Midday Report for Wednesday 17 April 2019
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Midday Rural News for 17 April 2019
12:35 PM.Reforms proposed for overseas investment could make farmers advertise their properties more thoroughly than they do now if they want to sell to a foreign buyer. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 17 April 2019
12:26 PM.Deadline looms as Israel Folau ponders whether to fight Rugby Australia over his sacking. Audio
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Midday Markets for 17 April 2019
12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Grant Cotty of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio
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NZ reputation of Aus-owned banks falls after Royal Commission
12:23 PM.The Australian-owned banks operating in New Zealand have suffered damage to their reputations, after the Hayne Commission revealed widespread misconduct among their parent companies. Audio
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Boards warned to expect closer scrutiny
12:20 PM.The directors of organisations can expect closer scrutiny as regulators get tough on companies' conduct and culture. Audio
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Provincial Growth Fund review unsurprising - analyst
12:19 PM.An economic analysis firm, which has previously poked holes in the way money is divvied out from the Provincial Growth Fund, is pleased to see officials taking a closer look at it. Audio
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Lower than expected inflation puts pressure on interest rates
12:17 PM.Inflation is running below expectations, which is expected to put further downward pressure on interest rates. Audio
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Midday News for 17 April 2019
12:00 PM.The Government is expected to announce its Capital Gains Tax decision. There's growing support for replacing the Waikato DHB. Audio
