Mark Brown
NZ's largest borrowers go global to save money on debt
New Zealand's largest banks, institutions and companies are turning to overseas wholesale markets to borrow, rather than raising debt at home. Audio
A fund manager says an OCR hike on Thursday is iffy
Harbour Asset Management is bucking conventional wisdom by calling the Reserve Bank's decision on whether to raise interest rates on Thursday a fifty-fifty call. Audio
Cooks preliminary election results close
Final results from the Cook Islands elections are still a week away but the caretaker Cook Islands Party is confident, with special votes, that it can retain power. Audio
Cooks candidates contend elections
52 candidates will contest the elections this week in the Cook Islands. Audio
Cook Islanders head to the polls
The Cook Islands go to the polls next week and continuing de-population has been raised as a key concern for people. Audio
Three contenders in running for stake in Cook Islands Telecom
The Cook Islands Government says two more companies have put their hat in the ring for a large stake in Cook Islands Telecom. Audio
Calls frustrate balloonists
Only four ballooning companies still operate in New Zealand. Audio
Cook Islands hosts deep sea minerals meeting
Cook Islands hosting deep sea minerals meeting as groups push for consultation. Audio
Me K orero - Competitive Ballooning
Competing this weekend at 'Balloons over Wairarapa', Mark Brown will be piloting his balloon 'Hamilton'. Audio
Cook Islands government finalising bill to encourage cheaper phone and internet services
The Cook Islands government is finalising a bill to encourage cheaper phone and internet services. Audio
Cooks government assessing options to speed up internet
The Cook Islands government is assessing its options in generating higher speed internet. Audio
Cook Islands prepares for seabed mining, but concerns abundant
The Cook Islands government says the country is preparing well to benefit from the rich store of minerals on its seabed but there is concern it is being too pushy on the issue. Audio
Cook Islands Finance Minister defends possible increase in VAT
The Finance Minister of the Cook Islands defends proposed tax changes, including increase in VAT. Audio
Ministers meeting in Fiji say work to be done on aid funds
Ministers meeting in Fiji say work to be done on aid funds Audio
Cook Island budget good for teachers, nurses, and doctors
The Cook Islands Finance Minister, Mark Brown, says a priority under this year's $196.5 million budget has been to improve the salaries of teachers, nurses, and doctors. Audio
Changes to the way students are assessed
Where might things be heading when it comes to student education and assessment? Will streaming become less relevant over time as students pace of progress becomes more self determined. Audio
A Nelson primary school shows dramatic change
Mark Brown is the prinicipal of Victory Primary School, which recently moved from decile two to three. Audio
