Waitomo's chief executive Simon Parham said there would be "immediate relief" as the markets soften following the looming reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
New Zealand
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Residents charged 55% of the market rate for some of the 102 elderly persons housing units, but that may increase to an 80% minimum.
Monday 4:30pm
Transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere was pressed about the central claims behind average savings claims for commuters by Q+A interviewer Jack Tame.
Politics
Sun, Jun 14
Just because a new power plan looks good on paper, doesn't mean it'll actually be cheaper.
"Public transport should help people get ahead, not become a luxury people get priced out of," said Tangi Utikere, Labour's transport spokesperson.
Wed, Jun 10
The organisation has unveiled a petition calling for government action with a four-step plan it believes will lower power bills.
Business
Tue, Jun 9
The pressures the payment was designed to ease continue to mount, driven by rising energy prices and a worsening cost-of-living crisis.
Life
Mon, Jun 8
They have six grown kids and eight grandchildren, but in this cost-of-living crisis, they're grateful to be shopping for two.
Sat, Jun 6
Regional airline Air Chathams will suspend its route between the Kapiti Coast and Auckland amid a continued spike in operating costs.
Fri, Jun 5
ACT has announced a new election policy aimed at cutting the cost of school uniforms by limiting how many branded items state schools can required families to buy.
Less than a decade on from the golden days of the craft beer revolution, the fizz appears to be going out on boutique breweries.
Thu, Jun 4
Xanthe Baker is loving her time here – but did notice one thing that makes life a bit tougher.
Sat, May 30
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has set aside $450 million in a time-limited contingency in case further fuel-related support is required.
Thu, May 28
The proof of identification will be available as both a physical card and in a digital version.
Senior Minister Chris Bishop says today’s Budget will focus on things that need investment, while cutting things that don’t.
Cotality chief property economist Kelvin Davidson says the market is at a significant turning point, after a period where rates had fallen.
Wed, May 27
Some are relying on credit cards to manage their bills, while others are skipping meals and calling in sick to cope.
Mon, May 25
"While the immediate effect has been higher fuel prices, that’s only one piece of the puzzle."
About a quarter of all renting households are paying 30% or more of their income in rent, Stats NZ data shows.
Sun, May 24
Fuimaono Peterson says grocery shopping has become the most stressful time in her week.
Thu, May 21
New numbers from Stats NZ have revealed the scale of fuel price increases in the months after the Middle East conflict started.
Fri, May 15
A community worker on the Gold Coast says she has conversations "a couple of times every day" with New Zealanders whose move to Australia has gone wrong.
Wed, May 13
In the latest in our Finances after 50 series, we talk to Max Richards who Pak’nSave Napier shoppers will recognise as a vibrant presence in the store.
Sun, May 10
Caroline picked up on the vibe here quickly during a two-week trip with her family.
Sat, May 9
This Northlander ran her own business until she was 70 but now survives on the pension alone.
