Housing
We need huge infrastructure investment. David Norman looks at how inward investment is attracted and managed overseas, and what sort of appetite exists for this type of investment here
27th Dec 23, 9:55am
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We need huge infrastructure investment. David Norman looks at how inward investment is attracted and managed overseas, and what sort of appetite exists for this type of investment here
ASB's latest housing confidence survey shows that for the first time in 18 months more Kiwis are expecting house prices to rise than fall; ASB economists say 'it's an important watershed'
19th Dec 23, 11:14am
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ASB's latest housing confidence survey shows that for the first time in 18 months more Kiwis are expecting house prices to rise than fall; ASB economists say 'it's an important watershed'
The Government asks former finance minister Bill English to review its housing agency, which faces climbing construction and debt servicing costs
18th Dec 23, 4:10pm
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The Government asks former finance minister Bill English to review its housing agency, which faces climbing construction and debt servicing costs
ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says it now looks more likely the Official Cash Rate will be cut in the second half of next year - rather than in 2025
18th Dec 23, 2:28pm
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ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley says it now looks more likely the Official Cash Rate will be cut in the second half of next year - rather than in 2025
BNZ Head of Research Stephen Toplis on the NZ economy 'bouncing along the bottom' and what to expect in 2024
17th Dec 23, 7:00am
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BNZ Head of Research Stephen Toplis on the NZ economy 'bouncing along the bottom' and what to expect in 2024
David Norman says third party investment will need to be part of the solution to New Zealand’s huge infrastructure shortfall
16th Dec 23, 10:04am
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David Norman says third party investment will need to be part of the solution to New Zealand’s huge infrastructure shortfall
Population gain from migration running at more than double the previous record
12th Dec 23, 12:01pm
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Population gain from migration running at more than double the previous record
Kiwibank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr fires up the summer BBQ chat by saying everything wrong with the kiwi property market can be put down to supply and a lack of it - but most policy makers focus on demand because it's what they can influence
11th Dec 23, 2:07pm
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Kiwibank's chief economist Jarrod Kerr fires up the summer BBQ chat by saying everything wrong with the kiwi property market can be put down to supply and a lack of it - but most policy makers focus on demand because it's what they can influence
David Cunningham looks at the wild ride New Zealand house prices have been on in comparison to what has happened in other countries
9th Dec 23, 9:15am
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David Cunningham looks at the wild ride New Zealand house prices have been on in comparison to what has happened in other countries
David Norman faces up to the massive infrastructure shortfall everywhere. The cost of fixing it will overwhelmingly be borne by taxpayers, ratepayers and utilities customers. David Norman explores the role of third-party funding
7th Dec 23, 10:54am
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David Norman faces up to the massive infrastructure shortfall everywhere. The cost of fixing it will overwhelmingly be borne by taxpayers, ratepayers and utilities customers. David Norman explores the role of third-party funding
In its rush to bin the Productivity Commission, the new government should pause and consider its advice on immigration, Gareth Vaughan says
6th Dec 23, 11:42am
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In its rush to bin the Productivity Commission, the new government should pause and consider its advice on immigration, Gareth Vaughan says
Westpac economists say we should expect the Reserve Bank to be unforgiving of any shocks that boost the growth and inflation outlook over the next year. Also, the RBNZ will likely be less willing to pre-emptively ease, as markets seem to currently expect
4th Dec 23, 12:15pm
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Westpac economists say we should expect the Reserve Bank to be unforgiving of any shocks that boost the growth and inflation outlook over the next year. Also, the RBNZ will likely be less willing to pre-emptively ease, as markets seem to currently expect
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Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5% but warns if inflation proves stronger than expected it may have to hike the OCR again
29th Nov 23, 2:20pm
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Reserve Bank leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 5.5% but warns if inflation proves stronger than expected it may have to hike the OCR again
Kiwibank economists say households are showing few signs of financial stress in the face of higher interest rates, but 'a lot hinges on the labour market'
16th Nov 23, 1:03pm
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Kiwibank economists say households are showing few signs of financial stress in the face of higher interest rates, but 'a lot hinges on the labour market'
A gaping infrastructure deficit and a growing population will pose a challenge to the incoming National-led government
16th Nov 23, 5:00am
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A gaping infrastructure deficit and a growing population will pose a challenge to the incoming National-led government
A quarterly survey for the Reserve Bank shows that households' views on the likely rate of inflation in a year are unchanged from the previous survey, but they see stronger house prices
15th Nov 23, 3:45pm
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A quarterly survey for the Reserve Bank shows that households' views on the likely rate of inflation in a year are unchanged from the previous survey, but they see stronger house prices
Growing NZ cities eat up fertile land – but housing and food production can co-exist, Shannon Davis says
14th Nov 23, 10:39am
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Growing NZ cities eat up fertile land – but housing and food production can co-exist, Shannon Davis says
ANZ economists are still forecasting another Official Cash Rate hike next year and say domestic inflation is still sky high, and yet to capitulate, while 'a lot still needs to go right' for the OCR to not need to eventually go higher
7th Nov 23, 1:40pm
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ANZ economists are still forecasting another Official Cash Rate hike next year and say domestic inflation is still sky high, and yet to capitulate, while 'a lot still needs to go right' for the OCR to not need to eventually go higher
Just as the Reserve Bank appears to be turning the inflation battle in its favour, here comes the double trouble of rampant immigration and a refreshed housing market
5th Nov 23, 6:00am
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Just as the Reserve Bank appears to be turning the inflation battle in its favour, here comes the double trouble of rampant immigration and a refreshed housing market
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says the currently wide cost gap between building and buying a house should reduce, but much of this is expected to come via higher house prices
30th Oct 23, 1:50pm
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BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says the currently wide cost gap between building and buying a house should reduce, but much of this is expected to come via higher house prices
Statistics NZ says food and housing continue to be key drivers of increased costs for households
26th Oct 23, 11:13am
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Statistics NZ says food and housing continue to be key drivers of increased costs for households
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Stats NZ says the country's population grew by 105,900 people in the year to June, with Auckland's population up 47,000; migration responsible for three-quarters of Auckland growth
25th Oct 23, 11:57am
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Stats NZ says the country's population grew by 105,900 people in the year to June, with Auckland's population up 47,000; migration responsible for three-quarters of Auckland growth
Interest.co.nz's Home Loan Affordability Reports suggest first home buyers have been poorly served by both Labour and National-led governments
19th Oct 23, 9:11am
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Interest.co.nz's Home Loan Affordability Reports suggest first home buyers have been poorly served by both Labour and National-led governments
Almost 200,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the 12 months to September
17th Oct 23, 10:06am
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Almost 200,000 people arrived in New Zealand on work visas in the 12 months to September
Are the major political parties offering anything to get young people excited in the election campaign?
13th Oct 23, 9:12am
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Are the major political parties offering anything to get young people excited in the election campaign?