Who’s really to blame for our economic troubles?
It’s not as simple as pointing the finger at government spending cutbacks or the Reserve Bank’s interest rate hikes, economists say.
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Category : News
Air Chathams considers cutting services
It is the second airline this month to consider cutbacks after Sounds Air cancelled routes due to surging costs.
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Travel insurer pays million dollar penalty for misleading customers
Southern Cross admitted it did not apply discounts as promised.
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Retail NZ says members will be ‘devastated’ by theft incidents not being investigated
Between March and May, retailers reported almost 5500 incidents but because the value was below $500, they were never followed up.
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Debt collectors harassing borrowers at their homes and workplaces, charity warns
An organisation representing financial mentors warns unethical debt collectors are harassing people to pay-off loans at their workplaces, homes and on social media.
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Beef farmers likely first in line for emissions-reducing livestock pill
Recent trials on New Zealand farms resulted in a reduction of methane emissions.
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The building has gone – but the materials live on
The aging Norman King Building in the middle of Northcote is no more. Excitingly, its removal marks the start of Northcote’s town centre redevelopment. And, Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO), part of Auckland Council (formerly Eke Panuku), are… Continue reading
Small business sales drop
However, the month of June was the best since April 2024, with sales up 4.4 percent.
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Women feeling brunt of tough economy, Retirement Commission data shows
The commission’s financial sentiment tracker shows 62 percent of women are now feeling financially uncomfortable, compared to 51 percent of men.
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6 ways to make the most of Auckland Council Libraries
If it’s been a few years since you’ve explored an Auckland Council Library, then you might be surprised by what you discover. The array of services and facilities in Tāmaki Makaurau’s 56 libraries stretches beyond the bookshelves, with various workshop… Continue reading