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Personal Finance / News
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Personal Finance / News
Residential mortgage lending by finance companies up over 30% since deposit insurance launch
6th May 26, 2:11pm
by Mandy Te
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Since Depositor Compensation Scheme launch residential mortgage lending by finance companies is up over 30%, Reserve Bank says
Economy / News
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Economy / News
Jobless rate steadies, wages rise +2%
6th May 26, 11:23am
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by David Chaston
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The jobless rate steadies overall but is rising for those under 25 years. It is particularly tough for workers in the 20-25 age group
Insurance / News
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Insurance / News
Emerging insurance pressures 'indicate financial stability risks may increase' - RBNZ
6th May 26, 12:12pm
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by Mandy Te
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Financial stability and insurance: 'Concerns over affordability, climate change, and dependence on global reinsurance mean the situation could change quickly and warrants monitoring,' the Reserve Bank says
Economy / News
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Economy / News
Rising mortgage rates could reduce house prices further - RBNZ
6th May 26, 10:23am
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by Mandy Te
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NZ likely to see a slower recovery, affecting job growth and debt servicing, but banks and farmers well placed to manage economic shock as housing market remains soft, according to Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Report
Public Policy / Analysis
stealth tax
Public Policy / Analysis
Te wiki o te tāke: The fiscal drag stealth tax
6th May 26, 10:16am
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by Terry Baucher
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Inland Revenue 'reminds' crypto-asset investors, the $4 billion cost of fiscal drag, and the European Commission publishes a major report on wealth tax
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Investing / News
NZX building ticker
Investing / News
Daily NZX update, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
6th May 26, 3:00pm
by Luron Iosefa
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Infratil, Serko, Vista and Tower lift the NZX50 sharply, while Gentrack, a2 Milk, SkyCity casino and Kathmandu hold it back
Property / Analysis
Household budget
Property / Analysis
Estimated residential sales commissions topped $2 billion in March year
6th May 26, 10:37am
by Greg Ninness
Residential real estate sales commissions up 4% in the first quarter year-on-year, and up 19% compared to two years ago
Economy / News
Economy / News
Breakfast briefing: Markets act as though Hormuz is settled
6th May 26, 7:26am
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by David Chaston
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Hormuz still shut despite US claims; dairy prices firm; US data mixed; Canada posts trade surplus; Singapore retail strong; RBA hikes as inflation rises; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold firms and oil eases; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3
Business / News
ANZ's Antonia Watson speaks at ANZ Singapore.
Business / News
Businesses urged to have Plan B ready as global volatility rises
5th May 26, 7:57pm
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by Anna Whyte
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'Watch, worry and wait' - ANZ urges businesses to have Plan B ready as global volatility rises
Personal Finance / News
ANZ NZ faces liability of up to $125m after court rules in favour of customers in class action
[updated]
5th May 26, 1:38pm
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Gareth Vaughan
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Public Policy / News
The RBA raises its cash rate target to 4.35%
5th May 26, 4:39pm
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Personal Finance / Opinion
What surveillance pricing is and why you should be wary
5th May 26, 5:03pm
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Property / News
Barfoot & Thompson's median selling price drops by almost $75,000 in April
5th May 26, 10:40am
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Greg Ninness
Personal Finance / Analysis
BNZ ends its fixed rate advantages
5th May 26, 8:56am
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David Chaston
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ANZ NZ's Chief Risk Officer says 'we're definitely heading' towards stagflation
2nd May 26, 9:00am
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ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson says banks have 'committed to the government to see our customers through' oil shock-related cost pressures
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National only party to oppose Labour’s proposal for full disclosure of international money transfer fees
30th Apr 26, 12:07pm
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Labour’s Arena Williams says her bill seeking full disclosure of international money transfer costs would lead to a more competitive market as it receives support across political parties - except from National
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BNZ ends its fixed rate advantages
5th May 26, 8:56am
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BNZ moves some key fixed rates up, closing the gap to its main rivals. In the background, all the pressure's on benchmark rates, both locally and internationally, are up
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1st May 26, 11:13am
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Barfoot & Thompson's median selling price drops by almost $75,000 in April
5th May 26, 10:40am
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Barfoot & Thompson's sales numbers and selling prices both declined in April but stock levels were at an 18 year high for the month
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ANZ warns of ‘wall of worry’ as business confidence falls, inflation expectations rise
30th Apr 26, 3:50pm
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ANZ business confidence survey warns of ‘wall of worry’, uncertainty likely to put some hiring and investment decisions 'on ice'
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High number of low equity mortgages approved for first home buyers in March
30th Apr 26, 11:49am
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Greg Ninness
Low equity mortgage lending to first home buyers almost hit $1 billion in March

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Rental housing activity hit a nine year high in February
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4th May 26, 11:59am
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Auction sales rate falls below a third for the first time in over a year
2nd May 26, 6:00am
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Greg Ninness
Residential building consents up 8.2% in March year
1st May 26, 1:56pm
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FMA chairman Craig Stobo resigns following independent review into his conduct
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4th May 26, 5:45pm
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The missing ingredient in New Zealand’s crisis planning
4th May 26, 12:26pm
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Commerce Minister Cameron Brewer will 'have something to say shortly' on proposed surcharge ban
1st May 26, 9:12am
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6th May 26, 12:50pm
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ANZ NZ's Chief Risk Officer says 'we're definitely heading' towards stagflation
2nd May 26, 9:00am
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ANZ NZ profit dips with CEO wary of 'the combination of inflation, interest rates & fuel costs'
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1st May 26, 10:23am
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Insurance
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Over 50s paying more for insurance premiums on average, Quashed says
23rd Apr 26, 4:49pm
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Mandy Te
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IAG sees 256% increase in storm-related claims, with storm frequency put at 'once every 8 days'
21st Apr 26, 4:00am
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Mandy Te
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Majority of the NHC's January and February claims were for landslides
9th Apr 26, 11:01am
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5th May 26, 10:50am
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National only party to oppose Labour’s proposal for full disclosure of international money transfer fees
30th Apr 26, 12:07pm
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Mandy Te
ASB sign with up arrow
Rate hike pressure builds
29th Apr 26, 8:12am
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David Chaston
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Our trade deal with the EU came at a great time and has delivered positive results so far
3rd May 26, 11:09am
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David Chaston
Holding the line: What Europe’s beef market signals for New Zealand
2nd May 26, 9:38am
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April log market report
1st May 26, 10:57am
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Scott Downs
Currencies
NZD and AUD advance
6th May 26, 7:57am
Stuart Ritson
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USD up on risk-off mood
5th May 26, 7:54am
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The yen and the AUD
Katayama and Bullock are the ones to watch
4th May 26, 8:00am
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Bonds
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NZ Govt Bond tender number 990 results
30th Apr 26, 2:40pm
Suhaimi Mohamad
NZ Treasury building
NZ Govt Bond tender number 989 results
23rd Apr 26, 2:45pm
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NZ Govt Bond tender number 988 results
16th Apr 26, 3:35pm
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NZX building ticker
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