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Midday Business News for 2 September 2025
Midday Business News for 2 September 2025 Audio
Amazon launching much hyped Auckland data centres
The global tech giant Amazon says it is finally launching its much-hyped Auckland data centres, four years after first announcing the plan. Amazon Web Services country manager Manuel Bohnet spoke to… Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
The Government has announced wealthy foreigners on a so-called 'golden visa' will be allowed to buy a luxury home in New Zealand once more. Rebecca discusses where the investment from the visas has… Audio
Nestle sacks CEO over office relationship
Laurent Freixe has been fired immediate effect over an "undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate".
Marbecks Records to close Queen Street store
Another iconic retailer is calling it a day at its Queen Street store in Auckland, falling victim to changing times in the once vibrant CBD. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Bayleys Queenstown on wealthy foreigners buying property
A real estate firm says there's plenty of interest from overseas buyers, keen to snap up high end property in New Zealand. Bayleys Queenstown chief executive and franchise group operations manager… Audio
Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants to strike
Thirty-six-thousand Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are striking on Tuesday and again on Thursday in a push for what they say are safer staffing numbers. Nurses Organisation President Anne… Audio
IKEA set to reveal opening date of first NZ store
The company has been cagey about the big reveal, until now.
More companies go into liquidation as IRD steps up enforcement
That's despite positive lending trends and eased interest rates.
More money, or more flexibility? Employees weigh up work-life balance
A report says ongoing financial pressures mean people are being forced to look at the cost of that balance.
Couple asked to pay again after $23k wedding venue deposit stolen in robbery
A couple were told they wouldn't be able to hold their wedding there without paying again.
Midday Business News for 1 September 2025
Midday Business News for 1 September 2025 Audio
Govt provides low-interest loans to regional airlines
Regional airlines have long been sounding the alarm over out-of-control costs with some forced to slash routes that are no longer sustainable. Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones spoke to… Audio
Oyster farmers north of Auckland to meet with Fisheries Minister Shane Jones
Oyster farmers north of Auckland are hoping a meeting with Fisheries Minister Shane Jones might mean a step towards saving their local industry. Oyster farmer Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fieldays heading to Brazil in 2027
In addition to Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Hamilton, New Zealand exhibitors are set to head to São Paulo, the largest city in South America, to sell their products.
