Midday Report for Wednesday 6 June 2018

12:35 PM.Farming leaders are defending their deal with the Government and local authorities to improve water quality in rivers by voluntary means. Audio

12:26 PM.Boxer Joseph Parker's management are dismissing a United States report that Parker will fight in Atlantic City in August, as part of his bid to return to the top of the heavyweight division. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite of FNZC. Audio

12:21 PM.Housing New Zealand's return to the bond market looks likely to be a crowd pleaser -- among fund managers and banks at least. Audio

12:20 PM.Dairy prices for the start of the new local season have fallen in the latest global auction overnight. Audio

12:19 PM.The fish farmer, King Salmon, is expecting to meet or beat profit expectations over the next couple of years despite a fall in production. Audio

12:17 PM.The jobs market is showing signs that it may be starting to struggle. Audio

12:00 PM.Claims Housing New Zealand has bullied its clients over the meth testing issue. The Flood clean up on the East Coast is expected to take months. Audio