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Midday Business News for 2 February 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
What should be done to support NZ's low-income households?
There is no doubt life is becoming much more expensive in New Zealand as inflation hits a three-decade high. The question will be how we support those lower-income households most disadvantaged by…
Midday Business News for 1 February 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Report highlights slow pace of taxpayer funded infrastructure scheme
Just over one-in-ten of the shovel ready infrastructure projects approved by government in 2020 have been completed.
Events industry dreading bills as cancellations bite
Summer events are being quickly cancelled as Omicron creeps into the community - prompting fears some businesses won't survive the red light.
The government's offering some help to those who've had… Video, Audio
Kiwi Wealth sale possibility being explored
State-owned financial services firm Kiwi Group Holdings is exploring selling fund management company Kiwi Wealth, Australian media say.
The Panel with Heather Roy and Raf Manji (part 1)
Panellists Heather Roy and Raf Manji discuss school preparedness in the face of omicron and calls for the minimum wage to increase amid rising living costs. Audio
Sharing older buildings to save on rent for Gisborne businesses
An old building has taken on a new lease of life in Gisborne thanks to an iniative to use the space for co-working. Dean Craw, the owner and operator of Spellbound Wax explains how it works. Audio
NZ dollar's fall good for exporters, but will spike costs
A falling New Zealand dollar may bring more costs than benefits to the economy.
Midday Business News for 31 January 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'The shoe's on the other foot' - demand for workers spurs moves for more pay
The low unemployment rate and high inflation is prompting jobseekers to ask for more money from current and prospective employers.
Market analyst: 'NTFs are complete folly'
Last year saw the meteoric rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a form of digital provenance. However, senior market analyst at Oanda, Jeffrey Halley, says NFTs are reaching peak hype, and their… Audio
Market analyst: 'NFTs are complete folly'
NFT digital ownership tokens have seen a meteoric rise, but market analyst Jeffrey Halley warns they've been hyped by a 'buy-anything' cycle, and the music's about to stop. Audio
Midday Business News for 28 January 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Surging inflation, Omicron outbreak weighs on consumer confidence
The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence showed fewer people feeling better off financially at present, and only slightly more cheery about their prospects over the coming year.
Covid-19: Wealth gap widened in pandemic - research
Research is showing that the wealth gap in New Zealand has grown wider due to the government's Covid-19 policies.
Financial journalist Bernard Hickey has analysed 21 months of data looking at Stats… Audio
Announcement coming on Auckland light rail project
The Government will this morning announce the route and cost of Auckland's long-awaited light rail project.
Three options were presented to Cabinet last year, each of which run from the City Centre… Audio
'Diabolical' prices, inflation leaves working professionals out of pocket
The new record inflation figures come as no shock to many, with rising housing, fuel and construction costs putting the pinch on even those with means.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary Holm talks to Jesse about the New Zealand share market's current downward trend and what to do when your Kiwisaver value wobbles. Audio
Midday Business News for 27 January 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
