Top bosses' pay 'in another universe' compared to the workers
There seems to be a growing acceptance of the huge inequity between people struggling on the minimum wage and “bizarre salaries” at the top, says the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner.
Should you have a whānau trust?
Rotorua siblings believe many Māori families could benefit from setting one up.
Experts offer their top money advice
We asked a range of experts what one thing you should do to get on track in 2022.
Why the Reserve Bank isn't spineless and birdbrained
OPINION: The signals are saying get interest rates up, quickly. If only it was that easy.
NZ made, low sugar, low calorie RTD market booming
While the new drinks are almost sugar-free, they are hiding behind the “health halo” of still being an alcoholic beverage, an expert says.
Biden's praise for GM overlooks Tesla's actual EV leadership
OPINION: U.S President Joe Biden's praise for General Motors electrification efforts overlooks Tesla's actual leadership in the EV market.
Power to X the future of renewable energy
Venture Taranaki launched a future-focused concept paper, Power to X, on Thursday.
How to save money this summer
Whether you're trying to seriously rein in your spending after the festive season or just save a few dollars in 2022, here are some tips to help.
Christmas keeps getting more expensive
The cost of Christmas is continuing to rise in New Zealand, as Kiwis continue to fork out more each silly season. But will supply chain issues affect shoppers this year?
Why some homeowners choose to rent
Some people own a property, but rent the home they actually live in and there are many reasons why.
$36,000 New Year's resolution victory
What we can learn from woman who paid off her debts in just 12 months.
Are you on track for retirement?
OPINION: Unfortunately, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to that question.
Five things to know if you want to buy a house next year
Here are the steps you can take that brokers say will improve your chances of success.
How to survive the festive season in good financial shape
And get back on track if it all goes wrong.
$36,000 New Year's resolution victory
What we can learn from woman who paid off her debts in just 12 months.
Are you on track for retirement?
OPINION: Unfortunately, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to that question.
How to pay off credit card debts
OPINION: Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis carry consumer debt that seems impossible to repay. Here's what you need to do to get debt free (on an average salary).
What I've Learned: Know who plays in your space
Best friends and business partners Anna Fahey and Bailey Meredith have had their towels stocked in stores across the world.
Nike boss admitted he was jailed for killing a boy
OPINION: US Nike executive Larry Miller revealed he killed teen when he was 16. If the company was based here, could it have dismissed him for keeping his past secret?
The 40-hour work week is extinct, and the dinosaurs are about to be wiped out
OPINION: The “Great Resignation” is the slowly approaching meteor, and employers are going to have to move fast if they want to avoid it.
LVR restrictions turning more buyers to non-bank lenders
John Bolton, managing director of peer-to-peer mortgage broker Squirrel, says conservative behaviour from banks is driving more prospective home buyers to non-bank lenders.
New meals on wheels service hopes to reach elderly whānau
The business hopes to make Māori kai more accessible, particulary to kaumātua who may have become more disconnected from their iwi.
Space transportation, charity pantry the top two at business awards
Dawn Aerospace and Foodbank Canterbury won the two supreme accolades at the Westpac Champion Business Awards.
Westland's economy has biggest drop in the country while Buller booms post-flood
Two districts on the West Coast tell vastly different stories of the post-Covid economy.
Why some homeowners choose to rent
Some people own a property, but rent the home they actually live in and there are many reasons why.
Couple sell home, instantly priced out of moving up Auckland ladder
With 38 per cent of Auckland properties now owned by investors, the Eva family are avoiding homes they might look at - but they still can't find one.
The 22,100 homes owned by mega landlords with over 20 properties each
New data shows the number of homes owned by mega landlords continue to grow, while first home buyers continue to get shut out of the market.
Advisor who saw start of subprime crisis talks risks to house market
The risk of a similar crisis to 2008 is unlikely in NZ, Liam Thomas says, but brain drain could present a risk.
How to make 2022 a better year financially
OPINION: A wealth mindset, where you invest today for a better tomorrow, is key for ongoing financial success.
Why single customer view makes life easier for customers and employees alike
OPINION: A single customer view has become the objective of most companies providing multiple services to one customer.
Time to re-name 'special' home loans
OPINION: Calling standard home loans 'special' is an abuse of the English language.
How to pay off credit card debts
OPINION: Hundreds of thousands of Kiwis carry consumer debt that seems impossible to repay. Here's what you need to do to get debt free (on an average salary).
'Like a mob of cattle': Residents take up arms as rampant rabbits ruin land
Rabbits are destroying vineyards and running rife through Central Otago. Landowners are so frustrated they are taking up arms - literally.
Fish & Game fears council 'turned a blind eye' to worrying levels on protected river
A leaked report has found a power company and an irrigator breached the Rakaia River's protection order - and ECan was not watching closely enough to act.
Sealord considers mandatory vaccinations
Chief executive Doug Paulin says the proposal would impact about 800 of its 1200 New Zealand staff.
Councillor won't stand again if schedule not sorted
A Southland District Councillor says she will not go for a second term if a “small but very important” timetable issue isn’t tweaked, which she says is hindering diversity at the council table.
Half a tonne of leftover Halloween lollies redistributed
Halloween candy that didn't sell in Waikato Warehouse stores was saved from landfill by a food rescue service.
With time running out on climate change, investors force companies to act
Shareholders are using their clout to get action on climate change, but there are fears NZ’s small, intertwined markets are holding back investor activism here.
How the climate change megatrend will influence investments
OPINION: Pressure is on all countries to “pull their weight” in reducing carbon emmissions – creating both opportunities and risks for investors.
Startup enlists insect army to tackle food waste
An Aussie start up hopes to harness the power of insects to transform the world’s food waste into nutrient-rich fertiliser and pet products.
Erdogan’s zany monetary experiment is impoverishing Turkey
The Turkish president is at war with the markets.
Egg McMuffin: A triumph of innovation that could never be created today
ANALYSIS: Herb Peterson lured famously stubborn McDonald's chairman Ray Kroc to his kitchen to sample one. He devoured two of them on the spot.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson praises Peppa Pig in business speech
Johnson promised to champion a green industrial revolution for Britain – and hailed preschool favourite Peppa Pig as an inspiring model for the UK economy.
China is unlikely to reopen its borders in 2022
In the last large country with a zero-Covid policy, a single case can still lead to city-wide testing and lockdown.
Rural deputies getting up to $90,000 less than mayors
Why the Reserve Bank isn't spineless and birdbrained
Bread, cheese, chocolate and fresh veges at pop-up
Employers upping the ante to find staff
Biden's praise for GM overlooks Tesla's actual EV leadership
Power to X the future of renewable energy
NZ made, low sugar, low calorie RTD market booming
Christmas keeps getting more expensive
Should you have a whānau trust?
Why some homeowners choose to rent
$36,000 New Year's resolution victory
Keeping the passion alive for SME owners.
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