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"We're not through those inflationary pressures yet and we do expect food costs will continue to increase."
Stuff
OPINION: Hopefully these tragic weather events will finally force New Zealanders into advocating for systemic, legislative change that will have an impact on the biggest problem of our age.
E-Tangata
“You need to rise to the challenge, accept the discomfort, and not lurk around in the back row mumbling resentfully and looking at your boots.”— Aroha Gilling to local and central government staff who work with iwi.
RNZ
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced minimum wage will go up by $1.50 an hour from 1 April and Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford said retailers were disappointed.
RNZ
The manufacturing sector has crept back in to expansion after three straight months of contraction to end last year.
Newsroom
The Detail looks at how Auckland's mayor handled the flooding crisis, as another storm looms.
RNZ
Purchases by first time home buyers have jumped to a record high, as financing and other costs prove to be too much for many investors needing to get a loan.
Stuff
They are being equipped with panic alarms amid anti-government sentiment, but census workers also have the naked and infamous to watch out for.
RNZ
Falling property prices and a drop in houses available for sale have not deterred sellers demanding top dollar for their houses.
Newsroom
While banks are making huge profits, it’s time they recognise the needs of their more vulnerable customers rather than assuming everyone can manage technology.
Newsroom
The state-owned radio broadcaster will keep its independence and get a cash injection after the Government scrapped the proposal to merge it with TVNZ
The Conversation
If decision makers don’t have up-to-date information about urban water use and demand, any policies they design are unlikely to deliver for communities or the environment.
Stuff
OPINION: Anger, racism, misogyny, anxiety - the Parliament protests came to an ugly end and have left an ugly legacy in some corners.
RNZ
The company has partnered with FRV Australia to build a 90ha solar farm where 80,000 solar panels will generate about 80 GWh a year, enough to power close to 10,000 houses.
Stuff
Common Unity in Lower Hutt empowers people through kai, by providing a space to grow food like Māori had done before their land was confiscated.
RNZ
Organisers are hoping a redesign will boost Māori participation rates in this year's Census, which takes place on 7 March.
E-Tangata
“I suggest that the reasonable way to spell out the concept of partnership is not to act out of fear and apprehension but in a way that is based on justice and on fairness.” — Paul Temm QC.
E-Tangata
“It’s my personal belief that you mustn’t be a spectator of stupidity or unfairness. The grave will supply plenty of time for silence.” — John McIntosh on helping Northland hapū Ngāti Manu some of their land back.
Stuff
Aucklanders are struggling with the aftermath of last week’s floods, but many homeowners will have questions about their property’s future.
Newshub
Some city leaders are calling for breathing space from the Government's new law designed to increase housing.
Māori Television
The National Iwi Chairs Forum at Waitangi 2023. Photo / Supplied For this year's census to deliver for iwi and Māori, whānau must be encouraged to 'engage',...
The Conversation
Article 3 of Te Tiriti o Waitangi gave Māori the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under British law. Understanding it is critical to modern debates over ‘co-governance’ and partnership.
Newshub
Infometrics has issued a new set of forecasts for the coming year.
RNZ
Insurers are bringing in extra staff from overseas and warning it will be years before all claims are settled for flood damaged homes, cars and contents in Auckland.
RNZ
National MP Maureen Pugh was censured by her bosses and made to walk back her words after calling man-made climate change into question earlier this week. But similar sentiments still find a platform in the media.
If you're experiencing financial challenges, or think you might in the future, it’s important to reach out to your bank early.
Stuff
Budgeting to build a survival fund, and a potential mortgage restructure are amongst the hacks recommended by one financial expert.
E-Tangata
“Who can’t read the obvious lessons of the flooding of the last week? Existing water infrastructure is not fit for purpose. And there is no chance in this world that councils on their own will be able to fix it.” — Simon Wilson.
Newsroom
Rocketing interest rates have put huge pressure on people with mortgages. There are things borrowers can do to reduce their payments, but remember, with banks there’s no such thing as a free lunch
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