Money
Freshwater ecologist wants money spent on changing farming
Ecologist Dr Mike Joy has given a message to the PM about how COVID recovery money should be spent. Audio
FMA renews push to lower KiwiSaver fees
The regulator is concerned fees may have a negative effect on balances, as well as a disproportionate effect on KiwiSavers with low balances.
Sports groups reject plan to ban new Wellington pokie machines
Wellington sports groups are pushing the city council to scrap a proposal to ban new pokie machines in the capital.
The city council's sinking lid policy would mean if existing pokie venues close… Audio
Māngere locals unhappy at Pak'nSave price discrepancies
It was the talk of the town in Māngere today - the local Pak'nSave fined $78,000 for charging consumers higher prices for supposed promotional items.
The over-charging occured on six dates over… Video, Audio
Most kiwis with 'non-ethical' investments want to switch
That's according to a study undertaken for charity Mindful Money. Audio
More than $4b from KiwiSavers invested in 'non-ethical' sectors
This is despite three quarters of New Zealanders assuming their KiwiSaver and other managed funds are being invested responsibly.
Survey shows age, gender gap in NZ's financial knowledge
The Commission for Financial Capability surveyed 3000 New Zealanders about their understanding of basic financial concepts like interest, inflation and risk diversification - and only half as many… Audio
Survey exposes gender gap in financial knowledge
A new survey has exposed a gender gap in the financial knowledge of Kiwi men and women.
The Commission for Financial Capability surveyed 3000 New Zealanders about their understanding of basic… Audio
Wellington Council unanimous on $180m library strengthening
An earthquake-strengthening project, which could cost up to $180 million, has been approved for Wellington's Central Library.
Despite popular support for demolishing and building a new one, the… Video, Audio
Businesses receiving wage subsidy being audited by MSD
Nearly 10,000 businesses who got the wage subsidy have been audited but it is still unknown how many have abused the scheme.
Auckland Council job cuts help save $78m: 'A really good start'
Auckland councillors are facing the reality of a painful emergency budget after the first of many anticipated job cuts were confirmed today.
Christchurch cathedral cost blow-out revealed with new design
The cost of rebuilding Christchurch's quake damaged Anglican cathedral has blown out by 50 percent, and now stands at a whopping $154 million.
The increase was revealed today at the same time as an… Video, Audio
Reserve Bank becomes 'steward' for cash system
Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Christian Hawkesby tells The Panel what this means in practice. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: Share investing for fun
Financial journalist Mary Holm says there are two reasons for investing - the obvious one is to see your wealth grow over time, but on the rise are investors who dip their toes in the water, purely… Audio
Wilson Parking to pay $500k over anti-competitive behaviour
Wilson Parking has agreed to pay $500,000 to the Commerce Commission following an investigation into anti-competitive behaviour at several Wellington carparks.
The country's largest parking company… Audio
Does Kiwisaver needs to be fairer for women?
Women in the investment and banking industry are calling for changes to Kiwisaver to make it fairer for women. Social justice campaigner and economist Susan St John joins The Panel to explain why. Audio
The future of cash: RBNZ developing strategy to secure its use
The Reserve Bank is giving immediate priority to ensuring a future for cash.
Record financial deficit in US in wake of Covid-19 spending
The US budget deficit has hit a record $3.1 trillion in the last financial year - that's more than twice as big as the previous record set during the global financial crisis.
Auditor-General asks Auckland University about $5m house purchase for vice chancellor
New Zealand's highest watchdog is asking for a please explain over Auckland University's purchase of a $5 million house in one of the city's poshest suburbs for its vice chancellor to live in.
The… Video, Audio
A mortgage rate war could be close
Heartland Bank has announced an historically low one-year fixed-loan rate of 1.99% suggesting other banks will follow to attract home buyers. Audio
