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As insurance gets harder to buy, NZ has 3 choices for disaster recovery – and we keep choosing the worst one

  • Written by Ilan Noy, Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

The number of climate change-related extreme weather events is on the rise, making it harder for many people to buy affordable home insurance.

The industry has already signalled it is pulling out of some places in Aotearoa New Zealand, leaving the government and homeowners to question what happens next. This is not something that should be ignored,...

Why self-service is reshaping fleet management for modern businesses

Fleet management today is constrained by fragmented systems and heavy administrative demands. A lot of the work still relies on booking vehicles and...

Fraud Prevention and security crucial as identity crime hits record highs in Australia

In a radically transformed risk landscape where the scale and speed of financial fraud have reached unprecedented levels, Australian businesses ar...

Sectorial ATO Tax Debt Disclosures Rise, Overall Business Credit Demand Flattens and High-Risk SME 'Credit Shopping' hits 8-month peak

Q1 2026 Equifax Business Market Pulse shows low-risk borrowers consolidate demand enquiries while sub-prime entities accelerate shopping activity ...

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

“The Federal Budget delivered several measures aimed at supporting small businesses, including making the instant asset write-off permanent, exten...

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Cooee Native Superfoods’ Bunji range of dog kibble and treats is rolling out across Ritchies Supermarkets now, with stock already on shelves in se...

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Australian corporates and SMBs are under pressure. Competition from global players is intensifying, margins are under strain, and technology adop...