Finance

GDP numbers still on the rise

Following a tight-budgeted start to the year, many Kiwis had expected the economy to decrease in June but recent GDP figures show more growth,...

Pushing forward when business confidence is low

By Engine Room The mid-2026 business surveys revealed a volatile year for Kiwi businesses, with confidence dropping after global trade disruptions. When confidence is...

Preparing for interest rate changes

Interest rates are something every homeowner hears about, but many people don’t realise how even small changes can affect their mortgage repayments. Whether rates rise...

Foryth Barr establishes firm bonds in Pukekohe

Investing in local people has encouraged investment firm Forsyth Barr to take a seat at Franklin’s table. Last week, the investment specialists celebrated joining the...

MediaWorks bought by Aussie entertainment giant

Sports Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SEG) has announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100 per cent of MediaWorks, described as...

Q&A with Tom Fleetwood, Forsyth Barr investment adviser, Pukekohe

Forsyth Barr recently opened its new Pukekohe office. Helena O’Neill caught up with Tom Fleetwood about his new role. Where were you born, and where...

Provisional tax: Stop dreading it, start owning it

Provisional tax does not need to be something business owners dread. The key is to plan early, know your payment dates, and connect with...

Thinking about retirement village living? Read this first and know what you’re signing

By Matt Shirley (Senior Solicitor) and Antoinette Searle (Special Counsel) of Rice Craig, Barristers and Solicitors For many families, moving into a retirement village...

First home closer than you think?

Saving a 20 per cent deposit can feel like one of the biggest barriers to buying your first home. With rising living costs and property...

Q&A with Michael Barnett

For more than three decades, Karaka’s Michael Barnett was one of New Zealand’s most influential business advocates, serving as chief executive of the Auckland Business...