Gisborne rates: Report finds residential bills relatively affordable by household income
The assessment did not consider value for money, asset values or non-taxable income such as accommodation supplements. Gisborne’s…
The parents taking lump sums from their pensions to fund their children’s homes and weddings
The Bank of Mum and Dad has been around for centuries – but in recent years, even more…
Beating the chill – Around Ealing
Trying to keep your home cosy and your energy bills down can be stressful, particularly with costs likely…
Open banking arrival means third parties can help with budgeting, loans and power bills – Diana Clement
ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac went live with regulated open banking in December, and Kiwibank joined for payments…
Horse hīkoi in photos: The day Ngāti Kahungunu rode to Parliament
Ngāti Kahungunu, the iwi which spans much of the eastern lower North Island, led this convoy of riders…
National and Labour promise Winter Energy Payment for all superannuitants, while pushing younger people to save more for retirement
The concern over the sustainability of NZ Super as the population ages is such that both National and…
Brandi Glanville feels ‘embarrassed’ by GoFundMe page to help cover her medical bills
“[My friend], Gina, started a GoFundMe for me. I’m embarrassed, honestly, ‘cause I don’t like to ask for…
Council rates cap: Kaikohe home owner says continual rates increases ‘difficult to absorb’
Harnish’s comments come after the Government decided to cap annual council rate increases at 4%. Local Government Minister…
Pet insurance can pay off but you need to read the fine print – Diana Clement
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr told me a salutary story about his wife’s puppy Gigi, who cost them…
Digital payments at core — Here’s what Gen Z’s UPI payments for essentials, discretionary, travel and subscriptions show
Analysis of millions of UPI transactions, reflecting the spending habits of more than 5.2 lakh salaried Gen Z…
High power bills complaints: How to get help from Utilities Disputes
Powershop said it had lost customers in the past couple of months, although those numbers had stabilised. Powershop…
Powershop complaints grow as customers report high bills and app problems
“This would have equated to a power bill of around $27,000 for that day had they followed through…