter Lewis told Mike Hosking the up-and-down is likely to continue until investors have certainty about what's happening. He says while there is a pause, the tariffs haven’t gone away altogether, and that will

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3:15

Kieran McAnulty: Labour MP on his bill allowing...

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2025/04/10

A Labour MP is pushing for change on alcohol sales on certain holidays. Kieran McAnulty's new bill will let licensed businesses already open on ANZAC Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas sell alcohol. It's been voted through to Select Committee today. McAnulty says he's open to amendments to get the Bill through. He says if it turns out the majority of MPs don't want Christmas Day included - he'll take it out. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:50

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert reveals how to make...

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2025/04/10

It's been an interesting week for global markets - with figures dropping or rising at a rapid rate. As Donald Trump's tariffs spark fear - or elation - among investors, questions have been raised over how we can make smart financial choices during a turbulent time. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains how people can make investments amid the chaos. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on how NZ beef...

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2025/04/10

United States beef prices haven't budged much since the implementation of the 10 percent tariff by President Donald Trump - but Kiwi exporters aren't safe. A subsequent tumbling in the value of the NZ dollar has pushed up farmgate prices in New Zealand dollars by nearly 5 percent. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for Kiwi beef exporters. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large unpacks...

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2025/04/10

Reports indicate the bond market ultimately prompted Trump to pull back on his stream of tariffs. The US President announced on social media that he paused tariffs against 75 countries for 90 days - with China being a notable exception. NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann explained further - and unpacked the market reactions since Donald Trump made his u-turn. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:30

Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition spokesperson...

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2025/04/10

The OCR dropped 25 basis points again yesterday - but many homeowners have wondered why their mortgage rates haven't followed. Many people currently on floating rates have yet to see the impact of the cuts materialise, and there's usually a week-long delay OCR changing and banks following suit with their various mortgage rates. Kent Duston from the Banking Reform Coalition says it's unclear why it takes the banks so long to adjust things. "After all, it's no harder than just hitting the return key

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6:03

David Mahon: Mahon China Investment Management CEO on...

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2025/04/10

US President Donald Trump today forged ahead with tariffs of 125 percent against Chinese goods - escalating the US-China trade war. Trump’s sweeping tariffs have unsettled the global economy since coming into force over the weekend, and China has vowed to fight back with tariffs of their own. Mahon China Investment Management CEO David Mahon says China won't blink first in the stand-off. "Trump's already blinked on all the other tariffs that he flung at countries quite randomly, so I don't think

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4:06

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the...

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2025/04/10

Over in Australia, stocks have surged after an earlier crash brought about by Donald Trump's new tariffs. The ASXclimbed more than 6 percent in early trade, while on Wall Street the S&P 500 climbed 9.5 percent. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this has prompted calls from economic experts to cut the OCR ahead of the Reserve Bank's next meeting. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:39

Scott Shellady: US markets analyst unpacks why Trump...

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2025/04/10

A US markets analyst suspects Donald Trump is trying to buy time by lowering tariffs on most countries to a blanket 10 percent for 90 days. But the US President's hiked them for China - to 125 percent. Scott Shellady says 75 countries are reportedly seeking an audience with the President. "The 90 day pause is so he can get through the backlog of countries that said they want to do a deal." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:38

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK Government...

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2025/04/09

Over in the UK, the Government could potentially nationalise British Steel as fears grow that the company's blast furnaces in Scunthorpe could run out of raw materials within days. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sought to reassure workers at the Lincolnshire plant that the Government is looking towards nationalisation as a potential solution. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UK is set to be hit hard amid the ongoing trade war - which could ripple out to many businesses. LISTEN ABOVESee

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2:35

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the...

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2025/04/09

The Reserve Bank is keeping a watching brief internationally as Donald Trump's new tariffs kick in. The central bank cut the Official Cash Rate another 25 basis points, to 3.5 percent. Banks speedily lowered their advertised rates in response. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan explained what the bank will be monitoring going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:49

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2025/04/09

The Government has introduced legislation that could see more than 150,000 mortgage holders miss out on hundreds of millions in compensation for mistakes made by ANZ and ASB. The Government wants to ensure lenders are not disproportionately punished if they fail to disclose all the right information about a product to their customers. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains what this could mean for the banks - and homeowners. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:27

David Norton: Pure Advantage advisor on whether we...

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2025/04/09

There's been suggestions we need to move away from relying on pine trees to offset our emissions. The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment recently put out a reportexamining forestry drivers in New Zealand - and says we need to phase out the current approach to forestry. David Norton from Pure Advantage says we can't offset our way out of a climate emergency - and we need to work on reducing CO2. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:06

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: We've got to take the...

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2025/04/09

So the Reserve Bank did the predictable thing today and cut 25 basis points. Good news for mortgage holders, good news for the economy, more money in our pockets and more money to spend. Of course it's not going to change the world, it's a quarter of as percent on the wholesale rate.And the wholesale rate is only makes up a portion of the bank's rate.And the bank's rate only matters if you haven't already fixed. And so far, the banks haven't budged on fixed rates, only floating. The banks' swap

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7:30

Barbara Edmonds: Labour finance spokesperson...

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2025/04/09

Labour's finance spokesperson has accused the Government of 'sitting on its hands' amid an economically turbulent week for the world. Barbara Edmonds has criticised Nicola Willis' response to Donald Trump's tariffs - and accused her of 'complacency' as Kiwis express concerns over their jobs and mortgages. She says the Government needs to look inward and come up with a solution that benefits New Zealanders. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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