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Rebecca Stevenson is an award winning business journalist and former business editor at The Spinoff and Stuff.
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Commerce Commission says which bank gets our savings and home loans could reveal whether there's enough bank competition
10th Aug 23, 10:52am
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Commerce Commission says which bank gets our savings and home loans could reveal whether there's enough bank competition
Government set to gut loan affordability rules in CCCFA review to make sure people can borrow when they have good credit
9th Aug 23, 5:12pm
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Government set to gut loan affordability rules in CCCFA review to make sure people can borrow when they have good credit
Ikea nets its first New Zealand warehouse as it plans Auckland store opening for late 2025
8th Aug 23, 3:26pm
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Ikea nets its first New Zealand warehouse as it plans Auckland store opening for late 2025
Commerce Commission finds more than $100m in annual savings for retail payments, but says more needs to be passed on
8th Aug 23, 9:56am
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Commerce Commission finds more than $100m in annual savings for retail payments, but says more needs to be passed on
First benchmarking report for Auckland finds lifestyle ranks well, but infrastructure and transport is holding back economy
8th Aug 23, 5:00am
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First benchmarking report for Auckland finds lifestyle ranks well, but infrastructure and transport is holding back economy
Commerce Commission cashes in on retail payments work as telco and ticketing firm agree to review surcharges
7th Aug 23, 11:20am
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Commerce Commission cashes in on retail payments work as telco and ticketing firm agree to review surcharges
'Oh my god, this is happening': Virtual reality game studio founder Jessica Manins on how her firm bounced back from the brink
3rd Aug 23, 11:27am
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'Oh my god, this is happening': Virtual reality game studio founder Jessica Manins on how her firm bounced back from the brink
The Government wants grocery suppliers to challenge the power of Foodstuffs and Countdown. Will they?
17th Jul 23, 6:38am
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The Government wants grocery suppliers to challenge the power of Foodstuffs and Countdown. Will they?
Foodstuffs co-operative can afford living wage, professor says, as union wins right to bargain for Fair Pay Agreement
14th Jul 23, 8:33am
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Foodstuffs co-operative can afford living wage, professor says, as union wins right to bargain for Fair Pay Agreement
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Food prices rise again, with 12.5% annual increase in June: Stats NZ Food Price Index
13th Jul 23, 10:56am
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Food prices rise again, with 12.5% annual increase in June: Stats NZ Food Price Index
Grocery Commissioner says new act has powers and tools to keep supermarkets in check
11th Jul 23, 10:09am
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Grocery Commissioner says new act has powers and tools to keep supermarkets in check
Supermarket sector gets its first referee with Pierre van Heerden appointed Grocery Commissioner
11th Jul 23, 5:00am
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Supermarket sector gets its first referee with Pierre van Heerden appointed Grocery Commissioner
BNZ follows Aussie parent NAB and says it will no longer include hyperlinks in texts after high-profile frauds hit media
10th Jul 23, 11:35am
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BNZ follows Aussie parent NAB and says it will no longer include hyperlinks in texts after high-profile frauds hit media
Rebecca Stevenson says as a customer, TSB feels like a small bank stuck in a hard place
8th Jul 23, 9:09am
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Rebecca Stevenson says as a customer, TSB feels like a small bank stuck in a hard place
Text messaging isn't secure and shouldn't be used by banks, or anyone, for verification: TCF boss Paul Brislen says
6th Jul 23, 2:20pm
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Text messaging isn't secure and shouldn't be used by banks, or anyone, for verification: TCF boss Paul Brislen says
Fintech Revolut says banking market study shows why it's launching in New Zealand
3rd Jul 23, 5:00am
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Fintech Revolut says banking market study shows why it's launching in New Zealand
'A nerve centre to disrupt scams': what NZ can learn from Singapore as fraud and deception crimes rise 77% annually
29th Jun 23, 1:28pm
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'A nerve centre to disrupt scams': what NZ can learn from Singapore as fraud and deception crimes rise 77% annually
Startup online supermarket Supie plans for small store, tech-heavy format
'It doesn't mean we hate you': Commerce Commission Chairman John Small on banking, market studies and why he joined the competition watchdog
26th Jun 23, 10:00am
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'It doesn't mean we hate you': Commerce Commission Chairman John Small on banking, market studies and why he joined the competition watchdog
Big money, smart criminals: are NZ's banks and regulators doing enough to keep us safe from scammers?
23rd Jun 23, 9:30am
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Big money, smart criminals: are NZ's banks and regulators doing enough to keep us safe from scammers?
Commerce Commission already contacting NZ's big four banks as chairman warns market studies are 'no quick fix'
21st Jun 23, 3:16pm
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Commerce Commission already contacting NZ's big four banks as chairman warns market studies are 'no quick fix'
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Commerce Commission to provide preliminary report on competition in the banking sector by August as market study gets underway
20th Jun 23, 12:30pm
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Commerce Commission to provide preliminary report on competition in the banking sector by August as market study gets underway
Wellington records largest fall in jobs advertised, as Gisborne bucks the national trend, Seek employment report shows
19th Jun 23, 5:00am
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Wellington records largest fall in jobs advertised, as Gisborne bucks the national trend, Seek employment report shows
Financial Markets Authority warns 'phony' interest rates comparison site likely harvesting information for fake investments
16th Jun 23, 12:17pm
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Financial Markets Authority warns 'phony' interest rates comparison site likely harvesting information for fake investments
Foodstuffs and Countdown ignore calls to drop margins on fresh produce, as consumers struggle with rising food prices
15th Jun 23, 10:07am
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Foodstuffs and Countdown ignore calls to drop margins on fresh produce, as consumers struggle with rising food prices