Nona Pelletier
SkyCity begins the roll-out of new gambling concessions
Sky City Entertainment's increased numbers of gaming machines and tables as the payback for building the convention centre in Auckland begins today. Audio
Business briefs
Food prices have fallen, due to milk prices falling to their lowest level in more than seven years. Audio
Midday Markets for 11 November 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio
Retailers and bankers at odds over card transaction fees
Retailers and banker are at odds over claims local merchants are paying substantially more than their overseas counterparts for credit and debit card transactions. Audio
RBNZ financial system worries little changed - ANZ Bank
As you heard in the news, the Reserve Bank says the financial system is sound, but it's a bit more concerned about high dairy sector debt and Auckland's overheated housing market. Audio
Goodman Property expecting strong FY following 1st half result.
The property developer, Goodman Property Trust, has reported a near 20 percent fall in its first half profit because of last year's inflated result. Audio
Infratil H1 profit leaps on sale of Z Energy stake
The utilities investor, Infratil, has posted a record first half profit on the back of the sale of its stake in Z Energy. The company's net profit jumped 9 percent to 435-million dollars in the six… Audio
Spark says making money from digital services a big challenge
The phone and broadband retailer, Spark, says the company's biggest challenge is how to turn a profit in what is a rapidly changing industry. Audio
Meridian says closure of turbines could end in cold showers
The head of Meridian Energy says the planned closure of coal and gas fired turbines could mean cold showers for New Zealanders by 2020. Audio
Mighty River Power says pricing risks to profit cuts both ways
The power company, Mighty River Power, is sticking with the profit guidance it gave in August, even though lower wholesale prices and tough retail competition are generating some downside risk. Audio
Nuplex sees up to 22% increase in full year operating profit
The resins manufacturer, Nuplex, says it's confident it can deliver on its profit expectations, even though it will depend on how well China's economy performs. Audio
Midday Markets for 4 November 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
New education group eyes expansion
A newly formed private education group, Aspire2, is already eyeing expansion and looking for new sources of overseas students, as it beds in a new company structure and Australian ownership. Audio
Economist says lower milk production will support dairy prices
An economist says lower milk production in New Zealand should support dairy prices over the rest of the season. Audio
Nuplex sees up to 22% increase in full year operating profit
The resins manufacturer, Nuplex, is forecasting its underlying full year profit to rise by as much as 22 percent on last year, driven by growth in Asia and a lower New Zealand dollar. Audio
Economy loses jobs
As you heard in the news, the unemployment rate has nudged higher to 6 percent, in the three months ended September, as the economy lost jobs for the first time in three years. Audio
Midday Markets for 3 November 2015
For the latest from the markets Nona Pelletier is joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Trustpower makes takeover offer for King Country Energy
Energy company, Trustpower, has made a takeover offer for the central North Island's power supplier, King Country Energy. Tauranga based Trustpower is offering $5 a share, which would value the… Audio
Westpac NZ sees strong growth in business lending
Westpac New Zealand says falling interest rates, a weaker economy, lower dairy prices and increasing competition for digital customers is keeping it under pressure. Audio
Midday Markets for 2 November 2015
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
