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Property listings back to normal after years of low numbers
New property listings are back to normal according to realestate.co.nz after years of unusually low listings.
That's despite high interest rates and high inflation.
In March, new listings were up… Audio
Former crisis negotiator's top tips for securing a deal
Lance Burdett knows how to talk criminals down - and says when asking for a raise or buying a house, many of the same principles can be applied.
How to negotiate a better deal
As well as being Easter Monday, and April Fools day today is also something a little less exciting - the start of the new tax year. Many of us are taking stock of our finances and thinking ahead for… Audio
Rachel Petero champions indigenous women participating in global business
Rise Global is a Maori owned and operated organisation which develops and implements indigenous-led development programmes for women and organisations globally with a particular focus in Aotearoa… Audio
Synlait investors crossing fingers before first-half results released
Investors will be looking for a resolution to Synlait's debt situation when it releases its first-half result Tuesday morning.
From cow to cone - a big scoop from Nelson
Milk from Murray King's farm on the lower Waimea River flats is crafted into award-winning ice cream. "We had to find a way of generating better income than we would by producing whole milk powder… Audio
Finding the flock - searching for stories from Flock House
A search is underway for descendants of hundreds of British boys sent out for farming training in New Zealand a century ago. Flock House, a flagship agricultural school in New Zealand was set up 100… Audio
Reserve Bank appoints two new members to interest rate-setting body
The pair have "business experience at a high level and research expertise on macroeconomics and monetary policy".
Medical cannabis company goes into voluntary administration
The company earlier reported a full-year loss of $8.8 million.
Hospitality woes: 'A lot of us feel like we're in mud'
Higher costs and cash-strapped consumers are leaving those in the hospitality industry in serious trouble. Audio
Australia: Armourguard yet to accept or reject financial lifeline
In Australia, crisis talks on the future of cash deliveries to banks and supermarkets are going down to the wire. The cash transit company Armourguard is yet to accept or reject a financial lifeline… Audio
Evening business for 28 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Rising costs leaves hospitality industry in trouble
Rising costs and cash strapped consumers are leaving those in the hospitality industry in serious trouble. But its not just costs that are causing businesses to close. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
TVNZ staff rally against proposed cuts: 'Implications are very concerning'
Sunday, Fair Go, Midday and Tonight are facing cuts along with up to 68 jobs, TVNZ announced earlier this month.
Business confidence falls again, but retail expected to turn around
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey showed headline confidence fell 12 points to a net 23 percent.
Easter weekend: What's open and when you have to pay a surcharge
If you want to get some shopping done this long weekend, it might pay to plan ahead.
Midday Business News for 28 March 2024
Specialty dairy company Synlait Milk is in a trading halt at its own request as it races to arrange the repayment of a $130 million loan.
Anan Zaki has the Business news. Audio
Consumer confidence slides with confirmation of recession - ANZ survey
Consumer confidence has been knocked down putting an end to a steady improvement in sentiment over recent months.
Lower interest rates near, Reserve Bank hints
The tide is turning on inflation, and RBNZ governor Adrian Orr says "we're now in a much happier space". Audio
Global interest rates 'on cusp' of being lowered: Adrian Orr
The governor of the Reserve Bank says global interest rates are on the cusp of being lowered by central banks, but consumer and business inflation expectations need to drop further for it to happen.
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