Investment

Explainer - Despite its $37m valuation it doesn't meet healthy homes standards. But is updating it necessary during a cost of living crisis? RNZ examines its past, present, and potential future use.

New Zealand investors are continuing to back startup ventures, defying a high level of volatility in the investment market.

The state-owned investment bank Green Investment Finance is lending $15 million to solar power company Lodestone Energy to speed up development of its five planned solar farms.

Most investors plan to increase their investments over the coming year as they feel more confident about market conditions, a new survey says.

The average contribution rate of 4.3 percent of pay compares with an optimum rate of 6.3 percent, a report from an advisory firm says.