cost of living
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
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Annual inflation rises to 3.1% in the December quarter - with electricity, rent, local government rates continuing to drive the increase
23rd Jan 26, 11:00am
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Annual inflation rises to 3.1% in the December quarter - with electricity, rent, local government rates continuing to drive the increase
Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else
18th Jan 26, 6:02am
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Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else
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ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
16th Jan 26, 11:13am
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ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve risk fuelling US inflation and ending dollar dominance, Emre Tarim says
14th Jan 26, 9:00am
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Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve risk fuelling US inflation and ending dollar dominance, Emre Tarim says
Patrick Watson points out the housing market is the US economy’s thousand-pound gorilla. Bad things happen when it gets angry
19th Dec 25, 11:06am
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Patrick Watson points out the housing market is the US economy’s thousand-pound gorilla. Bad things happen when it gets angry
Government pushes out decision on whether to increase the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy as Finance Minister Nicola Willis says insurance is a major cost-of-living pressure on New Zealanders
19th Nov 25, 7:02pm
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Government pushes out decision on whether to increase the Natural Hazards Insurance Levy as Finance Minister Nicola Willis says insurance is a major cost-of-living pressure on New Zealanders
A new poll shows even the Government's own supporters have mixed feelings about its economic reforms and efforts to cut spending
13th Aug 25, 8:13am
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A new poll shows even the Government's own supporters have mixed feelings about its economic reforms and efforts to cut spending
Falling laptop and iPhone prices are making room for rising housing and food costs within the 2% inflation target
4th Aug 25, 8:26am
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Falling laptop and iPhone prices are making room for rising housing and food costs within the 2% inflation target
New report says only 44% of New Zealanders feel prepared for retirement
29th Apr 25, 1:21pm
New report says only 44% of New Zealanders feel prepared for retirement
SEEK says financial worries are keeping many New Zealanders in jobs longer and fueling career regrets
2nd Apr 25, 9:51am
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SEEK says financial worries are keeping many New Zealanders in jobs longer and fueling career regrets
Labour's Arena Williams argues any response to grocery sector competition should ultimately be judged on prices
1st Apr 25, 8:00am
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Labour's Arena Williams argues any response to grocery sector competition should ultimately be judged on prices
Labour's Arena Williams argues if the Government was serious about tackling high prices, big corporates would already be changing their behaviour
1st Mar 25, 9:24am
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Labour's Arena Williams argues if the Government was serious about tackling high prices, big corporates would already be changing their behaviour
Bank for International Settlements paper sees significant contribution from businesses' price setting to inflation
21st Jan 25, 5:14pm
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Bank for International Settlements paper sees significant contribution from businesses' price setting to inflation
New research out of the Retirement Commission finds growing cost-of-living pressures are forcing some over-65s to make extreme cuts to spending to get by
18th Dec 24, 5:00am
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New research out of the Retirement Commission finds growing cost-of-living pressures are forcing some over-65s to make extreme cuts to spending to get by