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Climate risk expert says New Zealand needs a national flood adaptation platform to mitigate the rising costs and financial risks caused by floods

Climate risk expert says New Zealand needs a national flood adaptation platform to mitigate the rising costs and financial risks caused by floods

Cancer dominates AIA Insurance claims accounting for a third of total insurance payouts in 2023, with breast and skin cancers representing over half of cancer claims

Cancer dominates AIA Insurance claims accounting for a third of total insurance payouts in 2023, with breast and skin cancers representing over half of cancer claims

Statistics NZ says greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.7% in the March quarter, the largest quarterly decrease since the agency started tracking emissions in 2010

Statistics NZ says greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.7% in the March quarter, the largest quarterly decrease since the agency started tracking emissions in 2010

KiwiSavers withdrew $157 million in early home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals during June with Inland Revenue data showing a spike in withdrawals compared to last year

KiwiSavers withdrew $157 million in early home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals during June with Inland Revenue data showing a spike in withdrawals compared to last year

OECD survey reveals only 55% of men compared to 37% of women in New Zealand have trust in central government – the largest gender gap in central government trust amongst OECD countries

OECD survey reveals only 55% of men compared to 37% of women in New Zealand have trust in central government – the largest gender gap in central government trust amongst OECD countries

New Financial Markets Authority research reveals New Zealanders have consistent perceptions of fairness in financial services ahead of CoFI regime being implemented next year

New Financial Markets Authority research reveals New Zealanders have consistent perceptions of fairness in financial services ahead of CoFI regime being implemented next year

Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ

Insurance Council tells Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee natural hazard events are affecting global reinsurers’ view of NZ

Card spending falls for the fifth time in June as households face ongoing financial strain

Card spending falls for the fifth time in June as households face ongoing financial strain

Food inflation helps Foodstuffs North Island hit record revenue of $9.2 billion but annual profit still sinks into the red

Food inflation helps Foodstuffs North Island hit record revenue of $9.2 billion but annual profit still sinks into the red

Stats NZ says lower prices for tomatoes, cheese, and potatoes have driven food prices to annual six-year low while prices for petrol and tobacco climb

Stats NZ says lower prices for tomatoes, cheese, and potatoes have driven food prices to annual six-year low while prices for petrol and tobacco climb

BNZ says falling job ads are ‘symptomatic’ of ailing demand for labour as June job ads tumble 8.2% – the biggest monthly fall in almost three years

BNZ says falling job ads are ‘symptomatic’ of ailing demand for labour as June job ads tumble 8.2% – the biggest monthly fall in almost three years

The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again

The Minister for Building and Construction is concerned that building inspection capacity won't be able to meet industry demand when construction picks up again

Sharesies says retail investor confidence and US tech stocks are behind its record $1.28 billion in trading volumes during the June quarter

Sharesies says retail investor confidence and US tech stocks are behind its record $1.28 billion in trading volumes during the June quarter

What makes an ethical KiwiSaver? One KiwiSaver provider's CEO says it’s the future of investing

What makes an ethical KiwiSaver? One KiwiSaver provider's CEO says it’s the future of investing

Minister for Housing Chris Bishop says the Government is ‘liberalising the rules’ of the housing market which will help property become more affordable, has spoken with banks about apartment lending criteria

Minister for Housing Chris Bishop says the Government is ‘liberalising the rules’ of the housing market which will help property become more affordable, has spoken with banks about apartment lending criteria

MBIE projects 80% increase in electricity demand by 2050 and expects 92% of NZ’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2035

MBIE projects 80% increase in electricity demand by 2050 and expects 92% of NZ’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2035

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says he has asked Treasury to review financial and levy settings for natural hazards

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says he has asked Treasury to review financial and levy settings for natural hazards

Consumer NZ’s first real estate agency survey ranks the best and worst real estate agency in the country and highlights satisfaction disparity between sellers and buyers

Consumer NZ’s first real estate agency survey ranks the best and worst real estate agency in the country and highlights satisfaction disparity between sellers and buyers

Insurance parties seek revisions to Contracts of Insurance Bill to ensure more clarity and confidence across the board

Insurance parties seek revisions to Contracts of Insurance Bill to ensure more clarity and confidence across the board

What to think about when reading your annual KiwiSaver statement according to the Chief Economist at the Financial Markets Authority

What to think about when reading your annual KiwiSaver statement according to the Chief Economist at the Financial Markets Authority

Seek reports NZ's labour market is ‘incredibly tough’ as job ad volumes fall for the fourth time this year, down 30% from a year ago

Seek reports NZ's labour market is ‘incredibly tough’ as job ad volumes fall for the fourth time this year, down 30% from a year ago

KiwiSaver early withdrawals for home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals jump as people withdraw over $182 million from their KiwiSaver in May

KiwiSaver early withdrawals for home ownership and financial hardship withdrawals jump as people withdraw over $182 million from their KiwiSaver in May

Big rise in annual revenue for Foodstuffs South Island doesn't keep its bottom line out of the red

Big rise in annual revenue for Foodstuffs South Island doesn't keep its bottom line out of the red

Commerce Commission extends its decision due date for the Foodstuffs merger for the second time due to ‘unresolved issues’, will now release final decision in October

Commerce Commission extends its decision due date for the Foodstuffs merger for the second time due to ‘unresolved issues’, will now release final decision in October

Financial Markets Authority says there’s a ‘varying level of quality’ in current climate-related disclosures from companies but it's still early days for the regime

Financial Markets Authority says there’s a ‘varying level of quality’ in current climate-related disclosures from companies but it's still early days for the regime