Economy

"It’s unusual to have this level of consensus on the OCR trajectory from NZ's bank economists, as there are often different views and hot takes when it comes to OCR forecasts."

Public Policy

"National can abandon neither its 'no new taxes' policy, nor its 'tax and spend' accusations against the Left. Labour, to blunt National’s critique, must keep its fiscal promises as weak and pathetic as possible. "

by Chris Trotter

Median rents

House for rent

Rental activity high in June quarter but rents remain flat

Number of properties rented in June quarter up almost 12% but median rent unchanged

28th Aug 26, 5:00am

by Greg Ninness

Number of properties rented in June quarter up almost 12% but median rent unchanged

For Rent sign

Housing rents appear to be flatlining in Auckland

Latest housing rent figures suggest rental growth may be lower than the headline figures suggest

17th Dec 22, 9:42am

by Greg Ninness

Latest housing rent figures suggest rental growth may be lower than the headline figures suggest