Midday Report for Thursday 23 December 2021

12:20 PM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

12:15 PM.The Black Caps coach Gary Stead concedes it was tough to leave Ajaz Patel out of the squad for the two test series against Bangladesh - but says New Zealand conditions don't suit spinners. Audio

12:09 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

12:00 PM.Plans for tailored vaccine messaging for rangatahi, and a significant new treaty settlement. Audio