Midday Report Essentials for 24 September 2025

In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New Zealand are growing is continuing to slow, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year is ready to hit Hong Kong, voting for local elections is underway, 10 points for you if you're already returned your envelope.