New Zealand's economy has been shrinking, but our largest company has seen profits surge.

Fonterra's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating profit.

Its cash return to shareholders is up 30.6 percent, and its final farmgate milk payout to farmers has reached a new record high of $10.16 per kg of milk solids.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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New Zealand's economy has been shrinking, but our largest company has seen profits surge.
Fonterra's announced a 13 percent rise in annual operating profit.
Its cash return to shareholders is up 30.6 percent, and its final farmgate milk payout to farmers has reached a new record high of $10.16 per kg of milk solids.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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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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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting an improved financial result

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results.

Data shows business confidence has plunged over the last month, airlines are cutting down projected results and retail and construction have taken a hti.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results.
Data shows business confidence has plunged over the last month, airlines are cutting down projected results and retail and construction have taken a hti.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing economic costs of the Iran war

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A farmer has revealed he gets paid 60 cents for 1kg of peas - which were selling for $5.79 at the local Pak’n’Save.

This has prompted questions about where the extra margin goes, especially following the planned closures at McCain and Watties.

Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says it's unclear where the $5.79 figure came from.

"It's certainly not easy, and I think that's what we're seeing with McCain and Watties - it's pretty tragic news." 

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A farmer has revealed he gets paid 60 cents for 1kg of peas - which were selling for $5.79 at the local Pak’n’Save.
This has prompted questions about where the extra margin goes, especially following the planned closures at McCain and Watties.
Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says it's unclear where the $5.79 figure came from.
"It's certainly not easy, and I think that's what we're seeing with McCain and Watties - it's pretty tragic news."&nbsp;
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Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on farmers raising questions over supermarket food prices

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ASB is facing a fine of around $6 million for breaching anti-money laundering rules. 

Banks are required to do their due diligence with their money, in order to comply with existing legislation - but ASB hasn't followed the right systems. 

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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ASB is facing a fine of around $6 million for breaching anti-money laundering rules.&nbsp;
Banks are required to do their due diligence with their money, in order to comply with existing legislation - but ASB hasn't followed the right systems.&nbsp;
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on ASB facing a $6 million dollar fine for breaching anti-money laundering rules

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Fonterra posting an improved financial result

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