Regional economy shows greenshoots of recovery
After a handful of tough years, farmers in Taranaki are getting a bumper payout for dairy and record beef prices.
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Should a woman automatically get half a partner’s KiwiSaver if they separate?
On average, women have KiwiSaver balances that are 25 percent smaller than men’s but the gap is 37 percent for people aged 56 to 65.
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‘Appallingly low’: Female startups getting less than 3 percent of venture capital
That’s despite a ‘tsunami of data’ showing women-led businesses return more investment on every dollar invested, researchers say.
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Du Val property group collapse: Some investors may get partial repayment
The total known debt owed by the collapsed property group has fallen from $306 million to $268m since March.
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Tokoroa plywood plant closure looms, union says decision ‘fait accompli’
Up to 119 jobs could go at Carter Holt Harvey’s Tokoroa factory, with locals calling the move devastating for the town.
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Contact Energy warns of calls for ‘fundamental’ electricity market reform
Contact Energy’s independent chair Rob McDonald told shareholders the energy market isn’t broken.
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Eden Park businesses excited for more shows, but Canterbury fears missing out
The government is probing local rules it thinks could be holding Eden Park back, saying it wants to see more big concerts.
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Food prices keep crunch on household budgets
Food prices are rising much faster than wages, making it a “slow grind” for households waiting for relief from the cost of living crisis.
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Tokoroa’s local plywood manufacturing plant closing, over 100 losing jobs
The Tokoroa-based plant is looking to import ply from overseas.
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Government will end up paying if we don’t fix ‘leaky tap’ of KiwiSaver, expert says
It is your money, but here is why you shouldn’t touch it.
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