Economy
Business sentiment falls ahead of Budget
Confidence levels have fallen for the fourth month in a row, as firms feel less upbeat about their outlook.
Evening business for 29 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 May 2024
On today's episode, thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau this morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city, population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and… Audio
What rural NZ is looking for in tomorrow's budget
The budget will of course be delivered from Wellington, but this year our rural community will be keeping a close eye on it as well. Farmers Weeky journalist and former share milker Richard Rennie… Audio
Power bills expected to rise to help fund electricity network
Household power bills are expected to rise by around $15 a month, to allow Transpower to fund investment in the electricity network. Consumer power switch manager Paul Fuge spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us to discuss tomorrow's budget, Te Pati Maori are urging people to protest the Government's policies on Thursday - Budget Day, we hear from… Audio
Can tax cuts really address the cost of living?
It's the centrepiece of National's response to rising costs. But what do the numbers say? Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on budget and planned protests
Parliament is on the cusp of going into urgency to consider the Government's Budget which will be unveiled on Thursday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Taxpayers Union questions MP travel spending
The Taxpayers Union is questioning why MPs aren't tightening their travel spending at a time when many people are having to cut costs. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Tax cuts expected in budget, but may not be enough for some
The government has signalled tax relief is on the way, most likely in the form of adjustments to the thresholds for different tax rates. RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for Wednesday 29 May
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May
On today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to… Audio
Accommodation supplement hasn't increased in six years
While rents hit a record high and mortgage interest rates are through the roof, the government payment designed to help people struggling to pay for housing hasn't been increased in six years. Our… Audio
PM Luxon on further cuts in the public sector
The government isn't ruling out further job cuts in the public sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio