The SME Stream

BusinessDesk journalist Maria Slade joins Nadine to discuss her new investigative podcast, The Fall of the House of Du Val, which details how the company collapsed and what it reveals about the country’s investment rules.

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Chris Luxon says banks need to be passing on their OCR cuts to customers - and customers should be switching banks if they don't.

Mortgage rates have been falling significantly, following recent OCR cuts.

But the Reserve Bank says the banks still have room to move, to be cutting the rates further.

The Prime Minister says [told Mike Hosking] banks should be competing for customers, and customers should be trying to get the best deal they can.

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This week Kevin Milne wants to give a boutique business their flowers. 

All Better is a toy repair business run by Janice in Te Awamutu. She specialises in fixing wooden puzzles for kids – a service Kevin was in dire need of after their dog caused a bit of damage to their vintage family puzzle. 

If you’re in need of her services, you can contact her via email: [email protected] 

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Managing finances doesn’t come easily to everyone, and for some, it simply takes more time and energy than they have. So if you’re in the market for a financial adviser, how should you go about picking one? Ed McKnight has a few tips. 

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As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact on your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice. 

In our final episode for the year. Another cut to the official cash rate, but could this be the last in a long line of reductions? National wants Kiwisaver contributions to climb and why Kiwi shoppers are being urged to buy local this christmas. Plus you’ve saved for retirement, but how can you maximise your finances once you're in it?

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The Reserve Bank has blamed the ongoing recession on an uncertain property market, prompting experts to weigh in.

New Zealand has traditionally relied on housing as an engine of growth, but years of flat property prices have reportedly contributed to the ongoing economic downturn.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen explained further.

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The Finance Minister believes the country is in a position to grow.  

The Reserve Bank believes the economy has now turned a corner after last month's 50-basis-point cut to the OCR. 

It's cut the cash rate a further 25-basis-points to 2.25%, but is signalling further cuts are unlikely. 

Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge that while the data lags make things difficult, there is enough other information to give them a sense of where the economy is at.  

She says it’s allowed the Reserve Bank to be confident in their forecast that the economy is growing and that growth will strengthen next year, and inflation will come down.  

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Good news for the retail sector as sales increase across the country. 

Stats NZ data shows the total volume of sales increased 1.9% in the September quarter, equalling more than $470 million. 

The growth was driven by motor vehicles and electronic goods, which saw the biggest boost this quarter. 

Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young told Mike Hosking the start of a new Government year may play a role in the rising numbers. 

She says leases may expire and people may need new vehicles, which happens in the third quarter. 

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