Consumer confidence has edged greater but remains marginally pessimistic in the face of rising costs and pressure on household funds. It has not been the best year for KiwiSaver buyers, but not too unhealthy considering the market volatility pushed by the highs and lows of the pandemic. Casino firm SkyCity has become a serious shareholder in a European online gaming provider. Australian property fund manager Centuria has purchased a portfolio of New Zealand aged care homes because it looks to expand its presence within the sector. To accommodate President Biden’s vaccine mandate, a court docket just permitted the Occupational Safety …