New reports show the to cost to build is up.

The OCR was also left unchanged this week - and it's expected to stay at 3.25%

Should buyers look into property now before the costs and OCR go up again, or should they wait it out?

How can we make that call - is it on gut instinct, or the numbers?

Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO Brad Olsen joins Tim Beveridge for the OneRoof Radio Show...

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It’s one thing to decide to move on from a job or career, but what happens when you’re at the top of your game and your job just... evaporates?

After many years as a television journalist, Melissa Chan-Green was co-hosting The AM Show on Three when Warner Bros. Discovery announced it was closing Newshub and its associated shows.

So how do you navigate the financial side of redundancy, and then find your feet again in a shrinking industry?

Melissa Chan-Green joins Nadine this week on The Prosperity Project to talk about her approach to money in the media industry, how redundancy allowed her to redefine herself, and how she went about finding a new purpose.

You can find School Shorts - Melissa's new podcast for parents - wherever your get your podcasts.

If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz

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Should the ultra-wealthy pay more tax?

It’s a debate that’s continued for decades, even centuries. From Ancient Athens to present day, the idea has been a constant when it comes to addressing inequality.

Yet, no government has been brave enough to impose one.

It’s a staple of the Green Party’s proposed Budget, which promises bold moves to make sure everyone has a warm home, decent kai, and the care and support for a good life.

But who pays? And is leaning even more left than centre doing wonders for the party’s polling?

Today on The Front Page, Green Party co-leader, Chlöe Swarbrick is with us to discuss whether it’s time for the wealthy few to fund.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

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[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY] Tracksuit just closed a US$25 million funding round to push its brand tracking tool into boardrooms, including in the epicentre of advertising - New York City.

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Many Kiwis are studying or training in skills that aren't needed in the job market.

That's the warning from Business NZ as the Government reviews New Zealand's vocational education system.

The lobby groups say graduates are being held back from gaining employment because they've trained in the wrong area.

They're calling for an industry-led vocational system, with more focus on work-based training and relevant, up-to-date skills.

Business NZ Education Specialist Rachel Simpson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that many of the current qualifications and programmes haven’t been changed in years.

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Mortgage-holders will be holding their breath in after yesterday's OCR announcement.

The Reserve Bank's opted to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.25% while signalling the possibility of further cuts.

But new ASB research suggests interest rates remain volatile, with several opposing forces at play.

Finance and Mortgage Association Country Manager Leigh Hodgetts told Andrew Dickens that they’re holding out hope for a cut in August.

She says that people are looking for a bit of relief in their household spending, which would come from interest rates coming down.

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As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina Shrimpton each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact on your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice.

This week, the OCR holds steady as the Reserve Bank tries to balance our struggling economy with rising inflation, the government announces its AI strategy, and the Maori economy bucks the trend of slow growth, plus how you can grow your investment portfolio with collectibles.

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This week, the co-founders behind sexual wellness brand Girls Get Off, Viv Conway and Jo Cummins, join Liam to discuss how their different experiences at school and growing up lead to them crossing paths, and eventually starting a business that wants to change how people talk about sex - even if banks, insurers and social media companies aren't quite on board yet.

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