Women in Super welcomes the KiwiSaver initiative announced in last week’s budget but wants the Government to ensure womens’ interests and specific needs are catered for

Landlords face a hit in the pocket from the government’s move to lower depreciation rates on buildings.

Task force report due, Competitive pressure extends offer, ING extends URB offer, Staff unrest may cripple finance sector, the week ahead.

The second annual Property and Investment Expo will be run over three days in Auckland.

The second annual Property and Investment Expo will be run over three days in Auckland.

Melbourne

Auckland

United Future claims credit for the right to withdraw funds from the new workplace savings scheme for a deposit on a first home

A question and answer document relating to the Kiwisaver initiative released in the Budget

Tables showing the indicative balances that could be expected with the Kiwisaver programme announced in the Budget

Wellington

Russell Investment Group examines the impact on tax changes announced in the Budget and asks if they are good.

The government has been struggling with a number of issues with how to get New Zealanders saving. To some extent Dr Cullen has in his 2005 budget speech sought to alleviate some of these concerns.

Tax specialist Roger Thompson of Staples Rodway says the government has missed out on an important opportunity to help New Zealanders save for their retirement.

The designer of a radical proposal to encourage people to save more says the Government's savings policy outlined in today's budget was a "positive start".

The Government’s savings initiatives outlined in today’s Budget address by Finance Minister Michael Cullen have received the thumbs up from financial services company ING New Zealand.