Independent Schools of New Zealand CEO on more colleges than ever charging $30,000-plus in tuition
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Cost-of-living crisis fuelling rise in elder financial abuse, warns Age Concern
“Older people are facing a double whammy. They’re really seeing this struggle in terms of financial hardship on…
The supermarket swaps that actually save money – and the ones that don’t
There’s also the convenience factor: pre-chopped, ready to use and portionable. Unless you’re using fresh vegetables quickly and…
KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals spike in March amid fuel crisis, cost of living
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KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals spike in March amid fuel crisis, cost of living
It comes as the number of KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals has continued to climb in recent years, having outstripped…
Northland residents using Afterpay to buy essentials amid cost-of-living crisis
One woman Checkpoint spoke to described it as a “sucker punch or sucker pull”. “It’s like spending your…
Chocolate prices an added strain this Easter amid NZ cost-of-living crisis
He said some of that was down to ingredients. “Cocoa prices around the world saw a pretty large…
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…