Finance

Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
Westpac says it recognises it has to mend its ways
Finance

Westpac says it recognises it has to mend its ways

Westpac NZ will have to hold more cash until the Reserve Bank is satisfied it has fixed its governance and liquidity reporting problems.

Jenny Ruth 24 Mar 2021
Finance sponsored by
First Mortgage Trust
First Mortgage Trust is an investment manager that specialises in property lending. For nearly 30 years we’ve been helping New Zealanders protect and grow their wealth.
RBNZ locks horns with Westpac NZ again
Finance

RBNZ locks horns with Westpac NZ again

This time Westpac is in hot water for its governance and liquidity reporting, and has been asked to provide two independent reports.

Jenny Ruth 24 Mar 2021
What I'm invested in: Legendary film producer John Barnett
Finance

What I'm invested in: Legendary film producer John Barnett

He started a share club in the 1960s while he was in uni, and today, former South Pacific Pictures owner John Barnett is still investing in companies.

Staff reporters 24 Mar 2021
Orchards need pickers – policy isn't delivering them
Finance

Cameron Bagrie: Orchards need pickers – policy isn't delivering them

The government needs to be taking account of the mobile workforce when talking about the reset for tourism. 

Cameron Bagrie 23 Mar 2021