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So far Raphael Franks has created 27 blog entries.

Scam warning: FMA cautions Kiwis against investing in StrykerFusion schemes, owner David Sevelle banned from financial services

The man behind the business has been banned from offering financial services. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | August 19th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Why our biggest power companies should be broken up (and why they shouldn’t) – Power to the People, part 4

Market reform is seen by some as the only real way to see power prices come down. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 30th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Top power company moves to stop disconnecting customers in hardship – Power to the People, part 3

As protests grow, one major power company has virtually stopped disconnecting customers. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 29th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Could you get a cheaper plan for electricity? Most companies won’t tell – Power to the People, part 2

The graphic shows which companies do a best-plan check and help struggling customers. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 28th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

As Kiwis battle rising electricity bills, campaigners call for change – Power to the People, part 1

More than 100,000 New Zealanders can’t keep warm in their homes over winter. We ask why. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 27th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Rental market softens: Median Auckland price down 2% on year, ‘affordability ceiling’ curbs rises

First time since 2009 the median national rent price had gone down, Cotality says. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 23rd, 2025|Business|0 Comments

New World Victoria Park fire: Auckland supermarket workers lose jobs, will be moved elsewhere

New World at Auckland's Victoria Park burned down on June 17. All its stock was ruined. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | July 9th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Centrix Credit Indicator reveals hardship on steady rise, more unable to pay bills

Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 30th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

Pak’nSave Henderson apologises to customer for false shoplifting claim

The supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 24th, 2025|Business|0 Comments

South Island regions dominate ASB economic rankings, Auckland 10th

ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact. Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | June 17th, 2025|Business|0 Comments