Three minutes is not a lot of time to impress a potential employer - but Waiariki Institute of Technology students have proven it can be done.

Ever dealt with the IRD and thought: This could work better?

I am often asked if the election will affect investments, but after 26 years as an adviser, I can't remember any major investment upsets after an election in New Zealand.

It seems to be everyone's favourite topic at the moment: the housing market.

You don't ever want to compete on price - or do you? When I talk to business owners, I usually focus on looking for ways to increase their top line. Price is part of the formula in doing that.

Kiwisaver is a "no brainer" - as long as governments will leave it alone.

A doctor associate read the article I wrote on this subject about three months ago and sent some helpful tips for those debating the costs of medical insurance.

Rotorua consumers have been reaping the benefits of a high kiwi dollar, but there may be fewer bargains up for grabs over the coming months.

A generous boss has helped one of his employees win thousands of dollars worth of groceries and help support Life Education Trust along the way.

Plans to build a tree-top walkway and "sleeping pods" in the Redwood Forest have been delayed because of financial issues, but should begin in the "not-too-distant future".