How New Zealand’s tax system compares with other countries
Inland Revenue says taxes will have to rise to cope with an ageing population. How do our taxes already compare?
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All around the world in Puketāpapa
The Puketāpapa Local Board showcases its diversity through the Global Friends Meetup at the Wesley Community Centre.
Members from four communities – Somalia, Iran, Sri Lanka and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – shared music, dance and kai.
The… Continue reading
Commerce commission calls on business to report electricity companies
The commission is making an anonymous reporting tool available, which encrypts users’ data to keep them anonymous.
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Why buying a house can seem stressful and overwhelming
Research shows 80 percent of people find the experience stressful, driven by competitive conditions, rising costs and the number of options buyers have to deal with.
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Auckland elections candidates have been announced. Who will you vote for?
UPDATE: Auckland elections candidates confirmed
A total of 477 candidates are now confirmed to stand in Auckland’s local elections.
Following the final scrutiny of nominations since the preliminary announcement on Friday 1 August, the full cohort of… Continue reading
Fantastic Fergusson Domain upgrades on the way
Upgrades to Oranga’s Fergusson Domain will start from the first quarter of 2026.
The longer-term upgrades also include a new community garden space, new playground and the refurbishment of the Oranga Community Centre.
Fergusson Hall is also proposed t… Continue reading
Unemployment rate expected to hit nine-year high
Unemployment is set to hit its highest level in nearly nine years, as the lagging effects of last year’s recession and the sluggish recovery hit hiring and wages.
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Wellington fruit shop to close the doors after 65 years
It has stood the test of time – spanning decades and generations in a coastal Wellington community – but it’s finally shutting its doors.
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Trump trade tariff decision came ‘blunt and late’, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says
It comes as top diplomat Vangelis Vitalis heads to Washington in the wake of the decision to impose 15 percent tariffs on New Zealand.
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How to get a medical certificate without a doctor
What to know about when you have to provide a sick note, and other ways to get one.
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