Midday Report for Thursday 12 March 2020

12:35 PM.Farmers say last night's Government announcement on drought will help, but will be no substitute for actually getting some more rain. Audio

12:26 PM.Olympic silver medallist Luuka Jones and newcomer Callum Gilbert have been selected as New Zealand's canoe slalom athletes for Tokyo Olympics. Audio

12:25 PM.The accommodation sector is going to get the numbers it's been calling for to do planning. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.The Bank of England has become the latest central bank to cut rates in response to the virus outbreak. Audio

12:17 PM.Specialty dairy company -- A2 Milk -- is expanding into Canada through a venture with a local co-operative Agrifoods. Audio

12:17 PM.House prices have had their strongest lift in more than four years, but the Covid-19 virus may alter things. Audio

12:00 PM.The finance minister reassures businesses stuggling with Covid-19. Farmers hope for some relief from drought. Audio