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Public transport fares to be halved, but some ferries not included
The cost of taking a train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living but not all commuters expect to rake in the savings.
Public transport fares across… Audio
Midday Business News for 15 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Help in a crisis or 'not the best choice': New Zealanders react to fuel tax cuts
Kiwis have mixed views about how the cuts in fuel excise duty and public transport fares will affect them. Audio
'Good news' that road cost cuts won't affect infrastructure funds
The government's latest announcement on relieving cost pressures on the road are being welcomed, with particular applause for the fact they will not come at the cost of investment in infrastructure.
More targeted help needed in face of living costs - economist
A 30-year inflation high of 5.9 percent means a big pain in the pocket for many people.
Today the focus has been on petrol, but the cost of liquid gold pretty much flows onto everything.
It's not… Video, Audio
AA welcomes cut to fuel taxes
The government is knocking 25 cents off per litre off fuel excise tax for three months - with the change coming into effect tonight.
They will also cut a further 25 cents a litre from road user… Video, Audio
Evening business for 14 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6300589843001 Video, Audio
Finance Minister details fuel tax cuts
The government has announced it is slashing fuel taxes and public transport fares will halve for three months, as the cost of petrol continues to soar.
The fuel excise is currently about 70 cents per… Video, Audio
Owners of untidy central Christchurch properties may see rates quadrupled
Financial incentives and penalties may be used to get unkempt lots tidied up in the city centre.
Midday Business News for 14 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Parliament protest: Where did the money come from and where did it go?
Police will not give details about finances and their investigation into the protest which occupied Parliament's grounds and surrounding streets.
Ratepayers bite back over plans for 9.4 percent average rate rise
Ashburton District Council's "no frills' budget still delivers the biggest rate rise in over a decade - and it hasn't gone down well with the public.
Midday Business News for 11 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Lending rules that hit credit approvals to be eased
The changes to ease CCCFA lending rules include lenders not having to use current spending as an indicator of future spending. Audio
Digital building marketplace raises $35m, eyes Australia expansion
An online building marketplace wants to expand to Australia, after receiving backing from a big-name investor.
Mortgage broker on government easing of lending rules
The government has hastily moved to ease its contentious lending rules that have been blamed for stopping people getting home loans.
Consumer Affairs Minister, David Clark has just announced that… Audio
Oil prices plunge as UAE supports supply boost
The move could ease a supply crunch as the West and allies shun Russian oil.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary talks about why comparing returns on rental property and shares is tricky. She explains that people usually borrow to invest in rental property, and most don't in shares. Borrowing to… Audio
Midday Business News for 10 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Inflation forecast to go even higher: What you need to know
ANZ has warned that it expects inflation will hit 7.4 percent in the second quarter, but it wasn't long ago that news it had reached 5.9 percent set alarm bells ringing. Here's what you need to know. Video
