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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

Annual current account deficit falls $200 million with goods exports up $1 billion and service exports shrinking $900 million in March quarter

Annual current account deficit falls $200 million with goods exports up $1 billion and service exports shrinking $900 million in March quarter

Younger investors are looking to micro-invest in global funds and cryptocurrencies to expand their investment portfolios and are more likely to take on more risk and experiment than older investors

Younger investors are looking to micro-invest in global funds and cryptocurrencies to expand their investment portfolios and are more likely to take on more risk and experiment than older investors

Banking Ombudsman Scheme commissions Deborah Hart to tackle new independent review of the Scheme which will assess six issue areas including accessibility and fairness

Banking Ombudsman Scheme commissions Deborah Hart to tackle new independent review of the Scheme which will assess six issue areas including accessibility and fairness

New Zealand’s biggest solar farm says the Government has given some ‘good signals’ around consenting to large energy projects

New Zealand’s biggest solar farm says the Government has given some ‘good signals’ around consenting to large energy projects

Food prices eke out smallest increase in over five years, while petrol and diesel prices surge, Statistics NZ says

Food prices eke out smallest increase in over five years, while petrol and diesel prices surge, Statistics NZ says

The Retirement Commission wants the Government to implement a higher default KiwiSaver contribution rate and require employer contributions for over 65s and under 18s

The Retirement Commission wants the Government to implement a higher default KiwiSaver contribution rate and require employer contributions for over 65s and under 18s

Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list

Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list

Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts

Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts

Commerce Commission says motorists are being charged an extra $15 million annually due to 'rockets and feathers' petrol pricing and wants fuel companies to drop their prices after the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax goes in July

Commerce Commission says motorists are being charged an extra $15 million annually due to 'rockets and feathers' petrol pricing and wants fuel companies to drop their prices after the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax goes in July

Investment platform Kernel Wealth aims to reach $6 billion in funds under management by 2028 after ticking over $1 billion

Investment platform Kernel Wealth aims to reach $6 billion in funds under management by 2028 after ticking over $1 billion