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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.

Lucy Waterreus: Clubs NZ CEO on the Government widening alcohol restrictions for local clubs

3 mins; February 18, 2026

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the market reactions to the OCR being left in place

4 mins; February 18, 2026

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Fletcher Building

3 mins; February 18, 2026

Jolie Hodson: Spark CEO on the company posting an 83 percent increase in net profit

5 mins; February 18, 2026

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's hoping this Reserve Bank Governor does a better job

1 min; February 18, 2026

Andrew Reding: Fletcher Building CEO on the company posting a smaller half-year loss

3 mins; February 17, 2026

Anna Breman: new Reserve Bank Governor on the RBNZ keeping the OCR in place

5 mins; February 17, 2026

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down following latest Epstein release

4 mins; February 17, 2026

Geoff Cooper: Infrastructure Commission chief executive on the unveiling of New Zealand's first national infrastructure plan

4 mins; February 16, 2026

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the impact of conferences on the economy and the new International Convention Centre in Auckland

2 mins; February 16, 2026

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation expert on house prices dropping in January

2 mins; February 16, 2026

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses concerns over India FTA

7 mins; February 16, 2026

Mark Troughear: Freightways chief executive on the company reporting a 17 percent rise in half-year profit.

3 mins; February 15, 2026

Mike Blackburn: construction market analyst on Airbnb rates in Christchurch dropping

4 mins; February 15, 2026

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister responds to calls for clarity from the opposition around India trade agreement

7 mins; February 15, 2026

Mike's Minute: Greg Foran is back where he belongs

2 mins; February 13, 2026

Mike's Minute: March 6th is the start of redemption

2 mins; February 12, 2026

Graeme Rose: Window Treatments CEO explains why it's not practical to regulate blind cords

5 mins; February 11, 2026

Bridget Snelling: Xero NZ country manager on the new report showing nearly half of small business owners feel link giving up

7 mins; February 11, 2026

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the MYOB report revealing the increasing work for SMEs

3 mins; February 11, 2026

Stew Hamilton: Mercury Energy CEO on the Government's plan to build a new LNG import facility

5 mins; February 10, 2026

Simon Delander: Rua Gold vice-president on the company's plan to expand over the West Coast

2 mins; February 10, 2026

Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister defends early end to retail crime advisory group

3 mins; February 09, 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the Government's signs a new standards agreement with Australia

3 mins; February 09, 2026

Greg Foran: Former Air New Zealand CEO on taking over as head of US retailer Kroger

5 mins; February 09, 2026

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist chats US dollar, European interest rates, and global dairy trade

6 mins; February 05, 2026

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's planned review into insurance premiums

6 mins; February 04, 2026

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on software stocks plunging

3 mins; February 04, 2026

Ratu Mataira: OpenStar CEO on the company getting the funding for a new research facility

4 mins; February 04, 2026

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: There's a recovery story in today's unemployment figures

2 mins; February 04, 2026

Millie Silvester: Trade Me spokesperson on the growing popularity of gold and silver listings

2 mins; February 03, 2026

Simon Smuts-Kennedy: Hill's Hats owner on the rising popularity of Jackson St

3 mins; February 03, 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on what the new unemployment figures mean for economic recovery

4 mins; February 03, 2026

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on unemployment rising to 5.4%

11 mins; February 03, 2026

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA increasing the OCR to 3.85 percent

5 mins; February 03, 2026

Stephen Scheeler: Former Facebook CEO for Australia and New Zealand on whether parental controls are the way forward for social media

5 mins; February 03, 2026

John Worth: Geo40 CEO on the presence of sought-after metals in New Zealand

4 mins; February 01, 2026

Murray Crane: Crane Brothers founder on the store extending their High Street lease

5 mins; January 31, 2026

Greg Fleming: National MP on the cross party support for the Modern Slavery Bill

2 mins; January 29, 2026

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Meta and Microsoft reporting their results

3 mins; January 29, 2026

Simon Squibb: entrepreneur and influencer reveals why he's committed to helping Kiwis fund their dreams

7 mins; January 29, 2026

Nikki Dines: Air New Zealand Chief People Officer on the planned cabin crew strike to take place in February

2 mins; January 28, 2026

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the possibility of more OCR changes

3 mins; January 28, 2026

Malcolm Fleming: NZ Certified Builders CEO on the rise in construction business liquidations

3 mins; January 28, 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the possibility of the OCR going up later this year

3 mins; January 27, 2026

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on Michael Hill reporting its first positive result in over two years

3 mins; January 27, 2026

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the market reactions to the NZ-India trade deal

4 mins; January 27, 2026

John Maynard: Postal Workers Union co-president on NZ Post confirming it will close 142 more locations

4 mins; January 26, 2026

Andrew Barnes: Kiwi entrepreneur outlines plan to revitalise Auckland's CBD

8 mins; January 26, 2026

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates

5 mins; January 26, 2026

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the impact of the latest rise in inflation

8 mins; January 26, 2026

Colleen Getley: GoGetta CEO on the rise in job hunters using AI to craft CVs

8 mins; January 24, 2026

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the annual inflation rate rising to 3.1%

7 mins; January 22, 2026

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert examines the risks impacting the equity markets

7 mins; January 22, 2026

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy CEO on what the latest operating reports mean for the winter season

5 mins; January 22, 2026

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Does JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon have a point about AI?

