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Covid-19 lockdown: Economic impact begins to bite
The economic impact of lockdown is starting to bite.
In Auckland's CBD - a week of level four restrictions is estimated to cost at least $20 million in consumer spending.
Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Evening business for 20 August 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6268721962001 Video, Audio
More than $180k spent on clean car ads
The Transport Agency spent more than $180,000 advertising the Clean Car Discount during the first month of the policy.
The advertising paid for print and radio ads, as well as posters, flyers and… Audio
Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold....for now
The Reserve Bank was widely expected to lift rates in its review of the Official Cash rate yesterday, but decided against it due to the latest Covid-19 lockdown. Susie speaks with ANZ Chief Economist… Audio
Covid-19: Finance Minister on new wage subsidy round
Applications will open tomorrow for the wage subsidy for employers which have a 40 percent drop in revenue because of the Covid-19 lockdown.
The government says it has the resources to be able to pay… Audio
Official cash rate - remains unchanged
To tell us more about the decision to keep rates on hold at 0.25 percent, RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford joins us. Audio
Lockdown triggering support payments for businesses
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says businesses that have a 40 percent drop in revenue will be eligible for the government's wage subsidy scheme.
How to pay off your mortgage faster
With mortgage interest rates widely tipped to about to rise, Liz Koh has advice on how to get your mortgage paid off faster. She says it's all about structuring your loan the right way. Liz is a… Audio
Reserve Bank poised to increase OCR to ease economic pressures
The Reserve Bank looks set to deliver its first rise in the official cash rate in seven years on Wednesday.
The Weekend Panel with Richard Harman and Brigitte Morten
Among other topics this morning, our Weekend panellists will be looking at the tough Covid-19 decisions, the disappearance of cash in society, the Winston Churchill painting from Parliament and the… Audio
Auckland CBD businesses still waiting for govt help over CRL
An Albert Street business owner, struggling to turn a profit alongside ongoing City Rail Link works, has let rip in the blame game being played by the government.
Transport Minister Michael Wood… Video, Audio
Christchurch mayor nervous about how to pay for bigger stadium
The Christchurch Mayor is nervous about how the city will pay for an upsized multi-use arena, but believes it is what residents want.
Christchurch City council yesterday backtracked on a decision to… Audio
Here, not back again - Amazon's Lord of the Rings heads to UK
It's bye bye Bilbo, as Amazon Studios is packing up shop and moving production for series two of its multi-billion dollar Lord of the Rings series to the United Kingdom.
The government has taken… Audio
Housing market forecast to peak, with fall in prices predicted
A new forecast is predicting that the housing market is nearing its peak pricing, and prices could fall over the next couple of years.
Delays in vetting forcing midwives to abandon pregnant mums
Independent midwives are being forced to work for weeks on end without pay because of delays in getting police clearances - some are even being told they can't practice. They say they're having to… Audio
Schools without foreign students missing out on revenue
The government is worried children at schools that don't enrol foreign students are missing out. It says most schools with paying international students are high-decile and their fees - $150 million… Audio
Midwives rally in capital: 'Women have had enough'
Burnt out and underpaid midwives say mothers and babies could be hurt if conditions in the sector don't improve.
Burnt-out, underpaid midwives shout for better conditions
Burnt-out and underpaid midwives say mothers and babies could be hurt if conditions in the sector don't improve.
About 150 midwives and supporters marched to Parliament today, with midwives walking… Video, Audio
30k seats for Christchurch stadium as decision overturned
Christchurch City councillors have reversed their decision to slash the number of seats in the city's new multi-million dollar arena.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks to Jesse about the money quiz and talk in particular question which many listeners believe we have the wrong answer for. Spoiler alert - we don't! Audio
