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Asking prices down, stock levels high on Realestate.co.nz
1st May 26, 11:13am
by Greg Ninness
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Housing stock for sale in April at 12-year high and asking prices declining on Realestate.co.nz as the market heads into winter
Public Policy / News
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Public Policy / News
NZ not close to making a decision on joining any international effort to re-open the Strait of Hormuz
1st May 26, 11:31am
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by Mandy Te
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As US tries to form coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz, spokesperson for Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters says NZ not close to a decision and is seeking more details about the proposal
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Banking / News
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
by Gareth Vaughan
CEO Antonia Watson concerned 'geopolitical headwinds may curtail momentum' in the 2nd half of ANZ NZ's financial year
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Residential building consents up 8.2% in March year
1st May 26, 1:56pm
by Greg Ninness
Total value of building work consented in the year to March was $28.4 billion, a 7.2% increase
Business / News
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Business / News
Commerce Minister Cameron Brewer will 'have something to say shortly' on proposed surcharge ban
1st May 26, 9:12am
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by Mandy Te
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer says National still supports a surcharge ban, Labour to reserve position until second reading while Greens say the Bill doesn’t need to die
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Economy / Opinion
Global disruptions are testing how the world moves goods and people
1st May 26, 12:29pm
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Shipping and flight disruptions highlight new fault lines in the global economy and their costs for growth and livelihoods, IMF says
Investing / News
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Investing / News
Daily NZX update, Friday, May 1, 2026
1st May 26, 3:00pm
by Luron Iosefa
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kathmandu, Chorus and Fletcher lead NZX50 gains as market ends week higher; Vista Group, SkyCity casino, Tourism Holdings and Sky TV weigh
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Breakfast briefing: Compounding exposure
1st May 26, 7:28am
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by David Chaston
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Tech profits zoom on AI payoff; US PCE inflation up with spending up more than incomes; Japan data solid; Taiwan again excels; ECB holds; UST 10yr at 4.39%; gold up as oil dips; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2
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Property / News
Cotality sees a sluggish housing market for the rest of 2026
1st May 26, 12:01am
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by Greg Ninness
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NZ's median dwelling value inched up 0.1% in April but Auckland and Wellington values still going backwards
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April log market report
1st May 26, 10:57am
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Business / News
ANZ warns of ‘wall of worry’ as business confidence falls, inflation expectations rise
30th Apr 26, 3:50pm
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Anna Whyte
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Property / Analysis
High number of low equity mortgages approved for first home buyers in March
30th Apr 26, 11:49am
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Greg Ninness
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Oil cartel weakened at a crucial time
30th Apr 26, 4:10pm
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Personal Finance / News
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
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Affordability continued to worsen for first home buyers in March
29th Apr 26, 12:15pm
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Greg Ninness
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Rising inflation pressure underpins rising wholesale interest rates and then retail mortgage rate offers. That opens up opportunities to grab a lower fixed rate while they are temporarily available
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More than a quarter of mortgaged households have more than one mortgage
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First home buyers accounted for 24% of new mortgages issued in the second half of last year
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28th Apr 26, 3:02pm
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Rate hike pressure builds
29th Apr 26, 8:12am
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27th Apr 26, 8:30am
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ANZ economists forecast ongoing mortgage rate increases this year
29th Apr 26, 1:15pm
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ANZ NZ economists say a small decline in house prices this year is 'the most likely scenario'

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ANZ economists forecast ongoing mortgage rate increases this year
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23rd Apr 26, 11:25am
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Big drop in firms expecting economic conditions to improve, QSBO shows
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24th Apr 26, 11:07am
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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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UN Food and Agriculture Organization fears 'dangerous spike in food price inflation'
14th Apr 26, 3:06pm
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NZD underperforms, lower on all the key crosses
1st May 26, 7:57am
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NZD/AUD at 13 year low
30th Apr 26, 7:55am
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NZD/AUD flirting with multi-year lows
29th Apr 26, 7:38am
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NZ Govt Bond tender number 990 results
30th Apr 26, 2:40pm
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