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NZ Government Wants Mayors to Tighten Belts, Rein in ‘Fantasies’
New Zealand’s government announced a proposal to encourage local councils to invest more in necessary infrastructure and at the same time sent a message to mayors to stop frivolous spending.
1 min read22 Aug 2024NZ watchdog finds personal bank sector lacks competition
NEWZEALAND-ANTITRUST/BANKING (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-NZ watchdog finds personal bank sector lacks competition
1 min read20 Aug 2024Weak New Zealand Business Confidence Adds to Rate-Cut Pressure
New Zealand businesses are more pessimistic on the economy, increasing the risk of another contraction and putting pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates sooner than it’s currently projecting.
2 min read2 Jul 2024New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea Highlights: New Zealand beat Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets
New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea Live Score: New Zealand beat Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets
43 min read17 Jun 2024New Zealand vs Uganda Highlights: New Zealand beat Uganda by 9 wickets
New Zealand vs Uganda Live Score: New Zealand beat Uganda by 9 wickets
24 min read15 Jun 2024West Indies vs New Zealand Highlights: West Indies beat New Zealand by 13 runs
West Indies vs New Zealand Live Score: West Indies beat New Zealand by 13 runs
54 min read13 Jun 2024New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Score: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs
51 min read8 Jun 2024British Fintech Revolut Views Asia Pacific as Key for Expansion
The Asia-Pacific region is one of the keys for global expansion at London-based Revolut Ltd., including markets such as Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, according to the fintech company’s head of growth.
1 min read31 May 2024New Zealand Jobless Rate Hits Three-Year High as Rates Bite
New Zealand’s jobless rate rose to a three-year high in the first quarter and employment unexpectedly fell as high interest rates cooled demand and curbed hiring.
2 min read1 May 2024RBNZ Says Insurance May Become Unaffordable for High-Risk Homes
New Zealanders who own properties in areas prone to flooding or earthquakes may find they can’t afford insurance or may not be offered cover for specific risks, according to the Reserve Bank.
2 min read29 Apr 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared