Midday Report for Tuesday 12 February 2019

12:35 PM.Truckloads of hay are being donated by Canterbury farmers to help those affected by the Tasman fires. Audio

12:26 PM.The New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead says the 3 ODI games against Bangladesh won't define the opening positions for the World Cup. Audio

12:25 PM.Buying a home in the lucrative markets of Auckland and Central Otago Lakes has become more affordable in the past year, according to a report by Massey University. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:19 PM.New Zealand technology companies are being told to have no fears about entering the Chinese market, despite it being at the centre of a trade war and geo-political tension. Audio

12:18 PM.Electronic card spending bounced back in January, as consumers bought up large on furniture, appliances and clothing. Audio

12:17 PM.The wheels of economic activity are still turning but there are signs the traffic light is about to turn orange. Audio

12:00 PM.Residents across rural Tasman anxiously wait to see if they can return to their homes. National says New Zealand's relationship with China is deteriorating. Audio