North Island's South Wairarapa Road Slowly Eroding into the Sea, Residents Fearful of Isolation The roads in the South Wairarapa region are gradually succumbing to the sea, posing a risk of complete isolation for those dependent on these routes, as reported by RNZ. Known as 'The Gluepot,' this road winds along steep cliffsides, with one side facing the ocean and the other adorned with towering p..

New Zealand Experts Advocate for Calls for ultra-processed food tax to protect unborn children Concerns about the negative impact of consuming unhealthy foods during pregnancy on the mental health of children have led mental health experts in New Zealand to call for a tax on processed foods. According to New Zealand media, Professors Julia Rucklidge of the University of Canterbury and Roger Muld..

New Zealand Faces Retirement Preparedness Challenge: Soaring Inflation and Retirement Costs Rising inflation has prompted New Zealand citizens to realize that preparing for retirement requires more than just relying on pensions; additional savings are imperative. According to the latest Retirement Expenditure Guidelines, the required retirement funds have increased even when excluding pensions, ..

Reserve Bank holds the official cash rate steady at 5.5 percent Reserve Bank of New Zealand Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5.5% for Third Consecutive Time amid Economic Downturn and Elevated Inflation The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has decided to maintain the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.5% on the 4th, according to reports from CNBC and MarketWatch. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand held ..

New Zealand's New Home Building consents Decline by 17% Through August New Zealand, October 4 - The issuance of new home building consents in New Zealand recorded a total of 42,110 units through August of the past year, marking a 17% decrease compared to the same period last year. Based on data released on October 2nd (Monday) by Statistics New Zealand, a spokesperson explained that the trend of..

뉴질랜드 제 8대 한인회 총연합회 출범을 알려드립니다 제 8대 뉴질랜드한인회 총연합회 회장에 홍승필 오클랜드 한인회장 당선 뉴질랜드한인회 총연합회는(이하 뉴한총연) 지난 9월 15일 임시총회에서 단독 출마한 오클랜드 홍승필 한인회장이 온라인 투표로 참여한 28명 가운데 과반수 이상의 동의를 얻어 당선이 확정 되었다. 홍승필 신임 뉴한총연 회장은 "뉴질랜드 동포를 위하고 현지사회와의 가교 역할을 위해 노력하겠으며, 2년의 재임기간 동안 핵심 사업을 계획해 총연합회의 명성에 누를 끼치지 않겠다”고 포부를 밝혔다. 또한 "점점 더 깊어가는 경기 침체로 인해 교민 경제가 상당히 위축되고 있다며, 교민 사업체 및 한인들과 함께 이 시국을 이겨 나가고, 함께 상생할 수 있는 기회를 찾아 조금이라도 교민사회에 보탬이..

■ 이완상 변호사의 법률컬럼 제 190회 유언장 (Will) – 4편 1. 유언장은 어떻게 작성되어야 하나? (3) 증인 또는 증인의 배우자가 유산의 수혜와 관련이 있는 경우에는 유언장이 무효화될 수도 있으므로 각별히 주의해야 한다. 유산의 직접적인 수혜자이거나 그 수혜자의 배우자인 경우에는 원칙적으로 증인이 되지 못한다. 다만, 이 경우 법은 예외적으로만 그 증인에게 유산이 분배되는 것을 인정하고 있다: (i) 단순히 유언자가 증인에게 진 빚을 갚는 상황인 경우, (ii) 모든 다른 수혜자들이 명시적인 방법 (서면)으로 동의하는 경우, 또는 (iii) 법원이 판단할 때 유언 작성자가 이러한 사실을 잘 인지하고 있고, 자의로 그렇게 처분토록 했다는게 충분히 인정될 만한 경우에 한하여 그 증인에게 유산이 ..

Election Anticipation: Focus on Interest Rates and Economic Trends With the election looming, attention turns to rates, policies, and petrol prices As the election approaches, the focus of many individuals is honing in on current interest rates, policies, and petrol prices. This Wednesday afternoon, the decision on the official cash rate for the next six weeks will be announced, with experts pre..

CoreLogic finds potential debt-to-income caps may dampen housing market activity Real estate research firm CoreLogic has released an analysis warning that the current recovery in the housing market could become more challenging with the introduction of Debt-to-Income (DTI) limits. According to CoreLogic's report last month, it highlighted an increase in the annual growth rate of new mortgage loa..

Pre-election jitters for the property market? It has been revealed that home sales volume across New Zealand has reached an all-time low. This phenomenon emerges amidst a vibrant real estate market, with industry experts interpreting it as a pre-election state of stagnation. According to the September New Zealand Real Estate Report by Realestate.co.nz, some regions experienced a sharp decline in..

