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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.

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what Donald Trump's tariffs mean for the dairy sector

2 mins; April 08, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on China’s commerce ministry vowing to fight US tariffs 'to the end'

7 mins; April 08, 2025

Steven Joyce: former Finance Minister on the financial 'uncertainty' that comes with Donald Trump's tariffs

4 mins; April 08, 2025

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the state of the ASX following Trump's tariffs update

5 mins; April 08, 2025

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the rules around electric cars getting relaxed following Trump tariffs

5 mins; April 07, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the state of the NZX after Trump's tariffs

2 mins; April 07, 2025

Mark Ross: Wood Processors & Manufacturers Association of NZ CEO on the timber sector escaping the tariffs

4 mins; April 07, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the potential impact of Donald Trump's tariffs

10 mins; April 07, 2025

Brooke Roberts: Sharesies Co-CEO on the global impacts of Donald Trump's tariffs

3 mins; April 07, 2025

Simon Squibb: author and social media sensation on new book What’s Your Dream? Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life

15 mins; April 05, 2025

Shamubeel Eaqub: Simplicity Chief Economist predicts other countries will rally together as a result of the Trump tariffs

10 mins; April 05, 2025

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK's response to Donald Trump's tariffs

4 mins; April 03, 2025

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK's response to Donald Trump's tariffs (1)

4 mins; April 03, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on what Donald Trump's new tariffs could mean for mortgage rates

4 mins; April 03, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host reveals how New Zealand's rural sector responded to the Trump tariffs

4 mins; April 03, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what Donald Trump's new tariffs mean for investors

6 mins; April 03, 2025

Carl Carrington: NZ King Salmon CEO on what Donald Trump's new tariffs mean for the business

3 mins; April 03, 2025

Todd McClay: Trade Minister reacts to new tariffs set by the Trump administration

5 mins; April 03, 2025

Jeanette Hoffman: Republican strategist reveals how Donald Trump's tariffs are being received in America

4 mins; April 02, 2025

Stephen Jacobi: New Zealand International Business Forum Executive Director on Donald Trump introducing new tariffs for NZ

13 mins; April 02, 2025

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

3 mins; April 02, 2025

Chand Sahrawat: restaurateur and KOL co-owner on shutting the restaurant amid 'challenging' trade conditions

4 mins; April 02, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor unveils some new details surrounding Adrian Orr's resignation

3 mins; April 02, 2025

Ed McKnight: Property investment expert reveals whether or not the housing market is set to take off

3 mins; April 02, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Chief Economist on Team NZ revealing the America's Cup will not return to Auckland in 2027

3 mins; April 01, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the RBA moving to hold the OCR at 4.1 percent

4 mins; April 01, 2025

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the Reserve Bank holding the OCR steady

5 mins; March 31, 2025

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump having a 'productive' talk about tariffs

5 mins; March 31, 2025

Cath O'Brien: BARNZ Executive Director on Auckland Airport cutting its airline charges after Commerce Commission investigation

4 mins; March 31, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson ahead of Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' of tariffs

4 mins; March 31, 2025

Winston Peters: Minister for Rail unveils details of new Cook Strait ferry replacement plan

6 mins; March 31, 2025

Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ Chief Executive praises Brooke van Velden's new workplace reforms

2 mins; March 31, 2025

Patrick Noone: former Costco managing director explains why it's difficult for retailers to enter the NZ market

5 mins; March 30, 2025

Business Panel: Restaurant Association president Mike Egan and Method Recycling co-founder India Korner

32 mins; March 30, 2025

Simon Malpas: Kitea Health co-founder on the company winning spots on two FDA fast-track programmes

8 mins; March 29, 2025

Kate Duckworth: intellectual property law expert on Kiwi designer Sera Lilly's designs being sold on Shein without her consent

4 mins; March 29, 2025

Ernie Newman: grocery policy expert ahead of Nicola Willis' announcement on supermarket reform

6 mins; March 29, 2025

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Donald Trump's tariffs on auto imports potentially sending the UK into recession

4 mins; March 27, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the benefits and drawbacks in investing in the Indian economy

5 mins; March 27, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Donald Trump announcing 25 percent tariffs on car imports to US

4 mins; March 27, 2025

Steve Armitage: Hospitality NZ chief executive on what makes a good gastropub

4 mins; March 26, 2025

Selina Wright: The Fat Duck co-owner on the Te Anau spot being named New Zealand's best gastropub

6 mins; March 26, 2025

Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on KMD Brands posting a half-year net loss

2 mins; March 26, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Government looking to change the Foreign Investment Fund regime

4 mins; March 26, 2025

Roger Harper: Torpedo7 owner reveals plans to rebrand retailer

5 mins; March 26, 2025

Dougal Sutherland: Umbrella Wellbeing Principal Psychologist on the economic costs of unwell workers pushing through

5 mins; March 26, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on former Special Trade Envoy Mike Petersen issuing a warning to Kiwi primary exporters

3 mins; March 25, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the recent boom in cherry exports

3 mins; March 25, 2025

Martin Hawes: financial adviser on the number of Kiwis working past the age of 65

