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Best of Business

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand
Inflation
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
New Zealand Economy
Artificial Intelligence
Air New Zealand
Auckland
Australia
Allbirds
Oil Prices
Fonterra
Milford Asset Management
Wellington
Kiwisaver
New Zealand Government
Property Market
Power Prices
Official Cash Rate
Reserve Bank Of Australia
Retail Crime

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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The services sector continues to contract.

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Sarah Wrightson
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Cameron Bagrie
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Nick Tuffley
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Chris Smith
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Olivia Blaylock
Icehouse CEO
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Episode: Olivia Blaylock: Icehouse CEO on the Ignite Growth Summit, small and medium businesses in New Zealand
Catherine McGrath
Westpac NZ CEO
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Episode: Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the bank bracing for a tougher economic climate
Karen Hao
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Michael Reddell
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Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the bank bracing for a tougher economic climate
Q: Why did net profit drop by 19% and how is the bank responding?
The drop is due to increased provisions amid deteriorating forecasts and tighter margins from competition; the bank is managing deposits more carefully and focusing on helping customers through proactive lending and advisory.
Catherine McGrath: Westpac CEO on the bank bracing for a tougher economic climate
Q: What are you seeing in terms of spending during the Iran war and in the wake of rising fuel prices?
Consumers are making sensible adjustments, cutting hospitality and retail spend, while some businesses pause expansion and others push forward on opportunities, leading to a mixed but resilient spending pattern.
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on how the memory shortage could impact the tech sector
Q: Explain what's going on with memory shortage and why it matters now.
Memory is the bottleneck for current AI workloads because AI systems require much more memory per operation, driving price spikes and squeezing consumer electronics margins while keeping data-center demand high; investors should watch how memory pricing interacts with the broader AI hardware stack and corporate purchasing decisions.
Carl Taylor: Combined Building Supplies CEO says most builders feeling fuel price increases
Q: You're calling this a breaking point. How close is that point?
The guest describes a critical level where many builders are absorbing cost increases, some cannot reach sites, and profitability is eroding as fixed-price contracts collide with rising fuel and material costs.
Cameron Bagrie: independent economist issues warning over nation's overloaded pension system
Q: What reforms did OECD propose, and how feasible are they in practice?
OECD suggested market measures like firming power and potentially a separate market to keep prices down, but the expert cautions that the devil is in the details and broad ideas need concrete, executable plans to actually work.

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This show centers on sharp, data-driven discussions about New Zealand business, economics, policy, and markets. Across episodes, listeners hear from economists, industry executives, and policy insiders about inflation trends, energy and transport costs, startup funding, regulatory shifts, and corporate strategy—often framed around how these forces affect businesses, investors, and consumers. A recurring strength is translating complex macro developments into actionable takeaways for decision-makers, with a clear emphasis on risk, resilience, and opportunity in the NZ context. A notable edge is the blend of economic indicators, market moves, and regulatory nuance, which helps listeners gauge implications for strategy, budgeting, and planning... more

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7. Catherine McGrath
8. Karen Hao

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