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Best of Business

Newstalk ZB
Inflation
Reserve Bank
Official Cash Rate
Interest Rates
Economic Recovery
Companies Act
BNZ Performance Of Services Index
New Zealand
Open Banking
Kiwibank
Commerce Commission
New Zealand Economy
Nicola Willis
Freightways
Reserve Bank Of New Zealand
Small Business
Phoenixing
Director Duties
A2 Milk
Mercury Energy

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 Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown.

Heinz Wattie's has proposed closing manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and a Hastings packi... more

Former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell says it's getting harder to know how much the economy's growing or shrinking.

Stats NZ estimates GDP rose 0.2 percent in the December quarter, below most forecasts.

But Reddell says it's also revised ... more

The conflict in the Middle East is continuing on for another week, and it's got experts concerned about the economic impacts.

Iran's blocking shipping in retaliation for the US and Israel bombardment - sending oil prices spiking.

Milford Asset Ma... more

Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank bumped the OCR up to 4.1 percent, up by 0.25 percentage points.

This is the second significant hike it two months, and it's got experts speculating about what this means for the economy on the whole.

HSBC chief... more

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Shane Jones
Resources Minister, Government of New Zealand
New Zealand Government
Episode: Shane Jones: Resources Minister explains why Crown funds should be directed towards geothermal sector
Murray Olds
Australia correspondent
Newstalk ZB
Episode: Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA hiking the OCR up again amid inflation concerns
Sam MacKinnon
Hospitality NZ Head of Advocacy
Hospitality NZ
Episode: Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Communications and Advocacy on the Government's changes to alcohol laws
Mark Troughear
CEO of Freightways
Freightways
Episode: Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the impacts of the Middle East crisis and fuel prices
Barry Soper
Senior political correspondent
Newstalk ZB
Episode: Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis urging Kiwis not to panic over fuel shortages
Philip Gregan
CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers
Episode: Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws
Nathan Surendran
Chair of the Wise Response Society; engineering consultant
Wise Response Society
Episode: Nathan Surendran: Wise Response Society chair on what the Middle East crisis will do to fuel supply
Rod Duke
Managing Director, Briscoe Group
Briscoe Group
Episode: Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the business posting steady result in tough financial year
Paula O'Kane
Associate Professor at Otago University's Business School
Otago University
Episode: Paula O'Kane: Otago University associate professor calls for changes to be made to sick leave

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Ryan Bridge
Host of the podcast and a prominent figure at Newstalk ZB, leading discussions on business trends and interviewing key industry leaders.

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Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws
Q: What about the zero alcohol requirement?
He describes the existing quirk where zero- or low-alcohol products had to be available but sometimes didn't count toward the low-alcohol category, and notes the proposed legislation aims to straighten that out so businesses can operate normally.
Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws
Q: How is it that wineries are affected by the rules or the new rules?
He explains that under the current law, objections could come from anywhere in the country during license renewals, and the winery had no right to reply; the proposed changes would limit who can object and give licensees a chance to respond.
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis urging Kiwis not to panic over fuel shortages
Q: Have you been speaking to Chris Hipkins' ex-wife today?
Barry confirms a text conversation with her in Fiji, noting she stood by a Facebook post, which is treated as part of ongoing public scrutiny around the matter.
Shane Jones: Resources Minister explains why Crown funds should be directed towards geothermal sector
Q: Now, when are we going to get the energy?
It will take years, with progress depending on overcoming regional council attitudes and other bureaucratic hurdles to scale drilling and grid delivery.
Shane Jones: Resources Minister explains why Crown funds should be directed towards geothermal sector
Q: Okay, so if you're a Gentail and you dominate the provision of electricity, why would you supply more electricity if it's going to drop the price?
The minister argues that current market behavior by Gentailers hampers affordable and secure energy, suggesting reforms and collaboration with Crown-led initiatives to unlock capacity and reliability.

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Focused on the New Zealand business landscape, the content highlights a variety of topics that range from market updates to in-depth discussions with prominent business figures such as CEOs and finance experts. Episodes explore significant economic developments, monetary policy impacts, the challenges of inflation, job market dynamics, and evolving technologies like AI in recruitment processes. It combines practical insights with broader economic trends, making it relevant for both small business owners and industry leaders alike.

What stands out is the podcast's commitment to providing a platform for diverse perspectives, featuring voices from various sectors, including finance, technology, and public policy. This variety makes it a valua... more

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2. Murray Olds
3. Sam MacKinnon
4. Mark Troughear
5. Barry Soper
6. Philip Gregan
7. Nathan Surendran
8. Rod Duke

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