Kim Savage
Biz Byte - inflation figures and Reserve Bank rates
Inflation figures are out this week and are expected to show a lift - if that's the case then why is the Reserve Bank still likely to cut rates later this year? Here's our business reporter, Kim… Audio
Midday Markets for 12 July 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Grant Cotty of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio
Infratil plans to put capital work in existing portfolio
The acquisition of Vodafone New Zealand by infrastructure investor, Infratil, and Canadian investor Brookfield has been completed in double quick time. Audio
Aged care facing future as 'honeypot' for rich retirees
Retirement villages may be pricing themselves out of the reach of a growing number of the elderly, according to a new report. Audio
House sales drop as prices keep rising
A cooling housing market is generating investment opportunities while making it easier for first-time buyers with a deposit to get into the market. Audio
Manufacturing gets lift but employment turns sour
Manufacturing activity has picked up slightly but the sector's job intentions appears to have soured. Audio
Biz Byte - how do company mergers work?
What hoops does a company have to jump through if it wants to merge with or take over another company? Here's our business reporter, Kim Savage with the answer. Audio
Midday Markets for 11 July 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio
Strong demand for commercial property, but retail is patchy
Strong demand for office and industrial property is driving up rents but the situation is mixed for retail properties amid tough trading conditions. Audio
Fed Reserve head gives rate cut signal
The Federal Reserve now looks almost certain to cut its benchmark interest rate later this month. Audio
Infratil gets clearance to buy stake in Vodafone
The infrastructure investor, Infratil, has the all clear to buy a half share of Vodafone New Zealand, without needing to sell its stake in Trustpower. Audio
Michael Hill underpaying staff for six years
Michael Hill International has found it's been underpaying its workers in Australia for six years. Audio
Banks' mortgage lending dips lower
Amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape the banking sector is having no trouble growing its profits despite a dip in mortgage lending rates. Audio
Markets Update for 11 June 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Business briefs
The used car dealer, 2 Cheap Cars, has been fined 438-thousand dollars for breaches of the Fair Trading Act. Audio
IRD botches BNZ data handling
As many as 45,000 Bank of New Zealand customers have been affected by a mistake in Inland Revenue's handling of information, which may land some of them with incorrect tax bills. Audio
Business News for 10 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Biz Byte - what is retention when it comes to milk companies
Beth Clayton asks what are milk companies such as Westland and Fonterra talking about when they mention retentions. Here's our business reporter, Kim Savage with the answer. Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 9 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Business News for 9 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
