Money
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary Holm looks at options for people who are struggling to pay the never ending increasing rates bills. She explains there are rebates for people on low incomes and the option to postpone… Audio
National proposes KiwiSaver split, would roll back two financial laws
National is promising to allow people to split their KiwiSaver between multiple providers.
No quick fix for people with mortgages says advisor
A mortgage advisor says there will be no quick fix for people with mortgages suffering the burden of a high official cash rate.
The Reserve Bank is keeping the official cash rate at 5.5 percent for… Audio
Dairy farmers prepare for 'tight times' as GDT prices crash
Dairy farmers still carrying debt fear for their viability while more established players are going over their budgets with a fine-tooth comb. Audio
Credit card rewards: Are they worth it?
Many credit card providers offer rewards as an incentive for signing up, but how do they measure up? Simran Kaur joins Susie to talk about how much you have to spend in order to get any real benefit… Audio
Over half of New Zealanders are struggling financially according to research
More than half of New Zealanders are struggling financially, according to new research by Te Ara Ahunga Ora, the Retirement Commission.
It says 55 percent of kiwis are in a tight spot with money - up… Audio
Free lunches seen as essential, despite uncertain future
While government-funded school lunches have only been around for a few years, for some schools, they've already become absolutely essential. But after this year's Budget, the free meals programme… Video, Audio
Labour would've liked to give parents more leave, but times are too tough
Labour says it would've liked to have offered more paid parental leave, but times are too tough. It's promising four weeks of paid leave for partners, but only if re-elected and it will be phased in… Audio
Woolworths signs wholesale deal with KwikMart stores
A new convenience store chain believes it will be able to offer more competitive prices after signing a wholesale agreement with Woolworths New Zealand.
More than half of New Zealanders struggling financially - survey
Of those surveyed, 51 percent reported they were 'starting to sink' or 'treading water', while a further 3.5 percent reported they were 'sinking badly'.
'Proxy debt collector': budgeting services call for end to benefit attachment orders
Budgeting services are calling for an end to attachment orders which take automatic debt repayments from people's benefits. The Ministry of Justice can impose an order on someone who owes money, for… Audio
Drop in building consents could disrupt economy says economist
A leading economist says a drop in future building consents could disrupt the country's economic momentum.
A new quarterly economic report from Infometrics shows increased economic activity, and a… Audio
Taking GST off food hassle for small businesses
As you've probably heard by now, Labour's confirmed it's plans to wipe GST off fresh fruit and vegetables if they get re-elected. The leaked policy was met with a lukewarm response from many… Audio
Nine out of ten NZers targeted by scams in last 12 months - BNZ
Nine out of ten New Zealanders have been targeted by a scam in the last twelve months according to new research from BNZ. The good news is we're gettting more con-conscious, with only one in ten… Video, Audio
Foodbank operator on removing GST from fruit and veg
Community leader and Foodbank operator David Letele spoke to Lisa Owen about Labour's policy to remove GST from fruit and vegetables.
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The Pre-Panel with Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan discuss a collection of historic puzzles and games held at one of our regional museums. Also, our panellists tell us… Audio
Labour stands by publicly released GST policy costings
The party says costings errors targeted by National were only included in documents released to reporters, and were fixed before the actual announcement.
Advocate for making food more affordable for every New Zealander
Food systems expert Emily King is advocating for what she calls a 'noble goal' - a system that supplies people with healthy and affordable food that's made and grown well. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
Eftpos plummets in popularity as newer forms of payment emerge
Eftpos, the payment system widely used in New Zealand for more than 30 years, is plummeting in popularity. The thought of them disappearing altogether is concerning for some people who don't like… Audio
First food prices fall in more than a year driven by cheaper fruit and veggies
Food price inflation has slowed to its lowest level in nearly a year as fruit and vegetable prices ease.