2 mins; January 22, 2026

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on the reports claiming the 'brain drain' could be slowing down

2 mins; January 21, 2026

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Europe reportedly looking to suspend approval of US trade deal

5 mins; January 21, 2026

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether homeowners have missed the perfect time to fix

4 mins; January 21, 2026

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Xero's rough start to 2026

3 mins; January 21, 2026

Martin Snedden: former NZ Cricket CEO on the risks that come with leading a sporting body

6 mins; January 21, 2026

Ed McKnight: Opes Partners economist on the Bay of Plenty overtaking Auckland for most expensive properties

3 mins; January 20, 2026

Matt Montgomerie: Forsyth Barr analyst on A2 Milk's shares dropping following declining China birth rate

4 mins; January 20, 2026

Mark Lister: Craigs Investment Partners investment director on Fletcher Building selling construction arm to Vinci Construction

2 mins; January 19, 2026

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Trump's latest Greenland tariffs

3 mins; January 19, 2026

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on the bid to get 24/7 coverage at Ohakea Airbase

6 mins; January 19, 2026

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister outlines goals for 2026

9 mins; January 19, 2026

Sandra Grey: CTU President on the new survey showing workers are displeased with the Government

2 mins; January 18, 2026

Paul Joules: RaboResearch analyst on the rise in chocolate companies looking to develop alternatives

4 mins; January 18, 2026

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive questions extent of economic relief ahead of State of the Nation speech

2 mins; January 18, 2026

Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia founder on the site turning 25 and what that means for technology

15 mins; January 17, 2026

Sandra Grey: CTU President on the growing calls for NZ to introduce 'right to disconnect' policies

9 mins; January 17, 2026

Best of 2025: Heather du Plessis-Allan - Does buying NZ-made ever work?

2 mins; January 13, 2026

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on the proposed closure of EB Games' New Zealand stores

3 mins; January 06, 2026

Moko Tepania: Far North District Mayor encourages tourism to boost Northland businesses

5 mins; December 23, 2025

Jannet Xuccoa: When's the right time for a trust?

43 mins; December 20, 2025

Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's economy shows signs of strain

8 mins; December 19, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert looks back on global equity markets for 2025

3 mins; December 18, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Nathan Guy being appointed as New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy

5 mins; December 18, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the reports showing NZ's economy is improving

4 mins; December 17, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the GDP rising by 1.1% in Q3

11 mins; December 17, 2025

Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Can we appreciate the good economic news coming out?

2 mins; December 17, 2025

Mark Wilkshire: The Co-Operative Bank chief executive on the new changes set to impact the Reserve Bank

4 mins; December 17, 2025

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Trade Me marketplace being hit with $138m write-down

4 mins; December 16, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hopeful surplus will be achieved by 2029 following half-year update

5 mins; December 15, 2025

Chris Small: ABC Business Sales CEO on the service sector's worst performance since May

3 mins; December 15, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister speaks ahead of Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update release

8 mins; December 15, 2025

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on whether surplus is likely to be pushed out further

5 mins; December 14, 2025

Harry Mellsop: Kiwi entrepreneur on his new AI-based startup Antioch

7 mins; December 13, 2025

Sabrina Delgado: Kiwibank economist predicts economic growth for 2026

6 mins; December 13, 2025

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says GDP has had a strong rebound in the second half of the year

3 mins; December 11, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the projected dairy prices for 2025/2026

4 mins; December 11, 2025

Michelle Allbon: The Fractional Directory CEO on the company signing a deal with the Singapore Government

4 mins; December 11, 2025

Michael Luke: Milford Asset Management expert on the economic struggles impacting the retail sector

3 mins; December 10, 2025

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac chief economist defends the bank hiking fixed rates

2 mins; December 09, 2025

Christoph Schumacher: Massey University Professor of Innovation and Economics on the summer holiday period and productivity

2 mins; December 08, 2025

Chris Keall: NZ Herald Technology Editor on Deloitte Top 200 Company of the year winner Rocket Lab

3 mins; December 04, 2025

Kerre Woodham: Productivity and the great Christmas shutdown

6 mins; December 04, 2025

Fiona Cooper: NZUS Council Executive Director on today's US Business Summit

3 mins; December 02, 2025

Dan Schnur: University of California political analyst on doing business in Trump's America

5 mins; December 02, 2025

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