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Cameron Smith

Online Business Editor, NZ Herald

Cameron Smith is an Auckland-based journalist and Online Business Editor at the New Zealand Herald. He joined the Herald in 2015 and has covered business and sports over the past decade. Cameron has been a journalist since 2013, covering sports and business at several of New Zealand’s largest media organisations. He joined the Herald in 2015 working as a regional and homepage digital editor. Having joined the business team in 2017, Cameron has covered a range of topics including retail, finance, economics, employment and small business with a focus on consumer-related stories. You can contact Cameron at cameron.smith@nzme.co.nz.

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19,000 payments overdue: Mortgage arrears spike as interest rate pain drags on
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19,000 payments overdue: Mortgage arrears spike as interest rate pain drags on

30 Nov 04:00 PM
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Explainer: Why borrowers should be wary of drop in longer-term fixed rates
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Explainer: Why borrowers should be wary of drop in longer-term fixed rates

24 Nov 11:00 PM

'An early Christmas present you might call it but it’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing.'

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Supermarket wars: Woolworths takes on rival with new ‘dark store’ in Devonport
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Supermarket wars: Woolworths takes on rival with new ‘dark store’ in Devonport

23 Nov 01:27 AM

Supermarket giant plans move into affluent Auckland suburb.

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'Deeply saddened': Why key Supie investor pulled her support
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'Deeply saddened': Why key Supie investor pulled her support

20 Nov 04:51 AM

'I invested my time, expertise and significant sums of money,' says angel investor.

Supie collapse: How much are staff owed, and why did the grocer collapse?
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Supie collapse: How much are staff owed, and why did the grocer collapse?

16 Nov 04:28 AM

The liquidators' first report on failed online grocer Supie is out.

Singles' Day sales: What can New Zealand shoppers expect
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Singles' Day sales: What can New Zealand shoppers expect

10 Nov 01:49 AM

Singles' Day kicks off festive shopping season, and possible relief for retailers.

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Deep Creek brewery collapse: How much is owed to creditors and staff
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Deep Creek brewery collapse: How much is owed to creditors and staff

07 Nov 04:25 AM

A shipment failure to China left the craft brewer with a cashflow problem.

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The high cost of breaking up after 50
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The high cost of breaking up after 50

25 Oct 04:00 PM

Research finds almost everyone is financially worse off after a split.

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Would you like your salary visible to co-workers? At this Kiwi startup, they are
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Would you like your salary visible to co-workers? At this Kiwi startup, they are

11 Oct 04:00 PM

Is the secret to accountability and engagement at work pay transparency?

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Back pocket squeeze: Demand for consumer and business credit rises
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Back pocket squeeze: Demand for consumer and business credit rises

02 Oct 04:00 PM

And the housing market is picking up with an increase in mortgage lending.

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Where to for advertised salaries? Growth accelerates, NZ outpacing Aussie
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Where to for advertised salaries? Growth accelerates, NZ outpacing Aussie

25 Sep 04:00 PM

NZ's advertised salaries are rising faster than any point in the past six years.

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Auckland’s rental squeeze: Desperate prospective tenants resort to bribes
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Auckland’s rental squeeze: Desperate prospective tenants resort to bribes

12 Sep 02:14 AM

Migration and Auckland floods are putting a squeeze on the rental market.

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Retailers get welcome boost from Fifa World Cup, but more petrol pain for motorists
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Retailers get welcome boost from Fifa World Cup, but more petrol pain for motorists

12 Sep 01:54 AM

Electronic card spending rose in August, but households aren't taking home more goods.

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Borrower pain hits five-year high: Who’s being hit the hardest
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Borrower pain hits five-year high: Who’s being hit the hardest

31 Aug 05:00 PM

There's also been a jump in Kiwis taking out new credit cards.

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KiwiSaver members missing out on $23,000 each of government contributions
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KiwiSaver members missing out on $23,000 each of government contributions

27 Aug 05:00 PM

Between July 2021 and June 2022, more than a million Kiwis missed out on 'free money'.

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Buyer found for liquidated Epic Brewing Company
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Buyer found for liquidated Epic Brewing Company

25 Aug 03:39 AM

Epic Brewing Company was placed in liquidation a month ago.

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Why taking a 'sickie' could cost you in other benefits
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Why taking a 'sickie' could cost you in other benefits

21 Aug 05:00 PM

The number of days staff were absent from work last year increased to a record high.

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Job ads fall, applications per job surge as labour market tightens further
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Job ads fall, applications per job surge as labour market tightens further

14 Aug 05:00 PM

The Covid jobs boom is in the rear-view mirror.

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Putting the pieces together: IKEA secures warehouse ahead of first NZ store opening
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Putting the pieces together: IKEA secures warehouse ahead of first NZ store opening

08 Aug 02:58 AM

IKEA says its warehouse will be able to hold approximately 403,704 of its Billy bookcases.

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From boutique to supermarket staple: Kiwi beverage maker raising capital to fuel growth
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From boutique to supermarket staple: Kiwi beverage maker raising capital to fuel growth

03 Aug 05:00 PM

Almighty Beverages is backed by several Aussie sports stars.

