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Revenue Minister Simon Watts introduces new tax bill, says it will make living and working easier for digital nomads and new migrants
Self-employed New Zealanders make up a growing share of the workforce. But a report by the Retirement Commission and Hnry shows they're being left behind when it comes to KiwiSaver and retirement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he 'personally' thinks the Reserve Bank should have been more aggressive with the Official Cash Rate
The drums for fiscal stimulus keep on banging as the Government leaves it to RBNZ monetary policy to stimulate the economy
‘Game on!’: Economists get more than they expect from the Reserve Bank as it makes a 'bold' move projecting the Official Cash Rate to go as low as 2.5%
General insurer Tower extends risk-based pricing to landslides and sea surges meaning rising premiums for some customers
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Level the playing field: Electricity Authority announces plans to boost competition between generator-retailers and independent power companies
‘We don’t want an empty chair problem’: Government to look into professional indemnity insurance and home warranties after announcing plans to move to proportionate liability for defective work
Changes to liability and Building Consent Authorities: Biggest changes to building consent system since the Building Act came into force in 2004, Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk says
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Inflation could rise above 3%, Westpac economist says, after Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show 5% annual food price increase due to higher grocery prices
Suncorp New Zealand's annual net profit after tax for general insurance hits $398 million due to lower reinsurance costs, 'benign' weather and 'earn-through impact of previous year's pricing changes'
14th Aug 25, 2:05pm
by Mandy Te
Suncorp New Zealand's annual net profit after tax for general insurance hits $398 million due to lower reinsurance costs, 'benign' weather and 'earn-through impact of previous year's pricing changes'
Weapons companies getting $392.4 million from New Zealanders via KiwiSaver and other managed funds, according to research from Mindful Money
IAG NZ's annual insurance profit climbs above A$600 million as insurance margin rises
13th Aug 25, 5:15pm
by Mandy Te
IAG NZ's annual insurance profit climbs above A$600 million as insurance margin rises
Natural Hazards Commission says land cover is ‘a contribution payment, not full cover’ as just over half of NZ homeowners say they expect full insurance compensation for natural hazard damage
MBIE plans to set up separate reserve comprising court-awarded costs after Financial Markets Authority says it could run out of litigation money
12th Aug 25, 2:20pm
by Mandy Te
MBIE plans to set up separate reserve comprising court-awarded costs after Financial Markets Authority says it could run out of litigation money
Insurance Council urges government to make decision that ensure insurance is accessible, as Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says Natural Hazards Insurance Levy decision will be made soon
If one of the Rankine units in Huntly gets removed, wholesale electricity prices could increase by up to 12% between 2026 to 2028, gentailers say
Insurance Council New Zealand says proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards ‘doesn’t go far enough’ and calls for stronger national direction
All drivers will pay for NZ’s roading network through electronic road user charges rather than petrol tax, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says
There’s been a rise in the number of misconduct cases related to suspected mortgage fraud - and they’re getting more complex, the Financial Markets Authority 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
Mortgage arrears: 21,600 home loans were past due in the June quarter, according to credit bureau Centrix
Centrix says 478,000 people behind on payments this June quarter, hospitality sector one of the most vulnerable industries in current economic climate
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
31st Jul 25, 11:45am
by Mandy Te
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