National's unveiled a 26 point plan for its first 100 days if re-elected.

The first pledge will be introducing KiwiSaver changes to parliament, including $15,000 for every newborn, and making the scheme compulsory.

Other promises include cutting student loan repayments, extending paid parental leave, boosting Pharmac funding for cancer medicines and capping council rates increases.

Nicola Willis says the party's been campaigning hard on these issues and voters should know what to expect.

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National's unveiled a 26 point plan for its first 100 days if re-elected.
The first pledge will be introducing KiwiSaver changes to parliament, including $15,000 for every newborn, and making the scheme compulsory.
Other promises include cutting student loan repayments, extending paid parental leave, boosting Pharmac funding for cancer medicines and capping council rates increases.
Nicola Willis says the party's been campaigning hard on these issues and voters should know what to expect.
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Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson on the party's plan for first 100 days of re-election

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Ahead of the long weekend, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was. 

They discussed the latest from the election campaigning, the aforementioned long weekend for Labour Day, and what makes a business successful. 

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Ahead of the long weekend, Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that Was.&nbsp;
They discussed the latest from the election campaigning, the aforementioned long weekend for Labour Day, and what makes a business successful.&nbsp;
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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: Election campaign, long weekends, business success

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THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Friday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Well, a Feeling, Anyway/Friends Like These/Mark the Week/How to Succeed In Business. I Think

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THE RE-WRAP: A Seismic Shift

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It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and SpaceX recently publishing their earnings.

Elon Musk recently claimed third-quarter revenue went up to $14.6 billion year over year, beating out the $12.86 billion analysts projected. 

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked what this result means for investors.

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It's been a big week for the tech sector, with Meta and SpaceX recently publishing their earnings.
Elon Musk recently claimed third-quarter revenue went up to $14.6 billion year over year, beating out the $12.86 billion analysts projected.&nbsp;
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked what this result means for investors.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on what the SpaceX financial result means for investors

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Feilding High School has called for agricultural and horticultural science to remain a standalone subject for Year 11 students, and Federated Farmers has voiced support for this move.

Under proposed changes to the school curriculum, agriculture would be folded into general science for Year 11 students, with Year 12 and 13 instead having the option to take Food and Fibre Systems from 2029. 

The Country host Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Feilding High School has called for agricultural and horticultural science to remain a standalone subject for Year 11 students, and Federated Farmers has voiced support for this move.
Under proposed changes to the school curriculum, agriculture would be folded into general science for Year 11 students, with Year 12 and 13 instead having the option to take Food and Fibre Systems from 2029.&nbsp;
The Country host Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers voicing support for keeping agricultural and horticultural science available for Year 11

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The September quarter's reprieve from inflation is likely to be temporary, according to one expert.

The Consumers Price Index measure of household expenses rose 3.7 percent in the year to September - down from 4.1 annually to June.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says changes since mean it'll go up again - pushed by many costs.

"Going through into building costs, we've seen the likes of international airfares that have gone up, we've seen property maintenance costs lift - all of that just makes us uncomfortable when you take all of that into account." 

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The September quarter's reprieve from inflation is likely to be temporary, according to one expert.
The Consumers Price Index measure of household expenses rose 3.7 percent in the year to September - down from 4.1 annually to June.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says changes since mean it'll go up again - pushed by many costs.
"Going through into building costs, we've seen the likes of international airfares that have gone up, we've seen property maintenance costs lift - all of that just makes us uncomfortable when you take all of that into account."&nbsp;
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on inflation dropping to 3.7 percent in the year to September

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Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says politically, the Mood of the Boardroom shows a "tactical draw" between National and Labour. 

The survey of business leaders shows dissatisfaction and a desire for more investment in infrastructure, reform, leadership and talk of productivity, Bridges told Ryan Bridge. 

"Because you'd expect, and they are in their numbers, the Nats as a centre right incumbent government to be higher up, I would sort of call it a tactical draw between the Nats and Labour when you look at this closely." 

Unease about "the tail wagging the dog" with minor parties gaining more power in the future government is also present. 

"This is a very small sliver of business. It's the top end of town, let alone it being the electorate... 

"They've got a very clear view about what they like. They tend to like stability, certainty, an incumbent government over change that might be messy and uncertain." 

