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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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2:34

James Annabell: Egmont Honey founder on the impact...

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2025/04/09

Exporters are scrambling under the sudden imposition of Donald Trump's tariffs. The President's signature economic policy has taken effect, with US allies and adversaries all facing tariffs. New Zealand's been hit with the lowest rate -10 percent. Egmont Honey founder James Annabell says the move prompted hasty discussions with US-based buyers. He explained Costco US knew his company couldn't afford to take on the extra cost - so now it's likely US consumers will bear the brunt of it. LISTEN

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3:43

Kara Biggs: Campaign for Wool's general manager...

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2025/04/09

There's industry celebrations over a directive to use Kiwi wool in Government buildings. New builds worth more than $9 million and refurbishments costing over $100,000 must use wool where possible from July, meeting a Coalition deal. In January, housing agency Kainga Ora reversed its price-based decision to not use dearer wool products Campaign for Wool's general manager, Kara Biggs, says she's ecstatic. "It will start to create more and more demand - so growers, manufacturers, brands, they will all

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3:50

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on the OCR...

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2025/04/09

There's uncertainty about what's next after today's OCR cut. The Reserve Bank has slashed the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points to 3.5 percent, with most banks responding by cutting their advertised rates. Economists are divided on how far rates will fall. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold says the global trading environment is changing by the day. "There's no clarity, really, about the extent to which these tariffs are going to be in place, how countries are going to respond - and importantly,

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2:06

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what Donald Trump's...

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2025/04/08

New Zealand's dairy sector has voiced concerns as the world prepares to accommodate the financial impacts of Donald Trump's tariffs. Reports show only six percent of NZ-produced dairy goes into the US - but there's still worry among experts. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:27

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on...

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2025/04/08

China’s commerce ministry has vowed to fight US tariffs 'to the end' after Donald Trump threatened them with new levies. One ministry spokesperson has labelled these threats a 'mistake on top of a mistake' - and claimed China would not accept this. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says this is starting to resemble the beginning of a full-on trade war. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:50

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on the...

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2025/04/08

A former Finance Minister says New Zealand faces uncharted territory - as the world grapples with Donald Trump's tariffs. New Zealand, Australian and Asian markets tumbled yesterday, but regained some ground today. Current Minister Nicola Willis is warning the tariffs and world events will impact the Government books. Steven Joyce says given the daily uncertainty which will slow investment - no one can predict what will happen. "I don't think Donald Trump knows, to be blunt - I don't think he knows

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5:25

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the state of...

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2025/04/08

Over in Australia, the ASX has seen a slight rebound following a drop from earlier in the week. The S&P/ASX 200 Index lifted 2.1 per cent, or by 151.5 points, to 7494.8 after recouping some of Monday’s 4.2 per cent loss as part of the fallout from Trump's newest tariffs. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the tariffs have also damped business confidence across Australia, according to new reports. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the rules around...

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2025/04/07

The UK Government is stepping in to make things a little easier for car manufactures following Trump's latest tariff update. A ban on producing new petrol and diesel cars is set to come into effect in 2030 - but Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed regulations would be relaxed ahead of the deadline. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Donald Trump's 25 percent levy on cars imported to the US will likely have a negative impact - but Prime Minister Starmer will try to make a deal with Trump on

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2:45

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on...

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2025/04/07

The NZX50 index had fallen around 3.7 percent at the close of market today as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to reverberate globally. It hasn't had a fall of this magnitude since the pandemic. Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly unpacks the economic fallout. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:57

Mark Ross: Wood Processors & Manufacturers...

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2025/04/07

There is relief among New Zealand's wood exporters - who've escaped the import tariffs set by the US. Imports of timber and lumbar products into the US have dodged tariffs, as confirmed by President Donald Trump, The United States was New Zealand's third largest market for timber exports, after China and Australia. Wood Processors & Manufacturers Association of NZ CEO Mark Ross says this doesn't come as a surprise - given how much America relies on timber for construction. LISTEN ABOVESee

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10:32

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the potential...

