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Editorial: Government's KiwiSaver changes don’t go far enough
OPINION: The contribution rate rise still falls short of what Australian employees get.

Mary Holm: Are bond investments a scam?
OPINION: Many KiwiSaver funds include high-quality bonds, except for the most risky ones.

Matthew Hooton: Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knew
OPINION: Gross debt is projected to increase by $73b, reaching $283b by 2029.

Benno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issues
OPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.

Honest debate needed on building materials' true impact – Jeremy Sole
OPINION: Steel's embodied carbon can be cut by up to 70% with new tech and recycling.

Inside the incredible rise and sad fall of Smith & Caughey’s – why it is closing for good
Despite a rescue attempt, Auckland's flagship store has faced a 'perfect storm'.

Richard Prebble: Is ACC still affordable in its current state?
OPINION: Politicians need to learn budgeting lessons from the pay equity disaster.

Marty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investment
OPINION: A shift to mass timber could create 7000 jobs in the regions.

Hayden Wilson: Fiscal restraint and growth focus define upcoming Budget
OPINION: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Dellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZ
The Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.

Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.

Fran O'Sullivan: Willis’ film industry backing shows Budget's focus on economic growth
OPINION: Balancing growth and fiscal prudence will be a tough task for the Govt, though.

Mary Holm: Gold's risks outweigh rewards for cautious savers
OPINION: Gold offers no dividends, unlike shares, which provide returns even in downturns.

Matthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarily
OPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?

Richard Prebble: The Waitangi Tribunal 'should be disestablished'
OPINION: Parliament needs to return to original purpose of Crown honouring promises.

Liam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset?
OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.

Opinion: Nicola Willis should challenge the RBNZ on prudential rules
The minister should interfere in RBNZ regulation, say Simon Jensen and Andrew Body.

Cecilia Robinson: 'Why didn't we learn this at school?'
OPINION: The Government is embedding financial education from Year 1 in the curriculum.

Nadine Higgins: How to safely invest in off-the-plan properties
New builds allow a 20% deposit instead of 30%, easing entry for buyers.

Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.

Bruce Cotterill: Why the so-called Super City hasn't delivered for Aucklanders
Opinion: Auckland's regional merger aimed for efficiency but led to rising costs.