Economy
Early Business News for 2 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
London's calling, but more New Zealanders aren't picking up
Young Kiwis are heading overseas in record numbers, but are finding that the traditional London OE looks different than it did for earlier generations Audio
Evening business for 30 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Who are the winners (and losers) of supermarket member pricing?
Are member prices the best deals? And are non-members paying more?
Have we hit 'peak bad' for the economy?
How can businesses be feeling so positive? Commentators say it may be because things just can't get worse.
Business confidence rises as interest rates fall
But one economist says it is too soon to say whether the burst of euphoria would last and flow into business decisions.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29th August
On today's episode, Darleen Tana is in court on Thursday in a bid to prevent their former party, the Greens, from ousting the MP from Parliament, Meridian Energy is claiming households are spending… Audio
'Higher income' doesn't mean much - financial coach
Higher-income families would usually qualify for less government support and the support available for those with only one child cut out at relatively low income levels, a financial coach says.
'Mum and Dad' property investors dipping toes back in: Corelogic
Interest rates will soon get to the level where it makes more sense, research firm says.
Early Business News for 29 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Is housing market rebound waiting to happen?
As one investor says buyers are waiting in the wings, our biggest bank says more rapid pick-up is possible.
Proposed closure of two mills already hurting Raetihi economy
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy in Raetihi, with people moving away and local businesses feeling the pinch. The forest products company… Audio
Jury still out on impact of major mental health investment in 2019 Budget
Ninety-two percent of the 2019 Wellbeing Budget's $1.9 billion in mental health funding had been spent or committed by 30 June 2023, a new report indicates.
