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Early Business News for 23 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Business confidence down according to latest survey
The quarterly Retail Radar report shows nearly one-third of businesses surveyed are unsure whether they'll survive the next 12 months. Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Rotorua woman fighting fast fashion, one t-shirt at a time
Fast fashion is one of the world's biggest polluters but in Rotorua, Gayle Heath is doing her bit to save the planet, one t-shirt at a time. Our producer Mahvash Ikram paid her a visit. Audio
Roadworks, construction have Tauranga businesses fighting for survival
The city centre is undergoing a major transformation and while businesses can see the good in it, they are battling to stay in the game in the meantime. Audio
Banks need to improve risk management, RBNZ says
It comes after RBNZ stress tested the top five banks' ability to cope with drought, floods, and risks that might emerge because of efforts to decarbonise the economy through to 2050.
Evening business for 22 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumer wants microscope put over Air NZ fares
Air New Zealand's ramping up domestic airfares from tomorrow. Last week the National carrier warned travel agents that all existing bookings need to be ticketed by midnight, to avoid any price… Audio
Air New Zealand's domestic fares fly higher from midnight
From midnight tonight, Air New Zealand's domestic fares are going up, as it rolls out new pricing changes. Audio
Tauranga businesses fight for survival
Tauranga businesses are fighting for survival with the CBD littered with road works and construction. Audio
Woolworths rolls out body cameras in all stores
The chain has seen a 75 percent increase in physical assaults in three years. Audio
Anzac Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge
On Anzac Day, most shops need to stay shut for the first half of the day till 1pm.
Expert Feature: Horology
Tick tock - today's expert is all about time. Blair Shallard is an horologist and owner of Time Central in Rotorua. He's our expert today talking about all things time pieces. Audio
Ryman Healthcare CEO Richard Umbers resigns
The company's performance has been below expectations in recent times, Ryman's chairperson says.
Farm stays an extra money earner for rural properties
Last week the Global Agritourism Network and AgritourismNZ ran a webinar which included people from 50 countries. One of the presenters was Amber Tyrrell, who owns and operates Valley Views Glamping… Audio
Air NZ increasing domestic fares from tomorrow
Air New Zealand has announced changes for its short-haul flights later this year, but prices increases are coming first. Audio
More optimism by busineses on economy - survey
More than half of business leaders are feeling more optimistic about economic outlook over the next 12 months.
Financial reform changes win for 'mum-and-dad' borrowers
The Government says it wants to enable "Kiwis to access finance with confidence", and an Auckland mortgage adviser thinks it's a win for mum-and-dad borrowers. Bruce Patten from Loan Market spoke to… Audio
Worries wind-back of lending rules could expose borrowers to loan-sharks
The government is reforming the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA), which it says has created unnecessary compliance costs, and blown out the timeframes for accessing a loan. Audio
