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Sole traders have become more optimistic for the first time in a year and just over half reporting income growth in June quarter, digital accounting service Hnry says

Sole traders have become more optimistic for the first time in a year and just over half reporting income growth in June quarter, digital accounting service Hnry says

Centrix says 478,000 people behind on payments this June quarter, hospitality sector one of the most vulnerable industries in current economic climate

Centrix says 478,000 people behind on payments this June quarter, hospitality sector one of the most vulnerable industries in current economic climate

Mortgage arrears: 21,600 home loans were past due in the June quarter, according to credit bureau Centrix

Mortgage arrears: 21,600 home loans were past due in the June quarter, according to credit bureau Centrix

Financial Markets Authority warns people to complain if they're not paying the correct premiums as Southern Cross Travel Insurance admits liability for breaches of fair dealing laws, pays $1.1 million to Crown

Financial Markets Authority warns people to complain if they're not paying the correct premiums as Southern Cross Travel Insurance admits liability for breaches of fair dealing laws, pays $1.1 million to Crown

Despite OCR cuts, small businesses ‘yet to see the expected boost to consumer and business activity’ but agricultural sector sees sales grow - Xero

Despite OCR cuts, small businesses ‘yet to see the expected boost to consumer and business activity’ but agricultural sector sees sales grow - Xero

Financial Markets Authority shares report looking at weather events and insurance, says insurance sector needs to tailor and review claims processes to meet consumer needs

Financial Markets Authority shares report looking at weather events and insurance, says insurance sector needs to tailor and review claims processes to meet consumer needs

‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing

‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing

The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says

The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says

Council rates will continue to increase over the next few years - but not as rapidly, ANZ economists say

Council rates will continue to increase over the next few years - but not as rapidly, ANZ economists say

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit over $190 million in June as 7700 withdrawals were made for first homes and financial hardship

Early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit over $190 million in June as 7700 withdrawals were made for first homes and financial hardship

Tower’s risk-based pricing is the general insurer’s ‘most defensible competitive edge’ as investment firm Forsyth Barr forecasts underlying profit of $94m for FY25

Tower’s risk-based pricing is the general insurer’s ‘most defensible competitive edge’ as investment firm Forsyth Barr forecasts underlying profit of $94m for FY25

General insurer Tower to discontinue multi-policy discounts as chief executive Paul Johnston says risk remains that customers might not receive correct discounts

General insurer Tower to discontinue multi-policy discounts as chief executive Paul Johnston says risk remains that customers might not receive correct discounts

NZ's elites more likely to use blacklisted offshore financial centres and conceal identities compared to UK, US, China and Russia, according to US research

NZ's elites more likely to use blacklisted offshore financial centres and conceal identities compared to UK, US, China and Russia, according to US research

With the latest annual inflation rate softer than they expected, economists see the way cleared for another Official Cash Rate cut by the Reserve Bank in August

With the latest annual inflation rate softer than they expected, economists see the way cleared for another Official Cash Rate cut by the Reserve Bank in August

Annual inflation rises to 2.7% in June as local authority rates and payments, actual rentals for housing and electricity escalate

Annual inflation rises to 2.7% in June as local authority rates and payments, actual rentals for housing and electricity escalate

Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme sees 25% increase in insurance complaints and enquiries as it accepts a record number of disputes

Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme sees 25% increase in insurance complaints and enquiries as it accepts a record number of disputes

How Factor, a New Zealand-based energy tech company, wants to make energy pricing and forecasting easier

How Factor, a New Zealand-based energy tech company, wants to make energy pricing and forecasting easier

Large energy companies will have to offer pricing plan that gives consumers cheaper rates for off-peak electricity - Electricity Authority

Large energy companies will have to offer pricing plan that gives consumers cheaper rates for off-peak electricity - Electricity Authority

Five-year average cost of natural disasters in NZ $952 million, pace of growth for insurance premiums slows as sector enters 'softening' phase - Forsyth Barr

Five-year average cost of natural disasters in NZ $952 million, pace of growth for insurance premiums slows as sector enters 'softening' phase - Forsyth Barr

Document on climate adaptation framework 'quite silent' over where costs will fall, Local Government New Zealand says

Document on climate adaptation framework 'quite silent' over where costs will fall, Local Government New Zealand says

Climate change will continue to bring 'substantial financial costs', need for change urgent - Independent Reference Group says in document on adaptation framework

Climate change will continue to bring 'substantial financial costs', need for change urgent - Independent Reference Group says in document on adaptation framework

Confidence slowly returning to market, according to latest quarterly index report from wealth platform Sharesies

Confidence slowly returning to market, according to latest quarterly index report from wealth platform Sharesies

First-home buyers and financial hardship: KiwiSaver withdrawals hit $234 million in May as first time homebuyers dive into their savings

First-home buyers and financial hardship: KiwiSaver withdrawals hit $234 million in May as first time homebuyers dive into their savings

Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty

Negotiations start for 'city and regional deals' as Government signs MoU with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty

New Zealand firms still hopeful about an improvement in the economy despite demand remaining weak - latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion

New Zealand firms still hopeful about an improvement in the economy despite demand remaining weak - latest NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion