Madison Reidy
Commerce Com takes issue with Infratil Vodafone acquisition
The Commerce Commission has signalled that it will turn down Infratil's move to buy a 50 percent stake in Vodafone if it thinks it will substantially lessen competition in the telecommunications… Audio
Midday Markets for 30 May 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Residential building consents lower than expected
The number of residential building consents is down on expectations, reflecting a drop in the number of consents for apartments. Audio
Fintech accelerator programme expands with strong interest
New Zealand's fin-tech accelerator programme for bright ideas and start-up companies has attracted an unprecedented number of applications, particularly from experienced entrepreneurs. Audio
Car resellers drop-off after stink bug biosecurity costs bite
The car reseller and financer, Turners Automotive Group, says the stink bug biosecurity issue has increased costs for the sector. Audio
Fried chicken a winner for Restaurant Brands
Investment in fried chicken continues to pay off for fast food company Restaurant Brands with KFC helping to lift first quarter sales. Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 29 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 28th May
News from the buisness sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Biz Bytes - the winners and losers in US-China trade war
The US-China trade war has stepped up a notch recently, with both sides bumping up tariffs... so who are the winners and losers? With the answer is our business reporter, Madison Reidy Audio
Evening business for Friday 24th May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Reserve Bank proposals will slow economic growth
Reserve Bank proposals to make banks hold more capital to guard against a financial crisis will slow economic growth, lift interest rates, and disadvantage smaller New Zealand owned banks. Audio
Biz Bytes - what do auditors do?
Every morning we answer one of your business questions. Todays question is: What do auditors do? Here's our business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
Evening business for Thurs 23 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Biz Bytes - stock buy backs
Today's question is: Why do companies listed on the stock exchange buy back their own shares? Here's our business reporter Madison Reidy. Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 22 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Biz Bytes - to lease or not, the building dilemma
A listener has noticed that a lot of companies which own buildings sell them to specialist investment companies and then lease them back...wouldn't it be cheaper to hold on to them rather than pay… Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 21st May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Business briefs
Building products company, Steel and Tube, has lowered its full year earnings forecast, amid pressure on margins, and a restatement of last year's accounts. Audio
Business briefs
The health products company, Oceania Natural, has been placed in voluntary administration. Audio
