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Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca Stevenson talks about the difficult task of assessing the economic damage of Cyclone Gabrielle. Also, she talks to Susie about whether talk about an AirBnB Bust is overdone. Audio
Calling Home: Pete Gorman in Gyumri, Armenia
Karitane native Pete Gorman has been working as a digital nomad since 2015, living for short periods of time in an incredible number of countries. Pete and his wife Nok are currently living in Gyumri… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money. Among other issues, they discuss the situation in Ukraine, National moving ahead of Labour in the polls, and the rising price of… Audio
Trouble for Airbnb, looming regulation for big tech
Technology commentator Peter Griffin looks at Airbnb's looming December IPO, how the coronavirus has impacted on the business and why it's on the Commerce Commission's radar here over its refund… Audio
Calling Home: Michael Anderson in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Southland man Michael Anderson moved to Ecuador with his German girlfriend Tanja to take up a teaching position, but the couple currently find themselves on strict lockdown in the port city of… Audio
Tim Ross: Finding humour in architecture and design
He's best known for his work on TV and radio but Australian comedian Tim Ross has always had a passion for architecture and design. The self-proclaimed "designer nerd" is in the country for the… Audio
Does Queenstown need to crack down on AirBnB?
New research suggests AirBnBs are disproportionately located in our busiest tourist hotspots, like Queenstown and Wanaka. How badly is it affecting those housing markets? Audio
A spoonful of sugar: Call for teaspoon label on drinks
Dentists want sugary drink manufacturers to be forced to label their products detailing the teaspoons of sugar per serve.
Kaikōura tops Airbnb's global trending destinations
Kaikōura has topped Airbnb's 2019 Global Trending Destinations List, ahead of locations in China, Mexico and France.
Israeli fury as Airbnb bars homes in West Bank settlements from rental site
Israel has denounced as "shameful" Airbnb's decision to withdraw its listings from homes in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Dunedin motels call out Airbnb over compliance
The Otago Motel Association is throwing down the gauntlet to private on-line accommodation providers, such as Airbnb, insisting they put in place the same safety checks and balances moteliers are… Audio
Airbnb launches new Experiences, but questions remain
Airbnb is launching a new business channel in New Zealand, which could further increase the global accommodation platform's sway in the tourism market. It comes weeks after Auckland Mayor Phil Goff… Audio
'Mixed feelings' among Airbnb hosts over tax
Airbnb says its hosts are happy to pay the new tax proposed by Auckland Council - but the hosts themselves say it could force some of them out of the sector. This comes after a Deloitte report showed… Audio
Auckland Airbnb hosts sound warning on tax
Airbnb says its hosts are happy to pay the new tax proposed by Auckland Council - but the hosts themselves say it could force some of them out of the sector.
Auckland Budget 'a big step up'
People who rent out homes on platforms such as Airbnb could pay thousands of dollars extra in rates under an Auckland Council budget to be finalised this week. The bill for anyone renting a property… Audio
Hotel, motel industry slates Airbnb's push against 'red tape'
Yesterday here on Morning Report we spoke to Airbnb about local councils moves to regulate the short term accomodation provided by its members. Queenstown Lakes Council is leading the charge by… Audio
Airbnb says Kiwis don't want accommodation limits
Airbnb has gone on the offensive as councils look to clamp down on home-sharing services. Many regions are struggling with skyrocketing rental prices due to a lack of housing stock and have begun… Audio
Airbnb tensions spread from Barcelona to Queenstown
As cities around the world clamp down on home-sharing services, Airbnb is fighting against moves to do the same in New Zealand. Queenstown Lakes Council wants to restrict short term rentals in the… Audio
Auckland Airbnb could be hit hard by new rates
Aucklanders who rent out entire properties to visitors for more than 20 weeks a year could be hit hard by new rates being pondered by the council.
New Queenstown rental rules target absentee owners: 'We are not against Airbnb'
The Queenstown Lakes mayor is attempting to reassure home owners after the council unanimously agreed to a short-term rental clampdown.