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OPINION: Cyclone Gabrielle adds new considerations to house buying
OPINION: Cyclone Gabriel has posed several new questions for the housing market, says real estate boss Peter Thompson
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Conversations with your business banker during tough times
Talking to your bank following an unexpected event
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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.
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Updated: The ins and outs of buying a prebuilt home
REDnews has put together a guide to answer the common misconceptions surrounding prefabs.
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Offshore skills: the pros and cons of outsourcing
When costs are high and talent is in short supply, could offshore outsourcing be the perfect solution to grow your business?
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Updated: How much does a swimming pool really cost?
New Zealand has around 40,000 swimming pools on residential properties, according to data and building consent information, but how much does a pool really cost?
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Back to school on a budget
Summer holidays have ended and the first thing on every parent’s to-do is getting through the back-to-school checklist.
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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…
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The rise of plant-based milks
Whether it’s for health, for animal welfare, for sustainability, or simply for the taste, consumers across the world are increasingly turning to milk alternatives.
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5 non-alcoholic drinks to help you cool down this summer
Summer heat means cool drinks long into the evening – but you don’t always want to have a beer or a glass of wine.
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The REDnews 10-step guide to Christmas on a budget
A time of joy and celebration, Christmas can sometimes be financially taxing – especially if you’re on a budget.
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Gift ideas for your Secret Santa
Christmas is right around the corner and people are lining up at stores to find the perfect gifts for their friends and family.