Greg Harford

Calls are being made for public sector workers to return to the workplace, in a bid to boost Wellington's economy. Commuter numbers and spending in the capital is down by a third. Audio

Shoppers were able to enjoy New Zealand's malls and high streets over the weekend.

But the precarious situation for retailers wasn't helped by a government flip flop on the rules around contact… Audio

Restaurants and bars are gearing up with the tech industry to use a multiplicity of Covid-19 contact tracing apps in Level 2.

A software leaders says signs are the Government will be happy without… Audio

Under alert level three, online shopping will be open for all - not just essential - businesses. Click and collect will be permitted as long as it's done safely. But bricks and mortar shops will have… Audio

Businesses being buoyed by government subsidies will welcome the announcement on Monday that some work can begin on getting ready for a transition to lockdown level 3 from 11:59pm on April 27.

But… Video, Audio

People can now buy whiteware, heaters and devices during the lockdown through online or phone orders that will be delivered in a contactless way.

The government is easing restrictions slightly to… Audio

People can now buy whiteware, heaters, blankets and devices during the lockdown through online or phone orders that will be delivered in a contactless way.

The Government has eased restrictions… Audio

Many retailers have completely emptied their shops as lockdown begins. Some are citing concerns around looting, others fear their landlords will lock them out and possess stock if they miss rent… Audio

The retail sector is braced for thousands of job losses as the number of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand increases. Audio

Retailers catering to tourists are cutting staff hours and forward orders in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Audio

Has GST for online purchases since it was introduced in December this year had an impact? Greg Harford from New Zealand Retailers Association talks about whether it has helped or not. Audio

It's Cyber Monday today but yesterday new tax laws came into force meaning overseas goods purchased online are now subject to GST.

It applies to products that cost less than $1000.

It's a move… Audio

Could an online bra fitting service be the final death knell for bricks and mortar stores?

Claire Crofton finds out. Audio

New Zealand has fallen behind Australia and Britain in using contactless payments and retailers are revolting. The Government may have to regulate fees directly. By Bernard Hickey. Audio

Traditional stand-alone retail shops are moving with the times in reaction to skyrocketing rents, while more consumers choose to shop online. Audio

Changing shopping habits and flat turnover in the retail sector is resulting in an increasing number of vacant shops. The most recent statistics from Retail NZ show turnover was sluggish in the second… Audio

There have been 130 complaints of businesses breaking the law, and supermarket customers now pay for their bin liners - how is the country coping with the plastic bag ban three weeks in?  Audio