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NZ's budget used a 'gender lens' for the first time – the result was a win for women

Written by Jennifer Curtin, Professor of Politics and Policy, University of Auckland

Senior cabinet minister Megan Woods, Minister of Finance Grant Robertson and Prime Minister Chris Hipkins prepare to deliver the May 18 budget.Getty Images

All the pre-budget talk of “bread and butter”, “no frills”, targeting and reprioritisation came with a sense of foreboding. History and research tell us that budgets in...

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, adding to pressure on households an…
New research shows Australians support buying local for different reasons – and not all will pay more
We have now passed the annual Australia Day peak of calls urging us to “buy Australian” – especially lamb. …
NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture
Getty ImagesNew Zealand’s residential construction industry contributes roughly NZ$26 billion annually to the economy a…
ASIC flags $40 million in refunds after review of risky financial products
Australia’s corporate regulator has secured refunds of A$40 million to more than 38,000 investors in risky financial pr…
Australia’s Pacific worker scheme is far from perfect – but we can make it better
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme (PALM) is a crucial source of workers across regional Australia. About 32,000 pe…
What to expect from car subscription models in 2026
Car ownership hasn't changed in over a hundred years. Australians buy or finance a vehicle, commit for years, absorb deprec…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Overcoming inflation: Creating a pricing strategy for your restaurant's menu
As inflation continues to hit business budgets across Australia, restaurants are grappling with escalating operating costs by raising menu prices. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released in January…
the bad economics behind swapping stamp duty for land tax
Eliminating stamp duty would bring on more real estate transactions, but that might not be a good thing.ShutterstockTo paraphrase former prime minister Paul Keating, walk into any pet shop in…
Government set for quick passage of bill to facilitate CFMMEU breakup, with Labor support
The government is set to rush through parliament this week its legislation enabling parts of the militant Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining And Energy Union to break away. Labor on Monday…

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

A year after wage theft reforms came into effect, Australian businesses have increased their focus on payroll compliance, but confidence in pay accu...

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

NZ's budget used a 'gender lens' for the first time – the result was a win for women

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

New research shows Australians support buying local for different reasons – and not all will pay more

NZ’s $2.5 billion shoddy building bill: how to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ culture

ASIC flags $40 million in refunds after review of risky financial products

Australia’s Pacific worker scheme is far from perfect – but we can make it better

What to expect from car subscription models in 2026

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Overcoming inflation: Creating a pricing strategy for your restaurant's menu

the bad economics behind swapping stamp duty for land tax

Government set for quick passage of bill to facilitate CFMMEU breakup, with Labor support

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security