Greg Harford
Retail crime has the sector nervous
The Police Minister says the level of crime concerns him but he doesn't believe things are out of control.
At an event in Mangere this morning Stuart Nash spoke to reporters after a weekend of crime… Audio
Recession and retail
Rein in our spending, and padlock our wallets - that's the message from the Reserve Bank Governor to try to get the cost of living under control. Audio
Explained: Paywave surcharges
Now today - 25th of November - is one month from Christmas, and New Zealand retailers are doing that thing where we copy America and have this thing called Black Friday. It's based around the Friday… Audio
Massive demand for security companies
Security companies say there is a massive demand for their services and they are struggling to cope in the run up to Christmas.
With hundreds of ramraids in the past year and the festive season just… Audio
Interest declining in fireworks - Retail NZ
A retail leader meanwhile says the popularity of fireworks is continuing to decline.
Retail New Zealand chief executive Greg Harford says professional public displays have become the preferred… Audio
Retail NZ on Mayoral candidates' plans to reshape Wellington city
Wellington's mayoral candidates are considering ways to reshape the city centre, with fewer cars, congestion charging, and fewer on-street parks.
Tory Whanau, Paul Eagle and Andy Foster expressed… Audio
Retail NZ on loosening mask rules
Retailers around the country have been calling for masks to go for a while.
They now have their wish, with the government scrapping the Traffic Light Framework entirely.
Retail NZ chief executive… Audio
To drop or not to drop - should mask mandates end?
Retail workers estimate around 60 per cent of customers have already ditched mask. It comes as cabinet reviews the traffic light system next week with a likely end to mask mandates. And as reporter… Audio
Retail NZ on Wellington's Golden Mile going car free
Wellington's Golden Mile is a step closer to becoming car free.
New design plans for Lambton Quay and Courtenay Place were released for feedback yesterday.
They include wider footpaths, outdoor… Audio
Increase in ram raids 'distressing' - Retail NZ boss
Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford says ram raid crimes are "definitely growing in significance".
"It seems to be becoming increasingly commonplace ... it's really distressing for the staff, the… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Conor English (Part 2)
Panellists Sue Bradford and Conor English discuss the Fair PAy Agreements bill, why rising petrol price won't do much for climate change, and how to perfect the parallel park. Audio
Retail NZ calls for more clarity on mask use
The days of Covid vaccine mandates are almost over. Today a broad range of changes to Covid-19 settings were announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Chief Executive of Retail-New-Zealand Greg… Audio
Covid-19: Wellington central retail down 70 percent due to protest - Retail NZ
Central Wellington city business is suffering this week, with people staying at home to avoid protesters camping out on the grounds of Parliament.
Retail NZ says the protest has reduced trade by at… Audio
Covid-19: Retail prices expected to rise
Shopping is about to become even more expensive, whether you're at the supermarket or a mall.
A report out by Retail NZ shows three quarters of retailers expect to put prices up by 7.5 percent over… Audio
Covid-19: Concern for aggression towards retail workers
If you're going shopping, there's to be no more scarves, bandanas, or t-shirts pulled up over your face as a mask.
However, there are concerns about aggression towards retail workers who ask for… Audio
Auckland retailers pin hopes on Boxing Day shopping
Retailers are a bit down that the tills have not been a-ringing as much in Auckland this Christmas, with hopes Boxing Day and January sales entice shoppers to spend up.
Despite wide reports it's been… Audio
Covid-19: Retailers want clarity on vaccine certificates
Retailers wants to know which businesses will require vaccine certificates as a condition of entry, and whether that extends to staff as well.
The government's just revealed the certificate - dubbed… Audio
Covid-19: Southern DHB member emails Countdown opposing vaccine mandate for staff
People against Covid-19 vaccines and vaccination mandates are using a leaked email address to abuse Countdown supermarket.
The email was set up to seek staff feedback on a proposal to require all the… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
Panellists Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks discuss changes to alert levels in Auckland and Northland following the government's post-Cabinet press conference. Audio
Covid-19: Retail NZ on shops opening
The wait is over - Auckland retailers can finally open their doors from Tuesday next week - and customers can hit the shops.
But amid the excitement is the call for calm - shoppers will have to… Audio