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People cutting back on luxuries to cover higher pet costs (opens the original)
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Many New Zealanders say they are going without treats and luxuries for themselves to provide for their pets as the cost of keeping animals continues to rise. Stats NZ data shows the average price of vet care has increased 40.3% over the past five years, while the average price of pets and pet-related products has risen 27.1%. Over the same period, overall consumer prices have climbed 25.6% and wages have increased 17.3%. Between April and June, the average 700g can of pet food from a supermarket
Home insurance premiums fall as quote gap hits $1401 (opens the original)
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Many households may have finally seen their insurance premiums get cheaper but the gap between the cheapest and most expensive premiums may also be getting wider. Stats NZ data show average home insurance premiums between April and June this year were down 0.8% on the same period last year, average contents insurance premiums were down 4% and average vehicle insurance premiums were up just 0.6%. Even when including life and health insurance, average total insurance prices have increased just 1.2
Govt to issue new dog control guidelines but won't change the law before election (opens the original)
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The Government will soon issue new guidance to councils on how to address dog control issues but doesn’t expect to change the current “outdated” law before the election. The confirmation comes as new polling suggests most New Zealanders who have pets believe dog control must ultimately be a matter of personal responsibility. The Government ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act in March to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs following a number of attacks. At the time, Loca
National pushes Labour to take a stand on planned rates cap (opens the original)
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National is calling on Labour to take a clear stance on rates caps, with the Government intending to introduce legislation before the election. Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told Newstalk ZB the party is yet to decide on a position on the issue and is still awaiting more detail about what is being proposed. He said while the policy was “good retail politics” and “no one wants to pay higher rates”, councils will need to be given ways to make a rates cap work. “We haven’t made a final call on th
Trust is crucial: The warning to businesses hiring seasonal staff (opens the original)
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With snow on the skifields and many people currently enjoying a mid-winter break, employers are being warned to make sure they are complying with the laws around seasonal workers. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has carried out sweeping compliance monitoring of businesses in Central Otago during the past two ski seasons after receiving “ongoing complaints and concerns”. Last year’s operation focused on hospitality, retail, construction, cleaning and security businesses
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