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    Philip Gregan: New Zealand Winegrowers CEO on the Government's proposed changes to alcohol laws

    16/03/2026 | 3 mins.
    New Zealand Winegrowers are on Cloud Wine over proposed Government changes to alcohol laws.
    They include allowing licensed premises to meet legal obligations by stocking zero-alcohol drinks.
    Currently, licence holders must stock 'low alcohol' products containing no more than 2.5 percent alcohol.
    Chief executive Phillip Gregan says it's a common sense change.
    "Frankly, I'm not sure that there are any wines less than 2.5 percent, they tend to be slightly higher than that, or just zero."
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    Nathan Surendran: Wise Response Society chair on what the Middle East crisis will do to fuel supply

    14/03/2026 | 16 mins.
    The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about global oil shortages, domestic rising petrol and diesel costs, and it's got experts speculating.
    The Government is working to find a solution, with Energy Minister Simon Watts meeting with his counterparts in Tokyo for the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Forum to discuss the issue.
    Nathan Surendran is the chair of the Wise Response Society, and he says the conflict is causing oil refineries all over the world to slow down production.
    "There is the National Fuel Plan - the Government has, effectively, a staged incremental rationing type process...it should signal that rationing is a potential possibility, because signalling it gives people time to adjust mentally."
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    Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on Air New Zealand cutting 1100 flights

    12/03/2026 | 2 mins.
    One expert has suggested Jetstar won't follow Air New Zealand in cutting upcoming domestic flights.
    The airline plans to cancel about 1100 flights over the next six to eight weeks because of fuel price hikes - impacting about 44,000 passengers.
    It's already raised fares to help cover costs.
    Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director Cath O'Brien, says Jetstar's unlikely to do the same because Air New Zealand's domestic network has a wider spread.
    "They have a wholly different problem than Jetstar, which is operating trunk services and jets only."
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    Brendan Larsen: Milford Asset Management expert on markets calming down from Middle East conflict shock

    11/03/2026 | 3 mins.
    The US President's social media posts suggest he's worried about the price of oil, as the US and Israel bombard Iran into an 11th day.
    More than 1700 have been killed in the Middle East - most in Iran, and hundreds in Lebanon.
    Despite this, markets appear to have calmed down following the initial shock, and Milford Asset Management's Brendan Larsen explained why.
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    Rod Duke: Briscoe Group managing director on the business posting steady result in tough financial year

    11/03/2026 | 4 mins.
    The balance sheet is looking strong for Briscoe Group, which managed to score a few goals late in the game.
    The retailer's posted record annual sales of close to $800 million, for the year ending January 25th.
    Its homeware brand Briscoes saw 1.42 percent sales growth - while Rebel Sport trailed with growth of 0.13 percent.
    Managing director Rod Duke says the business just changed its promotions approach slightly.
    "Generally, the market from about Black Friday just eased up a bit. People just got a bit more confident."
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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.
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