Economy
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 July 2025
In today's episode, Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost of living; Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit… Audio
Cost of living speech 'more spin than a front load washing machine' - Labour
The government is on the defensive over its efforts to mitigate the cost of living, even as it announces fresh measures to save voters cash. Audio
New Zealanders urged to break up with property
Is it time to consider selling your property investments and put the money into assets that actually grow the economy? Audio
Retailers on govt's move to ban PayWave surcharges
Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit card purchases by next May will only drive their prices up because they can't afford to absorb the costs. Karori bookshop… Audio
Labour accuses govt of spin over cost-of-living response
Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost-of-living. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt defends record on cost-of-living
The government has mounted a lengthy, full-throated defence of its record on the cost-of-living - and says now is the time to double-down on its economic plan - not back down. Acting political editor… Audio
Builder on access to overseas building supplies
Builders dealing with astronomical prices for building supplies are keenly waiting to see if the government's intervention will make any difference. Substruct builder and managing director Steve Brown… Audio
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on govt banning surcharges
Many businesses are up in arms about the government's decision to ban surcharges on PayWave and Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions by May next year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister… Audio
Govt moves to ban PayWave and credit card surcharges
The government is moving to ban surcharges on PayWave but it's only for Visa and Mastercard and doesn't include online purchases. Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Early Business News for 29 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Govt to stop retailers passing card surcharges on to consumers
Surcharges - the fees we pay when we use PayWave or a credit card - have been labelled our "national embarrassment" by Consumer NZ and now the government is going to stop retailers from passing on the… Audio
Savvy Students: Healthy Eats
If you think student flats survive on beer and not much else, think again. Katy Gosset talks to savvy students who are debunking that stereotype. She learns some healthy hacks and meets one Dunedin… Audio
Evening business for 28 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 28 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
