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.
Energy
Obayashi pays $228m for half stake in Eastland Generation
The Japanese construction multinational is banking on growth of renewable energy.
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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.
Podcasts
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Cooking the Books podcast: Why ignoring your KiwiSaver could cost you $88,000
How to check if your KiwiSaver is working as hard for you as it should be.
Money Answers: Do I have to invest in property to be financially secure?
Property or shares? The reward remains the same: for you to make money.
Property
PMG targets up to $20m in first equity raise of the year
The Tauranga manager is keen to invest in its properties and pay down debt.
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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.
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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