Midday Report for Tuesday 24 December 2019

12:35 PM.Velvet exporters are reporting sluggish demand so far this season, with concerns about increasing supply leaving some importers reluctant to commit to orders. Audio

12:32 PM.Long Range Weather Forecast for 24 December 2019 Audio

12:26 PM.Former All Black Dan Carter voted rugby player of the decade . Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Gyles Beckford of RNZ. Audio

12:21 PM.An insurance company is warning about the expected increase in car insurance claims in the holiday period. Audio

12:20 PM.There may be some festive cheer for small businesses .. new data suggests they're getting paid quicker. Audio

12:19 PM.One of the popular pastimes during the holidays is bound to be perusing the property websites and press, with people likely to take the time to look at prospective purchases. Audio

12:18 PM.An industrial recruitment firm is warning that skilled workers will will start to leave the country in growing numbers. Audio

12:00 PM.Napier councillors' social media won't be monitored without their knowledge. An Orca whale gets tangled in a crayfish line off Northland. Audio