Unemployment rate rises: Businesses ‘burnt’ by Covid hiring spree rethink strategy
What comes next after unsustainable hiring and wages? Source: NZ Herald Business News
Why Godfreys went into voluntary administration; rival offers staff a lifeline
Five stores in New Zealand have been closed as a buyer is sought for the business. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Homeowners under pressure as mortgage arrears hit near four-year high
Mortgage arrears climbed 21 per cent last year. Source: NZ Herald Business News
90-year-old retailer Godfreys enters voluntary administration
The move will result in some store closures and redundancies in the coming weeks. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Reduced working week a ‘no-brainer’ say Kiwi businesses. Advocate weighs in
The global momentum for the reduced-hour work model is building to a crescendo. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Grant Thornton launches nine-day fortnight for New Zealand staff
Staff will be paid for 10 days work, but will only have to work nine. Source: NZ Herald Business News
The big workplace trends for 2024
The age of demanding pay cuts might be over. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Debt risk as more Kiwis plan to put Christmas spending on credit cards
Expert shares advice on why you should resist borrowing more this holiday season. Source: NZ Herald Business News
More than 19,000 home loan payments overdue as high interest rates hit mortgage holders
'This activity could continue well into 2024,' says Centrix managing director. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Explainer: Why borrowers should be wary of drop in longer-term fixed rates
'An early Christmas present you might call it but it’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing.' Source: NZ Herald Business News