Midday Report for Wednesday 24 July 2019

12:35 PM.The Government this morning announced a comprehensive overhaul of the Resource Management Act. Audio

12:26 PM.The Silver Ferns shooter Ameliaranne Ekenasio says coach Noeline Taurua made the environment within the netball world cup winning squad a happy one. Audio

12:25 PM.The country's annual trade deficit has narrowed to its lowest level in nearly a year as imports fell. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Keith Ferguson from Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.Treasury says the government will need more than unconventional monetary policy to stimulate the economy if it turns sour. Audio

12:19 PM.Questions and controversy about the conduct and culture of financial institutions and rising global economic concerns don't appear to have significantly affected investor confidence. Audio

12:17 PM.The online peer-to-peer money lender, Harmoney, has made a maiden profit. Audio

12:00 PM.Hundreds join a protest against a housing development on disputed land in Mangere. Nine more cases of measles are confirmed in Auckland. Audio