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Brian Fallow argues as NZ businesses battle higher fuel costs, they ought to be mindful of who their customers are and how able and willing they are to have price increases passed on to them
31st Mar 26, 10:00am
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Brian Fallow argues as NZ businesses battle higher fuel costs, they ought to be mindful of who their customers are and how able and willing they are to have price increases passed on to them
ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows big fall in consumer confidence, rise in inflation expectations
27th Mar 26, 10:18am
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ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows big fall in consumer confidence, rise in inflation expectations
Surcharge ban hits an impasse - 'I don't see a scenario where it gets passed before the election'
26th Mar 26, 3:04pm
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Surcharge ban hits an impasse - 'I don't see a scenario where it gets passed before the election'
What plans, if any, do the small NZ-owned banks have where open banking's concerned?
11th Mar 26, 11:47am
What plans, if any, do the small NZ-owned banks have where open banking's concerned?
Finance and Expenditure Committee told to fix Payments NZ, adopt a specialist licensing framework and there's a renewed call for interbank payment network designation
11th Mar 26, 11:45am
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Finance and Expenditure Committee told to fix Payments NZ, adopt a specialist licensing framework and there's a renewed call for interbank payment network designation
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson encourages small banks to sign up to open banking
9th Mar 26, 5:00pm
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson encourages small banks to sign up to open banking
Natural Hazards Commission lays out its long-term investment plans for the Natural Hazards Fund, which has around $670 million
27th Feb 26, 11:17am
Natural Hazards Commission lays out its long-term investment plans for the Natural Hazards Fund, which has around $670 million
ComCom's GetVerified concerns, Kiwibank's $20.7b, ASB's $30m, NBDTs like DCS, Dosh considers future, ANZ's AML concerns
19th Feb 26, 9:36am
ComCom's GetVerified concerns, Kiwibank's $20.7b, ASB's $30m, NBDTs like DCS, Dosh considers future, ANZ's AML concerns
Outgoing Tower chairman Michael Stiassny says NZ has had ‘multiple wake up calls’ and while some progress has been made to address the impacts of extreme weather events, ‘it has been haphazard, inadequate and painfully slow'
18th Feb 26, 1:40pm
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Outgoing Tower chairman Michael Stiassny says NZ has had ‘multiple wake up calls’ and while some progress has been made to address the impacts of extreme weather events, ‘it has been haphazard, inadequate and painfully slow'
Consumer NZ says it expects insurance retreat to impact more areas around New Zealand because of increased flooding, landslides and sea surges
18th Feb 26, 11:34am
Consumer NZ says it expects insurance retreat to impact more areas around New Zealand because of increased flooding, landslides and sea surges
Insurance affordability and the financial settings are a 'downstream symptom' of increasing risk, Natural Hazards Commission chief executive says, as Southern Response continues to expect new claims
11th Feb 26, 2:42pm
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Insurance affordability and the financial settings are a 'downstream symptom' of increasing risk, Natural Hazards Commission chief executive says, as Southern Response continues to expect new claims
Transport Minister Chris Bishop isn't opposed to compulsory third party car insurance but says ‘the gains from making something mandatory are not necessarily as high’ as people think
11th Feb 26, 9:45am
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Transport Minister Chris Bishop isn't opposed to compulsory third party car insurance but says ‘the gains from making something mandatory are not necessarily as high’ as people think
Quashed data shows people who auto-renew insurance pay more than those who switch as government launches probe into insurance affordability
4th Feb 26, 9:31am
Quashed data shows people who auto-renew insurance pay more than those who switch as government launches probe into insurance affordability
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says the Government will 'consider necessary initiatives' as premiums continue to grow, raising concerns about insurance affordability and accessibility
2nd Feb 26, 4:00pm
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says the Government will 'consider necessary initiatives' as premiums continue to grow, raising concerns about insurance affordability and accessibility
Warranties and insurance: Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says temporary suspension proposal 'a precautionary tool to avoid the possibility of disruption to the construction sector'
2nd Feb 26, 9:25am
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Warranties and insurance: Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says temporary suspension proposal 'a precautionary tool to avoid the possibility of disruption to the construction sector'