Excuseflation squeezes Kiwi households
New Zealand’s annual inflation rate climbed to 4.1% in the year to the June 2026 quarter, up from 3.1% in…
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Inflation hits 4.1%, but fuel is doing most of the damage
The annual inflation rate has climbed to its highest level in more than two years, with the latest figures from…
What Budget 2026 means for Canterbury business owners
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivered Budget 2026 on 28 May, describing it as a response to an increasingly uncertain world,…
Financial stress driving cracks in New Zealand’s social fabric
Financial stress doesn’t just strain household budgets; it reshapes how people trust institutions, relate to each other, and participate in…
The three golden rules of accounting every business should know
Accounting plays a vital role in every business, regardless of its size, by systematically recording, analysing and reporting financial transactions…
From first jobs to first homes: How KiwiSaver impacts Kiwis at every stage
For many aspiring homeowners in New Zealand, KiwiSaver is a vital stepping stone between saving and entering the property market.…
Boxing Day spend down 12 percent
Boxing Day didn’t have the same spark last year, with sales down a whopping 12.4% compared to December 2024. New…
Passport privilege gap widens
A New Zealand passport gives easy access to 183 countries and territories, compared to 190 last year, making it less…
Cost-of-Living Worries Remain High as Festive Season Approaches
Westpac NZ is urging New Zealanders to prepare a festive season spending plan as new research indicates many households continue…
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