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Farmers should take their time making financial decisions
Westpac NZ Head of Agribusiness Richard Anderson shares his thoughts on what Fonterra shareholders should be considering before committing their payout.
Extra for experts: Idea to Income – Starting a Business
The Q and A following our Westpac Smarts webinar: Idea to Income – Starting a Business was so good we've decided to share it here on REDnews
Is this the perfect time to buy a business?
With baby boomers retiring in huge numbers, AI on the rise, and the economic cycle readying for its next growth phase, is this the perfect time to buy a business?
What is Open Banking? All your questions answered
Open Banking is coming but what does it actually mean for customers? Who's taking part and how is Open Banking going to change things?
OPINION: Why a recession could be a good thing for the housing market
With the news that New Zealand has slipped into recession, after the second consecutive quarter of negative growth, we have to consider: is this just a technical recession or should…
Buying and selling houses privately: What you need to know
Most house sales involve a real estate agent, but it is possible to buy or sell privately - if you’re prepared to do the work that the agent would usually…
Conversations with your business banker during tough times
Talking to your bank following an unexpected event
Bella Honey: True to New Zealand’s natural and abundant beauty
Wendy Oliver is a New Zealand honey enthusiast who believes that good honey is nature’s superfood.
OPINION: Let’s put house price declines in perspective
When it comes to evaluating just what is happening to house prices, a case can be made for being cautious about accepting current headlines claiming prices are in freefall, that…
NZ needs to grow renewable energy sector, but barriers remain
Late next year, New Zealand’s electricity grid will draw down its first power from a large-scale solar power station, as Lodestone Energy switches on the new installation near Kaitaia.
Opinion: Will The Human Factor Trip Up Reserve Bank’s Housing Forecast?
The Reserve Bank’s most recent Economic Statement in relation to future house prices sees them continuing to decline through to 2024 and finally settling at 19% below the level of…
5 e-commerce tips to boost your online sales
Online shopping boomed in lockdown, with over 300,000 Kiwis shopping online for the first time in 2020 – and they’ve kept shopping online even as stores reopened.