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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
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 ensures insurance is accessible, as Associate Finance Minister David Seymour says Natural Hazards Insurance Levy decision will be made soon
12th Aug 25, 6:00am
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Insurance Council urges government to make decision that ensures 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
9th Aug 25, 9:10am
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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
8th Aug 25, 2:13pm
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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
6th Aug 25, 12:16pm
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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
4th Aug 25, 12:23pm
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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
2nd Aug 25, 9:20am
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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
Mortgage arrears: 21,600 home loans were past due in the June quarter, according to credit bureau Centrix
1st Aug 25, 5:00am
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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
1st Aug 25, 5:00am
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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
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
31st Jul 25, 5:00am
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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
30th Jul 25, 1:00am
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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
29th Jul 25, 5:00am
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‘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
28th Jul 25, 2:00pm
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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
25th Jul 25, 10:16am
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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
24th Jul 25, 1:17pm
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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
24th Jul 25, 7:58am
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
23rd Jul 25, 2:48pm
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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
22nd Jul 25, 5:00am
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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
21st Jul 25, 2:33pm
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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
21st Jul 25, 11:05am
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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
18th Jul 25, 12:22pm
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
18th Jul 25, 11:52am
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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
16th Jul 25, 12:04pm
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Large energy companies will have to offer pricing plan that gives consumers cheaper rates for off-peak electricity - Electricity Authority
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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
15th Jul 25, 6:55am
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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