New Zealand Tops Political Donations, Real Estate Industry Takes Spotlight The leading sector in political donations in New Zealand has been revealed to be the real estate industry. According to investigations by RNZ (Radio New Zealand), political donations since 2021 have predominantly flowed from the real estate sector, surpassing the significant amount of 2.5 million dollars. Contributors fro..

TradeMe Sparks Discontent in Real Estate Industry with 30% Success Fee Hike New Zealand's online trading platform, TradeMe (Trademe.co.nz), has raised success fees for business owners by approximately 30% starting from October 1st. This move has prompted criticism from numerous real estate managers, who accuse TradeMe Property of monopolizing leasing and increasing fees without substantial compe..

Tesla Opens Supercharger Stations in New Zealand's Electric Vehicle Market Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has opened Supercharger stations targeting non-Tesla electric vehicles at six locations in New Zealand. This news was reported by Electrive on the 29th. The areas targeted for this opening include Rotorua (6 charging stations), New Plymouth (3 charging stations), Christchurch (4 chargin..

안녕하세요. 주오클랜드분관입니다. 주오클랜드분관은 「뉴질랜드 워홀러를 위한 멘토링 워크숍」을 10.30(월)에 개최할 예정입니다. 이번 행사는 올해 한시적으로 6,000 명으로 확대된 우리 워홀러들의 성공적인 뉴질랜드 생활 정착을 위하여 뉴질랜드 경찰, 노동법 전문 변호사, 전 시민상담소 전문상담가 및 NZ 수상 안전청 (Water Safety) 전문가 등을 초빙하여 안전한 뉴질랜드 생활, 다양한 생활 정보 및 노동법, 사고 시 대처법을 포함, 알차게 프로그램을 구성하였으며 행사 후 맛있는 한식 뷔페를 제공할 예정이니, 많이 홍보해 주시기를 부탁드립니다. 뉴질랜드 워홀러 멘토링 워크숍 개최 「뉴질랜드 워홀러를 위한 멘토링 워크숍」 주오클랜드분관은 「뉴질랜드 워홀러를 위한 멘토링 워크숍」을 10.30(월)..

Unemployment likely to rise, Westpac says after confidence index takes a hit Westpac has recently forecasted a potential rise in unemployment based on the published confidence index. The Westpac McDermott Miller Employment Confidence Index showed a decline in the third quarter of September. This marks the first negative sentiment towards the labor market since March 2021 and records the lowest f..

New Zealand Records 0.9% Quarterly GDP Growth and 3.2% Annual Growth in June New Zealand's economy has witnessed substantial growth in the June quarter. According to data released by the statistics bureau on September 21, the country's GDP for the June quarter grew by 0.9% compared to the previous quarter, with an annual growth rate of 3.2%. This marks a significant recovery for the Gross Domest..

Food Price Index rose 8.9% in August year-on-year Food prices have maintained a significant upward trend for an extended period, but recent data reveals that they increased by 8.9% annually until August. This is seen as a slight stabilization in the market. Over the past few months, staple foods such as eggs, yogurt, and potato chips, along with dairy products, have been identified as the primar..

■ 이중렬 회계사의 부동산 세금 컬럼 외상매출금이란 무엇인가 대부분의 사업자들은 GST신고를 위해 현금기준으로 거래를 정리한다. 현금기준은 말 그대로 현금이 들어오고 나간 것을 정리하는 것이다: 물론, 정말 말 그대로 현금(만)을 기록하는 것이 아니고 사업자의 은행계좌에 돈이 들어오고 나간 날짜를 기준으로 거래를 정리하는 것이다. GST의 맥락에서는 이렇게 현금기준으로 정리하는 것을 ‘지급기준 Payment basis’으로 GST를 신고한다 라고 표현한다. GST신고 대상 기간에 지급된 돈을 정리하고 (비용의 집계), 같은 기간에 지급받은 돈을 정리하여 (수입의 집계), 그 차액에 대해 GST납부액 (또는 환급액)을 계산하여 신고하는 것이다. [사례] 신발가게를 운영하는 이장현 씨는 지급기준으로 GST신..

ANZ: House prices going up faster than we thought ANZ says it now expects house prices to lift about 4% over the second half of this year, and to continue to rise at their current pace until autumn next year. Previously, the bank had predicted growth would be 3% and then flatten in 2024. The bank’s economists said the house price cycle had clearly turned and prices had been “marching upwards” ov..

Advertised salaries rising at fastest rate in six years amid strong hiring activity The number of job ads is on the rise for the first time since March, alongside an increase in salaries. The latest Seek NZ Employment Report indicates job ad volumes rose 2.2 percent in August over July, with the number of applications per job continuing to rise for the sixth consecutive month, with a 2 percent i..