No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
The return to surplus may be pushed out again. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Are recent mortgage rate increases justified? Banks accused of putting profits ahead of NZ’s economic recovery
Are banks putting profits ahead of NZ's economic recovery? Source: NZ Herald Business News
Inland Revenue proposes changing tax treatment of loans companies issue to shareholders
Property companies could be most affected by the prospective move. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby comfortable, despite markets suggesting fixed mortgage rates might rise soon
Did the Reserve Bank really expect markets to react the way they have? Source: NZ Herald Business News
Do rate rises in response to the OCR cut suggest the Reserve Bank bungled its comms and slowed the economy recovery?
Market reaction to OCR cut suggests the Reserve Bank may have bungled its comms - again. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Leaky home lawyers fear mandatory warranties on new builds won’t be enough to protect home owners, and will leave apartment owners exposed
Apartment owners to be particularly exposed under proposed law change. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Treasury: It’s a matter of ‘when, not if’ taxes need to rise
A better balance between taxing labour and capital income needs to be struck. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Natural Hazards Commission to remain underfunded, as Government delays levy hike until after the election
What Nicola Willis is doing to keep a lid on costs facing home owners - for now. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Uber drivers win battle for employee status in landmark Supreme Court case
The judgment could affect other contractors in the gig economy. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Inland Revenue increases audits and liquidations as NZ’s tax debt hits $9 billion and continues growing
How are people falling foul of the law? An accountant shares his observations. Source: NZ Herald Business News