Investments

Our investments section covers wealth management, investing and KiwiSaver. Investments editor Frances Cook hosts New Zealand's number one business podcast, Cooking the Books, as well as writing news and columns for BusinessDesk. She is supported by our team of reporters and commentators across the country. 
Call to reverse growing NZ investment in fossil fuels
KiwiSaver

Call to reverse growing NZ investment in fossil fuels

Fund managers accused of trying to time the market.

Greg Hurrell 07 Dec 2023
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PMG Funds
Founded in 1992, PMG's proven success through multiple economic cycles means they are one of the most established property funds management companies in New Zealand.
Rangatira bets on turning green to gold
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Rangatira bets on turning green to gold

Investment firm will pay a dividend of $5.9 million for the half-year.

Brent Melville 06 Dec 2023
Cooking the Books podcast: Why KiwiSaver needs to change
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Cooking the Books podcast: Why KiwiSaver needs to change

In this episode, Frances Cook discusses how KiwiSaver could be working harder for you.

Frances Cook 04 Dec 2023
Money Answers: Should we wait to buy our ideal family home?

Money Answers: Should we wait to buy our ideal family home?

It’s also about your values and how you want to live your life.

Frances Cook 02 Dec 2023


Frances Cook
Frances Cook

Investment Editor

Frances has a master's degree in media studies from Victoria University of Wellington and a level 5 certificate in financial services specialising in investments. She has worked as a journalist for 12 years, first specialising in crime, before moving into politics, and finally business and finance. She is the author of two books on personal finance and is best known for the personal finance podcast, ‘Cooking the books’.
She is also a regular commentator on business and personal finance matters, including on the AM show, NewstalkZB, the Hits, and Flava. You can follow her on Twitter here or connect with her on LinkedIn here.

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