The former National Party leader said no result in the upcoming election would surprise him. 

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Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says politically, the Mood of the Boardroom shows a "tactical draw" between National and Labour.&nbsp;
The survey of business leaders shows dissatisfaction and a desire for more investment in infrastructure, reform, leadership and talk of productivity, Bridges told Ryan Bridge.&nbsp;
"Because you'd expect, and they are in their numbers, the Nats as a centre right incumbent government to be higher up, I would sort of call it a tactical draw between the Nats and Labour when you look at this closely."&nbsp;
Unease about "the tail wagging the dog" with minor parties gaining more power in the future government is also present.&nbsp;
"This is a very small sliver of business. It's the top end of town, let alone it being the electorate...&nbsp;
"They've got a very clear view about what they like. They tend to like stability, certainty, an incumbent government over change that might be messy and uncertain."&nbsp;
The former National Party leader said no result in the upcoming election would surprise him.&nbsp;
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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO on the Mood of the Boardroom weeks out from the election

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There is a positive picture to be found within the Mood of the Boardroom, says EMA's Head of Advocacy and Strategy. 

Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking that the underlying numbers are becoming more visible, which is beginning to give the business sector "a bit more confidence in a longer-term recovery". 

Manufacturing has been a quiet achiever while the residential construction sector is picking up, McDonald said. 

"The numbers for tourism have finally gone back to pre-Covid levels, so that's also a good story." 

However, hiring intentions within the boardroom were "still fairly flat", which was indicative of the caution surrounding the country's economic recovery, he said. 

"A lot of places have cut staff, or haven't cut, but haven't replaced. So they're running fairly lean anyway." 

Asked for a word to summarise the mood, McDonald said: "Cautiously optimistic on the back of some pretty sound numbers." 

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There is a positive picture to be found within the Mood of the Boardroom, says EMA's Head of Advocacy and Strategy.&nbsp;
Alan McDonald told Mike Hosking that the underlying numbers are becoming more visible, which is beginning to give the business sector "a bit more confidence in a longer-term recovery".&nbsp;
Manufacturing has been a quiet achiever while the residential construction sector is picking up, McDonald said.&nbsp;
"The numbers for tourism have finally gone back to pre-Covid levels, so that's also a good story."&nbsp;
However, hiring intentions within the boardroom were "still fairly flat", which was indicative of the caution surrounding the country's economic recovery, he said.&nbsp;
"A lot of places have cut staff, or haven't cut, but haven't replaced. So they're running fairly lean anyway."&nbsp;
Asked for a word to summarise the mood, McDonald said: "Cautiously optimistic on the back of some pretty sound numbers."&nbsp;
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Alan McDonald: Employers and Manufacturers Association Head of Advocacy and Strategy on the Mood of the Boardroom

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KiwiSaver provider Milford Asset Management’s performance has been lagging compared to its competitors in recent times.

In the year to September, its active growth KiwiSaver fund returned 3.4% (after fees and before tax) – a result well below others in the market that delivered above 10%.

NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenee Tibshraeny joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to break down why, and if investors can expect to see a turn around. 

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KiwiSaver provider Milford Asset Management’s performance has been lagging compared to its competitors in recent times.
In the year to September, its active growth KiwiSaver fund returned 3.4% (after fees and before tax) – a result well below others in the market that delivered above 10%.
NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor Jenee Tibshraeny joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to break down why, and if investors can expect to see a turn around.&nbsp;
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on Milford Asset Management's performance hit against competitors

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Over in Australia, unemployment is on the rise and wages haven't kept up with inflation, leaving many to wonder if the trans-Tasman dream is at risk.

The Australian unemployment rate has reached 4.7 percent, and one expert has warned the nation is on track to have the largest increase in unemployment in the developed world over the next year.

 HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says disposable incomes haven't risen - and Australia's in a 'challenging' spot.

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Over in Australia, unemployment is on the rise and wages haven't kept up with inflation, leaving many to wonder if the trans-Tasman dream is at risk.
The Australian unemployment rate has reached 4.7 percent, and one expert has warned the nation is on track to have the largest increase in unemployment in the developed world over the next year.
&nbsp;HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham says disposable incomes haven't risen - and Australia's in a 'challenging' spot.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on whether the 'Australia dream' is fading

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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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