New data reveals how fast wages are really growing with a surprising industry taking out top spot   Advertised salaries in New Zealand grew by 4.4 percent in the year to February 2023, according to new data released by SEEK. SEEK launched its new Advertised Salary Index (ASI) on Thursday. The ASI measures the growth…

Best tips for using KiwiSaver   Many Kiwi families are finding it increasingly difficult to save for retirement as the cost of living crisis continues. However, planning for the future is an important part of financial well-being, and maintaining a KiwiSaver account even during these difficult times is important. Receiving the annual government contribution to…

New OIA data reveals nearly half of retail burglaries committed by youths, 51 percent don’t face court   According to OIA data, More than half of juvenile offenders are not prosecuted in court. This shows the seriousness of New Zealand’s youth crime problem as more than half of juvenile offenders arrested for shoplifting crimes within…

Retirement pension, urging age review An independent economist is urging a review of the retirement age issue, saying that the issue of the age at which retirement pensions are received has been postponed for too long and that there is growing debate about the future of pensions. In addition, they are demanding that the rich…