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Consumer NZ, retirement residents vs Metlifecare over repairs, maintenance
Consumer NZ, Retirement Village Residents Association complain about repairs, maintenance.
‘Too much change at once’: Ryman CEO Naomi James on $1b raise to cut debt
Weekly fees non-fixed, keeping 30% instead of 20%: Key Ryman changes from October 1, 2024.
Ayrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit drop
Luxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.
Is it ever too late to start saving for retirement?
Relying on KiwiSaver solely can be a trap – especially if you are self-employed.
Neighbour opposing apartment block wins concession from Metlifecare
'I will need to either purchase privacy blinds or live in my bedroom,' the neighbour said.
Property Insider: Fixing Ryman’s sinking Edmund Hillary hub; Britomart revitalisation turning 20
Site was rubbish dump, says boss of Mainmark, drilling through floor slabs up to 4m down.
‘Awful situation’: Edmund Hillary village residents complain about sinking hub
Residents didn't expect retirement living to involve what feels like a construction site.
Diana Clement: The strategies that could help you get financial freedom
OPINION: Some people retire early using the Fire approach.
‘I do it for the joy of it’: Meet the 89-year-old woman powerlifting into her 90s
“People even tell me that I shouldn’t be doing it at my age - which is nonsense.”
‘Relevelling work’ at Remuera’s giant Edmund Hillary village centre, floors became uneven
'We didn’t sign up for living in the middle of a construction zone with constant noise.'
Opinion: Why KiwiSaver’s shift to private assets is a risky gamble
OPINION: Retirees need substantial savings for a comfortable life post-work.
Average household costs up 3% across the year. Who was hit hardest?
Inflation slowed down but some groups shouldered more of the burden.
How much do you need to save each week for a comfortable retirement?
So you want to save $500,000 for retirement. What does it take to get there?
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
How much money do Kiwis need per week in retirement? Report reveals metro/provincial divide
Retirees' costs exceed NZ Super, needing extra income for stability.
Diana Clement: The simple rules to follow to maintain a cashed-up retirement
OPINION: How do you ensure you won’t be living on cold baked beans in your final years?
‘Drinking, arguing, yelling’: Hamilton tenant evicted from retiree village
Epiha Nathan also parked in the driveway, blocking ambulances, tribunal says.
One crucial word was missed from NZX announcement: Summerset CEO
A word can change a meaning and that was the case with the NZX statement on Tuesday.
Kirk Hope: How to give yourself financial freedom in 2025
OPINION: KiwiSaver is a key part of getting ahead in the future.
The grey wave of Kiwis working past the conventional age of retirement
Septuagenarians at the gate — what's driving the greying of New Zealand's workforce.
House prices in 2025: What can we expect from the market?
Interest rates, inflation, migration - the experts gaze into their crystal balls.
Paul Jarvie: Retirement – is it for all of us, or only some of us?
With the right support, older employees bring experience and economic value.
'Let’s not panic, but let’s actually sort it out' - Treasury boss on NZ’s deteriorating finances
Iain Rennie on taking the helm at the Treasury amid stormy clouds.
'Significant milestone for many Kiwis': Oceania Healthcare CEO Suzanne Dvorak
The workforce is predominantly female which is reflected in the company's leadership.
What a Boomer thinks about untaxed capital gains – Mary Holm
Our columnist on the big Super debate and the letters that were kind – and not so kind.
A way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facility
Call for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.
Winton Land 'pauses' $750m Wynyard plans, offers buyers refunds
How many people had paid deposits was not stated but pre-sales said to be 'strong'.
'It's concerning': Retirees skip doctors' visits as costs climb
High living costs force retirees to cut social events, skip medical care.
'King of the world': Former POW, NZ's oldest man celebrates 108th birthday
The 108-year-old attributes his longevity to never smoking or drinking.
Busting the '$1 million-to-retire' myth
Retirement costs may be lower than expected; actuaries reveal spending trends.
Jim Carrey reveals why he came out of retirement
'I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly.'
Mary Holm: How do you find a good financial adviser?
OPINION: There two ways to get help – through either a mentor or an adviser.