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Early Business News for 6 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Sallies fear cost of living will see fewer donations to annual appeal
The charity says its resources are being stretched to levels never seen before.
'Nobody's coming to save us' - How capitalism became a 'vulture'
Economist Grace Blakeley takes aim at the dominance of corporate economic power in society in Vulture Capitalism. She talks to RNZ's Saturday Morning about what can be done. Audio
City couple's mushroom venture sprouts from pandemic
On the rural outskirts of Taupō a young couple have started a mushroom venture far removed from their previous life in Auckland. Maggie Tweedie took a trip to a small block of land amid the green… Audio
Evening business for 3 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumer NZ on bill to 'modernise' insurance
Consumer NZ says it's fantastic a bill aiming to modernise insurance law has passed its first reading in parliament. Consumer NZ investigative team leader Rebecca Styles spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Businesses most concerned about weakening demand for goods and services - report
In a shift, the report says the economic outlook has moved "from an extremely negative position to a largely neutral one".
NZ Fashion Week 2024 cancelled
"The reality is that consumer confidence is at an all-time low and the fashion retail industry has been particularly affected," organisers say.
Fashion Week's cancellation latest blow for fraying industry
Designers are in "survival mode", and there are concerns about further closures in the sector. Audio
The accounting rules at the centre of a major climate fight
A climate change bill of up $23 billion that needs to be paid by 2030 is not included in the Government's official accounts. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Business News for 3 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Insurance laws 'too complicated' says minister
The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Minister Andrew Bayly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 3 May 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Pay equity taskforce disbanded, 'no longer required' - Minister
The government is being accused of "misdirected priorities" after it disestablished the pay equity taskforce.
Effort to modernising insurance law a step closer
Recent extreme weather events showed the importance of a well-functioning insurance system, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs minister Andrew Bayly.
Council 'taking our business away': Wellington cafe asked to shut shop
Nikau says it was notified only a day before City Gallery Wellington publicly announced its closure - a move that will likely mean the end of the iconic cafe.
Evening business for 2 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio