Westpac's economic overview shows we are still weathering the storm.

With high levels of inflation and consumer prices rising by 7.2 percent, households are having to squeeze their spending.

Borrowing costs are at their highest level in more than a decade, while sales are now at the lowest since the Global Financial Crisis.

And the added heat of the cyclone is pushing even more pressure on the economy.

Westpac acting chief economist Michael Gordon joined Mike Hosking.

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Westpac's economic overview shows we are still weathering the storm.
With high levels of inflation and consumer prices rising by 7.2 percent, households are having to squeeze their spending.
Borrowing costs are at their highest level in more than a decade, while sales are now at the lowest since the Global Financial Crisis.
And the added heat of the cyclone is pushing even more pressure on the economy.
Westpac acting chief economist Michael Gordon joined Mike Hosking.
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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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Michael Gordon: Westpac economist on borrowing costs being highest in a decade while sales now lowest since GFC

Bill Gates is the latest big name in the tech sector to issue a warning about AI amid rising concerns.

Gates says the technology needs to be regulated and warns that AI can't keep going unchecked and that existing 'kill switches' aren't enough.

US correspondent Richard Arnold says Gates is calling for a better 'monitoring system' to stop AI from causing harm. 

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Bill Gates is the latest big name in the tech sector to issue a warning about AI amid rising concerns.
Gates says the technology needs to be regulated and warns that AI can't keep going unchecked and that existing 'kill switches' aren't enough.
US correspondent Richard Arnold says Gates is calling for a better 'monitoring system' to stop AI from causing harm.&nbsp;
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Richard Arnold: US correspondent on Bill Gates warning that AI growth can't keep 'going unchecked'

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to bring 'stability' back to the UK's economy as Labour heads to Liverpool.

However, economic concerns like the Middle East conflict and rising energy prices are threatening to have a significant impact on UK households.

Business correspondent Vicky Pryce says interest rates in the UK are also quite high and the pressure's on for Burnham to bring down the debt.

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to bring 'stability' back to the UK's economy as Labour heads to Liverpool.
However, economic concerns like the Middle East conflict and rising energy prices are threatening to have a significant impact on UK households.
Business correspondent Vicky Pryce says interest rates in the UK are also quite high and the pressure's on for Burnham to bring down the debt.
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Vicky Pryce: business correspondent on Andy Burnham's bid to fix the cost of living amid rising energy prices

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There's a belief New Zealand First's proposal to slash the tax rate for small businesses could make a positive difference to our business landscape.  

The party's promising to lower the tax rate from 28% to 20% for firms with turnover under $30 million.

Its estimated cost is about a billion dollars a year.

BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Kerre Woodham it would apply to a majority of our businesses. 

She says it would need to be researched for implementation, but it's bold and could transform business in New Zealand   

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There's a belief New Zealand First's proposal to slash the tax rate for small businesses could make a positive difference to our business landscape. &nbsp;
The party's promising to lower the tax rate from 28% to 20% for firms with turnover under $30 million.
Its estimated cost is about a billion dollars a year.
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich told Kerre Woodham it would apply to a majority of our businesses.&nbsp;
She says it would need to be researched for implementation, but it's bold and could transform business in New Zealand &nbsp;&nbsp;
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Katherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the impact NZ First's proposed tax cut for small and medium businesses could have

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Michael Gordon: Westpac economist on borrowing costs being highest in a decade while sales now lowest since GFC

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