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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.
Newstalk ZB hosts Best of Business, a business show with 1,000 episodes published.
A Michelin-trained chef has criticised the Michelin Guide after Tuesday night’s inaugural awards ceremony in a post on social media. Jack Crosti, who has worked for Michelin-starred kitchens across the UK and Europe, voi
Finding a deal online is getting harder and harder, according to new reports. Delivery software firm Shippit has found standard New Zealand delivery fees have risen 30 cents this year, to an average of $10. Express deliv
The International Monetary Fund is broadly happy with how the Government and Reserve Bank are steering the economy - but it's warned some changes need to take place. The agency says the Government will need to hike taxes
2026 is halfway over, and experts have noticed which trends are leading investor conversations. The chips and computer hardware sector has seen some growth thanks to the AI boom, but the Middle East conflict has continue
I totally run the risk of being way too much of a fangirl about the Michelin stars handed out, but I am so excited about this. Mainly, I'm excited for the people who run those restaurants because I realise what this mean
Wellington council has unveiled their new team aiming to help the capital get its mojo back. The council has brought together a lineup of business, property, technology and creative sector leaders to help shape a five-ye
There's been a surge in bookings for the world's first Michelin star Samoan restaurant. Auckland's Tala was awarded a single star at last night's New Zealand Michelin Guide awards, alongside 14 other star-winners.
World-class honours have been dished out to select New Zealand restaurants, with hopes they'll lead to a much-needed boost for the industry. Queenstown's Essence has been crowned our only two star Michelin restaurant - a
New Zealand is aligning its toy safety standards with Australia. The Ministry for Regulation says the change will save a net $6.8 million dollars over the next decade, by reducing the need to retest products alread
Recent data out of the Australian property market shows auction rates have hit a historic low point. New figures from property research firm Cotality show a preliminary clearance rate of 49.2 per cent for the past week -
The Government is making changes to the Building Act, including bringing in a new liability scheme that means councils won't have to handle building defects on their own. The law will also introduce a one-year warranty o
It was another big weekend for the conflict between Iran and the US, but the lack of new escalation could be good news for the markets. Reports that the US and Iran had agreed to pause further military action and resume
Starlink’s number of New Zealand customers jumped 46 percent last year as it passed Spark to become the country’s largest rural internet provider. The satellite broadband provider - owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX - increase
Public sector jobs keep on rising, even as the Government promises to slash numbers. Seasonally-adjusted Stats NZ data shows filled jobs rose 0.3 percent across the country last month - 0.7 in the past year. More than 6,
The average price for 91 petrol has quietly sunk below $3 per litre, and there's hope it could go lower still. The Middle East conflict has seen prices reach historic highs, but the newly-announced agreement between the
Yesterday, an article with Stuff owner and CEO Sinead Boucher was released on their website. It was a wide ranging interview that included discussion about the significant impact big tech companies such as Google,
Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and resulting economic downturn, there's still sections of the property market on the up. Data shows there are still some parts of the country where property prices are gro
ASB has joined Westpac in predicting the Reserve Bank will keep the Official Cash Rate on hold next month. The outlook has been revised after they previously predicted a hike when it's next reviewed on July 8th. However,
The boss of the India New Zealand Business Council says he doesn't believe claims by Winston Peters that the Government plans to discriminate against Indian migrants. The New Zealand First Leader claims the free tr
Micron announced its third quarter earnings earlier, beating out analysts' expectations and surpassing estimates for the company's Q4 revenue outlook. Micron's stock has also gone up as a result, pushing up chip stocks.
Brad Olsen
retirement-active investor and advisor in international real estate · HongKongJimm
3 appearances on this show
Cecilia Robinson
Tend
1 appearance on this show
Kelly Eckhold
Chief Economist for Westpac · Westpac
2 appearances on this show
Simon Bridges
Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive · Auckland Business Chamber
2 appearances on this show
Peter Dunne
former United Future leader and political commentator · Petrified Podcasts
1 appearance on this show
Barry Soper
Senior Political Correspondent at Newstalk ZB · Newstalk ZB
2 appearances on this show
Todd Hunter
founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, founder of The Telos Collective and the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace, past president of Alpha USA, former national director for the Association of Vineyard Churches, retired founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church · Turners Automotive
1 appearance on this show
Elon Musk
President Elon Musk · Department of Government Efficiency
1 appearance on this show
Grant Baker
NZ Businessman and Entrepreneur · Gastonia Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep
1 appearance on this show
Greg Smith
Coastal Representative on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors · The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow
1 appearance on this show
Nick Leggett
Infrastructure NZ chief executive · Infrastructure NZ
2 appearances on this show
Saul Eslake
Economic consultant and former chief economist for ANZ and Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Australia · University of Tasmania
1 appearance on this show
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