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KiwiSaver: Early withdrawals double as purses put under strain
The money withdrawn early from KiwiSaver funds due to financial hardship has doubled compared to a year ago, with significantly more people taking money out before retirement.
As news fades from social media platforms - where does that leave journalism?
Opinion - News organisations that work through social media will have limited control as terms of service are changed at will, leaving news companies to deal with the consequences, Merja Myllylahti wr…
Evening business for 1 December 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342137075112 Video, Audio
Buyer beware: Consumer NZ warns of short expiry date on xmas gift cards
Buyer beware of gift cards with short expiry dates this festive season, that warning from Consumer NZ. An estimated $10 million in unspent vouchers go unspent each year. Consumer NZ says that makes… Video, Audio
Consumer confidence remains pessimistic as inflation pressures persist
ANZ's latest consumer survey shows the number reporting they were now better off financially rose slightly, but so did the number expecting the economy to be worse off in a year's time.
Free dental care rolls into Porirua
A community-led initiative in Porirua is taking the reigns from politicians and having a crack at offering free dental care themselves. It's been spearheaded by Anita Taggart and Jodi Watene. Audio
Midday Business News for 1 December 2023
Consumer confidence has improved but remains pessimistic as household budgets remain squeezed, deterring people from big spending.
Anan Zaki has the business news. Audio
Consumer NZ releases gift card 'naughty' and 'nice' lists
Santa has a 'naughty or nice' list, and this year so does Consumer NZ.
Taxpayers' Union offer to redesign Government department logos for free
The Taxpayers' Union is offering to redesign the logos of Government departments for free, after becoming concerned about the potential cost of the new coalition's plan to make them use English… Audio
Early Business News for 1 December 2021
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
NZers debt increased in November data shows
New data shows New Zealanders are falling further into debt, with households under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
Credit bureau Centrix says people's debt increased in November, as… Audio
Demand for consumer credit up before Christmas - Centrix
Consumer credit demand rose in November as households looked to take advantage of retail sales leading up to Christmas.
'World class' resource on West Coast
The West Coast mineral sands resource is "world class" with the potential to create about 300 jobs, Westland Mineral Sands managing director Ray Mudgway says.
Evening business for 30 November 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342038257112 Video, Audio
Business confidence rises to its highest level in nearly nine years
It comes as the economy heads for a soft landing and firms look towards possible policy changes from the new government.
NZ interest rates need to stay high, tax cuts may drive inflation - OECD
The group suggests New Zealand can expect only "modest" growth in the next couple of years.
Australian private equity firm eyeing up MediaWorks - report
Local media company MediaWorks is being eyed by an Australian private equity firm, according to a newspaper report.
Genesis Energy has target of 95% renewable generation by 2035
The Huntly power station would still be needed for peak demand, but coal use would be reduced and replaced with biomass and possibly hydrogen, while gas would be needed for the transition, Genesis…
Midday Business News for 30 November 2023
Genesis Energy is planning to spend more than a billion dollars on renewable energy projects over the next decade, but says it will still need the fossil fuel fired Huntly Power Station to back up… Audio
