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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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Online marketplace Trade Me has been hit with a $138 million write-down of the value of its marketplace business unit.

This comes as revenue continues to drop for the online retailer.

Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang says Trade Me ... more

The Finance Minister's still aiming for a surplus this decade, despite today's bleak economic news.

Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update shows more delay to getting the books back to black.

The deficit's expected to deepen more to a h... more

New data shows the service sector has now dipped in activity for six months in a row.

The most recent PSI recorded performance at its lowest since May, at 46.9.

For growth, it needs to sit at 50 or above.

ABC Business Sales CEO Chris Small ... more

The Government's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update is due to be unveiled to the nation tomorrow, and the Finance Ministers outlined her expectations.

Experts have speculated a projected surplus will be pushed back from 2029 by another year, and... more

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Recent Guests

Christoph Schumacher
Professor of Innovation and Economics at Massey University
Massey University
Episode: Christoph Schumacher: Massey University Professor of Innovation and Economics on the summer holiday period and productivity
Dan Schnur
Political analyst and professor at the University of California
University of California
Episode: Dan Schnur: University of California political analyst on doing business in Trump's America
Tom Walters
Owner of Matakana Oysters
Matakana Oysters
Episode: Tom Walters: Matakana Oysters owner says industry is struggling after heavy rain and wastewater spill
Keith McLaughlin
Managing Director of Centrix
Centrix
Episode: Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Group Managing Director on the IRD's planned crackdown on stubborn debtors
Stephanie Tully
CEO of Jetstar
Jetstar
Episode: Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO shakes off criticism from Air New Zealand
Roger Gray
Chief Executive of Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland
Episode: Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on whether New Zealand suffers from a culture of saying no
John Duffy
Consumer NZ Chief Executive
Consumer NZ
Episode: John Duffy: Consumer NZ Chief Executive comments on increased fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act
Angus Simms
Co-founder of Wonky Box, which delivers wonky fruits and vegetables to consumers
Wonky Box
Episode: Bosses Unfiltered - Episode 6: Angus Simms
Kent Duston
Spokesperson for the Banking Reform Coalition
Episode: Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition spokesperson on the state of the Government's banking inquiry

Hosts

Heather du Plessis-Allan
Host of the podcast, engaging interviews and discussions with business leaders.
Kerre Woodham
Co-host and regular contributor, known for insightful commentary on business topics.

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#158
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#207
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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist defends the bank hiking fixed rates
Q: What's driving the increase in rates? Can you explain it to us?
Eckhold explains that a hawkish stance from the Reserve Bank has caused market interest rates to rise, bringing forward expectations of future hikes.
Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist defends the bank hiking fixed rates
Q: Is Westpac the first and the rest will follow?
Kelly Eckhold confirms that Westpac is the first to make this change and anticipates others will follow due to increased funding costs.
Mike Colson: Stout Street Chambers partner on the class-action lawsuit over the Northland power outage
Q: How do you feel about the commentary suggesting that this is not the Kiwi Way and we don't want this kind of litigation in the country?
Colson counters that class actions are not new in New Zealand and emphasize their role in providing compensation and ensuring accountability.
Mike Colson: Stout Street Chambers partner on the class-action lawsuit over the Northland power outage
Q: Do you have a handle yourself on how much businesses up in Northland actually lost during this power outage?
While precise data is not available, sampling suggests significant financial impacts based on earlier economic estimates.
Mike Colson: Stout Street Chambers partner on the class-action lawsuit over the Northland power outage
Q: What makes you think you've got a case here?
Mike believes strong factual statements in independent reports will support the case, though he cannot discuss specifics due to court proceedings.

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Conversations center around the latest developments in the business sector, with a particular emphasis on economic trends, case studies from successful business leaders, and expert insights into various industries. Episodes offer a mix of interviews with high-profile executives, discussions on market dynamics, innovative strategies, and policy analyses impacting the business environment. The focus on real-world applications of business principles, interviews with decision-makers, and discussions on topical issues such as economic policy, capital expenditure, and retail strategies makes it a compelling listen for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of the business landscape.

What sets this podcast apart is its ability to provide ... more

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2. Dan Schnur
3. Tom Walters
4. Keith McLaughlin
5. Stephanie Tully
6. Roger Gray
7. John Duffy
8. Angus Simms

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