The Coalition Government directed public services to cut costs by between 6.5 and 7.5 percent.
"Its focus will be income tax relief aimed at middle and lower-income workers."
The telco is blaming private and public sector spending cuts and cost-of-living pressures.
"The more value you deliver, the more the pay should rise."
The driveway is eco-concrete, the power is solar, and the water is recycled.
Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr has said a recession is needed to tame inflation.
The Government said it would update the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).
There is concern more people will be arriving on the doorsteps of budgeting services.
"That's a bit of a change from what most economists were thinking."
"Domestic inflation is still... high."
The Finance Minister is unfazed by the Destiny Church leader's criticism.
The appointment of the former deputy Prime Minister raises a larger question, writes Tom Baker for The Conversation.
"It is the most responsible thing we can do to deliver for New Zealanders."
New reports show the economy "treading water" while the number of advertised jobs sinks.
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He sits down with Newshub political editor Jenna Lynch.
"I was kind of bailed up by some young men... they proceeded to surround me and call me names."
It’s alleged the insurer misled customers in its marketing material, resulting in about 65,000 affected customers.
Despite her family's financial woes, she continues to flash a lavish jet-setting lifestyle.
National Party Minister Tama Potaka raised eyebrows last week when he said the Government was focused on "fiscal austerity".
Almost half a million Kiwis are behind on their payments.
"Clearly I was disappointed."
The senior member of Europe's biggest bank dynasty was known for championing arts and culture and for his charitable nature.
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He's got a new job.
They "were now renting, unsure if they would be able to afford to buy another home".
It's "welcome news for customers looking to re-fix their mortgage", said a spokesperson for the bank.
"Many of those agencies and research institutes are already cut to the bone and operating on the smell of an oily rag."
"If you are loaning money to a family member, it is of utmost importance to protect yourself and your assets, both now and in the future, by getting independent legal advice."