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Brian Rudman: You want us to pay for SkyPath?

With rates going up again to pay for Mayor Brown's vision Brian Rudman is a little nervous about being stuck with funding the cycling lobby's cross-harbour vision as well.

Caseload: More special treatment and judicial flim-flam

Jock Anderson on Blues rugby player George Moala's recent discharge without conviction as an example of a two-tier justice system.

Deborah Russell: Speculators can pay their way

When Graeme Wheeler introduced the Reserve Bank's new rules for property investment in Auckland, he said that it was only one tool to manage the housing crisis.

Stock Takes: Carter Holt float game kicks off

The cut and thrust around Rank's Carter Holt IPO has begun...

Brian Fallow: Density makes land precious

Auckland house prices climbed 9.5 per cent in just the last three months, according to the Real Estate Institute - an alarming number, Brian Fallow writes.

Carmel Fisher: Money talk healthy for kids

To raise unspoiled children, discuss financial issues openly, says new book.

John Drinnan: Price rise a risky move by Sky

Increase a brazen move when Sky's prices are already an issue and we are in the first days of a competitive pay TV market, writes John Drinnan.

Anne Gibson: Thumbs up for lending rules

Dampening highly geared speculators' appetite for the Auckland cash-box housing market got the thumbs up from many quarters yesterday.

Brian Fallow: Loan restrictions shrewd move

The Reserve Bank has abandoned its one-size-fits-all approach to loan-to-value ratio curbs recognising house price inflation is an Auckland problem.

Graham McGregor: The value of a marketing mentor

KiwiSaver: Rules for HomeStart grant

A reader writes: Is there a minimum contribution my partner needs to have been making in order to be eligible for the KiwiSaver HomeStart?

Teenage brains and money don't always mix well

Teenagers' brains and money don't mix well. When some teenagers get their hands on the money in their bank accounts, they spend the lot in one fell swoop, Diana Clement writes.

Are you putting your business at risk?

Having all your info available through cloud software applications means your phone can replace a traditional notebook.

Get Sorted: More debt traps to dance around

Transferring your credit card balances to lower-rate cards can save you hundreds of dollars, but here’s how to avoid unwelcome surprises.

Liam Dann: Auckland's house bubble

It seems to be the big question of the moment, writes Liam Dann. There's no doubt the property market is hot. Too hot for those struggling to buy their first home.

Christopher Niesche: Abbott faces dilemma

Tony Abbott and his Treasurer have two big problems to solve when they present the Australian Budget to the nation tomorrow night.

Law needs to relax on kids' KiwiSaver

Rules can mean it’s easier for single-parent child to get passport or medical care than to join savings scheme, Mary Holm writes.

Netflix, iTunes face paying GST

John Drinnan says New Zealand plans to impose new tax rules so overseas media companies such as Netflix have to pay GST.