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Tamsyn Parker
Personal Finance Editor
Tamsyn Parker, Personal Finance Editor for New Zealand’s Herald, is a firm believer in news that you can use to get your finances in better shape for now and into the future.
I'm Tamsyn Parker and I've been a journalist specialising in business and finance reporting since 2005. I caught the journalism bug at high school when my media studies teacher took us for a tour of TVNZ and I became the editor of our school magazine. I completed a Bachelor of Communications Degree at AUT in 2000. I then worked in community newspapers in Auckland and the UK before moving into the financial trade press in London writing about investment products for financial advisers. I returned to New Zealand and got a job with the National Business Review before moving to the Herald where I covered manufacturing and tourism before moving into investments, capital markets and personal finance. I became the Personal Finance Editor in 2014 and in 2020, was made assistant business editor in the business section. I've covered the global financial crisis and collapse of the finance company industry in New Zealand as well as the rise of KiwiSaver. Outside of work, my husband and I spend weekends doing DIY, gardening and spending quality time with my daughters.
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Power and property stocks had a better day, but technology stocks remained weak.
Vittoria Shortt expects 2022 will be another bumpy ride.
Shoppers are being urged not to fall into the debt trap this holiday season.
Kiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich says banks need to take a medium-term view.
The commission is targeting June 9 to make a decision on the application.
Claims have exceeded the previous record set in 2020.
The stars are aligning for the technology company.
New chief executive has big growth plans for the insurer.
The highlights and lowlights for 2021.
Morningstar research looked at the performance of funds over the last 5, 7 and 10 years.
And how can you tell if a company or investment manager is just greenwashing?
Personal and vehicle finance lenders have been hit the hardest.
Analysis of NZX trading data has revealed the big mistakes Kiwi investors make.
The proceedings allege the bank made false or misleading representations over fee waivers.
Panel discussion comes a day after Government indicates it is looking to make tweaks.
But there will be no change for customers doing over the counter transactions.
The Reserve Bank has tested both the solvency and liquidity of the banks under pressure.
Deputy Prime Minister speaks at the Financial Services Council conference.
Commerce and Consumer Finance Minister David Clark has foreshadowed more change.
Will Omicron give share markets more than just the jitters?
Deposit rates have risen but not as far as mortgage rates.
ANZ CEO responds to Australian survey finding showing many men are over it.
Will banks' customers need to be vaccinated to visit a branch?
The number of default providers will drop from nine to six.
Borrowers will be required to provide far more details to lenders.
Rising cost of replacing vehicles and house construction expected to be passed on.
It is vital directors have the skills and knowledge to hold the executive to account.
Economic harm often happens alongside domestic abuse.
The bank was ordered to get an independent report done back in March.
Tight labour market prompts employers to step up.
ASB will lift its variable mortgage rates in reaction to the OCR increase.
Banks have virtually shut up shop for low deposit lending on existing properties.
ANZ, BNZ and Kiwibank have also introduced restrictions on low deposit lending.
Reverse mortgages are on the rise. But are they a good idea?
Tesla and Nio are also popular with Kiwi investors.
Study also finds more realise their retirement nest egg needs to be greater.
Reserve Bank is expected to lift the cash rate again next week.
Updated figures show how much Kiwi retirees are spending to have a comfortable retirement.
Catherine McGrath will draw on her experience of banking with Covid in the UK.
Adviser expects other insurers will also follow suit.
Last year two insurers refunded nearly $27 million to customers.
The human rights lawyer spoke at the Apec CEO Summit.
One in 10 customers face a higher premium cost.
Angela Mentis has moved back to a role at BNZ parent National Australia Bank.
Aucklanders could be allowed back into retail stores from Wednesday.
Plus how much retired Westpac NZ CEO David McLean made in his last year.