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Simon Upton, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, tells banking inquiry its ‘entirely appropriate’ for banks and insurers to consider climate risks in order to ensure the sustainability of profits over time
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Simon Upton, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, tells banking inquiry its ‘entirely appropriate’ for banks and insurers to consider climate risks in order to ensure the sustainability of profits over time
Finance Minister Nicola Willis to reveal government’s next steps for increasing grocery sector competition on Sunday
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis to reveal government’s next steps for increasing grocery sector competition on Sunday
Inflation expectations climb to 4.2% in latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Survey, as consumer confidence drops
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Inflation expectations climb to 4.2% in latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Survey, as consumer confidence drops
Over 7,500 people made early KiwiSaver withdrawals in February, taking out $186 million
Kiwibank the slowest major bank to cut floating mortgage rates as the OCR falls, while ASB takes first place for the fastest bank to hike those rates when the OCR rose
Kiwibank the slowest major bank to cut floating mortgage rates as the OCR falls, while ASB takes first place for the fastest bank to hike those rates when the OCR rose
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says Paris Agreement participation ‘crucial’ for NZ after deputy PM Winston Peters calls it a ‘flight of futility’
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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says Paris Agreement participation ‘crucial’ for NZ after deputy PM Winston Peters calls it a ‘flight of futility’
Winston Peters channels ‘make New Zealand first again’, wants NZ out of the Paris Agreement
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New Zealand records a $510 million February trade surplus as dairy exports soar, led by milk powder, butter, and cheese
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New Zealand records a $510 million February trade surplus as dairy exports soar, led by milk powder, butter, and cheese
Seek reports 2% decline in February job ads as hiring demand slows following January rise
Retirement Commission reports 25% gender gap in KiwiSaver balances, with women lagging behind men across most age groups
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Retirement Commission reports 25% gender gap in KiwiSaver balances, with women lagging behind men across most age groups
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Food prices fall 0.5% in February and reverse January's sharp rise while annual grocery costs continue to climb
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Food prices fall 0.5% in February and reverse January's sharp rise while annual grocery costs continue to climb
Why the Government Superannuation Fund Authority is bullish on catastrophe insurance bond investment
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Why the Government Superannuation Fund Authority is bullish on catastrophe insurance bond investment
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Antonia Watson says ANZ NZ doesn't try to hold back interest rate cuts from borrowers via slow post-OCR cut rate changes
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Antonia Watson says ANZ NZ doesn't try to hold back interest rate cuts from borrowers via slow post-OCR cut rate changes
ANZ’s Antonia Watson and BNZ’s Dan Huggins reappear at banking competition inquiry, face scrutiny over capital requirements
ANZ’s Antonia Watson and BNZ’s Dan Huggins reappear at banking competition inquiry, face scrutiny over capital requirements
ANZ finds KiwiSaver gender gap results in nearly $6,000 less in retirement savings for women on average, highlighting the impact of conservative investments and the gender pay gap
ANZ finds KiwiSaver gender gap results in nearly $6,000 less in retirement savings for women on average, highlighting the impact of conservative investments and the gender pay gap
New Zealand’s environmental taxes fell by 21% to $5.2 billion in the 2022-2023 year, driven by energy and transport declines
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New Zealand’s environmental taxes fell by 21% to $5.2 billion in the 2022-2023 year, driven by energy and transport declines
Southern Cross Pet Insurance hits 65,000 customers as rising vet costs and pandemic trends fuel growth
Southern Cross Pet Insurance hits 65,000 customers as rising vet costs and pandemic trends fuel growth
KiwiSaver members withdrew over $143 million in early withdrawals in January, marking the highest January amount on record
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KiwiSaver members withdrew over $143 million in early withdrawals in January, marking the highest January amount on record
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announces overhaul of infrastructure development charges, introduces new levy system to boost infrastructure funding
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Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announces overhaul of infrastructure development charges, introduces new levy system to boost infrastructure funding
New Zealand adds nearly 8,000 filled jobs in January, but annual job numbers decline
Job ads jumped 4% in January, marking largest monthly rise since July 2024, as hiring activity picks up across most regions and industries with competition 'fierce'
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Job ads jumped 4% in January, marking largest monthly rise since July 2024, as hiring activity picks up across most regions and industries with competition 'fierce'
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Heartland’s half-year net profit drops to $3.6m, winding down home loan portfolio, eyeing retirement village product
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Heartland’s half-year net profit drops to $3.6m, winding down home loan portfolio, eyeing retirement village product
Countdown begins for final settlement offers from government’s on-sold property programme for Canterbury homeowners with earthquake-damaged properties
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Countdown begins for final settlement offers from government’s on-sold property programme for Canterbury homeowners with earthquake-damaged properties
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Kiwibank leads in cutting mortgage test rate following last week's OCR cut, increasing borrowing power
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Kiwibank leads in cutting mortgage test rate following last week's OCR cut, increasing borrowing power
Nib New Zealand reports $10.9 million loss as claims inflation and economic pressures mount