Superannuitants are being encouraged to be more assertive in asking for SuperGold Card discounts they are entitled to.
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Advocacy group Grey Power wants government policies to address the needs of an increasing number of older New Zealanders struggling to meet the most basic living expenses.
New Zealand
Mon, Aug 31
"That is how we keep talent here, as part of our wider plan to fix the basics and build the future," says Nicola Willis.
Politics
Sun, Aug 30
NZ's salary and wage rates grew by half the rate of inflation last year.
Life
Wed, Aug 26
A councillor says any charges would need to be balanced with investment in transport alternatives.
Tue, Aug 25
Some essential food items have increased in price twice as fast as wages have risen over the past 10 years.
Mon, Aug 24
The record price is more than 30% higher than it was just two and a half years ago.
Fri, Aug 21
The proposed Member's Bill would make it illegal for supermarkets to charge prices deemed as excessive compared with the cost of supplying a product, plus a reasonable profit margin.
Mon, Aug 17
A redundancy left this rural dweller with a tight food budget, but skills learned in childhood hold her in good stead.
Sun, Aug 9
But independent supermarkets won't yet cater for the whole shop of many consumers.
Sat, Aug 8
Kiwi couples hoping to cut costs could choose to say "I do" outside the traditional wedding calendar.
Stats NZ data shows that most New Zealanders aren't getting enough pay increases to keep up with the rate of inflation.
Thu, Aug 6
The bank joins the country's largest bank, ANZ, along with Westpac and BNZ, in raising home loan and term deposit rates.
BNZ has raised its fixed home loan rates by up to 0.20%, becoming the latest lender to blame a surge in wholesale funding costs.
Wed, Aug 5
ANZ's latest Property Focus update notes house prices are largely on a "flat path".
Sun, Aug 2
Data from Southern Cross Pet Insurance and PD Insurance has revealed which breed of pampered pets are generating the most insurance claims.
Sun, Jul 26
The election-year policy from the party would create a new Crown entity to invest in renewable power generation.
Mon, Jul 20
A professional couple finds, with two pre-schoolers and two grandparents in their home, they still need to watch their grocery budget tightly.
Sat, Jul 18
Drivers warned fuel prices will rise as renewed US-Iran fighting near the Strait of Hormuz and a Russian diesel export ban put fresh pressure on global oil markets.
Wed, Jul 15
Retail spending dropped in June when compared with the month prior, according to new numbers from Stats NZ.
OPINION: If this week left you wanting to find a safe place for your money, I don't blame you. But the 'safe' option for your money isn't always what you think.
Sun, Jul 12
Follow 1News' live updates as the Reserve Bank announces its decision on the official cash rate (OCR).
Wed, Jul 8
Extra stock was anecdotally being driven in part by owners relocating abroad who wanted to keep a foothold in the local market, a housing expert says.
Tue, Jul 7
"Wholesale interest rates continue to be somewhat volatile but longer-term rates have come down recently."
Wed, Jul 1
AA Principal Policy Adviser Terry Collins warned there was still some uncertainty following the fragile US-Iran ceasefire deal.
Tue, Jun 30
