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Midday Business News for 1 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
New Zealanders pitch in to help injured in Ukraine war
An ambulance emblazoned with a New Zealand flag is assisting the war-wounded on the streets of Kyiv. Audio
NZX Top 50 companies well-placed as interest rates set to rise - report
Many of the country's biggest businesses have spent the last two years ensuring they are in a strong position, says Chapman Tripp finance partner Cathryn Barber.
'Great feedback': Half-price fares for public transport from today
Commuters around the country are gearing up to make the most of half-price fares on public transport from today.
Banks' handling of home loan applications stirs protests
Complaints about bank lending-related matters rose sharply in the last three months of 2021, according to the Banking Ombudsman.
Increases to benefits, super, student allowances take effect
Despite the boosts to benefits, anti-poverty campaigners warn some of the poorest families could still be up to $300 short a week.
Phone counselling service calling for support after R&V donation cut
The cancellation of Rhythm & Vines is not just a setback for music fans - it's left a charity out of pocket. Audio
Inflation has already eroded tomorrow's minimum wage rise
Analysis - Tomorrow's minimum wage increase to NZ$21.20 an hour should help a significant number of New Zealand's lowest paid workers and their families - 300,000 people, according to the government.
The sorry saga of the Strategic Tourism Asset Protection fund
A top public watchdog has criticised the lack of clarity and transparency around a government tourism funding scheme that paid hundreds of millions of dollars to operators across New Zealand.
The… Video, Audio
Lifeline in need without funding after Rhythm & Vines cancelled
Lifeline Aotearoa is in need of financial help generous donors needed to fill a financial gap left after Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines got canned.
Lifeline operates a phone service for people who are… Video, Audio
Govt tourism boost criticised for lack of transparency
A government tourism fund that handed out hundred of millions dollars is being criticised for a lack of transparency and clarity.
An Auditor General's report released today confirms many of the… Audio
Protest donations went into bank account of man with history of unpaid debt
A man whose personal bank account was used to receive donations for the Parliament protest is bankrupt and has been declared insolvent three times.
Funding package to make an impact on Predator Free 2050
Predator Free 2050 recently announced a huge funding package that will be dispersed among six research projects helping to cleanse Aotearoa of invasive predators. Landcare Research wildlife ecologist… Audio
Midday Business News for 31 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Wage inflation expected to change as labour market shortages intensify - report
Another labour market report indicates shortages are getting worse for businesses, with wage growth expected to accelerate from the middle of this year.
Fair pay bill tipped for plenty of scrutiny during parliamentary process
The Fair Pay Agreements Bill is expected to bring about the biggest change to workplace laws in 30 years.
Richard Gladwell reacts to America's Cup move to Barcelona
Under the cover of darkness New Zealand 's cup became Spain's cup.
The 2am announcement confirmed what had long been speculated the regatta is headed off shore for 2024.
Team New Zealand boss Grant… Video, Audio
America's Cup move to Barcelona 'a betrayal to NZ' - Jim Farmer
James Farmer QC was a Team NZ director from 2004 to 2013. He's a yachtie himself and has campaigned for the America's Cup defence to stay in New Zealand. Video, Audio
America's Cup to sail away from Auckland for Barcelona
It's the end of an era for Auckland's Viaduct Harbour precinct, now that the next America's Cup regatta will take place in Barcelona.
Team New Zealand's chief executive Grant Dalton says the decision… Video, Audio
Generous donation towards research for bipolar treatments
A Christchurch family has donated $500,000 to the University of Otago to help researchers expand their work into treatments for bipolar disorder. Professor Richard Porter from Otago University talks… Audio
