Publisher's summary

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.
2026 Newstalk ZB
Episodes
  • Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert ahead of Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing next week

    Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert ahead of Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing next week
    Apr 9 2026

    President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his choice for Federal Reserve chair earlier in the year, and he's set to have an impact on the US economy.

    Warsh's confirmation hearing is set to take place next Wednesday and there's speculation growing about what this means for interest rates.

    Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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    5 mins
  • Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the concerns that farmers are running out of fuel

    Karl Dean: Federated Farmers Dairy Chair on the concerns that farmers are running out of fuel
    Apr 9 2026

    Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops.

    The US and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire, and negotiations are planned in Pakistan this week, on a longer term settlement.

    Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Karl Dean says there's no signs of this going away amid the ongoing uncertainty.

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    3 mins
  • Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the global uncertainties impacting Kiwi farmers

    Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the global uncertainties impacting Kiwi farmers
    Apr 9 2026

    New Zealand sheep and beef farmers are set to see strong returns for the 25/26 season, but there's global factors impacting the outlook.

    Concerns have been raised over the US tariffs situation and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

    The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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    4 mins
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