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.
Latest episodes
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4 min
Enda Brady: UK correspondent ahead of Chancellor John Healey presenting UK 2026 Budget
Over in the UK, British finance minister John Healey is due to announce his first Budget on Wednesday - but people aren't feeling optimistic. Households and businesses are struggli…
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3 min
James Ryan: Genesis general retail manager reveals how much powering your home with an EV could save
How much money could you save by powering your home with an electric car? Genesis is trialling tech to let owners charge their car battery off-peak for use in the house at peak tim…
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5 min
Vicky Pryce: Business Correspondent on the upcoming UK Budget announcement, cost of living protests in Europe
The UK's new Chancellor is set to deliver his first Budget. John Healey will set out Labour's tax and spending plans on October 28th, with tax increases possible. Business Correspo…
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14 min
Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson on the party's plan for first 100 days of re-election
National's unveiled a 26 point plan for its first 100 days if re-elected. The first pledge will be introducing KiwiSaver changes to parliament, including $15,000 for every newborn,…
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11 min
Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Election campaign, long weekends, business success
Ahead of the long weekend, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. They discussed the latest from the election campaigning, the aforementioned l…
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11 min
THE RE-WRAP: A Seismic Shift
THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Well, a Feeling, Anyway/Friends Like These/Mark the Week/How to Succeed In Business. I ThinkSee omnystudio…
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4 min
Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX financial result means for investors
It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and SpaceX recently publishing their earnings. Elon Musk recently claimed third-quarter revenue went up to $14.6 billion year ov…
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4 min
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers voicing support for keeping agricultural and horticultural…
Feilding High School has called for agricultural and horticultural science to remain a standalone subject for Year 11 students, and Federated Farmers has voiced support for this mo…
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3 min
Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on inflation dropping to 3.7 percent in the year to September
The September quarter's reprieve from inflation is likely to be temporary, according to one expert. The Consumers Price Index measure of household expenses rose 3.7 percent in the…
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4 min
Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the Mood of the Boardroom weeks out from the election
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says politically, the Mood of the Boardroom shows a "tactical draw" between National and Labour. The survey of business leaders shows di…
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3 min
Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the Mood of the Boardr…
There is a positive picture to be found within the Mood of the Boardroom, says EMA's Head of Advocacy and Strategy. Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking that the underlying numbers are…
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3 min
Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on Milford Asset Management's performance hit against c…
KiwiSaver provider Milford Asset Management’s performance has been lagging compared to its competitors in recent times. In the year to September, its active growth KiwiSaver fund r…
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5 min
Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the 'Australia dream' is fading
Over in Australia, unemployment is on the rise and wages haven't kept up with inflation, leaving many to wonder if the trans-Tasman dream is at risk. The Australian unemployment ra…
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4 min
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the ongoing tensions in Ukraine
The US share market took a dive in the weekend, and experts have linked it to recent global conflicts and a declining tech market. This has resulted in global markets taking a hit…
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5 min
Charlie Loughnan: business consultant on the sale of Christchurch boutique cinema Academy Gold
One of Christchurch's best known boutique movie theatres, Academy Gold Cinema, is officially up for sale. The sale comes after 30 years of family ownership, but the family has rece…
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5 min
Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Beef + Lamb NZ putting case forward at US International Trade Commission
Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland is set to make a case for New Zealand exporters at a hearing of the US International Trade Commission in the coming days. This weekend's hearing wi…
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4 min
Chris Henderson: Mammoth Brands co-founder on the return of Burger Burger
Three months after Burger Burger went into liquidation, the Kiwi brand has been given a new chance at life. Four big Kiwi brands, Neat Meat, Mammoth Brands, Eastrock and Sawmill Br…
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the state of the 2026 finance debate
Tonight's leaders' debate between Luxon and Hipkins isn't the only big political face-off happening tonight. The ‘ASB Great Finance Debate’ will take place in Queenstown this eveni…
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3 min
Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management expert on the election's impact on the NZX
The 2026 election season is well underway - but what does this campaign mean for the economy? The retirement sector has taken a hit on the NZX, with many leading companies seeing m…
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4 min
Mike Lee: UOA marketing professor on Kiwibank responding to online controversy over mascot sheep
Kiwibank's new mascot sheep has been the subject of scandal and questionable content, and the bank has weighed in. Sexualised tweets about Buck the Sheep have gone viral, and Last…