Bernard Hickey doesn't believe the plan set out in the housing Accord between Auckland and the Government has any chance of success. Your view?

Kiwibank says 'peripheral' gifts given by banks to entice borrowers don't work, but won't rule out joining the give-away party

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Auckland Council at odds with Government over housing plan; Deputy Mayor says Housing Accord is 'definitely in danger'

REINZ says national median lifestyle block rose by more than NZ$10,000 in past month to new record high of NZ$518,5000

S&P concerned about smaller NZ banks and housing risks; US economy slowing, inflation vanishes; Japan growth shines; NZ$1 = US$0.818 TWI = 76.9

S&P warns it may cut credit ratings of TSB Bank, Co-op Bank, Heartland Bank and 5 credit unions by 1 or 2 notches; cites NZ's 'economic vulnerabilities' and risk of housing slump 

ASB grows home loans by $1.7b over two quarters with $1.4b, or 84%, coming in lending where the borrower has deposit/equity worth less than 20% of the loan

Greens slug Government's plan to subsidise purchase of new whitegoods for beneficiaries