Money
Why coins will continue to stand the test of time
In his new book, When Money Talks: A History of Coins and Numismatics, Professor Frank L. Holt investigates the history of money in the form of coinage and the discipline that studies it, highlighting… Audio
Community projects missing out on pokie funds in lockdown - GMANZ
Hundreds of community projects will suffer because no money is going into pokies during lockdown, a GMANZ spokesperson says.
Queenstown set to lose 'millions and millions' in revenue as Winter Pride festival axed
One of the biggest festivals on Queenstown's calendar has been cancelled as a result of yesterday's lockdown announcement.
Officials keep close eye on 'buy now pay later' usage during lockdown
Official documents show that following last year's nationwide alert level 4 lockdown, there was a significant uptake in buy now pay later usage compared to uptake for other credit products.
Your Money with Mary Holm
Mary discusses Active vs Passive share funds folllowing a listener's letter. Audio
SkyCity Casino reports improved full-year profit
Casino operator SkyCity has reported an improved full-year profit, but revenue was knocked by intermittent Covid closures and it's already counting the cost of the current lockdown.
House resale profits hit record high
A CoreLogic report shows median gain on resales stands at $347,000, but it indicates the strong profits won't last forever.
Covid-19: Biggest employers absent from wage subsidy scheme
Applicants for the wage subsidy have been coming thick and fast, with 128,000 since the scheme opened on Friday and almost half billion dollars already paid out.
But the country's biggest employers… Audio
Electronics create retail sector buzz before lockdown, figures show
New figures show the retail sector was buoyant ahead of the nationwide lockdown, with sales of electronics leading the charge.
Finance Minister grilled on state of finances
The Finance Minister has been (virtually) grilled on the state of the country's finances as the nationwide lockdown marches on into its second week. Covid Alert Level 4 is costing the country $1.5… Audio
Tips for managing your money
Janet Xuccoa has more than 30 years experience working in banking institutions and professional services practices. Her book Women & Money: Mastering The Struggle contains her insights into how money… Audio
How to grow an online audience and make real money
The former Apprentice Aotearoa contestant and social media guru Kennedy Anderson gives us an inside look into the world of influencers and content creators and how they make real money from social… Audio
Mid Canty rugby boss opposes chipping in for Christchurch stadium
Mid Canterbury rugby's boss has promised some terse conversations with council heads if money is poured into the Christchurch stadium at the expense of local developments.
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.
