Britain's official departure from the European Union tomorrow isn't going to mean too much immediately for New Zealand companies.

Low interest rates and a stronger housing market are keeping consumers relatively buoyant. The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index was steady this month, sitting around its best levels in more than a year.

Building products company Steel & Tube is under pressure again as tough trading conditions prompt big write-offs and a large first half loss.

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley of Craigs Investment Partners.

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

A brief update from the business sector.

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King of Craigs Investment Partners.

New Zealand's capital markets are seen as a happy hunting ground for investors looking to takeover companies.

Liquidators of Eric Watson's Cullen Group are looking into unspecified issues involving the group's affairs.