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‘Intensely inflationary levels’ still at work in NZ
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‘Intensely inflationary levels’ still at work in NZ

30 Jul 09:42 PM

We're likely to start seeing unemployment creep up, economists say.

Epic Brewing Company goes into liquidation
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Epic Brewing Company goes into liquidation

27 Jul 12:36 AM

Well-known craft beer brand looking for buyers.

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Hiring activity continues to slow as recession starts to bite
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Hiring activity continues to slow as recession starts to bite

20 Jul 05:00 PM

Job ad volumes fell for the third consecutive month.

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Life, death and separation: Why you need a will and what you should know
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Life, death and separation: Why you need a will and what you should know

17 Jul 12:00 AM

Family lawyer and barrister talks to the Herald about the consequences of dying intestate.

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Average salary hits $70k - which regions are keeping up with inflation?
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Average salary hits $70k - which regions are keeping up with inflation?

12 Jul 02:34 AM

The average salary nationwide rose more than 6 per cent year-on-year.

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'Concerning' trends emerging as KiwiSaver gender gap widens
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'Concerning' trends emerging as KiwiSaver gender gap widens

11 Jul 02:30 AM

A number of challenges face women as they save less than men on average.

Revving up a record: June smashes all-time car sales as buyers try to beat new fees
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Revving up a record: June smashes all-time car sales as buyers try to beat new fees

04 Jul 01:48 AM

Almost half the new cars Kiwis bought were electric

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'Walking an economic tightrope': Missed mortgage, credit repayments creep up
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'Walking an economic tightrope': Missed mortgage, credit repayments creep up

03 Jul 05:00 PM

Climbing arrears return to Kiwi households.

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Peak salary? Advertised salaries hit record, but the market is cooling
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Peak salary? Advertised salaries hit record, but the market is cooling

18 Jun 05:00 PM

The pendulum has tipped in favour of employers versus this time last year.

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What's worrying Gen Z and Millennials the most
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What's worrying Gen Z and Millennials the most

05 Jun 12:00 AM

And how organisations can better help staff.

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The ‘new norm': Are home loan borrowers getting used to higher interest rates?
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The ‘new norm': Are home loan borrowers getting used to higher interest rates?

31 May 05:00 PM

Signs are there, but a mortgage broker says there is worse to come for some.

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Job ad volumes dip, but there’s good news for hirers
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Job ad volumes dip, but there’s good news for hirers

21 May 05:00 PM

The labour market still remains strong when compared with pre-Covid levels.

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Interest repayments eating into incomes of Covid property boom buyers
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Interest repayments eating into incomes of Covid property boom buyers

14 May 05:01 PM

Percentage of incomes being spent on mortgages surpasses "stress" threshold.

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‘Significant toll’: Cost of living pressures impacting Kiwis’ mental health
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‘Significant toll’: Cost of living pressures impacting Kiwis’ mental health

08 May 05:50 AM

Financial stress and job insecurity weighing on workers.

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Cost of living: 300,000 more Kiwis worrying about money weekly
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Cost of living: 300,000 more Kiwis worrying about money weekly

03 May 05:20 AM

But it's the younger generation that are feeling most worried about money.

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Company liquidations are climbing as the ‘sugar hit’ is gone
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Company liquidations are climbing as the ‘sugar hit’ is gone

02 May 05:30 AM

Covid-related support that once shielded businesses starts to wear off.

Power shift: Figures show that value of EV vehicle imports has more than doubled
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Power shift: Figures show that value of EV vehicle imports has more than doubled

02 May 03:46 AM

Clear shift towards electric power when choosing a new vehicle.

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Job ad volumes point to labour market remaining strong
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Job ad volumes point to labour market remaining strong

23 Apr 05:00 PM

What drove job ad volumes and applications higher in March?

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KiwiSaver pay deals: Are you coming out on top?
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KiwiSaver pay deals: Are you coming out on top?

20 Apr 05:00 PM

Nearly half of employers are using a total remuneration approach.

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How do you charge your EV? Expert explains safety risks
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How do you charge your EV? Expert explains safety risks

15 Apr 05:01 PM

Are you charging your EV in a safe way?

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NZ salaries on the rise: Which regions fared the best
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NZ salaries on the rise: Which regions fared the best

13 Apr 05:30 AM

It was a record-breaking start to 2023 for salaries across the country.

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Mortgage squeeze: More loan payments missed as Kiwis feel pinch of rising rates
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Mortgage squeeze: More loan payments missed as Kiwis feel pinch of rising rates

03 Apr 07:07 AM

Data reveals impact rising interest rates are having on mortgages.

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Kiwi food-tech venture serving up edible cups
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Kiwi food-tech venture serving up edible cups

26 Mar 04:00 PM

Leakproofs cups for drinking out of, and then eating.

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‘Clobbered’: Household expenses could increase by $150 a week this year - ASB
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‘Clobbered’: Household expenses could increase by $150 a week this year - ASB

22 Mar 04:34 AM

Mortgage repayments, food and transport costs will be the biggest contributors.

