Hawke’s Bay energy summit to tackle rising power costs and supply risks
The Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Leaders Circle. Members pointed to supply challenges, costs and concerns about transitioning…
Hannah McQueen: Could your prescription medication be speeding up your decline?
It shouldn’t be. Hannah McQueen is a chartered accountant with a Master’s in Taxation Law, the founder of…
Apple Watch for Your Kids – why is NZ missing out on a ‘life-changing’ service that’s available in 25 countries?
“I want my daughter to feel a little freedom and confidence, knowing she can reach us whenever she…
Eleven Ōmāhu home owners get green light to stay after Gabrielle flooding
The last stages are due to be completed by the end of May, to the relief of owners…
War-driven fertiliser shortage risks higher fresh food prices for shoppers
Much of the Middle East’s fertiliser production – like crude oil and gas – has to pass through…
Air New Zealand risks extra $4m-$5m cost per day from war-driven jet fuel spike, analysts warn
The spread is frequently volatile but for most of the past decade was below US$10 ($17). The analysts…
Chinese economic officials flag Iran war risks, vow ‘balanced’ trade
Chinese officials brief reporters in Beijing on March 6. From left: China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing; Commerce Minister Wang…
US-Israel attacks on Iran: Economists put numbers on the risk to New Zealand’s recovery
“Oil shocks are very difficult for inflation-targeting central banks to navigate, because they are both inflationary and negative…
LNG price spike highlights risks for planned $1b NZ terminal
The energy industry sees the initiative as providing insurance for a renewables-dominated electricity sector that is prone to…
Iran conflict: Petrol prices, interest rates and KiwiSaver – where you could feel the financial fallout
It is still early days in terms of market reaction and the conflict, so assessing the possible fallout…
Mount Maunganui Lifeguard clubhouse red placard leaves service in limbo as landslide risks reviewed
It meant the building was unsafe to occupy due to external risks, but did not mean it had…
2Degrees rooftop satellite station in central Auckland angers residents
“No one was aware of this installation until building commenced several weeks ago, and it would appear that…