From changes to Kiwisaver and benefits, to a tax break from businesses, and changing economic forecasts, here's some of the major announcements made today.

After 17 years as a director of Silver Fern Farms, and more than 11 of those as chairman, Rob Hewett has officially stepped down.

Fraudsters are targeting Christchurch cafes, restaurants and bars with scams.

A new eatery with a distinctly Merivale flavour will open on the Esplanade in Sumner on July 1.

Two dozen new-build homes have hit Christchurch’s property market, but young first-time buyers should stay clear.

Tight margins have hurt a major Christchurch-based red meat processor and exporter - but it still made a profit last year.

A Christchurch collector and dealer says he is at peace with letting go of a large mid-century collection of often rare antiques in his "grand finale", Tim Cronshaw writes.