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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
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister on loan changes
Financial mentoring services are worried the wind-back of lending regulations could expose vulnerable borrowers to loan-sharks, and more debt. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly spoke… Audio
Vendor financing of business sales skyrockets
There are still plenty of would-be business buyers in the market, but prices are under pressure says the managing director of a business brokerage.
Financial mentor on govt plans to make home loans easier
The Government announced on Sunday it will be reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending. David Verry, a financial mentor in Auckland, with thirty years' background… Audio
Profit squeeze on the cards for New Zealand's big four banks - rating agency
The country's subdued economy will be felt in the performance of ASB, ANZ, BNZ, and Westpac, Fitch Ratings says.
Early Business News for 22 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Govt reforming Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act
Financial mentoring services are worried the wind-back of lending regulations could expose vulnerable borrowers to loan-sharks, and more debt. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Government announces lending changes
The government has announced it will reform financial services in a bid to make it easier to get home loans and other lending, and strengthen customer protections.
Stuff / Newshub deal: a lifeline or the last chance?
This week’s deal to outsource Newshub’s 6pm TV news to Stuff is a bold move for an company that’s never been a broadcaster. Both parties say it’s the way of the digital future, but it will provide a…
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PM advancing 'foreign policy reset' with Southeast Asian trip
Political issues such as the war in the Middle East had not overshadowed Southeast Asian mission, Christopher Luxon says.
'Tens of thousands' of jobs may go, warns business editor
The NZ Herald's business editor says the swingeing public sector job losses are just the beginning - and we could see up to 30,000 jobs go across Aotearoa in the next year. Audio
Liam Dann: are we witnessing the death of paper money?
Veteran financial journalist Liam Dann returns to the show to shine a light on left-field economic news and the quirks of New Zealand economics. This week he discusses 'digital cash' and the future of… Audio