Midday Report for Monday 19 August 2019

12:35 PM.The livelihood of hundreds of people in the fishing industry is being threatened to preserve the Maui dolphin, according to Seafood New Zealand. Audio

12:26 PM.Falling prices have taken their toll on the performance of New Zealand Steel. Audio

12:26 PM.Scott Dixon remains in contention to retain his Indycars title. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.ASB Bank has bought a significant stake in a technology start-up which it thinks will bring benefit to its business customers. Audio

12:19 PM.Property for Industy says it's had a good first half with strong gains in the value of its property portfolio and above average market rents. Audio

12:17 PM.The gloom plaguing the manufacturing sector shows no sign of infecting the services sector where activity has reached its highest level since the beginning of the year. Audio

12:00 PM.Experts praise corrections its plan to reduce the number of Māori in prison. Tradesmen warn that loose importing and compliance regulations are putting lives at risk. Audio