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Transforming Financial Education In Schools
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:35:09 +1200 | New Zealand Government
“Embedding essential skills into the curriculum will ensure our young people are better prepared to make informed financial decisions in a complex financial world. This will positively impact their lives and the broader economy,” says Minister ...More >>
Councils Going After Mortgages For Unpaid Rates, Collecting Millions
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:29:02 +1200 | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
Councils are so distracted by a massively broadened scope that they have forgotten they work for the ratepayer, who now rightly expects them to focus on the basics; roads, rubbish and pipes.More >>
Banking Ombudsman Scheme Gets Three New Directors
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:56:23 +1200 | Banking Ombudsman Scheme
Hon Heather Roy will become the board’s second independent director - along with chair Miriam Dean - following the recommendation of a recent review to add a sixth member to help ensure continued confidence in the impartiality of the scheme.More >>
Westpac NZ Pilots Mobile Banking Services In Southland
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:50:14 +1200 | Westpac New Zealand
“In choosing where to run the pilot, we looked at where there was the most opportunity for a mobile service to have an impact. While Westpac has a strong branch presence in Southland, the widespread geography of the towns there made it a great region ...More >>
Generate Expands Investment Options With Six New Funds
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:21:30 +1200 | Generate
Generate is creating new KiwiSaver versions of their Australasian and Thematic Funds, previously available only as managed funds. More >>
Govt Spending Decision Signals Crisis And Cuts
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:39:02 +1200 | NZCTU
$1.3bn in operating allowance isn’t enough to pay for cost pressures in health alone ($1.55bn). There is no money for cost pressures in education and other public services, or proposed defence spending. This is a Budget that will be built on cuts ...More >>
Cuts To Public Services Will Be Opposed: Austerity Does Not Work
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:36:22 +1200 | PSA
Nicola Willis talks about ‘limited fiscal means’ forcing cuts to the operating allowance - well, she is the author of those, and it is a choice that she made.The PSA will strongly resist any further threats to the jobs of public service or health ...More >>
Govt Cuts Will Cost Jobs, Health, And Homes
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:23:58 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
This Government had no problem doling out billions to landlords and the tobacco lobby, but when it comes to what Kiwis care most about—jobs, health, and homes—it’s just one cut after another, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds ...More >>
Willis Takes A Step — But Taxpayers Need A Sprint
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:59:03 +1200 | Taxpayers' Union
New Zealand is now running the worst primary deficit of any advanced economy, and government debt has exploded from $59 billion in 2017 to a projected $192 billion this year. Every dollar of new spending needs to be matched by savings — not a ...More >>
Budget 2025: The Growth Budget
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:04 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Having considered everything happening around the world, the Treasury is continuing to forecast accelerating growth in the New Zealand economy over the coming year, with falling unemployment forecast to follow in the second half of the year.More >>
Mark Cameron Drafts Bill To Stop Banking Wokery And Protect Rural Borrowers
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:58:17 +1200 | ACT New Zealand
“Rural and regional New Zealanders are being hammered by banking wokery that judges businesses on political fashion rather than commercial sense,” says ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron.More >>
Visa Calls For Ban On Surcharges
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:30:10 +1200 | RNZ
The average merchant card service fee for small businesses is about 1.2 percent to 1.5 percent. More >>
It’s Mayhem, It's Messy And It’s Melodramatic
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:46:07 +1200 | Kiwi Economics
The prospect of a global trade war will likely keep downward pressure on prices. Whether that’s a consequence of a slowdown in global economic growth or a diversion of trade marked at a discount. See our COTW for more.More >>
Funding For Marlborough’s Te Hoiere Project Extended
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:04:04 +1200 | Marlborough District Council
Te Hoiere Project’s vision is to work together to restore the mauri of Te Hoiere land, waters, and coast which flourish, along with peoples’ wellbeing and livelihoods. More >>
Mayor Initiates Independent Investigation Into Community Services Budget Overspend
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:54:03 +1200 | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton assured the community that Council remains dedicated to transparency, accountability, and maintaining public trust. More >>
Te Whatu Ora’s Failed Pay Offer Cements Strike Action For Senior Doctors
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:21:35 +1200 | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
"On an annualised basis, Te Whatu Ora’s offer would increase pay by 0.77 per cent," ASMS executive director Sarah Dalton says. More >>
What You Need To Know About Getting A Home Loan
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:34:36 +1200 | Advanced Mortgage Solutions
The first step in getting a home loan is understanding your financial position. This includes reviewing income, expenses, savings, credit history, and how much deposit you’ve got.More >>
Construction Loan Options For New Builds In 2025
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:33:20 +1200 | Advanced Mortgage Solutions
Advanced Mortgage Solutions supports clients through this process by identifying lenders with flexible construction loan policies, low deposit requirements, and competitive interest rates. More >>
Understanding Mortgage Broker Cost In New Zealand
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:31:43 +1200 | Advanced Mortgage Solutions
For most people, working with a broker means getting professional guidance with no out-of-pocket expense. It’s a smart move for those wanting to ensure they’re getting a competitive mortgage that aligns with their financial goals.More >>
Why Pre Approval Could Provide An Edge In A Competitive Market
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:30:25 +1200 | Advanced Mortgage Solutions
Pre-approval typically lasts three to six months, giving buyers a window to confidently search and negotiate. It’s a free service, with no obligation, and positions you to act quickly in a fast-paced market.More >>
