Money
Why are we so secretive about money?
A recent survey in the UK found that one in four people keep money secrets from friends and family. On this side of the globe, we are no less coy about our financial lives. Olivia Fleming has written… Audio
Bitcoin on rise again as crypto investor demographic changes
A new demographic of investors have been flocking to buy Bitcoin in the wake of the pandemic, driving the cryptocurrency to a three-year high.
BNZ closing 38 of its branches around NZ
BNZ is closing 38 branches over the next seven months. Director of academic programmes at Massey's Business School Dr Claire Matthews talks to the Panel about the changing face of banking. Audio
Covid leave scheme: $129m paid out to support staff pay
The government has paid out more than $100 million to support businesses to pay staff who have been directed to self-isolate and can't work from home.
Your Money with Mary Holm Money and relationships
Mary Holm responds to listener questions and comments on her financial literacy quiz from two weeks ago, and talks about a new survey by the Commission for Financial Capability - on money and… Audio
RBNZ reviewing processes after MPS info sent early
Some non-bank lenders were told a Funding for Lending Programme (FLP) would be implemented 45 minutes before its official announcement, the Reserve Bank has confirmed.
Westpac economist on political stoush involving Reserve Bank
The National Party says the government should rein in the Reserve Bank's plans to funnel $28 billion dollars into the financial system.
Their argument is that much of that money will likely benefit… Audio
Business leaders not backing National over Reserve Bank
Business leaders aren't backing National's call for the government to "rein in" the Reserve Bank and insist conditions be put around new funding.
The National Party wants the government to ensure… Audio
Commerce Commission to investigate supermarket prices
The Commerce Commission is to investigate supermarket prices.
This follows a promise by Labour during the election campaign.
David Clark is the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
He speaks… Audio
Little interest in loans for earthquake strengthening
Just 25 people have lodged expressions of interest in a loan scheme which helps apartment owners pay for their building to be earthquake strengthened.
The scheme has now been open for more than a… Audio
St John paramedics, ambulance staff plan second strike
A second strike notice has been filed on behalf of hundreds of St John paramedics and ambulance staff who plan on walking off the job next week.
St John staff represented by First Union say further… Audio
Auckland Council loses $1.4b 'bet' on interest rates - report
It's being reported that the Auckland Council has lost $1.4 billion in what is being described as "an interest rate bet". Audio
Call for business 'revolution' over CEO salaries
SkyCity's chair, Rob Campbell, has called for an end to excessive chief executive salaries. Audio
NZ property market: too hot to handle
Independent economist Cameron Bagrie joins The Panel to discuss New Zealand's explosive property market and the latest moves by the Reserve Bank. Audio
Otago facing Aurora big power bill hikes despite Commission cap
Otago residents may face a power bill increase of between $240 and $876 a year by 2026 in a draft decision on Aurora Energy's plans to hike prices to fix its failing network.
Infratil's profits take hit during 'challenging period'
Utilities and infrastructure investor Infratil has reported a sharply lower profit as Covid-19 hit the earnings of its key investments.
House prices rise by 3 percent on last month
House prices are continuing to rise at an alarming rate, jumping by almost 20 percent in October on the same time last year, according to the Real Estate Institute's monthly report.
Auckland's median… Audio
RBNZ 'caught offguard' by house prices - economist
The strength of the housing market has caught the Reserve Bank "completely off guard" and its decision to consider bringing loan-to-value ratio restrictions back is not surprising, an economist says.
Reserve Bank to consult on bringing back LVR restrictions
As the housing market continues to heat up, the central bank is to consult on re-instating loan-to-value ratio restrictions on high-risk lending from March next year. The restrictions were removed in… Audio
RBNZ to consider reinstating LVRs as housing market heats up
The central bank has confirmed it will look at reinstating loan-to-value ratio restrictions on high-risk lending from March next year.
