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Auction rooms the busiest they've been since early June but no improvement in the sales rate
Auction rooms the busiest they've been since early June but no improvement in the sales rate
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; a new very low floating rate, consumer sentiment holds up, more filled jobs, more renting but rents flat, TVNZ has better results, swaps little-changed, NZX dips, NZD firms, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; a new very low floating rate, consumer sentiment holds up, more filled jobs, more renting but rents flat, TVNZ has better results, swaps little-changed, NZX dips, NZD firms, & more
Former Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo unveiled as a NZ First candidate, looking forward to 'speaking freely on issues of public importance'
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Former Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo unveiled as a NZ First candidate, looking forward to 'speaking freely on issues of public importance'
Results of the hand-to-hand combat in the fight for home loan market share suggest two nimble and smaller banks are winning against their three larger rivals
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Results of the hand-to-hand combat in the fight for home loan market share suggest two nimble and smaller banks are winning against their three larger rivals
Low rental yields making rental property less attractive to investors - ANZ NZ report says
Low rental yields making rental property less attractive to investors - ANZ NZ report says
New Zealand’s national airline says the full-year net loss of $242 million was largely driven by increased fuel prices, engine availability issues, maintenance costs and aviation system costs rising at a rate well above inflation
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New Zealand’s national airline says the full-year net loss of $242 million was largely driven by increased fuel prices, engine availability issues, maintenance costs and aviation system costs rising at a rate well above inflation
Working with nature can help NZ adapt to climate change, so Bradley Case asks where the plan to do it is
Working with nature can help NZ adapt to climate change, so Bradley Case asks where the plan to do it is
The Opportunity Party's proposing a radical shake-up to the tax system through its tax reset policy. Brian Fallow takes a look under the hood
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The Opportunity Party's proposing a radical shake-up to the tax system through its tax reset policy. Brian Fallow takes a look under the hood
US equities rose, led by Nvidia’s strong outlook. Rates and FX markets were subdued, with US Treasuries broadly stable. Markets now turn to Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
US equities rose, led by Nvidia’s strong outlook. Rates and FX markets were subdued, with US Treasuries broadly stable. Markets now turn to Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
Eyes on Warsh; US trade deficit rises; US inventories rise; Canada books a surplus; China profits rise again; Australian household spending jumps fueling rate hike bets; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold unchanged and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9
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Eyes on Warsh; US trade deficit rises; US inventories rise; Canada books a surplus; China profits rise again; Australian household spending jumps fueling rate hike bets; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold unchanged and oil up; NZ$1 = 59.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62.9
Number of properties rented in June quarter up almost 12% but median rent unchanged
Labour rules out increase in fuel excise tax if elected in November's election, government says it won't go ahead with 2027 raise
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Labour rules out increase in fuel excise tax if elected in November's election, government says it won't go ahead with 2027 raise
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; low equity borrowing grows, the Heartland-TSB tie-up closer, mortgage market winners & losers, Selwyn to double its population in 25 years, swaps firm, NZD stable, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; low equity borrowing grows, the Heartland-TSB tie-up closer, mortgage market winners & losers, Selwyn to double its population in 25 years, swaps firm, NZD stable, & more
‘At the heart of savings is productivity. It has to be productivity', Milford Asset Management chief executive Blair Turnbull says on panel covering longevity and superannuation
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‘At the heart of savings is productivity. It has to be productivity', Milford Asset Management chief executive Blair Turnbull says on panel covering longevity and superannuation
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 drops -0.9% as Precinct Properties, a2 Milk, Meridian, and Stride weigh on market; Summerset, Investore, Ryman, and Freightways lead the gainers
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 drops -0.9% as Precinct Properties, a2 Milk, Meridian, and Stride weigh on market; Summerset, Investore, Ryman, and Freightways lead the gainers
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1006; Tender Date 27 Aug 2026
NZ Govt Bond Tender #1006; Tender Date 27 Aug 2026
ACT proposes introducing a bright-line test to make profits from digital assets exempt from tax if they're held for at least a year
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ACT proposes introducing a bright-line test to make profits from digital assets exempt from tax if they're held for at least a year
Profitability took a hit across the big five banks in the June quarter despite all five growing lending
Profitability took a hit across the big five banks in the June quarter despite all five growing lending
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Lower wholesale electricity prices drive 50% profit drop for Genesis Energy, despite 14% rise in operating earnings to $518 million
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Lower wholesale electricity prices drive 50% profit drop for Genesis Energy, despite 14% rise in operating earnings to $518 million
Stephen Roach takes US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to task for pursuing ineffective currency and bond market interventions
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Stephen Roach takes US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to task for pursuing ineffective currency and bond market interventions
Average price paid by first home buyers dropped to lowest level in almost a year in July
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Heartland gets Toi Foundation's approval to buy TSB Bank. More consents are required, but when completed Toi Foundation will become Heartland Group's largest shareholder
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Heartland gets Toi Foundation's approval to buy TSB Bank. More consents are required, but when completed Toi Foundation will become Heartland Group's largest shareholder
US economic data in line with expectations. US rates and USD push higher, with Fed rate hike later this year fully priced. Stronger Australian CPI data raises the chance of the RBA delivering another rate hike this cycle
US economic data in line with expectations. US rates and USD push higher, with Fed rate hike later this year fully priced. Stronger Australian CPI data raises the chance of the RBA delivering another rate hike this cycle
Work towards the Government introducing a prudential levy, that will tax banks and other entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, continues
Work towards the Government introducing a prudential levy, that will tax banks and other entities regulated by the Reserve Bank, continues
US data mixed although durable goods orders positive; Meta concedes child harm, to pay large penalty; China rolls out support financing; Australia inflation falls less than expected; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold dips and oil firm; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc
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US data mixed although durable goods orders positive; Meta concedes child harm, to pay large penalty; China rolls out support financing; Australia inflation falls less than expected; UST 10yr at 4.67%; gold dips and oil firm; NZ$1 = 59.4 USc