Midday Report for Wednesday 19 November 2014

12:35 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland has named his top side to play the All Blacks in Cardiff this weekend. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital Audio

12:21 PM.An analyst says a key difference between Arvida, and the already-listed retirement village operators, is that it's proposing to grow by buying existing villages, rather than by developing new ones. Audio

12:21 PM.CPA Australia's survey of the Asia Pacific region indicates an increasing number of New Zealand's small businesses aren't growing, despite positive sentiment about economic growth prospects. Audio

12:19 PM.The boutique brewing company, Moa, has posted a 3.2 million dollar first-half net-loss, but says a 90 percent increase in sales volumes points to strong business momentum. Audio

12:18 PM.Argosy Property's first-half net profit profit rose almost 25 percent as both occupancy and net rental income increased. Audio

12:17 PM.A rural economist says Fonterra's forecast payout to farmers is likely to drop further, when the dairy co-op revises it, next month. Audio

12:00 PM.Roger Sutton says at least one claim being made against him is ludicrous and John Key reassures farmers falling dairy prices will bounce back. Audio