KiwiSaver and cost of living: the real price of a contribution holiday – Generate Wealth Weekly
But while the short-term relief is real, the long-term cost can be significant. According to Inland Revenue data,…
Election 2026: National trails Labour on key cost-of-living issue, but gaining ground as Government sees rating rebound
Inflation/the cost of living continues to be the top issue for New Zealanders, as it has been for…
Local leaders share their hopes for Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty in 2026
Top of the to-do list next year would be an annual plan aimed at keeping rate increases as…
Cost-of-living pressures driving more middle and high income earners to seek financial help
“Practitioners are seeing debts getting harder to resolve… 64% say debts are more complicated,” he said. “This isn’t…
Cost-of-living cooldown: Insurance price hikes are over but higher prices are the new normal
Vehicle insurance premiums dropped 0.8% in the past year but remain 30.6% higher than three years ago. Health…
Kiwi households earning more than $200k seeking help from budgeting services
“Over the last couple of years, we saw all the mortgage rates go up, you know, doubling, almost…
Fraud and double-dipping as KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals spike
“I think it’s concerning because behind every application is a person, a New Zealand family who’s struggling to…
Cost-of-living crisis: Almost half of Kiwis going backwards financially
“The data definitely shows a challenging environment for Kiwis.” But Grange said women and the younger generation were…
Cost-of-living relief: Why car insurance premiums are easing
Vehicle insurance premiums increased 23.7% in the year to June last year, while wages and salaries only rose…