Gillian Boyes
Funeral costs in the spotlight
Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate Audio
The rising cost of burials and cremations
The Funeral Directors' Association says council costs for burials and cremations are continuing to rise, and some smaller centres are experiencing very large increases. Audio
Increased cost of dying in NZ
The cost of living increases are also affecting the cost of dying in Aotearoa. Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand Chief Executive Gillian Boyes talks to Jesse. Audio
Pacific Island funeral director urges better cultural understanding
New Zealand's first qualified Pacific Island Funeral Director is calling for better cultural understanding if there's ever a return to lockdown restrictions.
Ese Tatupu says grieving Pacific… Audio
Scammers target Pasifika community
Pasifika community leaders in Auckland are warning about a rise in scams and are urging people not to be ashamed to speak up. Audio
Pacific leaders heartbroken by scammers from their own community
Pasifika community leaders in Auckland are warning about a rise in scams involving their own and are urging people not to be ashamed to speak up.
They say it's heartbreaking to see perpetrators who… Audio
Bloke syndrome may affect Kiwisaver returns
A lack of interest, ignorance, or indifference may be costing Kiwisaver investors tens of thousands of dollars in future savings, according to the Financial Markets Authority. Audio
