RSA struggling financially, trying to modernise

RSA national president Sir Wayne Shelford says the organisation must prove its continued relevance to stay afloat.
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RSA national president Sir Wayne Shelford says the organisation must prove its continued relevance to stay afloat. Keep Reading
Murray Edridge said many people were on the cusp of needing additional support financially, and after a couple of testing years, mentally as well. Keep Reading
A Ukrainian community advocate is urging the government to give people who have fled the conflict more support and certainty about their future in this country. Keep Reading
OPINION: It’s time to get incandescently angry at the arcane way injustice is served. Keep Reading
A gas distributor has put some prices up by nearly 600 percent, because of the Kāpuni CO2 plant shutdown, according to a letter sent to customers. Keep Reading
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One of New Zealand's foremost peace activists could see through - and behind - government information. Keep Reading
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New Zealand butter brand Westgold could lose a lawsuit brought against it by Irish rival Kerrygold over packaging similarities, an expert says. Keep Reading
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Economics is a dark art at the best of times, but with so many balls in the air, few things are a given. Keep Reading
Kelvin Davidson says there are signs of a turning point for the building sector, despite construction costs hitting a record high. Keep Reading
Conservation group fears a flood of applications is “a rush to develop the high country”. @ddub_news reports Keep Reading
ANALYSIS: Central banks are supposed to smooth out the booms and busts of the business cycle, but recently you could be forgiven for thinking their job is to make things worse. Keep Reading
New Zealand’s housing market slumped dramatically last year, and the odds are it will remain subdued this year, experts say. Keep Reading
We wrap up the 12 days of Christmas with our final question about financing Three Waters. Are taxpayers, ratepayers or consumers liable? It all comes back to you ... Keep Reading
It's estimated nearly 300 million people in China have contracted the disease since restrictions were lifted last month. Keep Reading
The watchdogs told institutions to be wary of potential fraud, legal uncertainty and misleading disclosures. Keep Reading
There's some financial sense in councils retaining control of stormwater assets, which are harder to carve off. Keep Reading
More than 6500 skilled migrants have been invited to apply for residence in a one-off ballot before a policy change. Keep Reading
The Opportunities Party argues water infrastructure should be managed by a grand central Ministry of Water Works, and paid for through 30-year government bonds. What are the pros and cons? Keep Reading
The Prime Minister says her government won’t be backing down on advancing Māori issues, even if the National party frame co-governance as central to the 2023... Keep Reading
Repairing the derelict Petone wharf is beyond the means of Hutt City ratepayers, but is just one example of the wider financial crunch felt by councils. Keep Reading
From Sunday, vehicle importers must have a C02 account and make sure their vehicles comply with new standards. Keep Reading
If you didn't enjoy 2022, then 2023 might be a bit more to your liking - but it will come with its fair share of difficulties, an economist says. Keep Reading
If you're experiencing financial challenges, or think you might in the future, it’s important to reach out to your bank early. Keep Reading
Budgeting to build a survival fund, and a potential mortgage restructure are amongst the hacks recommended by one financial expert. Keep Reading
“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. Keep Reading
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 Keep Reading
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