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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on job ads falling for the third month in a row
The uncertain economic environment could be the reason for climbing unemployment and declining job ads.
The latest Seek data shows job ads fell 0.8 p…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Chris Wilkinson: First Retail Group Managing Director on 62 thousand companies being incorporated in the year to July
More people are starting businesses, despite tough economic conditions.
Data shows there's been more than 62 thousand companies incorporated in the …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia holding their OCR in place at 4.35 percent
Over in Australia, the Reserve Bank has moved to keep the official cash rate in place at 4.35 percent.
The result was widely expected by economists a…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
John Cuthbertson: Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand lead on the number of Kiwis in debt to the IRD
More Kiwis than ever are in debt to the IRD, and one expert has a theory about why it's gotten so bad.
As of March this year, more than half-a-milli…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the party's bid to help small businesses make use of AI
Labour says small businesses are our economy's engine room, as the party launches a new election policy in Rotorua.
It's campaigning on a $2 million …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to Contact Energy's results
Contact Energy has reported a record net profit of $423 million, driven by the acquisition of Manawa Energy and higher renewable generation.
The resu…
4 weeks ago
Liam Whittaker: Heirest founder on what the new online jewellery retailer can offer consumers
New online jewellery startup Heirest aims to reset the market by offering consumers a unique experience.
Customers can customise every detail, from m…
4 weeks ago
Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National looking to introduce three new taxes
Nicola Willis says the National's new proposed increase to the fuel tax, the new bed tax and the possible bank levy aren't new information.
A Taxpaye…
4 weeks ago
Andrew Harvey-Green: Forsyth Barr equity analyst on Contact Energy reporting record earnings
Contact Energy is putting serious thought into data centres, after reporting record earnings.
The gentailer's made a $423 million annual profit - up …
4 weeks ago
Amanda Morrall: Does AI play a role in personal finance?
The Cost of Living Crisis has driven a lot of Kiwis to look for financial advice, and many turn to AI over a financial advisor. But is AI really that…
4 weeks, 1 day ago