Midday Report for Friday 2 March 2018

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The Hurricanes and All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett says his body is good to go, but concedes he's a tad rusty when it comes to match readiness. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Ed Glennie from Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.The apple grower and logistics company, Scales, is eyeing a possible expansion into the forestry sector as the government unveils plans for large scale plantings to boost regional development. Audio

12:18 PM.The Ports of Auckland has made a flat profit as it invests to meet future demand and growth. Audio

12:17 PM.Consumer confidence has perked up to its highest level in five months as a strong labour market buoyed optimism. Audio

12:00 PM.There's confusion among some seniors as the online census looms. The Supreme Court rules in favour of some Indonesian fishermen who were treated like slaves. Audio