Delivering fairer banking for all Kiwis: Vanessa Weenink, MP for Banks Peninsula

For too long, the big four Aussie-owned banks have dominated the market, leaving many Kiwis feeling like the odds are stacked against them. The good news is the big banks are on notice and the Government is stepping up to change that to deliver a banking system that works for everyone, not just the big […]

Murray Dempsey

Know your numbers, the key to a thriving business: EBI Business Specialists

Understand your performance, plan for the future, and ask for help before it’s too late. Knowing your numbers is the foundation of understanding and improving your business. Accurate, timely accounts, presented in a way that you can understand, give you a clear picture of how your business is performing. Without them, it’s like coaching a […]

Cameron Bailey talks real estate

Mention real estate and chances are that most people will drop the name Cameron Bailey into the conversation. He is, after all, one of Canterbury (and New Zealand’s) top realty agents. By Lynda Papesch. Cameron has built his reputation on repeat business, outstanding client results, and on delivering exceptional levels of service. All that comes […]

Strong 2025 start for property market: NZ Mortgages

The new year has kicked off with remarkable momentum in the property market, mirroring the activity seen in late 2024. Buyers and investors are maintaining their confidence, keeping the housing market as competitive as ever. For many, the new year represents an opportunity to achieve their property goals, whether that’s securing a first home, upgrading […]

Good news in property

The housing market looks set to remain relatively static throughout the opening months of 2025, following yet another flat quarter. That’s the forecast from the latest QV House Price Index, which shows residential property values edged upwards by an average of just 0.1% nationally in the December quarter. The average home is now worth $902,414, […]

Tackling loneliness at work

An international study found one in five employees report feeling lonely at work. Being in the office isn’t the key solution, according to researchers from Canterbury University (UC) and the Institute for Life at Work. University Associate Professor Sarah Wright and Chief Scientist at the Institute for Life at Work Dr Constance Noonan Hadley surveyed […]

New Year, new home: Rent Wise Property Management

“If this was my property, would I be happy?” is a question Shona Saunders often asks herself, when considering rental properties for other people. Property and people are two of REINZ accredited Shona’s passions. Combining them, she works with rental property owners and tenants to find an ideal solution for both. Working in the rental […]

Realty contrast in 2024

Despite a challenging year for New Zealand’s property market, moments of resilience and divergence emerged, with multi-million-dollar prestige sales, double-digit gains and declines, and properties selling in as little as seven days. The annual CoreLogic NZ Best of the Best 2024 report highlights the country’s top property sales, highest and lowest growth suburbs and best-performing […]

Getting your business ready for 2025: EBI

2025 is knocking at the door and the economy and customer spending is on the up. What comes next is a world of opportunities. As a business owner, now is the time to sharpen your focus, strategise smartly, and position your company for lasting success. Ready to hit the ground running? Here’s how to prepare […]

Rental demand remains strong: Rentworks Property Management

If there is one thing that unites Kiwis, it is the idea that everyone should have a roof over their head. The intrepid souls that took to boats and crossed the seas from the different nations over centuries were all searching for the same thing. A place to belong, a place to feel secure, and […]