Funerals have become one of the most expensive life events in New Zealand — and for families already stretched, the cost of saying goodbye can add real financial strain. Brent Ruru, founder of Everything Funeral, joins Nadine Higgins to share how Kiwis can plan meaningful farewells without the heavy price tag, and why simpler, more personal options are on the rise.

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Are subscriptions quietly draining your bank account? In this episode of Make It Happen thanks to Uber One! , I reveal how I uncovered over $400 a month in forgotten subscriptions, and how you can do the same. You’ll learn why we fall into the “subscription trap,” the psychology companies use to keep us hooked, and my step-by-step system to audit your own accounts. By the end, you’ll have a clear plan to cut the waste, keep only what’s worth it, and put hundreds (even thousands) of dollars back in your pocket every year.

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The Prime Minister's set to finalise a deal strengthening our diplomatic and trading ties with 11 South East Asian countries, as he meets with leaders in Malaysia.

Chris Luxon is in Kuala Lumpur for the ASEAN summit and will finalise a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the association.

He's then off to South Korea, for the APEC summit later this week.

Luxon told Mike Hosking that we will be only one of seven countries with this relationship, which is the highest level of diplomatic partnership possible.

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It's set to get easier for New Zealand businesses trading in South East Asia, as the Prime Minister's in Malaysia to finalise a regional deal.

Chris Luxon is in Kuala Lumpur for the ASEAN summit and will finalise a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the association.

ASEAN has 11 member countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Laos.

Trade Minister Todd McClay told Mike Hosking that it can be difficult for kiwi businesses to deal in South East Asia, with often complex and prohibitive rules.

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It's unclear how much the Labour government will raise, from its just announced new capital gains tax.

The targeted tax would apply to profit made from selling commercial or residential property, to raise funds for universal free doctors visitors.

The family home, farms, KiwiSaver, shares, business assets, inheritances, and personal items will be exempt.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Ryan Bridge the announcement doesn't specify how much the tax is likely to raise.

He says it's hard to assess based on the information whether the tax would raise millions, hundreds of millions, or billions of dollars of revenue over any time period.

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New Zealand's economy could look to benefit from Fonterra’s proposed sale.

The proposed sale of Anchor and Mainland brands to French company Lactalis could unlock around 4.5 billion in additional spending.

Forsyth Barr Senior Analyst Matt Montgomerie shares his thoughts. 

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Kiwis will be able to buy a share in a house for as little as $100 with a new investment platform launched today that promises to break down the barriers to home ownership.

Housies will allow investors to buy shares in a house and receive returns from rental income or long-term capital growth.

Co-founder James Jordan says this will allow people to easily get access to a home if they invest enough.

"They have skin in the game, they've got their own money in the property. The properties are all going to be new homes and they're going to look after them and we're going to support them."

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'Quality stocks' such as healthcare companies are trading at their cheapest level relative to the market in decades.

This is taking place while market concentration is at record levels.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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New Zealand's economy could look to benefit from Fonterra’s proposed sale.

The proposed sale of Anchor and Mainland brands to French company Lactalis could unlock around 4.5 billion in additional spending.

ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley says they estimate around 60 percent of shareholding farms could receive at least 200-thousand dollars.

He says the likely pay out would happen in the first half of next year, so after then, the impacts on farm investments or consumer spending would be seen.

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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.  

This week, Our economy is on the decline and inflation is on the way up, Labour announces its first major economic policy ahead of the next election, the IRD’s crackdown on unpaid funds is making ground and job ads are slowly increasing. Plus how to pay your mortgage off quicker without relying on interest rates.

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