NBR.co.nz launches the first episode of its new podcast, the Weekly Wrap. This is a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 09 August. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded. Timestamps for this week's content: (00:37) -  Absolutely positively woeful – Wellington in economic pain. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here. (05:53) - Party is over for Aussie craft beer binge. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here. (10:34) - Political tactics distract from substance of policies. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here. (15:22) - Employers can’t take a slice of pay without very good reason. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here. (21:28) - Will the RBNZ cut rates next week? For the full article and to join the discussion, click here & here. For ongoing coverage and today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.