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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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3:33

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the NZ arable...

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2026/10/08

Talks are underway between McDonald’s and New Zealand's arable industry to encourage the fast food giant to use locally grown grain for its burger buns. The New Zealand branch of McDonald’s currently uses grain sourced from imported Australian wheat - which then gets processed in Auckland. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:08

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the economic...

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2026/10/08

The US mid-term elections are set to take place in four weeks, and experts are speculating about what this means for the economy. Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen - and it's increased the likelihood that the Democrats could take the House. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained what this could all mean for investors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:21

Bowen Pan: Growth NZ co-chair outlines how New...

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2026/10/08

In last night's debate, politicians and influential business leaders outlined their visions for the future of New Zealand's economy. The future of growth is top of mind for many, and one expert has outlined a plan for how the nation could grow its GDP. Growth NZ co-chair Bowen Pan says New Zealand needs to focus on the sectors where it can be 'world-class' - as it can't be good at everything. "This is things like clean, cheap energy, like technology innovation... it's obviously not the whole

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3:23

Simon Graafhuis: Chiefs CEO on the Super Rugby team's...

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2026/10/08

New Zealand Rugby is filing in the High Court to protect its Chiefs trademark as Australian rugby league bosses push ahead with calling the NRL's 19th team the Papua New Guinea Chiefs. The new team is set to join the competition in 2028, with the official launch intended for October 21. Chiefs chief executive Simon Graafhuis says there's been 30 years of growth and development for the Super Rugby franchise, and they're hoping to avoid confusion. "In terms of brand and IP lore, I think it's pretty

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3:43

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales Managing Director on...

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2026/10/07

National's small business plan is being seen as practical, but not transformational. The party's released a 47 point plan to cut red tape for small businesses, which it would implement if re-elected. It features tweaks to non-trade barriers, employment relations, health and safety, and a review of the compulsory GST registration threshold. ABC Business Sales Managing Director Chris Small told Mike Hosking that yes, it will help, but it's not particularly transformational or material when you think

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3:34

Phil Wicks: Small Business New Zealand Founder on...

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2026/10/07

A tick of approval for the National Party's small business plan. It's released a 47-point plan to cut red tape for them around things like employment disputes and health and safety. Small Business New Zealand Founder Phil Wicks says it creates a fairly cohesive plan. He told Andrew Dickens while any help is appreciated what businesses really want is a growing economy. Wicks says that gives businesses the confidence to hire more staff or invest in more equipment.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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3:58

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on...

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2026/10/07

The 2026 election campaign is a big topic for Kiwis, but it's not the only political topic impacting the economy. France and the US are facing their own mid-terms and the results are likely to have wide-reaching economic implications. Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:33

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business...

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2026/10/07

Labour has suggested that if elected, everyone in the public service would be paid the living wage of $29.90 an hour - $6 more than the current minimum wage. Economists have raised concerns with this proposal and claimed this could likely lead to inflation going up. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:20

Louis Esther: EatClub chief marketing officer on the...

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2026/10/07

A new app is helping restaurants offer dynamic pricing. EatClub lets businesses with empty tables offer impromptu discounts on the app, to bring in customers. The French Cafe, Cassia, Eden Noodles and Joe's Garage are among restaurants signed up. Chief marketing officer Louis Esther says in the case of a cancellation, it lets them still book customers. "We operate at scale across Australia and the UK already, and the space is 30 minutes to an hour - they can turn those empty tables into pretty full

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5:57

Duane Leo: PSA spokesperson on the IRD considering...

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2026/10/07

The union for public servants says morale is low, with the axe hovering over more IRD jobs. Chief executive Peter Mersi has told Inland Revenue staff by the 2028/29 financial year, the baseline budget will have been cut 20 percent. They've been told cost-slashing will include considering reducing jobs. PSA spokesperson Duane Leo says the future is uncertain and staff have endured years of cuts. "We have had a Government, for the last three years, that is simply coming up with arbitrary figures and

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2:56

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on business...

