Economy
Budget 2025 – What’s in it for Seniors?
The Government touted it as the ‘Growth Budget’ and the Minister of Finance as the ‘No BS Budget’. But those less satisfied quickly labelled it
Sonia Speedy
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Economy
How stable is our financial system?
When it comes to the economy, the news lately seems to be all doom and gloom. So how stable is our financial system, and should
Sonia Speedy
Economy
Is digital currency just around the corner?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is looking into launching its own digital currency in addition to the banknotes and coins we use today. But
Sonia Speedy
Economy
Recessions Are Not All Bad
It’s official – we are now in a recession. What does this mean and should we be worried? Firstly, let’s look at what the term
Liz Koh
Economy
The growing impact of Rising Interest Rates
The Reserve Bank’s recent increase of the Official Cash Rate (OCR), albeit a small one, heralds the start of a new cycle in interest rates.
Liz Koh
Economy
Let Go of Fear and Learn the Lessons
The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown has seen many people’s incomes significantly reduce. The uncertainty of how long this situation will last and whether the
Liz Koh
Economy
The Decline of the Middle Class
This year has had its share of surprises. Brexit and Trump have both caught the world unawares and, although both the Brexit referendum and the
Liz Koh
Economy
Save the Nation
New Zealand is on the brink of a financial crisis unless national savings increases, according to the final report of the Savings Working Group (SWG).
Liz Koh
