Midday Report for Wednesday 11 December 2019

12:35 PM.Rising commodity prices has helped drive a rebound in farmer confidence. Audio

12:26 PM.The new All Blacks coach is set to be announced by New Zealand Rugby this afternoon. Audio

12:25 PM.The clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson, says the Black Friday retail event has been positive, but is concerned it may eat into its usually strong Xmas-summer holiday sales. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Austin at Jarden Securities. Audio

12:21 PM.The New Zealand winner of a university student competition is about to pitch her simple sustainable business idea to a global market. Audio

12:20 PM.Consumers went on a spending binge last month as the Singles Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday events gain popularity. Audio

12:17 PM.The health and wellness businesses Me Today and The Good Brand Company will list on the New Zealand stock market by way of a backdoor listing. Audio

12:00 PM.Police are not ruling out starting the recovery operation today on Whakaari / White Island. The head of Oranga Tamariki has apologised to MPs for how staff tried to remove a baby in Hastings. Audio