Auckland council savings plan targets $106m to hold rates at 7.9% – Desley Simpson
That’s value for money in action – keeping costs down for households, reducing reliance on rates, and building…
Consumer confidence slumps in February as cost pressures bite
The proportion of households that thought it was a good time to buy a major household item fell…
Business confidence dips on interest rate fears but remains elevated
“The sharp turn in interest rates seen from late November until mid-February has had an impact on the…
Are pay rises back on the table for Kiwis this year?
“Pay rises and offering higher starting salaries are firmly back on the agenda for many organisations.” The top…
Samoan TikTok chef Daniel Rankin on body confidence, therapy and fame
Daniel Rankin with cousin Ian in Samoa as a kid. Photo / Woman’s Day “I started cooking eggs,…
Confidence eases as inflation pressure emerges – ANZ Business Outlook
The “less-good news” was re-emerging signs of inflation pressure, she said. The net percentage of firms expecting to…
Could Auckland house prices crash another 10%? Housing Minister won’t say, but other National MPs say buyers should ‘absolutely’ have confidence
Asked whether a buyer, concerned about another 10% drop, should hold off buying, Bishop said: “I’m not going…
2026 election: Sam Uffindell selected as National candidate for Tauranga
Electorate boundary changes for 2026 would shift Tauranga west, incorporating Te Puna, Minden, Wairoa, Lower Kaimai, Tauriko West,…
Kendall Jenner ‘celebrates confidence’ in new role for Emporio Armani
“I love a scent that is powerful and addictive, that really boosts your mood, like Power of You…
Hawke’s Bay kaumātua with cancer retires after 35 years supporting disabled into work
Edwards started working with people with challenges, youth at risk and the Department of Corrections in 1989 and…
Retail confidence steady as Bay of Plenty prepares for summer surge
Nationally, consumer spending reached $2.049 billion in that same period, down 0.3% from last year. Tauranga Crossing centre…
NZ sharemarket rallies on index changes, confidence survey – Market close
The bank raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to around 0.75%. Salt Funds managing director Matt…