The Finance Minister's set to update the country on the state of the books next week, and experts aren't feeling too optimistic.

Nicola Willis will reveal whether or not the nation is still on track to reach surplus in 2027-2028.  

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why he's not feeling too hopeful about this target.

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The Finance Minister's set to update the country on the state of the books next week, and experts aren't feeling too optimistic.
Nicola Willis will reveal whether or not the nation is still on track to reach surplus in 2027-2028.&nbsp;&nbsp;
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why he's not feeling too hopeful about this target.
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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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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of Nicola Willis' half yearly economic and fiscal update

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New Zealand’s primary sector export revenue is expected to jump by 7 percent to $56.9 billion in the June 2025 year after contracting in 2024, the Ministry for Primary Industries says. 

MPI, in its Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report, also expects that growth to be sustained, with revenue forecast to hit $58.3b in the June 2026 year.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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New Zealand’s primary sector export revenue is expected to jump by 7 percent to $56.9 billion in the June 2025 year after contracting in 2024, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.&nbsp;
MPI, in its Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report, also expects that growth to be sustained, with revenue forecast to hit $58.3b in the June 2026 year.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's primary sector being expected to jump by 7 percent in 2025

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2024 is nearly over - so which companies did the best on the New Zealand stock exchange for the year?

Tower Insurance leads the pack, off the back of a series of upgraded earnings and regained inclusion back in the NZX50 Index.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacked the winners and the losers for the year.

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2024 is nearly over - so which companies did the best on the New Zealand stock exchange for the year?
Tower Insurance leads the pack, off the back of a series of upgraded earnings and regained inclusion back in the NZX50 Index.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacked the winners and the losers for the year.
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on the NZX winners and losers for 2024

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A significant decision from the Court of Appeal could see Gloriavale shut down its' operations for good.

The court has thrown out an injunction that prevented BNZ from closing the West Coast Christian community's accounts.

BNZ attempted to stop doing business with Gloriavale in 2022, after the community's child labour usage breached its human rights policy.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks the wider implications of this verdict.

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A significant decision from the Court of Appeal could see Gloriavale shut down its' operations for good.
The court has thrown out an injunction that prevented BNZ from closing the West Coast Christian community's accounts.
BNZ attempted to stop doing business with Gloriavale in 2022, after the community's child labour usage breached its human rights policy.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny unpacks the wider implications of this verdict.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Court of Appeal allowing BNZ to close Gloriavale's bank accounts

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large ahead of Nicola Willis' half yearly economic and fiscal update

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