Money
Budgeting: why it's not enough
An opinion piece in Stuff written by Jackie Clarke from the Aunties caught our attention, titles "You Can't Budget Your Way Out of Poverty". Audio
Central Bank paper: 'We have responsibility to ensure cash available'
The Reserve Bank is asking about the future of cash and reveals the number of ATMs is declining, plus its bank vaults are ageing and "sub-optimal".
Independent experts support RBNZ's approach on bank capital
Three independent experts generally agree the Reserve Bank's approach to increasing the amount of capital banks should hold in reserve is based on sensible and sound analysis. Audio
Market Update for 1 October 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
Big banks pledge no more regional branch closures for a year
The big banks have promised not to close any more regional branches for the next 12 months. It's part of a deal the Government has struck a deal with Kiwibank, BNZ, TSB, ANZ, ASB and Westpac, which… Audio
Regional banking hubs to be trialled in towns
New Zealand's largest banks have announced they will trial four regional banking hubs providing basic banking services.
Recommendations for Mosque shooting victim donations due next month
Christchurch City Councillor Raf Manji is meeting with the community on behalf of the Christchurch Foundation to make recommendations about the best ways to disperse funds to the victims of the mosque… Audio
Auckland Ponzi scheme victims owed $45million
Hundreds of ponzi scheme victims have come forward claiming to be owed up to 45-million dollars, after an Auckland businessman suddenly died, precipitating the company's collapse. Audio
Sarah Edmondson: How I escaped the NXIVM sex cult
Vancouver actress Sarah Edmondson spent 12 years in the NXIVM cult. She eventually blew the whistle and has a new book, Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, The Cult That Bound My Life. Audio
What science can teach us about happiness
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos teaches the university's renowned happiness course. She offers up a few small things that can help bring more happiness to our everyday lives. Video, Audio
Super Fund adds risk penalty to NZ assets
The New Zealand Super Fund says the risk penalty it applies to New Zealand assets, doesn't mean it's reluctant to invest in them. Audio
Housing affordability crisis deepens in Queenstown Lakes
Two years ago the Queenstown Lakes District Council launched ambitious plans to address housing affordability. Property values have levelled off but the crisis is still growing with high rental costs… Audio
Your money with Mary Holm
Financial journalist and author Mary Holm talks today about setting goals to make financial progress. Audio
Lack of money impacts wellbeing
A BNZ economist Paul Conway talks about their survey which showed a link between financial stability and well being. Audio
Market Update for 18 September 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
Gull holds off on petrol price hike
Oil prices have fallen overnight on reports Saudi Arabia's oil output may return to normal more quickly than earlier reports had suggested. Yesterday BP and Z Energy increased prices by 6 cents a… Audio
Pay equity ticked off; gender pay gap a long way away
Westpac NZ, a bank proud of its equity record, has revealed shocking figures on its own gender pay gap. It's front-footing the issue but says it can't change things on its own. Audio
Bank complaints rise
We all use banks, we are all reliant on them - they are an indispensable part of our lives. But it appears we have our concerns about them. Bank complaints have spiked up more than 20 percent to a 5… Audio
NZ dollar remains 10th most traded currency in the world
The New Zealand dollar remains the 10th most traded currency globally, according to a survey by the Bank of International Settlements. Audio
Petrol price uncertainty after Saudi attacks
An energy consultant says it's too soon to say exactly what impact an attack on an oil processing plant in Saudi Arabia will have on New Zealand petrol prices as global oil prices spike. Audio
