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Consumer NZ’s first real estate agency survey ranks the best and worst real estate agency in the country and highlights satisfaction disparity between sellers and buyers
28th Jun 24, 6:00am
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Consumer NZ’s first real estate agency survey ranks the best and worst real estate agency in the country and highlights satisfaction disparity between sellers and buyers
Insurance parties seek revisions to Contracts of Insurance Bill to ensure more clarity and confidence across the board
26th Jun 24, 2:37pm
Insurance parties seek revisions to Contracts of Insurance Bill to ensure more clarity and confidence across the board
What to think about when reading your annual KiwiSaver statement according to the Chief Economist at the Financial Markets Authority
26th Jun 24, 8:33am
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What to think about when reading your annual KiwiSaver statement according to the Chief Economist at the Financial Markets Authority
Seek reports NZ's labour market is ‘incredibly tough’ as job ad volumes fall for the fourth time this year, down 30% from a year ago
25th Jun 24, 12:01am
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Seek reports NZ's labour market is ‘incredibly tough’ as job ad volumes fall for the fourth time this year, down 30% from a year ago
KiwiSaver early withdrawals for home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals jump as people withdraw over $182 million from their KiwiSaver in May
24th Jun 24, 12:56pm
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KiwiSaver early withdrawals for home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals jump as people withdraw over $182 million from their KiwiSaver in May
Big rise in annual revenue for Foodstuffs South Island doesn't keep its bottom line out of the red
21st Jun 24, 3:50pm
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Big rise in annual revenue for Foodstuffs South Island doesn't keep its bottom line out of the red
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Commerce Commission extends its decision due date for the Foodstuffs merger for the second time due to ‘unresolved issues’, will now release final decision in October
21st Jun 24, 10:47am
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Commerce Commission extends its decision due date for the Foodstuffs merger for the second time due to ‘unresolved issues’, will now release final decision in October
Financial Markets Authority says there’s a ‘varying level of quality’ in current climate-related disclosures from companies but it's still early days for the regime
20th Jun 24, 3:57pm
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Financial Markets Authority says there’s a ‘varying level of quality’ in current climate-related disclosures from companies but it's still early days for the regime
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Annual current account deficit falls $200 million with goods exports up $1 billion and service exports shrinking $900 million in March quarter
19th Jun 24, 11:45am
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Annual current account deficit falls $200 million with goods exports up $1 billion and service exports shrinking $900 million in March quarter
Younger investors are looking to micro-invest in global funds and cryptocurrencies to expand their investment portfolios and are more likely to take on more risk and experiment than older investors
19th Jun 24, 7:56am
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Younger investors are looking to micro-invest in global funds and cryptocurrencies to expand their investment portfolios and are more likely to take on more risk and experiment than older investors
Banking Ombudsman Scheme commissions Deborah Hart to tackle new independent review of the Scheme which will assess six issue areas including accessibility and fairness
17th Jun 24, 4:27pm
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Banking Ombudsman Scheme commissions Deborah Hart to tackle new independent review of the Scheme which will assess six issue areas including accessibility and fairness
New Zealand’s biggest solar farm says the Government has given some ‘good signals’ around consenting to large energy projects
15th Jun 24, 9:30am
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New Zealand’s biggest solar farm says the Government has given some ‘good signals’ around consenting to large energy projects
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Food prices eke out smallest increase in over five years, while petrol and diesel prices surge, Statistics NZ says
14th Jun 24, 11:22am
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Food prices eke out smallest increase in over five years, while petrol and diesel prices surge, Statistics NZ says
The Retirement Commission wants the Government to implement a higher default KiwiSaver contribution rate and require employer contributions for over 65s and under 18s
13th Jun 24, 12:33pm
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The Retirement Commission wants the Government to implement a higher default KiwiSaver contribution rate and require employer contributions for over 65s and under 18s
Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list
13th Jun 24, 5:00am
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Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list
Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts
12th Jun 24, 10:22am
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Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts
Commerce Commission says motorists are being charged an extra $15 million annually due to 'rockets and feathers' petrol pricing and wants fuel companies to drop their prices after the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax goes in July
11th Jun 24, 11:23am
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Commerce Commission says motorists are being charged an extra $15 million annually due to 'rockets and feathers' petrol pricing and wants fuel companies to drop their prices after the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax goes in July
Investment platform Kernel Wealth aims to reach $6 billion in funds under management by 2028 after ticking over $1 billion
10th Jun 24, 2:15pm
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Investment platform Kernel Wealth aims to reach $6 billion in funds under management by 2028 after ticking over $1 billion
Toka Tū Ake EQC secures a record $9.2 billion in reinsurance coverage, almost $1 billion more than last year's reinsurance cover
6th Jun 24, 5:00am
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Toka Tū Ake EQC secures a record $9.2 billion in reinsurance coverage, almost $1 billion more than last year's reinsurance cover
Financial Services Council announces Kirk Hope as its new Chief Executive from September
5th Jun 24, 10:46am
Financial Services Council announces Kirk Hope as its new Chief Executive from September
Centrix reports 5,000 less overdue consumer accounts in April but sees business liquidations and insolvencies surge by 19% and 30% respectively
5th Jun 24, 5:00am
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Centrix reports 5,000 less overdue consumer accounts in April but sees business liquidations and insolvencies surge by 19% and 30% respectively
Overseas Investment Office eyes decision on the NZ$410 million sale of Suncorp’s Asteron Life to Resolution Life by early July
4th Jun 24, 9:28am
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Overseas Investment Office eyes decision on the NZ$410 million sale of Suncorp’s Asteron Life to Resolution Life by early July
Financial Markets Authority finds promising initial response from financial advice providers towards new regime but says there are some ‘gaps’ that could affect customer outcomes
30th May 24, 5:00am
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Financial Markets Authority finds promising initial response from financial advice providers towards new regime but says there are some ‘gaps’ that could affect customer outcomes
Tower Insurance readies its next risk-based pricing tool as CEO says he loves being the insurance underdog competing with bigger Aussie-owned rivals
29th May 24, 5:00am
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Tower Insurance readies its next risk-based pricing tool as CEO says he loves being the insurance underdog competing with bigger Aussie-owned rivals
General insurer Tower reports 20% growth of $291 million in gross written premiums in 2024 first-half result
28th May 24, 10:04am
General insurer Tower reports 20% growth of $291 million in gross written premiums in 2024 first-half result