New data shows that more Kiwis will have to take on debt ahead of this coming Christmas season.

A nationwide survey by MYOB showed 35 percent expected to feel financially better off in a year's time, while 38 percent expected to be about the same, and 24 percent believed they would be worse off.

Personal finance expert Mary Holm says more Kiwi households will be struggling to afford presents for their kids, but there are workarounds.

"There's buying only op-shop gifts or second-hand books, which could be quite fun, going and rummaging around bookshops to find the right gift for people."

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New data shows that more Kiwis will have to take on debt ahead of this coming Christmas season.
A nationwide survey by MYOB showed 35 percent expected to feel financially better off in a year's time, while 38 percent expected to be about the same, and 24 percent believed they would be worse off.
Personal finance expert Mary Holm says more Kiwi households will be struggling to afford presents for their kids, but there are workarounds.
"There's buying only op-shop gifts or second-hand books, which could be quite fun, going and rummaging around bookshops to find the right gift for people."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Mary Holm: personal finance expert on the growing number of Kiwis facing financial pressure this Christmas

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The Warriors are in full training mode as they gear up for their historic clash against the Newcastle Knights this Sunday.

The big match is set to take place at Eden Park, and the team's hoping to shake off last weekend's loss to the Dolphins and emerge victorious for Sydney's final against the Panthers.

Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad says it's going to be an 'amazing atmosphere' after reports confirmed that Eden Park had sold out ahead of the game.

"I love Eden Park, I've played there a few times, obviously with the Kiwis - and I was just saying today that it's great to be able to take a game like that to a different stadium." 

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The Warriors are in full training mode as they gear up for their historic clash against the Newcastle Knights this Sunday.
The big match is set to take place at Eden Park, and the team's hoping to shake off last weekend's loss to the Dolphins and emerge victorious for Sydney's final against the Panthers.
Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad says it's going to be an 'amazing atmosphere' after reports confirmed that Eden Park had sold out ahead of the game.
"I love Eden Park, I've played there a few times, obviously with the Kiwis - and I was just saying today that it's great to be able to take a game like that to a different stadium."&nbsp;
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Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad: Warriors fullback speaks ahead of the team naming for Newcastle Knights clash

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There's more bad news for Labour today, after the party took a nosedive in another poll.

The recent The Post Freshwater Strategy poll had Labour down seven to 28 percent, with National down two to 27 percent.

Newstalk ZB senior correspondent Barry Soper says there could be a risk of a hung Parliament, given how tight the numbers are between the two major parties. 

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There's more bad news for Labour today, after the party took a nosedive in another poll.
The recent The Post Freshwater Strategy poll had Labour down seven to 28 percent, with National down two to 27 percent.
Newstalk ZB senior correspondent Barry Soper says there could be a risk of a hung Parliament, given how tight the numbers are between the two major parties.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Labour underperforming in latest poll

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One Nation's Pauline Hanson is facing backlash from fellow politicians and advocates after her interview on the Jamie J podcast resurfaced.

Hanson labelled Indigenous Australians as the 'most primitive race on Earth' when she criticised schools teaching their history and culture back in 2025.

Australian correspondent Sam Emery says at least three senators have condemned her statement and called for a 'real apology' after she attempted to provide context.

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One Nation's Pauline Hanson is facing backlash from fellow politicians and advocates after her interview on the Jamie J podcast resurfaced.
Hanson labelled Indigenous Australians as the 'most primitive race on Earth' when she criticised schools teaching their history and culture back in 2025.
Australian correspondent Sam Emery says at least three senators have condemned her statement and called for a 'real apology' after she attempted to provide context.
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Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on One Nation's Pauline Hanson copping backlash over 'primitive' comments

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Mary Holm: personal finance expert on the growing number of Kiwis facing financial pressure this Christmas

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