It’s the middle of 2019 and the property market seems to be slowing up. Both the high value houses and the lower have ground to a halt. This isn’t confined to Auckland either. According to the REINZ the total volume…
What’s the plan when my fixed rate finishes?
We get this question asked all the time. To start, it’s important that you think about what might happen if interest rates rise. We can help you with a quick budget to plan what might happen if you lose your…
Did you know that kiwis are the third most likely people to hand in lost wallets?
This is the result from a new study. New Zealanders are the third most likely to hand over a lost wallet containing money than people from any other country. The study undertook field experiments using 17,000 portfolios and was delivered…
Our reflection on real estate
The residential housing market in NZ has now entered a new 15-month cycle. This cycle is less active in terms of turnover than in previous cycles, which generally began with the exit of the economy from the global financial crisis…
Living longer and longer
As New Zealanders turn 65, we are healthier, more energetic and more engaged than ever. With potentially more than 30 years of life before us, more and more Kiwis continue to work into our golden years and further. It seems…
Battle of the thermostat. Mens productivity rises in lower temps
The thermostat battle is a common gender conflict in most New Zealand offices, but a new study has shown that women perform better in hot offices, while men’s cognitive performance peak in cold weather. I think anecdotally, we have all known this…
How artificial intelligence can help small businesses
The evolution of artificial intelligence has led to the opening of unmanned convenience stores and self-service bank branches in Japan and China. Could we be seeing these sorts of changes here? Large companies can afford to invest in technology to…
Within the high cost world of an ethical clothing brand
Many facets of the apparel and clothes industry can be inexpensive and easy, even if ethics and organic fabrics are not your priority when it comes to shopping. However, and General Manager Samantha Jones has decided to take the hard way…
Dunedin leads nz in ev ownership
Dunedin has the highest proportion of electric vehicle drivers in New Zealand, according to a recent study from the University of Otago. Auckland had less than one all-electric vehicle for every 1,000 people, but city-dwellers seem to prefer hybrid cars….
Five everyday eco items (which also save money)
Reusable everyday items that can help preserve the environment and your pocket are always a good investment. Both of these things have never been as important than as they are today. Not neglecting how important the future of our planet…