The Government books were opened up last week, and they unveil a somewhat more promising outlook ahead of the election.

The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update shows the planned 2028/29 surplus - will be nearly $2 billion dollars bigger than forecast, and the Crown will borrow less. 

Political commentator Brigitte Morton says the focus is now on Labour to respond to this with their own announcements and financial updates - including their pay equity plan. 

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The Government books were opened up last week, and they unveil a somewhat more promising outlook ahead of the election.
The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update shows the planned 2028/29 surplus - will be nearly $2 billion dollars bigger than forecast, and the Crown will borrow less.&nbsp;
Political commentator Brigitte Morton says the focus is now on Labour to respond to this with their own announcements and financial updates - including their pay equity plan.&nbsp;
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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.

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.

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.

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Brigitte Morton: political commentator on how the recent PREFU figures impacted the election campaign

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Last week, Australia's ban on credit and debit card surcharges took effect, and it's sparked debate as to whether we should follow suit.

National expressed interest in implementing a similar rule with the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill, but it appears to have stalled following backlash. 

Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young says this ban led to Australian businesses increasing prices - and it's likely Kiwi businesses will have to do the same if these changes were made. 

"In such a tight environment, everyone's struggling - consumers are struggling, businesses are struggling - that 2 percent or 2 and a half percent or 3 percent can make a difference around whether a business survives or doesn't survive." 

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Last week, Australia's ban on credit and debit card surcharges took effect, and it's sparked debate as to whether we should follow suit.
National expressed interest in implementing a similar rule with the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill, but it appears to have stalled following backlash.&nbsp;
Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young says this ban led to Australian businesses increasing prices - and it's likely Kiwi businesses will have to do the same if these changes were made.&nbsp;
"In such a tight environment, everyone's struggling - consumers are struggling, businesses are struggling - that 2 percent or 2 and a half percent or 3 percent can make a difference around whether a business survives or doesn't survive."&nbsp;
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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on Australia banning card surcharges

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National and NZ First have expressed interest in pulling apart Foodstuffs, and the company is looking to fight back.

Foodstuffs recently commissioned consultancy firm Houston Kemp to review the Government-ordered cost-benefit analysis of making the split - with the review claiming the earlier conclusions were 'too good to be true'.

Houston Kemp founding director Greg Houston says the recipe of lower prices, higher costs and wiping out profits doesn't seem 'plausible.'

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National and NZ First have expressed interest in pulling apart Foodstuffs, and the company is looking to fight back.
Foodstuffs recently commissioned consultancy firm Houston Kemp to review the Government-ordered cost-benefit analysis of making the split - with the review claiming the earlier conclusions were 'too good to be true'.
Houston Kemp founding director Greg Houston says the recipe of lower prices, higher costs and wiping out profits doesn't seem 'plausible.'
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Greg Houston: Houston Kemp founding director on Foodstuffs stepping up efforts to stop National potentially breaking them up

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New data shows Australia's house prices have taken a plunge, with Sydney and Melbourne leading the way. 

Prices across the nation have taken a significant drop since the property market peaked in March, and experts are unpacking the economic implications.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the recent increases to the OCR are having a real impact on the housing market.

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New data shows Australia's house prices have taken a plunge, with Sydney and Melbourne leading the way.&nbsp;
Prices across the nation have taken a significant drop since the property market peaked in March, and experts are unpacking the economic implications.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the recent increases to the OCR are having a real impact on the housing market.
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Australian house prices dropping across the country

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Brigitte Morton: political commentator on how the recent PREFU figures impacted the election campaign

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