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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.

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on petrol prices being expected to drop

5 mins; March 06, 2025

Michael Wood: E tū negotiator on Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon's potential impact on NZME

4 mins; March 06, 2025

Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran's resignation

2 mins; March 06, 2025

Jessica Walker: Consumer NZ Acting Head of Research and Advocacy on the growing calls to ban card payment surcharges

3 mins; March 05, 2025

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the current state of the 2025 stock market

5 mins; March 05, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Adrian Orr's abrupt resignation from the Reserve Bank

6 mins; March 05, 2025

Gareth Kiernan: Infometrics Chief Forecaster on the economic impact of Donald Trump's tariffs

4 mins; March 05, 2025

Mark Orams: sailing professor floats the idea of the America's Cup returning to Auckland

2 mins; March 04, 2025

Todd McClay: Trade Minister unpacks what Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could mean for New Zealand

5 mins; March 04, 2025

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Adrian Orr's sudden resignation as Reserve Bank Governor

5 mins; March 04, 2025

Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on Donald Trump delivering his first Congress address of his second term

6 mins; March 04, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Adrian Orr's 'unexpected' resignation

8 mins; March 04, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Australia's GDP figures being released

5 mins; March 04, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Donald Trump proposing tariffs on agriculture imports

4 mins; March 04, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the recent drop in housing consents

4 mins; March 04, 2025

Winston Peters: Rail Minister reiterates previous Cook Strait ferry deal wasn't a good one

5 mins; March 04, 2025

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the mood of business owners and growing confidence in the region

13 mins; March 03, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead

4 mins; March 03, 2025

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Indonesia's deal with Apple, China cutting a Taiwanese subsea cable, Trump taking aim at Chinese trade and investment

7 mins; February 28, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the drought conditions impacting Taranaki farmers

4 mins; February 27, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what the latest ANZ Business Outlook survey says about the economy

4 mins; February 27, 2025

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Prime Minister Luxon's new partnership with Vietnam

3 mins; February 27, 2025

Greg Smith: Devon Funds Management expert on Nvidia's record sales

4 mins; February 27, 2025

Mike Egan: Restaurant Association President explains rise in Kiwis turning to fast food

2 mins; February 27, 2025

Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic Chief Property Economist on the connection between the gender pay gap and home ownership

4 mins; February 26, 2025

Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert on the IRD's plan to tax 9000 clubs, societies and not-for-profits

7 mins; February 26, 2025

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Ryman Healthcare entering a trading halt

4 mins; February 26, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on thousands of clubs, societies, trade associations and industry councils facing a significant tax bill

4 mins; February 26, 2025

Michael Boggs: NZME chief executive on the company posting a $16 million full-year net loss

6 mins; February 26, 2025

Dylan Firth: Brewers Association Executive Director on the rise in Kiwis drinking more beer and less wine

2 mins; February 25, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Government's plan to set up Special Economic Zones for Marsden Point

4 mins; February 25, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on wool price surging up

5 mins; February 25, 2025

Tom Aitken: Amico creator on the new app designed to formalise loan agreements between family and friends

5 mins; February 25, 2025

Grant Webster: Tourism Holdings Limited CEO on the company's half-year profit dropping 36 percent

3 mins; February 25, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the increase in retail spending at the end of 2024

2 mins; February 24, 2025

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the calls for small towns to ditch the 9-5 retail model

3 mins; February 23, 2025

David Seymour: Associate Finance Minister on a reform to the Overseas Investment Act

3 mins; February 23, 2025

Catherine Beard: Business New Zealand Director of Agency on a reform to the Overseas Investments Act

3 mins; February 23, 2025

Suzannah Jessep: Asia New Zealand Foundation Chief Executive on the importance of Vietnam ahead of PM's visit

4 mins; February 23, 2025

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on Xi Jinping's meeting with prominent entrepreneurs, India cutting import taxes in response to Trump's tariffs, and Singapore's tax breaks

6 mins; February 21, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer confidence reaching its highest level in years

3 mins; February 20, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the Reserve Bank raising issues with Stats NZ data

3 mins; February 20, 2025

Greg Foran: Air New Zealand chief executive defends airline from criticism by Auckland Airport

5 mins; February 19, 2025

Louise Upston: Child Poverty Reduction Minister on the Government failing to meet targets for reducing child poverty

2 mins; February 19, 2025

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia's unemployment rate rising to 4.1 percent

4 mins; February 19, 2025

Rowan Simpson: Kiwi Entrepreneur talks start ups, business confidence, and economic growth

12 mins; February 19, 2025

Mike's Minute: KiwiSaver reality vs ideology

2 mins; February 19, 2025

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association CEO on Fonterra mulling over move to sell off consumer brands

5 mins; February 19, 2025

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to today's OCR cut

3 mins; February 19, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the banks cutting down mortgage rates after OCR decision

4 mins; February 19, 2025

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company's climbing losses

4 mins; February 19, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on today's 'double-cut' to the OCR

