Monterey County Mental Health Facility Plan Canceled | News
It was a noble idea, to bring Monterey County residents locked away in mental health facilities located in…
Construction costs rise at fastest pace in more than a year
“We are certainly not seeing the extreme inflation experienced in the post-Covid phase, when the CCCI annual growth…
U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff – MarketWatch
U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff MarketWatchThe Productivity Boom Has Arrived. AI…
Local firms eye 2026 growth but fear rising costs and inflation
“As local businesses prepare to put another challenging year behind them, it’s encouraging to see optimism coming through…
Christmas food costs lay bare the true price of supermarket power – Sue Chetwin
Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo / Michael Craig Finance Minister Nicola Willis came in for some fudge flak…
Reusing parts from written-off patrol cars cuts costs and waste for police
The programme is managed by Clive Turner, from First Rescue, who came up with the concept after seeing…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…
Christmas Appeal: Super Support helping vulnerable older people in the face of rising food costs
It has come at a time when the foodbank has experienced a 145% overall increase in people requiring…
Japan borrowing costs seen doubling if benchmark yield surges to 2.5%
Bonds Higher rates a burden on regional banks but boost to household savings If the Bank of Japan…
Blind Low Vision NZ warns cost of assistive tech leaving people behind
Bradley considered himself one of the lucky ones because as his vision got worse, technology advanced. For the…
Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
But his unsuccessful legal action, described by a judge as “over-long and complicated” and reliant on “irrelevant pleadings…
The real numbers on rentals: low growth, weak cashflow, modest returns
What rising costs and weak growth mean for rental investors. If you want real returns that compound over…