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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.

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Government debt levels rising globally

3 mins; August 06, 2025

Tony Morris: IRD Customer Segment Manager on the IRD revealing NZ businesses owe over $1.4 billion in unpaid taxes

2 mins; August 06, 2025

Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on the unemployment rate rising to 5.2 percent

2 mins; August 06, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the unemployment rate reaching 5.2%

11 mins; August 05, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Wednesday's projected unemployment data

6 mins; August 05, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the potential impact of Trump's increased tariffs on NZ

5 mins; August 05, 2025

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ CEO on New World's Smeg kitchenware promotion leaving customers unhappy

4 mins; August 05, 2025

Patrick Phelps: Minerals West Coast manager explains why coal stockpiling deal is needed

10 mins; August 04, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on what happened to the US share market last week

3 mins; August 04, 2025

Malcolm Johns: Genesis Energy chief executive on Huntly's power station remaining operational for the next decade

4 mins; August 04, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the Government can get a better deal from the Trump administration

8 mins; August 04, 2025

James Schloeffel: co-author of 'Wankernomics' talks satirical look at modern office culture

4 mins; August 04, 2025

Felicity Roxburgh: International Business Forum director on whether the Government will change Trump's mind about the tariffs

2 mins; August 04, 2025

Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Was our government too relaxed about the tariffs?

2 mins; August 01, 2025

John Weekes: Senior Business Journalist on what Trump's tariff increase means for NZ

3 mins; July 31, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what investors can expect for the second half of 2025

5 mins; July 31, 2025

Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the latest Farmer Confidence survey

3 mins; July 31, 2025

Dr Will Barker: Mint Innovation CEO on the company securing $18m to recycle EV batteries for Jaguar Land Rover

2 mins; July 31, 2025

Bridget Snelling: Xero Country Manager on the Small Business Insights report and the industry performances

4 mins; July 30, 2025

Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on the US labour market softening

4 mins; July 30, 2025

Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO voices concerns surcharge ban will harm small businesses

4 mins; July 30, 2025

Andy Bowley: Forsyth Barr Head of Research on Air NZ appointing Nikhil Ravishankar as new CEO

3 mins; July 30, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on KiwiBank being given the green light to raise an additional $500 million

4 mins; July 30, 2025

Matt Ball: Property Investors Federation advocacy manager speaks in defence in investment properties

5 mins; July 29, 2025

Rachael Reed KC: lawyer defending claimants in the CCCFA case calls for investigation into multi-billion dollar impact

4 mins; July 29, 2025

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australia facing higher tariffs from the Trump administration

5 mins; July 29, 2025

Jeremy Williamson: head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners on whether NZ needs to let go of property investing

9 mins; July 28, 2025

Kerre Woodham: Yesterday was a day to forget for the Government

4 mins; July 28, 2025

Jonathan Dale: BNZ Head of Payment Development on the surcharge ban, Payap

7 mins; July 28, 2025

Scott Simpson: Commerce Minister on the Government scrapping in-store card surcharges

3 mins; July 28, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Trump confirming the US and EU reached potential trade deal

3 mins; July 28, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the shortage of available jobs for June 2025

5 mins; July 28, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister hints changes to come for supermarket sector

9 mins; July 28, 2025

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Here's why the surcharge ban will fix nothing

2 mins; July 28, 2025

Ankit Bansal: Dairy and Business Owners Group chair on the Government banning in-store card surcharges

1 min; July 28, 2025

Scott Simpson: Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on the Government scrapping card surcharges at the till

4 mins; July 28, 2025

Mike's Minute: Who I'd have for the Governor of the Reserve Bank

2 mins; July 27, 2025

Business Panel: Hutt Valley chamber CEO Patrick McKibbon and Metco Engineering director Paul Jessup

32 mins; July 27, 2025

Rob Clark: SEEK Country Manager says number of job ads posted to site continue to drop

3 mins; July 27, 2025

Nic Gaviria: entrepreneur and Binge Free Bestie founder on winning the opportunity to be mentored by Steven Bartlett

7 mins; July 26, 2025

Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank chief economist on the South Island's economy recovering quicker than the North's

4 mins; July 26, 2025

Kevin Milne: Tough trading and the loss of iconic Kiwi enterprises

8 mins; July 25, 2025

Mark Peterson: NZX chief executive on his decision to step down from the role

4 mins; July 24, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Treasury confirming concerns were raised about Adrian Orr's conduct

6 mins; July 23, 2025

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management on Fletcher Building's potential sale of their construction division

3 mins; July 23, 2025

Bodo Lang: Massey University marketing professor on Tower Insurance getting rid of multi-policy discounts

4 mins; July 23, 2025

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why did Nicola Willis hype the Fonterra meeting?

