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NZ's 'solar assets' attract overseas investors
The state-owned Green Investment Fund has raised $365m in capital from overseas private investors to fund solar power for New Zealand homes.
Six ways to survive rising rates
Council rates have spiked across the country - leaving some staring at their bank balances in dismay. Here's how to manage the squeeze.
Reserve Bank to review OCR
The Reserve Bank is reviewing the official cash rate day - some economists are picking it'll drop rates for the first time in more than four years. Loan Market director Bruce Patten spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Early Business News for 14 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
2024 could turn out to be good year to buy a house - Corelogic
Affordability measures have improved, but it's still not easy to get into the property market.
'Energy fretting' becomes a year-round, national event
Analysis - For the second time in three months the whiff of panic has enveloped the country's power sector.
The Panel with Alexia Russell and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and David Downs discuss why New Zealand is one of just two high-income countries that allow direct advertising of branded medicines… Audio
Concerns over KiwiSaver funds invested in firms related to Israeli West Bank settlements
An ethical investment group is raising fresh concerns about KiwiSaver funds invested in companies involved in constructing and financing Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Evening business for 13 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'The Caker' sells her business, and the name
"Here's to reinventing yourself at any age. Here's to calling it when you're satisfied you've given something literally everything you've got," Jordan Rondel wrote on social media.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 August 2024
On today's episode, the country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies, the Government has confirmed plans to end… Audio
'The Caker' sells her business, and the name
"Here's to reinventing yourself at any age. Here's to calling it when you're satisfied you've given something literally everything you've got," Jordan Rondel wrote on social media.
A New Zealand electricity market explainer
BusinessDesk's Ian Lewellyn talks to Jesse about why our power market is the way it is, how high power prices work, and what the future may hold. Audio
Supermarket staff not happy at request to wear Disney costumes
Staff have been rankled by suggestion they pay for costumes, but supermarket says it's voluntary.
Methanex temporarily shutting plants and diverting gas to power companies
The country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies. Major Electricity Users Group chair John Harbord spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13th August 2024
On today's episode, The Government is introducing new obligations next year, requiring JobSeekers to reapply every six months and imposing sanctions like mandatory community work and money management… Audio
Market Update for 13 August 2024
Market Update for 13 August 2024. Audio
Residential property values continue to fall
New data shows residential property values continue to fall, with only three places recording positive growth. QV Operations manager James Wilson spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio