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UK SMEs ready to hire if Budget eases cost pressures

Lower taxes and energy bills could unlock hiring at UK small firms, with 38% saying they would recruit more staff if costs eased.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

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Housing

Mystery buyer eyes up Kāpiti Coast airport

A potential sale has raised hopes and fears over whether the Paraparaumu runway will stay open for scheduled flights and emergency landings.

By Justin Wong • 3 min read • 3 days ago

New Zealand Labour Party

What's going on with retirement village share prices?

Policy uncertainty and a stagnant housing market have deepened the slump in retirement village shares, even as analysts see recovery potential.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Real estate

Sale of Wellington Kāinga Ora houses sparks local backlash

Local activists say the planned sale could reduce Wellington's already scarce public housing, with more than 600 households waiting for homes.

By Kajal Nair and Anya Fielding • 5 min read • 4 days ago

New Zealand Labour Party

Women flown out of region to give birth due to hiring challenges, not funding, MP says

Expectant mothers were flown or driven to Nelson for safety after temporary staffing gaps at Wairau Hospital exposed Marlborough's obstetrics shortage.

By Kira Carrington • 6 min read • 4 days ago

Commerce Commission

Deputy mayor estimates price of fixing Wellington's pipes at $80k per ratepayer over 25 years

Wellington households face mounting pressure as fixing ageing pipes could add more than $80,000 to each ratepayer over 25 years.

By Ellen O'Dwyer • 4 min read • Last week

Housing

ACT promises tax relief for landlords with offset rental losses

Government revenue would fall by NZD $264 million in year one if landlords could offset rental losses against other income.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Last week

New Zealand Labour Party

Hundreds of builders call for slashing of red-tape, quicker consents

A survey of 250 tradespeople found 56% want council fees and slow consenting tackled, as costs and delays are squeezing small builders.

By Claire Taylor • 3 min read • Last week

New Zealand Labour Party

'Enough is enough': New Zealand First wants to ban fireworks

Animals, homes and emergency crews could be spared disruption if New Zealand First wins support for its proposed fireworks ban.

By Craig McCulloch • 3 min read • This month

Airlines

Labour says it will force airlines to show real prices up front

Passengers could get automatic refunds under Labour's plan, which also targets hidden fees and limited competition on regional routes.

By RNZ • 2 min read • This month

Housing

Will the election have an impact on rents?

Rents are expected to stay subdued despite the election, as weak demand, ample supply and household finances continue to cap increases.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • This month

Real estate

New Zealand property sales fall as market stays weak

Higher mortgage costs and uncertainty have kept turnover weak, with August deals down 11.6% year on year and values still subdued.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

New Zealand Labour Party

Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

A train nearly hit a car at Morningside as the Greens unveiled a $2.5 billion plan to remove Auckland level crossings and ease congestion.

By Russell Palmer • 3 min read • This month

Data centers

National unveils nine-point energy plan to tackle power bills

Households could get cheaper, more flexible power deals as National proposes new rules to boost competition and rein in network charges.

By Giles Dexter • 4 min read • This month

Schools

Labour pledges $4 billion for state houses, school repairs and hospitals

Unemployment at an 11-year high is driving Labour's plan to spend more than GBP £4 billion on jobs and public repairs.

By Lillian Hanly • 2 min read • Last month

New Zealand Labour Party

Post code lottery still alive and well in health sector, latest figures show

Waiting times remain starkly uneven, with Northland and Southern lagging on planned care while other regions meet health targets.

By Rowan Quinn • 4 min read • Last month

Real estate

Property investors relieved at Labour's landlord tax deduction promise

The move is likely to keep rents steadier and has eased fears investors would face higher costs under Labour's tax plan.

By Giles Dexter • 5 min read • Last month

Real estate

Councils to be allowed to charge developers with new levy from 2029

Existing ratepayers could be spared higher bills as councils prepare to shift more of the cost of new housing infrastructure onto developers from 2029.

By Giles Dexter • 4 min read • Last month