Midday Report for Friday 8 February 2019

12:34 PM.As you will have heard in the news a two thousand hectare fire continues to rage in the Tasman District. Audio

12:26 PM.The number of foreigners buying properties in this country remains at a low level. Audio

12:26 PM.Netball New Zealand's confirmed the Silver Ferns won't be taking part in an official Taini Jamison Trophy Series in preparation for this year's World Cup. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.A chartered accountants professional group says the clock is ticking for the government to get a good quality capital gains tax across the line before the 2020 election campaign kicks off. Audio

12:20 PM.New Zealand company boards may be more challenged than most when it comes to planning for the future. Audio

12:18 PM.The strong investment performance of some of the country's largest iwi is expected to draw the attention of Government and Kiwisaver saving schemes. Audio

12:00 PM.No let-up in the tension in Tasman, where the big fire's still burning out of control. Further evacuations have just been ordered for homes in Pigeon Valley. Audio