Midday Report for Monday 2 July 2018

12:34 PM.The mayor of the McKenzie District says Greenpeace protesters have got it wrong when they say a large dairy conversion will wreck the environment of his neighbourhood. Audio

12:26 PM.Penalty shoot outs were needed to decide just who advanced to the quarter finals in today's knockout matches at the football world cup in Russia. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler from Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.A fall in the value of the Chinese yuan is being seen as a reflection of the growing trade tensions between China and the United States. Audio

12:20 PM.The rush by investment fund managers over the past year to ditch so-called sin-stocks in tobacco and weapons and put their money into ethical activities is raising more than a few questions. Audio

12:19 PM.Fonterra says the appointment of a new General Manager for its struggling joint-venture in China, Beingmate Baby and Food Company signals an important step in the transformation of the company. Audio

12:17 PM.The animal and healthcare products distributor, Ebos, is expecting a $1.1 billion revenue boost after winning the tender to supply one of Australia's largest pharmaceutical retailers. Audio

12:00 PM.Police investigate the death of a two year old in the Rangitaiki River. Kelvin Davis says he did know the inmate projections when he scrapped plans for a mega prison. Audio