Money
Consumer NZ calls for end to KiwiSaver loophole in contracts
A KiwiSaver loophole means thousands of dollars are being shaved off some people's take-home pay. Consumer NZ says it is simply not fair. Employers can include what's called a "total remuneration"… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 7 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6303162791001 Video, Audio
Uni students more than twice as likely to live in mouldy homes
Tertiary students are more than twice as likely as the rest of us to be living in damp and mouldy homes.
That's the finding of a survey of 522 students by researchers at the University of Otago.
And… Video, Audio
SFO ends two-year probe of donations to Auckland mayor's election campaigns
No action will be taken over the way donations were used during two of Phil Goff's mayoral campaigns.
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week financial journalist and author Mary Holm talks to Jesse about the latest Canstar Consumer Pulse report. It shows that 55% of New Zealanders are spending more than they earn. Audio
Midday Business News for 7 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
IRD says high income earners may be trying to avoid new tax bracket
The tax department thinks some high income earners may be trying to avoid the new top tax bracket, with officials concerned that people are shifting money around to avoid paying.
Savers keep their cool despite market jitters - ASB survey
KiwiSaver users are staying put with their investments in the face of financial market volatility caused by the pandemic and geopolitical crises, according to a new survey.
Franchisees allege 7-Eleven model based on wage theft
Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is set to pay out almost $A100m after being hit with class actions by Australian franchisees.
Some caught out by cooling house prices
Small-time developers or builders trying to make a buck will most likely be the ones left in the lurch as house prices look to be cooling.
Data from Corelogic shows while year-on-year growth remains… Audio
Midday Business News for 6 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
New study shows gender wage gap persists into retirement
The first KiwiSaver gender data, out today, shows women have 20 percent less in retirement savings than men, demonstrating how the gender wage gap during working years can influence retirement.
Initial confusion reinforces need for caution on Air NZ's $1.2b plan - regulator
Potential investors are being urged to seek professional advice if they are considering taking part in Air New Zealand's capital raising.
Midday Business News for 5 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Thousands leave Auckland for other New Zealand centres amid Covid-19
The tide of people moving out of Auckland for greener pastures in other parts of the country has increased during the pandemic.
FMA expects continued improvement in value for money for investors in managed funds
The Financial Markets Authority is expecting to see a continued improvement in the value for money consumers get when they invest in managed funds.
Midday Business News for 4 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Insurance Council calls for NZ to invest in climate change mitigation measures
The council's chief executive, Tim Grafton, says recent flooding events show the country cannot just keep repairing flooded areas.
Has butter become a luxury - or was it always?
Along with bread and milk, butter has long been a staple in the Kiwi supermarket shop. However, with 500 grams now costing much as $7.50, is butter becoming a luxury item? Northland farmer and writer… Audio
First time buyers, economist see reduced competition for houses
There are signs of a housing market slowdown, with median house values falling in 150 out of 900 suburbs nationwide in the last three months.