Cafes prepared for new setting, owners says
Cafes prepared for new setting, owners says
South Dunedin cafe owners say they were prepared for the increase in restrictions and are just pleased to be open.
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Union fears for NZ’s fuel security
Union fears for NZ’s fuel security
New Zealand’s fuel security is at risk unless the Government acts quickly to ensure New Zealand coastal tankers remain in service, the maritime union says.
Big rise in complaints noted by scheme
Big rise in complaints noted by scheme
The Banking Ombudsman Scheme says it has seen complaints about lending delays double since the borrowing rules came into effect.
Do not give up, aspiring home owners told
Do not give up, aspiring home owners told
A Dunedin mortgage broker does not believe it is time to give up on takeaway coffees just yet. Daryl Taylor offers his advice to Riley Kennedy about how to win over the bank. "It has definitely got harder, but it is not impossible."
Pregnancy hidden with puffer jacket for mortgage
Pregnancy hidden with puffer jacket for mortgage
A Dunedin woman says she was "strongly advised" by her mortgage broker to hide her pregnancy during a meeting with a bank last year.
Childcare app ready to launch
Childcare app ready to launch
A Dunedin-developed app aimed at helping parents secure childcare is about to hit the United States market.
Businesses air fears of Omicron outbreak
Businesses air fears of Omicron outbreak
Dunedin business owners say they are "seriously worried" about what an Omicron outbreak could mean for their operations.
Intern keen to cut her teeth in finance
Intern keen to cut her teeth in finance
Growing up, Helena Rikiti never considered a career in finance.
Lending laws intruding on people’s personal affairs: Seymour
Lending laws intruding on people’s personal affairs: Seymour
Act New Zealand leader David Seymour says a woman being denied a mortgage because of her 12-month maternity leave is yet another example of the Government’s lending laws not working.
Mortgage approvals in South contract
Mortgage approvals in South contract
Approval rates for mortgages in Otago and Southland dropped by 6.5% after the Govt's new lending rules came in, the latest figures reveal. And a financial expert believes the rate could be even higher now.
Mum ‘shocked’ by 90-day maternity leave mortgage condition
Mum ‘shocked’ by 90-day maternity leave mortgage condition
A Dunedin mother says she was told by a bank it would only consider giving her a mortgage if she returned to work within 90 days of giving birth.
37 possible traffic light breaches
37 possible traffic light breaches
Thirty-seven possible breaches of the Covid-19 traffic light system were reported in Otago and Southland over the Christmas-New Year period, the latest figures reveal.
Shopping trip affected mortgage approval
Shopping trip affected mortgage approval
A Dunedin woman says a $187 Christmas shopping trip to Kmart in Invercargill has prevented her getting a mortgage for urgently needed repairs on her home.
Financial advisers establish new firm
Financial advisers establish new firm
Fraser Richardson and John Alexander met on the tennis court.
Fears for impact of new housing rules
Fears for impact of new housing rules
Having takeaways at least twice a week or a quick bet could now, quite literally, stop you getting a home loan, Dunedin mortgage brokers are warning.
Southern Taxis case a reminder of directors’ responsibilities
Southern Taxis case a reminder of directors’ responsibilities
The legal battle involving two former Dunedin directors highlights the need for other directors to be "really vigilant" of their operational involvement in companies, an employment lawyer says.
‘Thumping’ vessel being swapped for a quieter one
‘Thumping’ vessel being swapped for a quieter one
Port Otago hopes will there be fewer sleepless nights in Port Chalmers after finding a solution to a long-running noise problem.
Concerns raised about access to rapid antigen tests
Concerns raised about access to rapid antigen tests
Business South is urging the Government to quickly make rapid antigen testing available before there is an outbreak of Omicron.
Building gutted by fire now a space for housing professionals
Building gutted by fire now a space for housing professionals
A former Thai restaurant in Kaikorai Valley which was gutted by a fire in 2019 has been converted into a shared office space targeted at those in the housing industry.
Ex taxi firm owners may have to pay
Ex taxi firm owners may have to pay
The former owners of a Dunedin taxi company may have to pay staff underpaid by $80,000 out of their own pocket after the Court of Appeal ruled ignorance of the law is not a valid excuse.