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2025/04/07

The Finance Minister has been getting updates about the financial fallout from the latest batch of Trump tariffs. New Zealand goods have been hit with a 10 percent tariff, as part of President Trump's trade plan. Nicola Willis warns these changes will come with 'profound' economic implications for New Zealand. "We will finalise our economic forecasts, which feed into the Budget - in the next few days, I expect to be briefed on them soon. Of course, the major effect is the estimate that global growth

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3:54

Brooke Roberts: Sharesies Co-CEO on the global...

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2025/04/07

The NZX50 index had fallen about 3.7 percent at the close of market today - as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to reverberate globally. It hasn't had a fall of this magnitude since the pandemic. Sharesies Co-CEO Brooke Roberts says it's hard to say how long markets will keep rattling around. "Look, it's unprecedented times in terms of the shock that has happened to the markets at the moment based off the back of the tariffs - and the ripple effect that's happening to economies." BusinessDesk reports

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15:19

Simon Squibb: author and social media sensation on...

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2025/04/06

Simon Squibb is not your average entrepreneur. After tragedy saw him leave home at the age 15, Simon went into survival mode - he started a gardening business with no actual experience or knowledge of the industry. 19 businesses later, Simon is a multimillionaire. He's since taken to social media to ask people about their dreams via TikTok and he's founded the ‘Elevator of Dreams’ concept alongside Richard Branson. He's used his insight to craft a new book - What’s Your Dream? Find Your Passion

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10:26

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity Chief Economist predicts...

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2025/04/05

New Zealanders in Kiwisaver are urged to stay calm and stay the course as stock markets tumble. The global uncertainty comes off the back of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imported goods from the rest of the world. Simplicity Chief Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says tariffs have caused significant damage to the global economy in the past - and the uncertainty has added to existing economic pressures. "We really gave it up around the world after the first world war, because we had the

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4:31

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK's response to...

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2025/04/03

The UK will likely be pushing hard for a better deal after President Donald Trump unveiled the new tariffs set to impact the region. Trump announced new levies on goods coming into the US, including 10 percent on all UK imports and 20 percent on those from the European Union. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the UK is among many countries that will be pushing back against the tariffs - with discussions set to take place over the coming days. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK's response to...

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2025/04/03

The UK will likely be pushing hard for a better deal after President Donald Trump unveiled the new tariffs set to impact the region. Trump announced new levies on goods coming into the US, including 10 percent on all UK imports and 20 percent on those from the European Union. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the UK is among many countries that will be pushing back against the tariffs - with discussions set to take place over the coming days. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:28

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what...

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2025/04/03

There's been plenty of discussion about Donald Trump's new barrage of tariffs - and many Kiwis have been left wondering what it means for them. The new tariffs come with wide-reaching global implications, and experts have revealed it could play a part on future interest rates later down the line. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

Jamie Mackay: The Country host reveals how New...

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2025/04/03

Donald Trump has finally unveiled his long-awaited batch of tariffs - and it's gotten a mixed reaction from New Zealand's rural sector. Red meat producers have voiced their disappointment with these changes, but it's unclear how hard the dairy sector will be hit. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:34

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what Donald...

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2025/04/03

Donald Trump has unveiled a barrage of sweeping tariffs set to hit the rest of the world - and it's left a notable impact on the markets. All countries, including New Zealand, have been hit with a 10 percent tariff, the EU will cop 20 percent, but Asia's been hit a little harder. China will pay 34 percent on top of a 20 percent levy, Japan will pay 24 percent and India will pay 26 percent on their goods - and Vietnam and Cambodia will be hit with 46 percent and 49 percent, respectively. Fisher Funds

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3:38

Carl Carrington: NZ King Salmon CEO on what Donald...

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2025/04/03

New Zealand is finally in the firing line of Donald Trump's tariffs - but one Kiwi CEO is determined to make the best of things. Under the new regime, New Zealand faces a 10 percent tariff on all imports into the states across all industries. NZ King Salmon CEO Carl Carrington says the company will work through this development over the coming weeks - but he's not too worried. "I think we have, to some degree, some protection, as the consumers in most channels tend to have a lot more discretionary

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