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Evening business for Friday 8 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6303305044001 Video, Audio
NZ needs laws to stop modern slavery - Trade Aid boss
Trade Aid is all about sustainable trade - fair prices, wages and working conditions.
It is part of the government's Modern Slavery Advisory Group.
Chief executive Geoff White is adamant new… Video, Audio
Midday Business News for 8 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Hamstrung': Concern Pacific neighbours profit as NZ maritime border stays shut
Superyacht agents want the maritime border to re-open so they can secure bookings before some of the world's wealthiest again choose to sail elsewhere next summer.
Consumers spending less on fuel, groceries and takeaways as prices rise
More than two-thirds of consumers are cutting back on spending as a means of coping with inflation, with many looking for a hefty wage increase or considering a better paying job and other ways to…
'Made a bad situation worse': Russia tariffs set to hit fertiliser prices
Farmers will face increased costs for fertiliser as global demand is affected by import bans and tariff hikes imposed on Russia.
'Pattern of breaches': Crowd funding platform fined thousands
An Australian-owned crowd funding platform has incurred a $7500 penalty for not filing financial statements on time.
NZ fertiliser costs rise as Russian sanctions enforced
Farmers will face increased costs for fertiliser, caused by the import bans and tariff hikes imposed on Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. And those higher costs will eventually be passed on… Audio
Consumer NZ calls for end to KiwiSaver loophole in contracts
A KiwiSaver loophole means thousands of dollars are being shaved off some people's take-home pay. Consumer NZ says it is simply not fair. Employers can include what's called a "total remuneration"… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 7 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6303162791001 Video, Audio
Uni students more than twice as likely to live in mouldy homes
Tertiary students are more than twice as likely as the rest of us to be living in damp and mouldy homes.
That's the finding of a survey of 522 students by researchers at the University of Otago.
And… Video, Audio
SFO ends two-year probe of donations to Auckland mayor's election campaigns
No action will be taken over the way donations were used during two of Phil Goff's mayoral campaigns.
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week financial journalist and author Mary Holm talks to Jesse about the latest Canstar Consumer Pulse report. It shows that 55% of New Zealanders are spending more than they earn. Audio
Midday Business News for 7 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
IRD says high income earners may be trying to avoid new tax bracket
The tax department thinks some high income earners may be trying to avoid the new top tax bracket, with officials concerned that people are shifting money around to avoid paying.
Savers keep their cool despite market jitters - ASB survey
KiwiSaver users are staying put with their investments in the face of financial market volatility caused by the pandemic and geopolitical crises, according to a new survey.
Franchisees allege 7-Eleven model based on wage theft
Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is set to pay out almost $A100m after being hit with class actions by Australian franchisees.
Some caught out by cooling house prices
Small-time developers or builders trying to make a buck will most likely be the ones left in the lurch as house prices look to be cooling.
Data from Corelogic shows while year-on-year growth remains… Audio
Midday Business News for 6 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
New study shows gender wage gap persists into retirement
The first KiwiSaver gender data, out today, shows women have 20 percent less in retirement savings than men, demonstrating how the gender wage gap during working years can influence retirement.
