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Evening business for Wednesday 11 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Iwi-owned seafood processing factory opens in Porirua
The Wellington Kaimoana Hub will process seafood products like snapper, blue cod and crayfish for international markets.
Casino operators worry about being squeezed out online
Local casino operators say they could miss out on a licence to operate online, as they prepare to square up against large offshore operators with deep pockets. Audio
Truckometer data shows economy still in low gear
The economy is still in low gear as it approaches the new year.
Midday Business News for 11 December 2024
Midday Business News for 11 December 2024 Audio
Early Business News for 11 December 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
South Auckland market celebrates entrepreneurs, ‘Southside pride’ and karaoke
A vibrant new market is transforming South Auckland, offering local Māori and Pacific entrepreneurs a fee-free platform to showcase their products, with space, gear, and power provided.
Logging workers unable to eat due to nauseating odours from worm farm
"The objectionable nature of these odours ranges from very unpleasant to nauseating and unbearable, " one submitter to a hearing says.
Greymouth Petroleum confirms significant gas find in Taranaki
One of the country's biggest oil and gas producers says it has had a significant gas find in Taranaki.
Beloved Geoff's Emporium calls it a day
Beloved Geoff's Emporium, on Auckland's Dominion Road. opened in 1980 and will be no more at the end of January. Audio
NZ lagging other countries in offering digital cash option - Reserve Bank
Lack of competition in the banking sector means consumers are missing out on the type of innovation seen elsewhere in the development of digital cash, the central bank says
Midday Business News for 10 December 2024
Midday Business News for 10 December 2024. Audio
Tokoroa locals launch campaign to save Kinleith mill
The Tokoroa community came together on Monday night at a meeting about the closure of the Kinleith paper mill - which could see up to 230 jobs lost. Campaign spokesperson and current Kinleith Mill… Audio
Wellington cafe Olive to close after 20 years
Popular Wellington cafe Olive is closing after 20 years and is set to be revamped by new business owners from the Thistle Inn in Thorndon. Jeremy Smith owns several bars in Wellington, and is part of… Audio
Court of Appeal clears way for BNZ to close Gloriavale's bank accounts
The Court of Appeal has cleared the way for BNZ to close Gloriavale's bank accounts after successfully appealing an injunction preventing the closures.
Private providers replace bank ATMs
As banks reduce their ATM networks, they are being replaced by private providers. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Simplicity CEO on govt's proposed banking changes
The head of KiwiSaver provider Simplicity is optimistic about the government's plan to grow competition in the banking sector. Simplicity chief executive Sam Stubbs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio