How to sell your house

New Zealand’s housing market might have turned a corner, but it is still a tough time to be a seller. While activity and prices are picking up, there is large amount of stock on the market, and it is keeping a lid on prices. In January, the Real Estate Institute reported a “days to sell” […]

Berry Marttin: How to finance the future of farming

Agriculture is key to solving the climate crisis, but most farmers don’t have the financial incentive to switch to more eco-friendly practices, says banker and farmer Berry Marttin. He explores how improving the systems around carbon and biodiversity credits could bolster the economic viability of a green transition, offering hope for a world in which […]

How to make sense of Canadian labels

Shoppers have been caught up in the buy Canadian fervour since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods, which began on Tuesday. But with the duties now in effect and Canadian retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of American products also in play, many are taking their commitment […]

Y-Vonne Hutchinson: Where DEI falls short — and how to rethink it

Tired of “privilege walks” and black squares on social media that feel hollow? Workplace inclusion expert Y-Vonne Hutchinson peels back the superficial layer of performative DEI to reveal a fresh approach that meets people’s real-life anxieties — from climate chaos to political instability — and helps us connect with compassion and respect. It’s a spark […]

How to date on a budget

Almost everything has become more expensive in the past few years — even looking for love. “Similar to their day-to-day lives, (people) are making adjustments in the dating world as well in terms of how much they’re going to spend,” said Gayle Ramsay, head of everyday banking, segment and customer growth at the Bank of […]

Here’s who qualifies and how to claim it

Coroimage | Moment | Getty Images If you worked remotely in 2024, you may be eyeing the home office deduction. However, qualifying for the tax break may be harder than you expect, experts say.  Only 7% of companies allowed fully remote work in 2024, down from 21% in 2023, according to a ZipRecruiter survey that […]

How to rethink unruly passengers to get ahead at work

Plane etiquette seems so simple — be spatially aware, don’t bother other passengers and follow the instructions of the air crew. But campaigns and crackdown efforts to quell disruptive behavior suggest it persists. At first glance, a new book — “How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler” — seems […]