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'I do worry': Under $30k for councillors facing growing workload, pressure and abuse
Pay for elected council members hinders local government's ability to attract and retain qualified councillors, a mayor says.
Evening Business for 21 June 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
The $60 million cost of the Northland power cut
Nearly 100,000 properties were affected were affected, leaving businesses in trouble. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 June 2024
On today's episode, the Northland Chamber of Commerce is calling for government compensation after yesterday power outages are predicted to cost about 80 million dollars in lost revenue. People in the… Audio
Centre at centre of 'rebirth of Wellington' falls short on revenue
Wellington's $180 million Takina convention centre is not achieving the targets set out in its business case.
Kathmandu owner pins hopes on improved seasonal demand
KMD Brands is looking to counter weak consumer spending.
'Unresolved issues' put Foodstuffs merger on hold
The Commerce Commission says it will release a statement of unresolved issues in due course and outline problem areas.
Farmers, manufacturers on economic downturn
A Federated Farmers representative says the economic downturn is hitting farmers harder than anything he's seen in forty years. The group's meat and Wool industry spokesperson Toby Williams says… Audio
Early Business News for 21 June 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Local shops do it tough as Temu and Amazon cash in
It's "the most challenging time" in modern memory for NZ retailers - but overseas retail giants are sitting pretty.
Dozens of empty shop fronts on one road as sales 'drop right off'
Job cuts, working from home and customers watching their wallets have all created a perfect storm for retailers in Wellington.
NZ out of recession but still in deep economic hole
Analysis - For a country that had just crawled out of recession, there were not many happy faces on the capital's streets today.
The Panel with Ali Jones and Johny O'Donnell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones & Johnny O'Donnell discuss whether the grass is greener over in Australia and Invercargill's ugly roundabout. Ali Jones is a PR… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Johny O'Donnell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones & Johnny O'Donnell discuss the Northland power outage, the latest GDP figures, and success in the PISA creativity rankings. Ali Jones is… Audio
Christchurch council manages to settle on rates rise under 10%
The cost of living crisis is a major reason the council has worked hard to pare back its budget.
Got a gripe? New awards will shame under-performing businesses, products
They say there is no such thing as bad publicity, but in this case, that's exactly what Consumer NZ is trying to achieve. Audio
Evening business for 20 June 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
