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Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
Cooking the Books: what the Budget means for your back pocket
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Cooking the Books: what the Budget means for your back pocket

From cash payments to home loan changes, will the government announcements help you?

Frances Cook 20 May 2022
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Govt hikes bond buying forecast to $25b
Budget 2022

Govt hikes bond buying forecast to $25b

NZ Debt Management said the recent spike in inflation had focused attention on inflation-indexed bonds. 

Dan Brunskill 19 May 2022
Westpac's Lazarus to head Heartland Bank
Markets

Westpac's Lazarus to head Heartland Bank

In a reshuffle of roles at Heartland Bank, head of Westpac Life's Leanne Lazarus takes over as CEO and Chris Flood becomes deputy CEO.

Staff reporters 19 May 2022
Money Answers: 'I was scammed, but it won't stop me investing'
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Money Answers: 'I was scammed, but it won't stop me investing'

Some lessons have to be learned the hard way – but they can be painful and set back your investment plans by years.

Frances Cook 16 May 2022