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Midday Business News for 25 March 2024
The Shareholders Association says Fletcher Building's board is making the right moves in refreshing the company's leadership but it wants more transparency in the process.
Anan Zaki has the business… Audio
Prominent Aucklanders sign letter urging council not to lease port
A group of prominent Auckland figures have published an open letter urging councillors not to proceed with the sale of a 35-year-lease of the Port of Auckland.
The letter from Stop Stealing Our… Audio
Fletcher announces leadership changes after first-half loss
Fletcher Building has appointed Nick Traber to take over from Ross Taylor as interim chief executive from the end of the week.
Public 'ready to be convinced' as Labour talks tax changes
Voters are ready to talk about a capital gains tax, a leading experts says, as Chris Hipkins puts "all options on the table.
Labour setting itself up to deliver tax reform say inequality experts
One of the country's leading inequality experts says the Labour Party has set itself up to finally deliver tax reform.
Chris Hipkins called the tax system "inequitable" and "unsustainable" in his… Audio
Early Business News for 25 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Probe into Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle to be released
A long-awaited report scrutinising Hawke's Bay Civil Defence's response to Cyclone Gabrielle will be made public today.
Australia outranks NZ for happiness, but are they better off?
Australia has pushed New Zealand down a spot to become the 10th happiest country in the world, according to the latest World Happiness Report. Audio
We're in a recession - so what's the government's plan?
Analysis - If you live in New Zealand and you're feeling poorer, you're not imagining it, writes Grant Duncan.
Low-cost posts for farms and no landfill charges for vineyards
A start-up in Marlborough is busy repurposing damaged vineyard posts, that were used to hold up the canopy, into sustainable posts for farm fencing. Audio
A taste of the future of dairy
Justin Gregory tries Daisy Lab's prototype precision-fermented products, which aim to have the texture and mouthfeel of dairy product, but are made without input from a cow. Audio
Cost-of-living crisis causes Trade Aid to close stores, move online
Trade Aid will shut its 24 shops, known for selling rugs, baskets, arts and crafts goods from developing countries.
Evening business for 22 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Fiscal bombs, Nazi comments and high-octane coverage for Peters
Analysis: The NZ First leader dropped a problem on his own government and then got into a bizarre row, Peter Wilson writes.
Midday Business News for 22 March 2024
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has nudged its forecasts for full year revenue and profit higher despite the adverse effects of a stronger currency and likely drop in the value of its Auckland property.
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New rules urgently needed for banks - commentators
New rules are needed to force the banking sector to introduce changes to protect consumers, and a muscled-up Kiwibank is not a quick fix, consumer advocates say. Audio
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare says full year revenue and profit in line with expectations
That's despite the adverse affect of a stronger currency and drop in value of a property development.
TikTok is facing a ban in the US: What you need to know
A bill calling for the forced sale or ban of TikTok passed through the United States' House of Representatives. What's next, and what does all of this mean for New Zealand?