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2026/10/06

Pressure's on the next government to keep the momentum going on business confidence. The NZIER's latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows 40% of firms expect the economy to improve in the coming months. That's up from just 14% last quarter. Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson told Andrew Dickens businesses want policies that lift productivity, and more certainty about what's ahead. She says they want to make sure they have access to the right people and compliance is reduced

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3:37

Christina Leung: NZIER Principal Economist on...

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2026/10/06

Businesses could be spending more increasing staff next year. The latest NZIER Quarterly Business Survey shows a net 40 percent of companies expect general economics to improve. NZIER Principal Economist Christina Leung says businesses are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, despite domestic concerns. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:58

Murray Harris: Milford Asset Management KiwiSaver...

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2026/10/04

An investment fund manager says political parties need to reach a consensus on KiwiSaver, so people can get on with saving. ACT has announced it wants to cut the tax on investment earnings through KiwiSaver, while also scrapping the $260-a-year Government contribution. Labour, National, New Zealand First and Opportunity also have revealed plans for the scheme. Milford Asset Management KiwiSaver general manager Murray Harris says we need a cross-party accord. "If we change the rules or make it too

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4:49

Kim Mundy: ASB acting chief economist on ASB's latest...

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2026/10/04

Inflation could keep running hot for the rest of the year, driven by high prices at the pump and our weakening NZ dollar. ASB's latest quarterly economic forecast predicts the Reserve Bank will push the OCR up two more times, to 3.25 percent. It also expects unemployment to stick around 5.6 percent and house prices to flatline. But acting chief economist Kim Mundy says the economy's shown some resilience and should gradually build momentum. "At least, for the here and now through til the end of the

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3:41

Vicky Pryce: business correspondent on inflation...

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2026/10/04

Inflation across Europe jumped to 3.8 percent in September - a higher rate than economists were predicting. This increase was largely down to energy costs, and these are expected to make inflation rates go up further. Business correspondent Vicky Pryce explained how these rates could increase, and how that's likely to impact households. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:31

Brigitte Morton: political commentator on how the...

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2026/10/03

The Government books were opened up last week, and they unveil a somewhat more promising outlook ahead of the election. The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update shows the planned 2028/29 surplus - will be nearly $2 billion dollars bigger than forecast, and the Crown will borrow less. Political commentator Brigitte Morton says the focus is now on Labour to respond to this with their own announcements and financial updates - including their pay equity plan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener

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4:41

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on Australia banning...

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2026/10/03

Last week, Australia's ban on credit and debit card surcharges took effect, and it's sparked debate as to whether we should follow suit. National expressed interest in implementing a similar rule with the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill, but it appears to have stalled following backlash. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young says this ban led to Australian businesses increasing prices - and it's likely Kiwi businesses will have to do the same if these changes were made. "In

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4:19

Greg Houston: Houston Kemp founding director on...

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2026/10/01

National and NZ First have expressed interest in pulling apart Foodstuffs, and the company is looking to fight back. Foodstuffs recently commissioned consultancy firm Houston Kemp to review the Government-ordered cost-benefit analysis of making the split - with the review claiming the earlier conclusions were 'too good to be true'. Houston Kemp founding director Greg Houston says the recipe of lower prices, higher costs and wiping out profits doesn't seem 'plausible.' LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:18

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australian...

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2026/10/01

New data shows Australia's house prices have taken a plunge, with Sydney and Melbourne leading the way. Prices across the nation have taken a significant drop since the property market peaked in March, and experts are unpacking the economic implications. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the recent increases to the OCR are having a real impact on the housing market. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:35

Louise Upston: National's tourism spokesperson on the...

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2026/10/01

National says it'll make trans-Tasman travel more 'seamless' if re-elected. The party is promising to trial fully digitalising airport processes between Australia and New Zealand, so people don't need to show passports. Eligible travellers could provide details digitally and pass through gates with facial recognition. Tourism spokesperson Louise Upston says this will make the process faster and encourage more Australians to come to New Zealand. "In 2009, when National was last in office, we got the

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