Government reveals increases in health budget out to 2030 – kind of
The last three-year budget, which National and Labour campaigned on in 2023, runs out next year, meaning a…
Council rates cap: Kaikohe home owner says continual rates increases ‘difficult to absorb’
Harnish’s comments come after the Government decided to cap annual council rate increases at 4%. Local Government Minister…
Lotto Powerball: One lucky winner of $28m draw before odds rise and jackpot cap increases
It could be the last big draw where winning is so “easy”, with odds set to increase –…
Meridian Energy returns to $130m profit after drought-hit loss, promises to keep energy price increases below inflation in coming year
Looking ahead, Meridian’s guidance for the current 2027 financial year was for ebitdaf of between $1.040b and $1.120b,…
Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
Westpac breaks rank and lifts popular fixed mortgage rates – NZ Herald
Westpac breaks rank and lifts popular fixed mortgage rates NZ HeraldWestpac lifts interest rates RNZWestpac the first to increase home…
State of Savings: Kiwis missing out on $500m; two in five take on debt to cover cost of living
He said things like fuel costs, groceries, rates and insurance premiums “don’t have a lot of wiggle room”…
Motorcyclists protest Christchurch ACC levy hikes ahead of court challenge
Ahead of that challenge, Chapple will seek interim orders to prevent the increases from happening before the court…
Whanganui medical services prepare as winter illness creeps in
It aimed to respond to higher demand and pressure on Whanganui medical services, particularly from more prevalent respiratory…
Northland ratepayer feels forced off land by rising costs as region’s rates to top $370m
“I am already paying $97 a week in rates. I think of it in weekly amounts because I…
Napier wants to get rid of ‘rural residential’ rates, leaving lifestyle block owner facing big rates increases
But the council, as part of its annual plan, is proposing to change Best’s property – and 1582…