Recession rumbles on
The economy has suffered its first annual decline in Gross Domestic Product in 17 years. Statistics New Zealand said today GDP for the year to March shrank 1 percent....
26 June, 2009
Light at end of recession tunnel
As redundancy announcements continue to roll in, caution remains as to how much light is at the end of the recession tunnel. ...
17 May, 2009
Debt provision swells as Westpac profit falls
Westpac New Zealand is blaming the unprecedented economic downturn for a 15 per cent cut to its tax-paid profit of $202 million for the half year to March....
06 May, 2009
Know how to steer around disaster when times are tough
The recession has made cutting corners dangerous for property buyers. Here are some common mistakes to avoid....
04 May, 2009
Estate Planning in an Economic Downturn
Economic Downturns are disconcerting but take charge of the planning that you can do. A well thought out Estate Planning exercise is well worth the investment....
07 April, 2009