There's growing concern about the impact of the Middle East conflict, and at least one major bank has forecasted increases to the OCR.

ANZ has revised its outlook, with forecasted increases to the OCR bringing rates up to 3 percent by October.

Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop says skyrocketing fuel prices will have a flow-on effect on the New Zealand economy - and it's likely inflation will spike too.

"That's an unfortunate reality of global events...the forecast will properly come out with the Budget, that's the kind of next major event."

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There's growing concern about the impact of the Middle East conflict, and at least one major bank has forecasted increases to the OCR.
ANZ has revised its outlook, with forecasted increases to the OCR bringing rates up to 3 percent by October.
Associate Finance Minister Chris Bishop says skyrocketing fuel prices will have a flow-on effect on the New Zealand economy - and it's likely inflation will spike too.
"That's an unfortunate reality of global events...the forecast will properly come out with the Budget, that's the kind of next major event."
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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.

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Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the prospect of the OCR going up

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The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.

The US has today moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and the supply shock is likely to hit households hard, according to experts.

HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.

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The ongoing Middle East conflict has seen Australia business confidence hit lows not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The US has today moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and the supply shock is likely to hit households hard, according to experts.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham explained further.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on Australian business confidence dropping to Covid-era low

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Fonterra has named Richard Allen as its new chief executive, succeeding Miles Hurrell.

Allen - who joined Fonterra as a graduate in 2008 and has worked in various roles across the dairy co-operative - will take over next month.

Hurrell will remain in a transition advisory role until September.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Fonterra has named Richard Allen as its new chief executive, succeeding Miles Hurrell.
Allen - who joined Fonterra as a graduate in 2008 and has worked in various roles across the dairy co-operative - will take over next month.
Hurrell will remain in a transition advisory role until September.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Richard Allen being named Fonterra's new CEO

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New Zealand's growing a reputation among the global tourism industry for its difficult inter-island travel. 

Industry workers who attended the world's leading travel trade show in Berlin have made claims that ferry disruptions are leaving tourists and travel companies wary about the possibility of getting stuck while here.  

Destination Marlborough general manager Tracey Green says it's now a common concern. 

"It's something that we try to ignore, but unfortunately the drum is getting a little bit louder as time goes on - and as more events occur with the Cook Strait crossing." 

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New Zealand's growing a reputation among the global tourism industry for its difficult inter-island travel.&nbsp;
Industry workers who attended the world's leading travel trade show in Berlin have made claims that ferry disruptions are leaving tourists and travel companies wary about the possibility of getting stuck while here. &nbsp;
Destination Marlborough general manager Tracey Green says it's now a common concern.&nbsp;
"It's something that we try to ignore, but unfortunately the drum is getting a little bit louder as time goes on - and as more events occur with the Cook Strait crossing."&nbsp;
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Tracey Green: Destination Marlborough general manager on the ferry disruptions gaining international concern

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Chris Bishop: Associate Finance Minister on the prospect of the OCR going up

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