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Wellington Zoo attracts record visitors, so why is it losing money?
The zoo is aiming to introduce new experiences to boost revenue.

Property Insider: Insolvent modular apartment-builder owes $51.7m
A modular housing project has a big financial fallout, liquidators picking up the pieces.

What’s the best home loan term to fix for now?
Home loan interest rates have been the big story of recent years.

NZ’s top finance professionals: The big winners at the Infinz Awards
The Institute of Finance Professionals hosted its annual awards dinner last Thursday.

PwC faces crisis in China over audit of failed property giant Evergrande
Financial Times: Role in approving failed property giant’s accounts has led to infighting.

How to improve diversity in NZ's financial services ecosystem - Jim McElwain
OPINION: Progress has been made but the journey is far from complete.

Treasury's toxic cocktail of tax hikes, spending cuts and asset sales to fix books
Treasury has put everything on the table.

ANZ, BNZ bosses in no hurry to follow Reserve Bank’s advice on insurability of property
The Reserve Bank believes more risk-based pricing could improve financial stability.

Build Partners in voluntary administration, was partway through building 91 Kāinga Ora units
Grant Thornton is now in charge of the construction business, which built 700 state homes.

Asset-rich, cash-poor: Retirees selling homes and hitting the road
The New Zealand Motor Home Association's CEO is urging them not to make too big a leap.

Doing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costs
KiwiSaver holidays and insurance downgrades are some of the big cuts Kiwis are making.

Former Napier mortgage broker sentenced for falsifying loan applications
Natalie Ann Carter applied for seven loans totaling nearly $3 million.

Watch: You thought demand for new Auckland office blocks was dead?
Thirty Daldy: the second 120 per cent carbon offset office building from Mansons TCLM.

Watch: NZ's most expensive office block topped off, sale deal struck
'The work-from-home thing is not working any more for businesses.'

Legal action launched against vehicle finance companies over loans
The ComCom alleges both companies didn't properly assess their customers' financial means.

Fears deposit insurance could give big banks more market power
Small non-bank deposit takers urge Govt not to make scheme too big and costly.

Cooking the Books podcast: Four key drivers of cashflow success
Cashflow sounds simple, but it's the biggest killer of businesses.

Forged FMA document: Fake financial adviser pleads guilty
He falsely held himself out as a financial adviser in an email to clients.

Kiwi start-up and HR firm join forces in bid to shake up banking bigwigs
The new partners hope to shake up payrolls and improve security for companies and staff.

Mark Lister: Investment lessons from Gabrielle
Property is a great investment ingredient, but it’s much better with a side of shares.

Receiver of Moola’s parent company expects sale of assets this month
If there isn't enough money to cover debt legal action may be considered.