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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.

Mike's Minute: I'm confident for 2026

2 mins; December 01, 2025

Tom Walters: Matakana Oysters owner says industry is struggling after heavy rain and wastewater spill

11 mins; November 30, 2025

Chris Luxon: Prime Minister says banks should be passing OCR rates to customers, or customers should switch banks

10 mins; November 30, 2025

Francesca Rudkin: Why are we in such a retail frenzy?

3 mins; November 29, 2025

Kevin Milne: A bouquet for a boutique business

7 mins; November 28, 2025

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the fallout from the UK 2025 Budget

4 mins; November 27, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on whether the AI bubble is set to pop

3 mins; November 27, 2025

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is there a positive side to this recession?

2 mins; November 27, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on what's caused the recent recession to last so long

4 mins; November 27, 2025

Keith McLaughlin: Centrix Group Managing Director on the IRD's planned crackdown on stubborn debtors

3 mins; November 26, 2025

Stephanie Tully: Jetstar CEO shakes off criticism from Air New Zealand

5 mins; November 26, 2025

Ian Woolford: Reserve Bank Money and Cash Director on the RBNZ trialling a community cash depot project

2 mins; November 26, 2025

Mike Colson: Stout Street Chambers partner on the class-action lawsuit over the Northland power outage

3 mins; November 26, 2025

Kerre Woodham: Are you feeling optimistic?

3 mins; November 26, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government's Building Act overhaul

5 mins; November 26, 2025

Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on the market reactions to the latest OCR cut

3 mins; November 26, 2025

Roger Gray: Port of Auckland CEO on whether New Zealand suffers from a culture of saying no

3 mins; November 25, 2025

Christian Hawkesby: Reserve Bank Governor on whether Kiwis can expect more rate cuts next year

5 mins; November 25, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of tomorrow's expected cuts to the OCR

4 mins; November 24, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra lowering their farmgate milk prices

5 mins; November 24, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what the markets are projecting ahead of RBNZ announcement

3 mins; November 24, 2025

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the reports claiming business confidence is on the up

5 mins; November 24, 2025

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why is Air New Zealand chasing their customers away?

2 mins; November 24, 2025

Sheila Skeaff: University of Otago nutrition professor on the new report exposing food waste stats

3 mins; November 23, 2025

Bruce Cotterill: advisor to business leaders on Air New Zealand staff threatening strike action

4 mins; November 23, 2025

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 7: Angus Brown

34 mins; November 22, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Nvidia's quarterly results going up

3 mins; November 20, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri releasing their forecast for the 2025/26 season

4 mins; November 20, 2025

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Meta closing teen accounts ahead of Aussie social media ban

4 mins; November 19, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government delaying insurance levy hike

3 mins; November 19, 2025

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on whether the economy's improved following recent OCR update

3 mins; November 19, 2025

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury Chief Executive on Business NZ report

4 mins; November 18, 2025

David Mair: Sanford Managing Director on profits surging 224% and reducing debt by half

4 mins; November 18, 2025

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the report calling for a long-term plan to strengthen the country by 2050

2 mins; November 18, 2025

Karl Gradon: Comvita CEO on the company's future after failed rich-lister takeover

4 mins; November 17, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics chief executive on food prices going up again thanks to eggs and dairy

2 mins; November 16, 2025

John Duffy: Consumer NZ Chief Executive comments on increased fines for breaching the Fair Trading Act

2 mins; November 16, 2025

Bosses Unfiltered - Episode 6: Angus Simms

36 mins; November 15, 2025

Paul Robertshawe: Octagon Chief Investment Officer discusses failed Comvita takeover bid

3 mins; November 14, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the case for investing in gold in 2025

3 mins; November 13, 2025

Kent Duston: Banking Reform Coalition spokesperson on the state of the Government's banking inquiry

5 mins; November 13, 2025

Max Rashbrooke: IDEA Institute founding trustee explains the benefits of KiwiSaver for kids

4 mins; November 12, 2025

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor closing down his final business interests

6 mins; November 12, 2025

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the share market potentially recovering following the Govt shutdown

3 mins; November 12, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on New Zealand's overdue tax debt hitting $9.3 billion

3 mins; November 12, 2025

Don Braid: Mainfreight CEO on the company's 20 percent profit drop

4 mins; November 12, 2025

Sue Chetwin: Grocery Action Group chair on the new Costco store planned for Drury

2 mins; November 11, 2025

Theresa Payton: Fortalice Solutions CEO on the growing concerns about AI's development

8 mins; November 11, 2025

Kerre Woodham: At what point do business owners call it quits?

5 mins; November 10, 2025

Damien Grant: Waterstone Insolvency Principal on the sharp rise in the number of insolvency

12 mins; November 10, 2025

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the follow up report on reducing compliance costs for small businesses

3 mins; November 10, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on what we can expect from Rocket Lab's results

3 mins; November 10, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the ongoing trade talks with India

7 mins; November 09, 2025

Antonia Watson: ANZ Chief Executive on the bank's annual profit going up by 21 percent

5 mins; November 09, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the ongoing debate about asset sales

11 mins; November 09, 2025

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 5: Aidan Bartlett

38 mins; November 09, 2025

Mike's Minute: Bank margins are going up despite major profits

2 mins; November 09, 2025

Bryan Williams: BWA Insolvency founder says businesses are still closing because of COVID

3 mins; November 09, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the start of the 2025 China International Import Expo

3 mins; November 06, 2025

Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the reports warning the $200m gas fund may not be enough for the sector

3 mins; November 05, 2025

Katherine Rich: Business NZ CEO on the increase in people taking sick leave

3 mins; November 05, 2025

Ryan Bridge: A little too much economic nimbyism going on

2 mins; November 05, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Adrian Orr threatening a former Reserve Bank economist with legal action

4 mins; November 05, 2025

Nick Brunsdon: Infometrics Principal Economist on unemployment reaching 5.3 percent in the September quarter

2 mins; November 04, 2025

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 4: Roger Gray

41 mins; November 04, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the Government's new joint project designed to cut down emissions

5 mins; November 04, 2025

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the RBA keeping interest rates on hold at 3.6 percent with no cuts in sight

5 mins; November 03, 2025

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 3: Lisa King

42 mins; November 03, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Westpac's profit

3 mins; November 03, 2025

Dr Allan Trench: mineral economist on Donald Trump signing minerals deals with Australia and Japan

4 mins; November 03, 2025

Leonora Risse: Canberra University economics professor on the cost of unpaid labour

3 mins; November 02, 2025

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australian home prices going up

4 mins; November 02, 2025

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 2: Rod Duke

39 mins; November 02, 2025

Max Whitehead: Be careful when placing a complaint with HR

41 mins; November 02, 2025

Bosses Unfiltered Episode 1: Dame Wendy Pye

40 mins; October 30, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on AI driving record US capex spending

4 mins; October 30, 2025

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: We need the teen social media ban, because the companies won't enforce it

2 mins; October 30, 2025

Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand CEO says the airline's committed to receiving a regional subsidy from the Government

8 mins; October 30, 2025

Miles Hurrell: Fonterra CEO on the company selling off its consumer brands

3 mins; October 29, 2025

Garry Reymer: Fonterra Shareholder and Supplier talks about the company's major sell off

3 mins; October 29, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on whether the capital gains tax can work

4 mins; October 29, 2025

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on when we can expect to see the economy recovering

4 mins; October 29, 2025

Geof Nightingale: independent tax expert weighs up Labour's proposal for capital gains tax

5 mins; October 29, 2025

Todd Scott: NBR owner on the company's recent legal victory

5 mins; October 28, 2025

Tracey Martin: Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association on government's focus on aged care reform

3 mins; October 27, 2025

Todd McClay: Trade Minister discusses impact of ASEAN summitt on NZ-South East Asia trade relations

3 mins; October 27, 2025

Azaria Howell: Senior Political Reporter discusses Luxon at the ASEAN summitt.

4 mins; October 27, 2025

Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist says New Zealand's economy could benefit from Fonterra sale

4 mins; October 23, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the weather impacting the South Island

4 mins; October 23, 2025

Michael Kobori: former Starbucks Chief Sustainability Officer on why being 'woke' is good for businesses

7 mins; October 23, 2025

James Jordan: Housies co-founder on the new investment platform designed to get people on the property ladder

3 mins; October 23, 2025

Joy Keene: Game Developers Association Executive Director discusses rebate expansion to games industry.

3 mins; October 22, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government changing climate disclosure rules for big companies

5 mins; October 22, 2025

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on whether we're in an AI bubble

4 mins; October 22, 2025

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is our climate overhype coming to an end?

2 mins; October 22, 2025

Oliver Mander: NZ Shareholders Association spokesperson on Air NZ downgrading earnings expectations

4 mins; October 22, 2025

Sam Vye: Syos CEO on the company acquiring Bay Dynamics

2 mins; October 22, 2025

Greg Wallace: Master Plumbers CEO reveals whether it's worth ditching gas for electricity

5 mins; October 21, 2025

Dr. Claire Matthews: Associate professor's new report says Kiwisaver can be great for retirement, if used correctly

2 mins; October 21, 2025

Jeff Grant: Spokesperson for Alliance shareholders discusses deal with Irish-backed Dawn Meats.

2 mins; October 21, 2025

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