Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costs
Said Brown: “I don’t want people twiddling their thumbs. We hire when the work is there. If you…
Reverse mortgages explained: Pros, cons and costs for retirees – Darcy Ungaro
So, what’s a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage converts home equity into spending money in retirement. It’s for…
Investment property: The hidden costs of being a landlord – Nadine Higgins
Property investment can be controversial – but under current lending and taxation settings, it’s a legitimate way many…
Rule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patients
“The average patient who needs to renew their prescriptions four times annually could save up to $105 per…
Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max To Launch in March With New SoIC Packaging To Cut Costs
It was previously revealed in leaks that the Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max-powered MacBook Pros are expected…
Home owners could be left exposed as Govt gives itself an out on requiring new-build warranties
It is changing the law so that those responsible for a defective build must cover their share of…
Mayor Tania Tapsell tops spending as Rotorua councillors election costs revealed
Smaller donations of $2000 were received from electricity company Unison, the Prince’s Gate Hotel and a personal donor,…
Clutha storm cleanup continues: 150,000 tonnes of fallen trees, $1m council costs
“It was just so much destruction in such a short amount of time,” Holly said. “The scale of…
Northland retirees share money‑saving tips as living costs climb
“Things were tight when I was a young mum bringing up my kids. “But both of us are…
Leaky St Lukes apartments repair costs jump, enforcement action targets unit owners for unpaid levies
The rising costs are compounded by stress and mental health concerns among some facing financial ruin. Dozens of…
Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates
people need to understand the changes so they could plan with confidence. “Granny flats can make a real…
Cost of incarceration: Corrections report reveals $201,408 to keep a sentenced inmate behind bars
To monitor those on home detention – including the likes of former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming, who…