3 mins; February 18, 2025

Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's response to today's OCR cut

7 mins; February 18, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the exodus of 25 to 45-year-olds leaving New Zealand

5 mins; February 18, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australia slashing their OCR by 25 basis points

5 mins; February 18, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what we can expect from the first OCR update of 2025

4 mins; February 18, 2025

John Stevenson: Chair of Fonterra's Co-operative Council on the company offering dairy farmers compensation for sustainability efforts

3 mins; February 18, 2025

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA cutting the OCR to 4.1 percent

6 mins; February 17, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on A2 Milk's share price surging

3 mins; February 17, 2025

Mark Troughear: Freightways CEO on the company's revenue going up despite economic downturn

4 mins; February 17, 2025

Nicola Willis: Economic Growth Minister reveals another supermarket player is interested in setting up in New Zealand

8 mins; February 17, 2025

Robert MacCulloch: Auckland University economics professor warns against cutting the OCR

3 mins; February 16, 2025

Business Panel: Delivereasy's Tim Robinson and Adult Toy Megastore's Nicola Relph

31 mins; February 16, 2025

Richard Templer: Engineering NZ CEO urges the Government to release infrastructure funds amid job shortage

4 mins; February 15, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the collective response to Donald Trump's tariffs?

5 mins; February 13, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host addresses backlash from farmers as Southland farmland set to be converted into forestry

2 mins; February 13, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the Finance Minister's plan to boost competition in the supermarket sector

4 mins; February 13, 2025

Patrick Brockie: City Rail Link CEO on the first test train travelling through the Auckland tunnels

7 mins; February 13, 2025

Tex Edwards: MonopolyWatch research director on the Government's new plan to boost supermarket competition

4 mins; February 12, 2025

Kris Faafoi: Insurance Council CEO on the rise in people switching to third-party car insurance due to costs

4 mins; February 12, 2025

Jo Learmonth: Wānaka Business Chamber Chair on the potential impact of a McDonald's in the city

2 mins; February 12, 2025

Pattrick Smellie: BusinessDesk managing editor on the Government signing off on new rules for foreign investors

5 mins; February 12, 2025

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the start of the NZX reporting season

3 mins; February 12, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's planned reviews into the ACC

3 mins; February 12, 2025

Vittoria Short: ASB CEO on the bank's interim net profit rising to $763 million

6 mins; February 11, 2025

Gareth Abdinor: Director of Abdinor Employment Law on the challenges that come with return-to-office mandates

14 mins; February 11, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometics Principal Economist outlines economic predictions for 2025

5 mins; February 11, 2025

Edward Miller: Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research expert reveals how much tax Netflix pays in NZ

5 mins; February 11, 2025

Shane Wilson: mill general manager on the Tai Rāwhiti mill reopening under Australian management

4 mins; February 11, 2025

Todd McClay: Trade Minister outlines the costs of Trump's tariffs for New Zealand

5 mins; February 11, 2025

Cameron Bagrie: independent economist on whether New Zealand's Superannuation needs to be reformed

3 mins; February 10, 2025

Matt Crockett: Kāinga Ora chief executive on the company's new approach to tackling rent debt

3 mins; February 10, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the possibility of more Trump tariffs

3 mins; February 10, 2025

Michelle Isemonger: loan market advisor on the backlog impacting loan requests

3 mins; February 10, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister unbothered by underwhelming poll result for the coalition

9 mins; February 10, 2025

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the growing demand to invest in New Zealand's projects and industries

3 mins; February 09, 2025

David McCloskey: former CIA agent hopes Donald Trump's planned changes won't impact its core mission

17 mins; February 08, 2025

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management expert unpacks Google's financial results

3 mins; February 05, 2025

Irene King: aviation commentator on Air New Zealand's plans to build a new luxury lounge

3 mins; February 05, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether we can expect changes to corporate tax rates

4 mins; February 05, 2025

Paul Duignan: AI commentator and psychologist on whether New Zealand should ban DeepSeek

7 mins; February 05, 2025

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist says the Reserve Bank needs to help boost recovery following latest unemployment data

2 mins; February 04, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether Australia's OCR will be adjusted in February

4 mins; February 04, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host outline predictions for February GDT auction

4 mins; February 04, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on Treasury's latest warning to the Government

3 mins; February 04, 2025

Claire Matthews: Massey University banking expert on the Government critiquing the banks' withdrawal of lending to petrol stations

4 mins; February 04, 2025

Ben McNulty: Wellington City Councillor reveals rates bill unlikely to change as housing valuations dip

3 mins; February 03, 2025

Robin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner on the Government hinting towards changes to corporate tax settings

3 mins; February 03, 2025

Simon Moutter: Kāinga Ora chair on the plan to turn the state housing agency around

4 mins; February 03, 2025

Scott Brown: former US ambassador to New Zealand on how the nation can respond to Trump tariffs

5 mins; February 03, 2025

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