Insurance a sticking point as cost of living rises slow
An economist says mortgage rates and rents are starting to fall and council rates have likely peaked, but insurance remains a “bugbear”.
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Inflation has fallen – but rent, rates and insurance are still rising
While inflation has fallen to 3.3 percent, it’s little consolation for shoppers facing large grocery bills.
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ANZ cuts retail interest rates
It comes in the wake of softer than expected inflation numbers.
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Whopper battle: The town weighing up Burger King and Starbucks
A David and Goliath battle is brewing in the ‘Corrugated Capital of the World’, with mixed feelings about proposals to open a Burger King and a Starbucks.
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Inflation dips to 3-year low, prices rise just 0.4% in 3 months
The price of goods rose just 0.4 percent in the three months to June.
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What inflation data means for interest rates and mortgages
Forecasts for interest rate cuts are already shifting forward after today’s inflation news.
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How to make the best custard squares in New Zealand
From the firm, smooth custard, hand-piped icing to the passion-fruit filling, it’s verging on perfection.
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Auckland Airport’s proposed charges increase too high – ComCom
The Commerce Commission found the airport would make $200m in excess profits over five years.
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More uncertainty for Synlait as it withdraws its earnings guidance
Shareholders voted to save the troubled dairy company just last week.
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Commerce Commission still has doubts over proposed Foodstuffs North and South Island merger
The Commerce Commission still has considerable doubts about the proposed merger between the North and South Island Foodstuffs grocery groups.
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