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Early Business News for 2 December 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
'Toxic': Company shuts down website to protest Black Friday
Abel's founder Frances Shoemack told Midday Report such consumerist events "go against everything we stand for". Audio
NZ company closes website in Black Friday protest
One New Zealand company, Abel, is closing down its website for the day in protest of the Black Friday sales. Abel's founder Frances Shoemack spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Business News for 29 November 2024
Has consumer confidence has climbed out of a deep hole? Audio
What are this week's fruit and veg best buys?
Glenn Forsyth tells First Up what to expect from the fresh produce markets - and reveals his fruit of the week. Audio
Shoppers gear up for Black Friday
The New Zealand Transport Agency is expecting to see traffic ramp up and are warning drivers to prepare for delays, especially in major Auckland shopping areas, such as Westgate, Newmarket, Mt… Audio
Markets Update for 29 November 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Auckland shopping centres prepare for Black Friday shoppers
Auckland shopping centres have been preparing to keep the traffic flowing with an influx of Black Friday shoppers expected. Newmarket Business Association's Mark Knoff-Thomas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Shoppers warned to plan travel on Black Friday
It's Black Friday - and shoppers are being warned to plan their travel carefully. Reporter Troy Matich spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Business News for 29 Novvember 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 29 November 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Midday Business News for 28 November 2024
Midday Business News for 28 November 2024 Audio
Retail NZ on OCR cut
Retailers are celebrating the OCR drop, during what they call one of the busiest shopping weeks of the year. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
First Home Buyers club welcomes OCR cut
The First Home Buyers club is celebrating the downward direction of interest rates, amid continued cuts to the Official Cash Rate. First Home Buyers Club spokesperson Lesley Harris spoke to Corin… Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on OCR cut
Interest rates are expected to keep falling after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday - the third cut in a row taking it to 4.25 percent. Minister of Finance… Audio
Early Business News for 28 November 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Reserve Bank cuts the Official Cash Rate by 50 points to 4.25%
The cut brings the cash rate to its lowest level since November 2022. Audio
