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Public sector pay freeze thaw imminent
A significant thaw in the so-called public servant pay freeze is imminent.
The Public Service Commission is putting out its new guidance as early as next week.
RNZ's Phil Pennington has obtained a… Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch (Part One)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch discuss New Zealand's lack of regulation around lobbying with Transparency International New Zealand CEO, Julie Haggie. Also they… Audio
Financial feminist encouraging women to create their own wealth
'Financial feminist' Tori Dunlap has coached millions of women on how to negotiate better salaries, pay off debt and save money through her popular TikTok videos and podcast. She's now written her… Audio
Analysis on the NZ Sharemarket amid the banking crisis
The New Zealand sharemarket took a hit when trading opened this morning, following the biggest global banking crisis since 2008.
The New Zealand market was the first in the world to open after a… Audio
Simran Kaur: Success and Girls Who Invest
Simran Kaur is fast becoming a household name.. not just in New Zealand but internationally. Simran, together with her best friend Sonya Gupthan began Girls That Invest an award winning global… Audio
How Ryan Reynolds made nearly half a billion dollars - without starring in a movie
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is the latest celebrity to make bank through savvy investments that are a world away from his onscreen acting performances.
RBNZ 'confident' NZ banks ready for any market upheaval
The Reserve Bank has given a vote of confidence in the strength of New Zealand banks and their ability to cope with any financial crisis.
Lower-paid govt contractors' wages went up by 46% in 2022
New figures out on what the government pays contractors show steep rate rises of up to 46 percent, but also drops of up to 15 percent.
Aucklander yet to see emergency relief payment despite sleeping on camp chair
An Auckland resident sleeping on a camp chair since her home flooded in January says she has not seen a cent from the council's Emergency Relief Fund.
'Worse than unsatisfactory': RBNZ and Govt criticised over inflation, housing boom
The Reserve Bank and the Minister of Finance have been attacked over monetary policy and inflation by the free market think tank, the New Zealand Initiative.
Rains, trains and financial ordeals: Auckland 'sailing towards iceberg'
Councillors talk of fears of service cuts, increased inequalities and the tough journey ahead for those leading a city facing huge budget deficits.
'Every person should be concerned': Significant job cuts at council head office likely, mayor says
Significant job cuts are likely for Auckland Council's head office as it looks to plug a forecast $295 million budget deficit as well as cover the cost of storm and cyclone damage and the City Rail…
Teachers explain reasons for striking from pickets
About 50,000 teachers are walking off the job today, asking for more resources to do their jobs, and pay-rises that keep pace with inflation.
The combined strike includes teachers from kindergarten… Audio
Global stock markets slump due to Credit Suisse concerns
Global stock markets have slumped overnight as concern about the health of the banking sector has resurfaced with the latest concerns centring on Swiss bank Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse bank shares… Audio
Big job ahead for Auckland Council after cyclone, CRL blowout
A mountain to climb - that's how one Auckland councillor describes the tough road ahead for those in charge of the Super City.
The council needs to find about one-and-a-half billion dollars to cover… Audio
Warning to business owners, relatives of potentially severe fallout from loans
Flood-hit small business owners rebuilding after severe weather events are being warned to take a pause before seeking loans.
Early childhood centres unsure how to cover pay parity
Some early childhood centres don't know how they'll cover the cost of pay parity for their staff.
For Vince Grgicevich, the gap between extra government funding and higher pay rates will be about… Audio
Cyclone-hit homeowners' cash payouts likely to fall short of full rebuild costs, lawyer warns
An insurance expert is warning flood and cyclone-hit homeowners with claims for write-offs are likely to get cash payouts that won't fully cover their rebuild costs.
The government indicates a Com Com study into banks
The government is giving its strongest indications yet of a Commerce Commission study into banking after a record result in profits last year.
National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis… Audio
