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12:33PM
Mom and pop business owners urged to use negative motivation to build business confidence - Ed Ludbrook New Zealand business confidence – down to an eight-year low recently – is a bit like a Yoyo; up one moment and then down the next which just goes to show, says international bestselling business author Ed Ludbrook, that the issue is not what the economy or government is doing but the personal confidence of Kiwi business owners themselves. 444 views

11:34AM
Smarts needed as rush to build houses takes toll on Auckland's green spaces Search on for 2016 Young Horticulturist of the Year AUCKLANDERS are being warned that the rush to build more houses – even as the Auckland Council comes under pressure to abandon its urban growth boundary – could result in a massive loss of green spaces, with associated costs to the environment, health and lifestyle. 288 views

10:07AM
Online reputation management comes to New Zealand A leading New Zealand search engine optimisation company has launched this country’s first ‘technically based’ online reputation management service, in response to rising demand from regular Kiwis and businesses whose reputations have been damaged online – often through no fault of their own. 589 views

10:22AM
Closure of solicitor funds and low OCR may force investors to risk their money Falling interest rates, combined with the closure of many solicitor nominee funds – perhaps due to increased compliance requirements – has created a low yield investment environment in New Zealand that may force many investors into taking increased risks. 360 views

11:35AM
Kiwis not sleeping well puts anti-radiation chips in high demand High demand for electromagnetic radiation neutralising chips in New Zealand is being fuelled by Kiwis who want to remedy the fact that they are not sleeping well, without having to give up their smartphones. 529 views

8:52AM
'Tis the season for petty theft New Zealanders are being warned to 'mind their stuff' as the weather warms up because petty theft and minor property damage rockets up more than 20 per cent over the summer months. 274 views

1:09PM
Kiwis urged to heed mobile phone manufacturers health warnings to keep device out of pants pockets and bras New Zealanders are being urged to pay more attention to the small print that comes with their smartphone user manuals if they want to avoid male infertility and breast cancer, amongst other risks. 642 views

2:27PM
What are your options when you have buyer's guilt? Your pulse quickens, flickers of excitement coarse through your veins and your mouth almost waters with the thrill of anticipation. 404 views

12:17PM
Knowing how to get ahead financially is easy, it's the doing that isn't Getting ahead financially in New Zealand is really very simple, though that statement in itself probably makes you want to grit your teeth and yell. 493 views

2:35PM
Six strategies for taking control of your credit card in New Zealand New Zealander's credit card debt is increasing. Here are some ways to get on top of yours. 484 views

12:25PM
How to buy a car in New Zealand For most of us, buying a car is an exciting and somewhat daunting process. 398 views

3:28PM
The five Ws and the H of debt consolidation Debt consolidation is a term commonly seen and heard on radio and television. 336 views

10:00AM
Can you live on your credit card? While credit cards may be viewed with some nervousness by a few, they are nothing more than a method of making payment. 327 views

7:37AM
Avoid budget blowouts and run rennos efficiently Getting stuck into home improvement is a great Kiwi tradition and with some smarts, you can get that perfect kitchen or bathroom without having a persistent financial hangover. 331 views

8:40AM
Credit cards were invented for convenience Invention of the credit card is not synonymous with the invention of credit, which itself came far earlier, but rather it was developed as a way to record a creditor’s details quickly and easily without making any errors - convenience, accuracy and speed were the main motivators behind the emergence of credit cards. 351 views

9:41AM
Why a personal loan is far better than a payday loan We've all been there before: a crop of unexpected expenses blow the family budget and there's no choice but to look for a loan – and typically, the money's needed fast. 341 views

11:15AM
Credit card versus debit card – which is best for Kiwis? 424 views

3:45PM
How much debt is safe? Headlines warning that Kiwis are making no attempt to pay off their mortgages and that pensioners are struggling with debt raise the question of whether it is best to learn to live with debt – and how much of it is safe – rather than telling people how to avoid it. 480 views