Watercare’s secret $20m deal with iwi of ‘murky’ benefit to ratepayers
Auckland ratepayers stumped up an additional $20m to care for the Waikato River. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Grocery competition: Consumer advocate calls for faster action to ease checkout pain
While the Grocery Commissioner is moving ahead of schedule, action remains slow. Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZ shares sail through choppy waters as Nvidia spooks global investors – Market close
The NZ sharemarket fared better than many of its Asian peers. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Ponsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro: Who is claiming money, how much is owed
List of creditors just released shows IRD, bank, food and drink suppliers are owed money. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Australia’s economic growth slows
Australia’s economy grew by just 0.2% in the three months to June. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Financial service provider Integrity Advisers Insurance has licence cancelled for serious misconduct
'This firm lacked any integrity with its clients," says FMA's Peter Taylor. Source: NZ Herald Business News
One NZ raises mobile pricing by $5 per month, cites 24% bump in usage
Some prepay data prices will also increase. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Inside Economics: When will house prices start rising … and by how much? Capital Gains Tax debate resurfaces and navigating China-US tensions
After the rate cut, what now for house prices? And what is geoeconomics? Source: NZ Herald Business News
Trust is a foundation of democracy – Richard Prebble
OPINION: Asian New Zealanders have the highest levels of trust and Maori the lowest. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Fast-track bid from Northport sparks debate over Marsden Maritime CEO Rosie Mercer’s involvement
Rosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions. Source: NZ Herald Business News