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AirBnB user pleased Consumer NZ pushing for Commerce Commission investigation
Consumer New Zealand wants the Commerce Commission to investigate Airbnb and Bachcare over what it describes as unfair cancellation terms.
Airbnb customer, Marilyn, experienced this first hand and… Audio
Public will be safe during First Union paramedic strike - St John management
Hundreds of St John paramedics and ambulance staff are poised to walk off the job this week - twice - as the pay dispute between their union and St John drags on.
More than a third of St John's… Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis spending large out of lockdown
Out of lockdown, but still restricted to Aotearoa's shores, New Zealanders have been spending up large.
Latest figures from ASB show a spectacular surge in spending this quarter.
A massive rise of… Audio
Otago residents vent fury at rising electricty prices
Central Otago residents have vented their fury at the rising electricity prices they'll have to pay to repair aging and rotting power poles.
Aurora Energy's plan to fix years of underspending means… Audio
Breaking Silence | Episode 7: Woven Earth
Escaping an abusive marriage in Australia taught Kerryn how hard it is for women and children to restart their lives. We follow Kerryn as she sets up a house for a family on behalf of her charity. Video
How to break out of the 'toxic money mindset'
Psychologist Ashley Whillans has surveyed thousands of adults around the world about time and money. Unsurprisingly, most people focus too much on working and making more money, and not enough on… Audio
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