Thursday, January 29, 2026

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Finance

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

TONI DAWSON, a fully qualified Mortgage Advisor, with more than 15 years’ industry experience, shares her expertise. As a mortgage adviser, I aim to offer...

Strong numbers sell – why a good accountant matters

When it comes to selling your business, a great accountant can be the difference between a smooth sale and a deal that falls over. I...

Increasing financial knowledge among families and students

Families and students gathered at Macleans College last week for a special community event hosted by financial advisers of Forsyth Barr Auckland East. With the...

Mortgages made simple – answers from your local advisor

By Geoff Peterson, Mortgage Advisor for Loan Market How does it work? You either see a property you love, or you make the decision that it’s...

What it’s like to be the victim of credit card fraud – a first-person account

I never thought I could be the victim of credit card fraud. I always know where my ASB Bank Visa card is and it’s never...

Power of forecasting: Your business needs a roadmap

Running a business without forecasting is like driving blind – you’re moving, but you don’t know where you’ll end up. Many businessowners rely on gut...

Will the economy see spending boost?

TONI DAWSON, a fully qualified Mortgage Advisor, with more than 15 years’ industry experience, shares her expertise. The average mortgage rate is still 1 per...

Understanding legal tender

What is legal tender? Banknotes and coins issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand are legal tender. What does legal tender mean? Legal tender is often...

Effects of the latest OCR announcement

The latest Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement on July 9 kept the rate at 3.25 per cent. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) pressed...

NZ First introduces Bill to protect ability to use cash

The New Zealand First political party has introduced a Member’s Bill that would protect New Zealanders’ ability to use cash. The Bill will provide for...

Redundancy Cover – the smart safety net

Risk Insurance Advisor Steve O’Connor helps people ensure they have the right insurance cover when they need it most. In today’s uncertain employment environment, having...

Luxon: Our economy is starting to recover

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Budget 2025 shows that after a tough few years, New Zealand’s economy is starting to...

Latest NZ property market trends

TONI DAWSON, a fully qualified Mortgage Advisor, with more than 15 years’ industry experience, shares her expertise. Want to know what the latest trends in...

The impact of dropping the OCR

The last Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement on May 29 dropped the rate by another 0.25 per cent basis points to 3.25 per cent,...

Fiscal discipline needed in hard times

They weren’t sugar coating it and agreed the Government’s recent conservative Budget for 2025-2026 is an appropriate one for the tough economic times. The two...
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