Economy
Economic downturn impacts wedding industry
The economic downturn has taken a toll on the wedding industry with fewer bookings, smaller guest lists and people ditching luxuries like flowers and hair stylists. Business reporter Jemima Huston has… Audio
Early Business News for 9 December 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Greens claim they can better NZ's emissions reductions five-fold
The Green Party's new plan for tackling climate change will cut five times more carbon emissions than the government by 2030, it says.
Evening business for 6 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Bitcoin storms above US$100k as Trump 2.0 fuels crypto euphoria
Bitcoin has catapulted above NZ$170,000 for the first time, a milestone hailed even by sceptics as a coming-of-age for digital assets
'All of a sudden you have to tell them it's all over' - SolarZero collapse shocks installers
A solar panel installing company owner says he and his staff are devastated by the failure of SolarZero. Audio
Solving the World's Problems
Today NZ Herald writer Simon Wilson discusses the secret to economic growth. He says there's a strong argument for the idea that the solution is to end poverty. Audio
Survey suggests businesses more optimistic about economy
More than half of respondents believe the economy is headed in the right direction, while others are budgeting for a better year ahead.
'Just ill-informed': Anger as all Marsden Fund humanities research cut
Academics says the changes are short-sighted, but a business group says it will boost productivity. Audio
Govt announces changes to limit farm to forestry conversions
Changes include a pause on high quality farm land being used for exotic forestry, and a cap of 15,000 hectares of other farm land being converted. The Forest Owners Association Chief Executive Dr… Audio
What next for the OCR? And what should you do?
Economists expect another 50bp drop in February, so should you float and wait for it?
Early Business News for 5 December 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