2 mins; July 23, 2025

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on increasing business optimism despite economic challenges

2 mins; July 22, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on what recent inflation data means for the market

5 mins; July 22, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on NZ red meat exports bringing in more revenue

5 mins; July 22, 2025

Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Sky's purchase of TV3 is good for everyone

2 mins; July 22, 2025

David Witburn: Whitburn Group Project Development on whether the Government's granny flat rule changes will lead to more homes being built

3 mins; July 22, 2025

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on what Sky TV's purchase of TV3 means for NZ sport

4 mins; July 22, 2025

Sophie Moloney: Sky TV chief executive on the company buying out TV3 for $1

4 mins; July 22, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on whether the OCR will cut rates in August

3 mins; July 21, 2025

Stephanie Cohen: Cloudflare chief strategy officer on the company's new strategy for AI scrapers

4 mins; July 21, 2025

Mary Jo Vergara: Kiwibank senior economist on what latest CPI data says about the economy

2 mins; July 21, 2025

Jon Duffy: Consumer NZ chief executive on the Commerce Commission filing charges against Noel Leeming over ‘Price Promise’ claims

3 mins; July 21, 2025

Rudd Hughes: Deputy Secretary of Retail at Workers First Union on Kmart staff receiving a new 2-year pay deal

3 mins; July 20, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the CPI rising to 2.7 percent in June

8 mins; July 20, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the current US earnings season says about American consumers

3 mins; July 17, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on demand for red meat shifting ahead of supply

4 mins; July 17, 2025

Robbie Paul: Icehouse Ventures CEO on the company opening a seed fund to back NZ's latest emerging companies

3 mins; July 17, 2025

Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on the Commerce Commission announcing new regulations for interchange fees

4 mins; July 17, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ANZ declining offer to settle class action lawsuit

4 mins; July 16, 2025

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on Ryman Healthcare leading the NZX for July

3 mins; July 16, 2025

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on billionaires fleeing the UK amid rising tax pressures

4 mins; July 15, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what record US beef prices mean for New Zealand's farmers

5 mins; July 15, 2025

Kirk Hope: Financial Services Commission CEO on the case for making changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax

3 mins; July 15, 2025

Andy Matthews: competition lawyer on the Commerce Commission taking Foodstuffs North Island and Gilmours Wholesale to court

7 mins; July 15, 2025

Dr Chris Litten: BRANZ General Manager of Research on the building sector body developing pre-designed home plans

4 mins; July 14, 2025

Mark Gillard: NZ Careers Expo director on job opportunities declining for young Kiwis

2 mins; July 14, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery

5 mins; July 09, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Uber fighting back against 2022 employment ruling

4 mins; July 09, 2025

Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the RBNZ leaving the OCR on hold

2 mins; July 09, 2025

Simon Court: ACT MP voices concerns about cultural requirements slowing down construction projects

6 mins; July 09, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the Reserve Bank keeping the OCR unchanged

2 mins; July 09, 2025

Catherine Beard: BusinessNZ Advocacy Director on the Government's first AI strategy

4 mins; July 08, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the Reserve Bank of Australia holding rates at 3.85 percent

4 mins; July 08, 2025

Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on whether the OCR will be cut tomorrow

3 mins; July 08, 2025

Mario Thorne: McVeagh Fleming Associate on the Government streamlining the process for selling houses owned by family trusts

4 mins; July 08, 2025

Shayne Currie: NZME Editor-at-Large on TVNZ launching an independent review into news content

3 mins; July 08, 2025

Mark Oldershaw: WellingtonNZ chief executive on how the capital can grow

17 mins; July 08, 2025

Cade Thornton: Cardrona co-owner on the surging buyer interest in the iconic hotel

6 mins; July 07, 2025

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Manager on the tariffs on US trade

2 mins; July 07, 2025

Tama Potaka: Māori Development Minister on iwi-owned commercial entities outperforming large companies

3 mins; July 07, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the market reactions to Trump's newest tariff threats

3 mins; July 07, 2025

Tim Aldridge: Puro co-founder on the regulations impacting cannabis distribution in NZ

6 mins; July 07, 2025

Rawdon Christie: Real estate agent says some Kiwis are stumbling into home ownership.

4 mins; July 04, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on on the rise of stablecoins

4 mins; July 03, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on dairy prices dropping in fourth consecutive auction

5 mins; July 03, 2025

Will Burrett: Landcorp Chief Operating Officer on the Government zeroing in on the company's performance

5 mins; July 03, 2025

Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the Government overhauling insulation regulations to cut costs

4 mins; July 02, 2025

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the current state of the global markets in 2025

3 mins; July 02, 2025

Damian Spring: Santana Minerals Chief Executive on Australian miners predicting Otago gold mine could make $3.8 billion

3 mins; July 02, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister discusses the state of Wellington, economy and supermarkets

22 mins; June 30, 2025

Catherine Beard: Business NZ Advocacy Director on the establishment of Invest New Zealand

3 mins; June 30, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Canada rescinding digital services tax

2 mins; June 30, 2025

Cathy Hendry: Strategic Pay managing director on the results from the latest Directors' Fees Survey

5 mins; June 30, 2025

Chris Bishop: RMA Minister criticises the resource consent requirements impacting Auckland's Ikea

5 mins; June 30, 2025

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