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Reserve Bank told to consider housing when decision-making
Business journalist Bernard Hickey talks to Jesse about the Reserve Bank's new remit to consider house prices when making decisions. Audio
Kiwisaver access applauded by disability advocates
Disability advocates are celebrating after the government announced there will be early Kiwisaver access for people with certain life-shortening congenital conditions.
Four conditions were approved -… Audio
Reserve Bank must now take house prices into account
The Government has decreed the Reserve Bank will now have to take house prices into account when making its decisions.
The Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, suggested this course of action last… Audio
OCR: What will low interest rates mean for housing market?
The Reserve Bank has signalled interest rates are likely to stay at historically low levels for some time.
It says a significant amount of money still needs to be pumped into the economy despite a… Audio
West Coast businesses plead government for support
Businesses near Franz Josef and Fox glaciers have issued a plea for government support after a new report finds widespread job losses and many people leaving the struggling communities.
They've sent… Audio
Businesses take $6.5m in payments for self-isolating employees
New Zealand businesses have already received more than $6.5 million under the government's latest Covid-19 support scheme.
The Resurgence Support Payment was only made available to employers on… Audio
New car prices remain firm after Covid supply-chain supply issues ease
If you are in the market for a new car and have been holding out for prices to drop, you might be out of luck.
Taxpayers paying millions of dollar for private healthcare - study
A first of its kind study in New Zealand shows patients who needed public hospital care after private inpatient treatment cost $11.5 million in the 2013/14 year.
Covid-19 likely to have undone child poverty improvements - officials
Latest child poverty stats show improvements were being made before Covid-19 hit - but officials warn any progress is now likely to have been undone by the pandemic.
Figures released by Stats NZ for… Audio
Mental health services improving but still way to go - Little
The government is being urged to pump money and resources into mental health services, to counter what one medical professional has described as "chronic underfunding".
Some young people are waiting… Video, Audio
Rugby rights deal may push SKY TV prices up - CEO
SKY TV is warning it may cost more to watch sport on its platforms, because of a more expensive rugby rights deal.
But the company is promising subscription fees won't change this financial year.
… Video, Audio
Evening business for 23 February 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6234540966001 Video, Audio
Ex-DHB psychologist claims chronic failings in mental health services
A health professional who has been on the front line of the mental health crisis in Aotearoa says the sector is "chronically underfunded" and fears dire consequences if it continues.
Dr Marthinus… Video, Audio
Majority favour more income support for those in need - survey
A survey has found seven out of 10 New Zealanders believe the government should increase income support for those on low wages or not in paid work.
The top three tips for warding off cyber attacks
Cyber crime is continuing to rise. Last year, the government received 5712 reports of cyber incidents which cost mostly small businesses $14.2 million. NZ Tech chief Graeme Muller offers the top three… Audio
Jamieson strikes gold at Indian Premier League auction
For most of us, dreams of becoming an overnight millionaire are just that. Not for New Zealand cricket's fastest rising star Kyle Jamieson.
The Black Caps fast bowler is set to be almost $3 million… Audio
Evening business for 19 February 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6233570735001 Video, Audio
Vero protestors say it shouldn't be needed to get quake claim
On Thursday's edition of Checkpoint, Christchurch man Brian Shaw told us about his terminal cancer and his desire to get his decade-long insurance claim with Vero settled before he dies.
On Friday… Video, Audio
Company supporting paramedics blocked by St John
A company working to set up a fund to support front line ambulance workers says it's being blocked in its efforts by St John.
YelloHalo is an internet service provider, which will return 100 percent… Audio
Evening business for 18 February 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6233188604001 Video, Audio
