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Joyce won't write blank cheques

Finance Minister Steven Joyce outlines his attitude to Auckland's woes, Super Fund and tax.

Public backs body to monitor Budget

Poll finds 54% back an independent body to monitor the Australian Federal Budget.

Bernard Hickey: The year of big numbers

Less than half of young renters voted at the last election, and more than 90 per cent of property owners over the age of 50 voted.

Deviance linked to precarious workplaces

When conditions are harsh, staff are likely to find satisfaction through acts of deviant behaviour, research suggests.

Trump assembling richest Cabinet ever

What happens to the working class when millionaires and billionaires are in charge?

NZ consumer confidence dips

New Zealand consumer confidence slipped from a 19-month high this month while remaining relatively upbeat.

Tax the house? It's worth a look

Gareth Morgan's proposal to tax the equity on homes does not sound like an election winner, but it's worth another look, writes Brian Fallow.

Editorial: US signals a sea change

The end of an economic era may have occurred yesterday.

Fit the culture to the workplace

Don't underestimate the importance of employees and workplaces having the right "fit"

Reserve Bank warns credit union

The Reserve Bank has issued a formal warning to Aotearoa Credit Union over its failure to meet its anti-money laundering obligations.

Home owners face rising interest rates

Some mortgage holders are breaking their fixed terms early to lock in longer term rates before they rise further, says a broker.

Amazon workers sleep in tents near site

Shocking reports of Amazon workers sleeping in tents near factories and drivers defecating in bags have emerged in the lead up to Christmas.

Hickey: Here's what Bill should do now

COMMENT: Leadership change is always the best time to reassess what any country or government should focus on.

Dreamworld set to reopen

The theme park reopens today but will it be able to shake off the tragedy that killed four people?

John Key's economic hits and misses

COMMENT: John Key gets a pass mark on economic performance, but what does the rest of his scorecard look like?

Make the most of the Millennials

Millennials are young, gifted, digitally savvy and they know what they want

Tom O'Neil: Leveraging your personal brand

Having a strong personal brand is vital to ensure you are viewed as a professional and respected leader in your industry

MBIE 'well short' on payroll issue

The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is 'well short' on payroll issue with no end date in sight, CEO admits.