Money
Fall in dairy and forestry demand hits commodity prices
Weakening demand for dairy and forestry exports saw commodity prices fall in August.
Midday Business News for 6 September 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'A bit of hope': locals deliver sense of fun as well as basic necessities
When the going gets tough, the Ōtara community gets going.
Govt's emissions trading scheme hit by speculators eyeing up 'easy money'
The integrity of the government's emissions trading scheme (ETS) has been called into question.
Apology for businesses hit by wage subsidy glitch
Businesses are being urged to get in touch with MSD if they could not apply for the wage subsidy last night.
RBNZ begins consultation ahead of tighter controls on home loan market
The RBNZ has opened a two-week window for consultations on halving the amount of low interest mortgages banks can make to owner-occupiers to no more than 10 percent starting from next month.
Credit scores remained stable in August level 4 lockdown - data
New data shows mortgage applications have fallen, alongside car loans, personal loans and new credit card applications..
Govt funding for gang-run meth treatment programme cleared
The Auditor General has told National Party MPs there was nothing wrong with two government payments made to gang members.
Auckland water charge hike 'wrong' - ex Watercare CEO
The former head of Auckland's water services says ratepayers face hikes in water charges that are wrong and unnecessary.
Water charges are forecast to double over the next decade, beginning with a 7… Audio
Confusion over university accommodation payments in lockdown
Some university students feel frustrated they weren't told what would happen to their accommodation payments before the 72-hour travel window shut two weeks ago, and are now feeling stuck in their…
The Panel with David Cormack and Ali Jones (Part 2)
Panellists David Cormack and Ali Jones on our trust in the state, support for our tourism industry, and the connection between music and the stock market. Audio
Smaller firms make-up majority of $876m wage subsidy payout
More than a quarter of the country's employees are being propped up by the latest Covid-19 wage subsidy round, with just over $876 million paid out so far.
The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Sir Ian Taylor (Part 2)
Panellists Wendyl Nissen and Sir Ian Taylor on South Auckland families struggling to access food in lockdown, how to prevent driveway deaths and whether we should bring back hats Audio
Reserve Bank eyes protection for insurance policy holders
The Reserve Bank is proposing to put in place an insurance policyholder protection scheme, along the lines of protection for bank deposits.
Midday Business News for 31 August 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Financial Planner Liz Koh - Nest eggs, the mistakes people make with KiwiSaver
Liz says KiwiSaver is not a 'set and forget' investment. There are many mistakes you can make along the way that can potentially have a significant impact on your retirement outcome. There are… Audio
Medicinal cannabis firm Rua Bioscience posts $6.17m loss
East Coast based medicinal cannabis company Rua Bioscience has recorded a loss of $6.17m, but chief executive Rob Mitchell says this was expected.
Budget services warn over buy now, pay later under lockdown
Budgeting services are warning people not to get carried away with buy now pay later products if they're struggling to get by.
Official documents show that following last year's alert level 4… Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 2)
Panellists Julia Whaipooti and Mark Knoff-Thomas on why Auckland Libraries are ditching overdue fines, employee rights under lockdown, and why townhouses are all the rage. Audio
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