4 mins; March 25, 2025

Meena Satishkumar: Tech Beyond Gender founder on why more female and gender-diverse tech professionals are reconsidering roles

5 mins; March 25, 2025

Own Evans: Lo-Fi Productions managing director expresses concern over proposed regulations impacting events

4 mins; March 25, 2025

Gertjan Verdickt: Auckland University finance lecturer unpacks research revealing whisky, Lego and handbags might be safer investments

4 mins; March 25, 2025

Michael Gordon: Westpac senior economist on the declining confidence in the labour market

3 mins; March 25, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the increased concerns over slowing global growth

2 mins; March 24, 2025

Tim Carter: Synlait acting Chief Executive on the company moving back into profit

6 mins; March 24, 2025

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the Government's upcoming announcement about the future of the supermarket sector

7 mins; March 24, 2025

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the Government's new Resource Management Act system

3 mins; March 24, 2025

John Journee: The Warehouse interim Chief Executive on making a profit again

2 mins; March 20, 2025

Paul Koch: Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Vice President on the GDP increase

2 mins; March 20, 2025

Liam Dann: Business Editor on NZ officially out of recession, what's to come for the economy

5 mins; March 20, 2025

Andrew Curtayne: Milford Asset Management expert on the ongoing volatility in the US stock market

3 mins; March 19, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on S&P Global Ratings downgrading the credit ratings of 18 councils

4 mins; March 19, 2025

Tony Coleman: New Zealand Gold Merchants spokesperson on the price of gold soaring higher than ever

4 mins; March 19, 2025

Satish Ranchhod: Westpac senior economist on consumer confidence declining

2 mins; March 19, 2025

Amy Ross: employment relations expert voices support for new bill protecting employees' rights to discuss their wages

4 mins; March 18, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on the OECD reducing its global economic outlook amid escalating trade tariffs

6 mins; March 18, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the new deals set to lure in Auckland renters

2 mins; March 18, 2025

Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group managing director on Auckland Airport promising changes for duty-free

2 mins; March 18, 2025

Jarrod Strong: Eva's Garage director on the café launching a new coffee subscription service

7 mins; March 17, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on the US share market bouncing back

3 mins; March 17, 2025

Chris Litten: Building Research Association expert on whether more insulation makes your house too hot

5 mins; March 17, 2025

Nathan Guy: Meat Industry Association Independent Chair explains how primary sector can benefit from NZ-India trade deal

3 mins; March 17, 2025

Julie Wilson: Airbnb volunteer community leader on Wellington Airbnb hosts voicing disapproval with accommodation rate hike

4 mins; March 17, 2025

Todd McLay: Trade Minister on free trade agreement with India

4 mins; March 16, 2025

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on Chris Luxon's four-day trip to India

3 mins; March 15, 2025

Sam Stubbs: Simplicity co-founder on Nicola Willis mulling over changing KiwiSaver contributions

7 mins; March 15, 2025

Liam Dann: Business Editor explains what Public Private Partnerships are

8 mins; March 13, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on Tesla's share price taking a hit

5 mins; March 13, 2025

Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on the new stats revealing how many Kiwis left the country

4 mins; March 13, 2025

Brett Shepherd: Craigs Investment Partners spokesperson recaps the first day of the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit

6 mins; March 13, 2025

Chris Bishop: Infrastructure Minister on the Government's first Infrastructure Investment Summit

2 mins; March 12, 2025

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Westpac's boss urging Australians to stop complaining about tariffs

5 mins; March 12, 2025

Stephanie Batchelor: Milford Asset Management expert on the significant drops in the US financial market

4 mins; March 12, 2025

Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the IMF's annual report on New Zealand's economy

5 mins; March 12, 2025

Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor ahead of the Government's Infrastructure Investment Summit

3 mins; March 12, 2025

Shane Jones: Energy Minister on the opening of a new production well in the Pohokura gas field

5 mins; March 12, 2025

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on New Zealand's banking sector making a profit amid economic downturn

6 mins; March 11, 2025

Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the company's full-year sales data

4 mins; March 11, 2025

Katherine Baird: BusinessNZ Director Of Advocacy on the Government overhauling procurement rules

6 mins; March 11, 2025

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the market's response to Donald Trump's comments about the economy

3 mins; March 11, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the golden run that's set to continue for NZ beef pricing

4 mins; March 11, 2025

Dame Therese Walsh: India Business Delegation Lead on the opportunities in the ministerial delegation to India

3 mins; March 10, 2025

Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Donald Trump's impact on the economy

8 mins; March 10, 2025

Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson on Donald Trump declining to rule out US recession amid tariff war

4 mins; March 10, 2025

Rachel Aiello: Canadian correspondent on what we can expect from Canada's new Prime Minister

4 mins; March 10, 2025

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's retaliation against Trump and US trade war

9 mins; March 07, 2025

Enda Brady: UK correspondent on UK supermarkets adding non-alcoholic lagers to meal deals

3 mins; March 06, 2025

Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert explains why equity markets are falling

5 mins; March 06, 2025

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on red meat prices rebounding

4 mins; March 06, 2025

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

5 mins; March 06, 2025

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