Midday Report for Tuesday 3 December 2019

12:35 PM.The poultry industry says the death of nearly 200-thousand chickens as a result of a power failure on an Auckland farm is an absolute tragedy. Audio

12:26 PM.Black Caps appear safe in second test in Hamilton Audio

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

12:21 PM.Lines company Vector is selling its South Taranaki gas facilities to Todd, putting an end to long-running complicated litigation between the two companies. Audio

12:19 PM.Small businesses want better access to finance, the burden of compliance reduced, and some of their time back. Audio

12:18 PM.Transpower's upgrade to the South Island electricity grid will be fast tracked with the financial aid of energy companies preparing in case the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter shuts down. Audio

12:00 PM.The Government will ban foreign donations to political parties and candidates. In Samoa, a major measles vaccination operation is planned for Thursday and Friday. Audio