BusinessAlan Clarke: Kiwi housing crisis solutionsAlan Clarke writes: The average New Zealand houseland has about $400,000 in housing (March 2014). Kiwis just love houses and put all their money into them.19 Nov 08:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Peer-to-peer lending easier in NZJeremy Tauri writes: As of this year, it's become a lot easier for the average investor to put their money into high-risk, high-return start-ups and small personal loans.17 Nov 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitaia given air link lifelineFar North air travellers have been thrown a lifeline, with a Tauranga company vowing to operate flights from Kaitaia after Air New Zealand's decision to axe flights to the town.13 Nov 07:59 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Cut out cash loan middle manThe core business of a bank is to gather up funds from investors to lend to borrowers, writes Liz Koh.13 Nov 04:35 PM
Northern AdvocateFish farm set to get the green lightBream Bay is poised to anchor a $60 million-a-year kingfish production facility, with early indications from a government market study suggesting the project could get the green light.06 Nov 09:00 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Let me tell you why EPAs are necessaryIt pays to be prepared and when it comes to taking care of your financial affairs, a good way to prepare is to set up an Enduring Power of Attorney, or EPA, writes Liz Koh.06 Nov 05:00 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: KiwiSaver a handy way to fix ignoranceA recent survey conducted by Colmar Brunton for the Financial Markets Authority shows that many New Zealanders do not understand investment risk.29 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTime for North's business achievers to celebrate successesThe companies keeping Northland's business cogs moving will be lavished with praise and accolades when the annual Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards kicks off.23 Oct 10:49 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Consider mortgage structure carefullyLiz Koh writes: Mortgages vary in terms of how repayments are made and how the interest rate is set.23 Oct 05:00 PM