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. 
Is this the best investment on the NZX?
Property Free

Is this the best investment on the NZX?

The retirement village sector returned an average of 25% annually for the past decade, a new report says.

Brent Melville 26 Jul 2021
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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.
Regulators succeed in suppressing KiwiSaver fees
Markets

Regulators succeed in suppressing KiwiSaver fees

After winning default KiwiSaver status, Westpac Bank has cut its fees to match its low-cost default fund.  

Dan Brunskill 20 Jul 2021
Strong global equities helped Kiwi Wealth shine in June qtr
Finance

Strong global equities helped Kiwi Wealth shine in June qtr

The unhedged MSCI World Index gained 8% in the June quarter and 28.3% in the year ended June.

Jenny Ruth 20 Jul 2021
Beyond Bitcoin – a journey into cryptocurrency investing
The Life Free

Beyond Bitcoin – a journey into cryptocurrency investing

From giddy highs to crashing lows, Peter Griffin shares his journey aboard the cryptocurrency gravy train.

Peter Griffin 18 Jul 2021