Personal Finance / Analysis
Personal Finance / Analysis
10th Aug 26, 9:42am
Kiwibank follows Aussie-owned rivals, increasing some key fixed home loan rates, and matching this with some term deposit rate increases. But no new rates are market leading
Property / News
Property / News
10th Aug 26, 8:45am
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by Greg Ninness
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QV says average NZ residential property values down 1.5% over the three months to the end of July
Currencies / Opinion
Currencies / Opinion
10th Aug 26, 8:00am
by Roger J Kerr
Roger J Kerr sees an inevitable reset in US interest rates, a NZD that is turning positive, and he reviews the prospects for the Aussie dollar
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Business / Analysis
Business / Analysis
10th Aug 26, 9:27am
The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Court decision highlights problem of limiting depreciation for buildings. And tax policy comes to fore as election campaign ramps up
Public Policy / Opinion
Public Policy / Opinion
9th Aug 26, 6:00am
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by David Mahon
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David Mahon argues South Pacific countries like NZ would be better off striving for non-alignment and collective regional interest rather than clinging to hopes of US altruistic leadership
Public Policy / News
Public Policy / News
[updated]
9th Aug 26, 12:00pm
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by Mandy Te
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National commits to ‘Budget Responsibility Rules’ including prioritising a return to surplus, reducing debt below 40% of GDP and keeping taxes low. Labour agrees 'fiscal responsibility is crucial, but this is much ado about nothing'
Currencies / Analysis
Currencies / Analysis
10th Aug 26, 7:21am
A large downside surprise in US payrolls reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike. An initial rally in US Treasuries faded. The data brought a broad-based fall in the US dollar, with the NZD pushing up. Gold prices extended recent gains
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Personal Finance / Analysis
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A third bank moves to higher fixed mortgage rates, but a flatter set from two years fixed and longer. BNZ's move leaves a short window of opportunity to access currently lower ASB and Kiwibank home loan rates
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8th Aug 26, 8:40am
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