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Mid-sized businesses 'driven and primed for action' in 2024 - survey
Mid-sized businesses appear to be heading into the new year with increased optimism and ambitious plans for growth.
IRD calls for $2 billion of Covid business loans to be paid back
More than 10,000 businesses have defaulted on $177 million worth of loans given out as part of the previous government's Covid-19 support package. Audio
Wellington City Council votes 'in principle' to keep same rates for businesses
The decision about whether to decrease the commercial rates differential from $3.7 to $3.25 stirred heated debate.
IRD calls for $2 billion of Covid business loans to be paid back
More than 10,000 businesses have defaulted on $177 million worth of loans given out as part of the previous government's Covid support package. Two years on from the pandemic, IRD's now calling for… Video, Audio
Evening business for 7 December 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342499690112 Video, Audio
Household costs forecast to rise $70 a week in 2024
Household costs are expected to rise $70 a week on average next year as high interest rates and prices keep the pressure on budgets, an ASB Bank report estimates.
Watch: How to spot a counterfeit note
A Waikato bakery is one of the latest to fall victim to counterfeit money amid a series of cases in the area.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about repaying debt and why wealth is a bit like a tank full of water. She's also urging people to avoid running up high-interest debt over the Christmas season. Audio
Getting posted presents from A to B: What you need to know
Explainer - NZ Post's Christmas cut-off dates are flying by. Why does it take a month for a parcel to get from Auckland to London? RNZ asks NZ Post to explain how items get from A to B.
Midday Business News for 7 December 2023
Fonterra says a strong first quarter has helped to strengthen its balance sheet and put it in position to pursue fresh opportunities.
Anan Zaki has the business news. Audio
Neon at a Crossroads
Sky’s price rises show that competition for content is a bigger concern for them than competition for eyeballs, says Dan Slevin.
Fake investment websites, job scams fleece New Zealanders out of millions
Fraudsters are using new tactics to target unwary New Zealanders, especially with investment scams, CERT NZ says.
Timaru brewery builds a wastewater plant to turn byproduct
DB Breweries' plant at Washdyke in Timaru is not only churning out beer - it's also making its own compost. Three years ago the company started a project that would see it treat its own wastewater… Audio
Market Update for 7 December 2023
Market Update for 7 December 2023. Audio
Early Business News for 7 December 2023
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Sugar prices soar due to low supply, labour disputes
Poor weather, labour disputes and supply chain issues is driving prices higher amid a global shortage.
Craft beer businesses feeling the squeeze with high-brewing costs
Good beer is getting harder to make, Beer enthusiast magazine Pursuit of Hoppiness editor Michael Donaldson says.
Hundreds of dollars of counterfeit notes found in Waikato
Hundreds of dollars of counterfeit notes have been palmed off in Waikato, with retailers being warned to keep a sharp eye out during the Xmas rush. Since October police say there's been seven… Video, Audio
Evening business for 6 December 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342437412112 Video, Audio