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Global leader in free-roam VR gaming opens Auckland venue
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Global leader in free-roam VR gaming opens Auckland venue

13 Mar 04:32 AM

Melbourne-based company looks to capitalise on post-pandemic entertainment revival.

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'Real challenge to make ends meet': How financial pressures are forcing workers to delay retirement
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'Real challenge to make ends meet': How financial pressures are forcing workers to delay retirement

01 Mar 04:00 PM

Welcome to Unretirement: More workers plan on staying in the workforce for longer.

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Mortgage arrears climbing as interest rate pressure builds
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Mortgage arrears climbing as interest rate pressure builds

01 Mar 04:22 AM

More than 18,000 households were behind in mortgage payments in January.

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The ‘Great Remorse’? How many workers could be regretting leaving their jobs
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The ‘Great Remorse’? How many workers could be regretting leaving their jobs

15 Feb 04:00 PM

Some workers finding the grass may not be greener at a new job.

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Job growth stalls as labour market tightens, but party not over just yet
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Job growth stalls as labour market tightens, but party not over just yet

02 Feb 04:00 PM

But the test will be the first six months of 2023.

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Demand for personal credit rises, arrears also up as cost of living bites
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Demand for personal credit rises, arrears also up as cost of living bites

31 Jan 04:00 PM

And a warning for those looking to service credit.

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Burnout in the workplace: Will Ardern influence a new Great Resignation?
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Burnout in the workplace: Will Ardern influence a new Great Resignation?

28 Jan 09:58 PM

The PM can do it - but can you afford to change jobs in 2023?

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After a pay rise this year? Don't bank on it
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After a pay rise this year? Don't bank on it

23 Jan 04:00 AM

Tight control over salary budgets a hard truth for many employees.

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The marketing agency making NZ businesses more social
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The marketing agency making NZ businesses more social

05 Jan 04:00 PM

Contest for eyeballs heats up, but where should companies put their ad dollars?

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Kiwi oat milk taking on global competitors
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Kiwi oat milk taking on global competitors

03 Jan 09:00 PM

'Everyone said it wasn’t possible to make oat milk in New Zealand.'

NZ lagging in shift to sustainable finance system: report
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NZ lagging in shift to sustainable finance system: report

20 Dec 04:00 PM

Slow progress towards a sustainable finance system made over two years.

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Households' shrinking savings as rising living costs eat into disposable income
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Households' shrinking savings as rising living costs eat into disposable income

14 Dec 04:00 PM

2022 predicted to be the first negative savings year for Kiwis since 2015.

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Covid’s long tail: Can hospitality bounce back?
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Covid’s long tail: Can hospitality bounce back?

09 Dec 04:00 PM

The hospitality sector was dealt a cruel blow by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Subdued retail card spending unlikely to halt further OCR hikes
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Subdued retail card spending unlikely to halt further OCR hikes

09 Dec 04:38 AM

Consumers battened down the hatches in November.

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NZ plant-based beverage company eyes growth in $20 billion sector
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NZ plant-based beverage company eyes growth in $20 billion sector

01 Dec 04:00 PM

And new products on the horizon.

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More Kiwis falling behind on personal and home loan repayments
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More Kiwis falling behind on personal and home loan repayments

30 Nov 04:00 PM

Climbing arrears likely to dampen Christmas cheers.

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The ‘Bacteria Baristas’ serving up fermented food and drinks
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The ‘Bacteria Baristas’ serving up fermented food and drinks

27 Nov 04:00 PM

And how fermentation can lead to better health and wellbeing.

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Matakana-based sisters give up big jobs in the city to start gifting company
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Matakana-based sisters give up big jobs in the city to start gifting company

20 Nov 09:54 PM

Sisters swap city commute for more time with the family.

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Cost of living, inflation playing Christmas Grinch for businesses
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Cost of living, inflation playing Christmas Grinch for businesses

17 Nov 04:00 PM

Confidence low among SMEs ahead of festive trading period.

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Global economic pendulum: Where will it leave NZ businesses and workers?
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Global economic pendulum: Where will it leave NZ businesses and workers?

11 Nov 04:14 AM

The power balance has been weighted in favour of workers - will this change?

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The Kiwi startup founder who turned down a $320K job at Microsoft
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The Kiwi startup founder who turned down a $320K job at Microsoft

09 Nov 04:00 PM

Founder and CEO of learning app Zorbi talks to the Herald.

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'No silver bullet in sight': Kiwis borrowing more as inflation bites
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'No silver bullet in sight': Kiwis borrowing more as inflation bites

31 Oct 06:19 PM

The economic squeeze on Kiwi households is being reflected in borrowing.

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Small business: The man trying to solve our e-waste problem
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Small business: The man trying to solve our e-waste problem

30 Oct 04:00 PM

It's estimated Kiwis produce an eye-popping amount of e-waste every year.

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Remote work worth quitting job over, say nearly half of Kiwis
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Remote work worth quitting job over, say nearly half of Kiwis

23 Oct 05:00 PM

Workers are factoring in flexible working arrangements when job hunting.

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Sharesies enters into employee share scheme arena
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Sharesies enters into employee share scheme arena

19 Oct 04:00 PM

Sharesies is working with a number of NZX-listed companies.