Did you know that 30% of new home owners in Canterbury would speak critically of their builder compared with the New Zealand wide figure of 17%? That is just short of 1 out of 3 that are not satisfied.

How ironic now that the one child policy in China has been relaxed, many parents in China can't afford another baby.

If you're a Highlanders supporter then you will have been pleased with their win on Saturday night against the Crusaders and for those lucky enough to have some money on them, even better as they paid $3.30.

Our property market is still humming along at exorbitant prices. Our share market is also trading at all-time highs. Would now be a good time to take your profit and buy back in when prices take a little tumble? If only we both knew!

Tax reminder this week;

Resident withholding tax on dividends declared 31 March 2015 due 20 April 2015.

PAYE for March 2015 due 20 April 2015.