Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold said there were a number of reforms the person who was appointed could consider.
New Zealand
8:35am
1:30
Consumer NZ has released its latest retailer survey, which showed the shops with the most satisfied customers – and those not meeting the standard.
Thursday 6:45pm
Fees that were sometimes substantial are charged when a gas supply is permanently stopped.
Thursday 3:06pm
The price of gold has reached new record levels, up about 45% year-on-year and more than 100% over five years.
Wed, Sep 3
1:31
The Government has confirmed that holders of so-called "golden visas" will be able to buy or build one home worth at least $5 million.
Tue, Sep 2
What are the factors that make right now a good time to buy, and how do they stack up?
Mon, Sep 1
KiwiSaver providers are backing calls to make it compulsory for employers to contribute, even if the employee is not contributing themselves.
Fri, Aug 29
It seems barely a week goes by where there isn't a high-profile hospitality business closing – and the numbers back that up.
The Finance Minister says five players, as well as Costco, had expressed interest in Kiwi supermarket developments. But who could a new player be?
Thu, Aug 28
3:43
A major bank is calling for employers to continue to make contributions to employees who are over 65 and wants the Government to consider making it compulsory.
Stats NZ says the gender pay gap was a median 5.2% in the June quarter, down from 8.2% a year earlier.
Wed, Aug 27
The Reserve Bank has trimmed its forecast for house price growth, and says the fact that house prices aren't rising as fast as expected is weighing on the economy.
New research compares the two trans-Tasman economies.
There's a risk that more people may not be able to access it at all in future unless there are industry changes.
2:28
Powerswitch general manager Paul Fuge said there were a number of reasons why bills were hitting hard at the moment.
The deal still needs to be approved by the Commerce Commission.
Tue, Aug 26
The group of six was dismissed in 2021 when they did not meet the statutory Covid-19 vaccination requirements of the time.
Mon, Aug 25
Data from the country's biggest KiwiSaver provider shows that when it comes to putting money aside in the scheme, where you live matters.
Sun, Aug 24
Consumer NZ says Fishpond had been making a play for the grocery segment for a while.
Sat, Aug 23
The Reserve Bank have cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points this week — but have borrowers received the full benefit?
Fri, Aug 22
4:24
About $135 billion of mortgages will refix over the next six months, or about 41% of all outstanding fixed-rate mortgage debt.
Thu, Aug 21
The Reserve Bank's former assistant governor and head of economics at the Reserve Bank lays out what's involved.
World
Wed, Aug 20
Food prices are rising but people ducking out for a pint of milk or loaf of white bread have been especially hard hit by rises in the last year.
Tue, Aug 19
1:29
Morningstar data director Greg Bunkall said there did not seem to be a strong correlation between paying more for a fund and getting a better return.
Mon, Aug 18
When a Whanganui supermarket displayed some dodgy maths recently, a shopper said he should be able to choose to pay the lower of the prices.
Sat, Aug 16
