Finance

Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
Homebuyers: the bank is still watching your spending
Property

Homebuyers: the bank is still watching your spending

The sillier parts of the CCCFA are gone, but banks still need to make sure you can afford a loan, so they’re going to go through your income and expenses. 

Frances Cook 07 Jul 2022
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What if we’re already in recession?
Retail

Jenny Ruth: What if we’re already in recession?

The signs are out there. Leading indicators such as business and consumer confidence are blinking red.

Jenny Ruth 07 Jul 2022
NZ Film Commission announces new chair
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NZ Film Commission announces new chair

Arts, culture and heritage minister Carmel Sepuloni says new film commission chair Alastair Carruthers brings significant leadership experience.

Ella Somers 06 Jul 2022
ANZ cuts two-year home loan special rate
Property

ANZ cuts two-year home loan special rate

This is the first time ANZ has cut its special two-year home loan rate since May 2021 when it was about 2.7%.

Staff reporters 05 Jul 2022