It's been one of the toughest years in memory for many businesses around Wellington with a sluggish economy, public-sector job cuts, high inflation, and roading changes around the CBD. 

But there is still loads of positivity around the capital according to our two guests on the final Business Panel of 2024, who are both hoping 

Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young and Backhouse Interiors owner Michelle Backhouse joined Nick to reflect on the year and their hopes for 2025. 

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It's been one of the toughest years in memory for many businesses around Wellington with a sluggish economy, public-sector job cuts, high inflation, and roading changes around the CBD.&nbsp;
But there is still loads of positivity around the capital according to our two guests on the final Business Panel of 2024, who are both hoping&nbsp;
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young and Backhouse Interiors owner Michelle Backhouse joined Nick to reflect on the year and their hopes for 2025.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

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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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Business Panel: Retail NZ CEO Carlolyn Young and Backhouse Interiors' Michelle Backhouse on how business fared in 2024

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