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Westpac economists caution that while the latest positive global dairy auction results are welcome, prices are still down by about a quarter over the past year
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Westpac economists caution that while the latest positive global dairy auction results are welcome, prices are still down by about a quarter over the past year
BNZ chief economist estimates the average annual expense associated with buying the median NZ home currently exceeds the cost of renting by just over $38,000 a year
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BNZ chief economist estimates the average annual expense associated with buying the median NZ home currently exceeds the cost of renting by just over $38,000 a year
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Synlait’s 'delivery in full and on time performance' of its manufacturing and supply agreement with a2 Milk has fallen 'below the level required', according to a2
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Synlait’s 'delivery in full and on time performance' of its manufacturing and supply agreement with a2 Milk has fallen 'below the level required', according to a2
GDP figures to be released in the coming week will probably show something of a bounce back from two quarters of negative economic growth, but the overall picture isn't particularly rosy
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GDP figures to be released in the coming week will probably show something of a bounce back from two quarters of negative economic growth, but the overall picture isn't particularly rosy
Latest REINZ housing market data suggest 'momentum is building and that is likely to continue throughout the spring', economists say
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Latest REINZ housing market data suggest 'momentum is building and that is likely to continue throughout the spring', economists say
Super Fund's value increased in past year by $9.7 bln to a record high $65.4 bln
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The national median house price dropped slightly last month, but sales lifted, days to sell decreased, and both Auckland and Wellington saw month-on-month rises in median prices; ANZ economists say market has 'convincingly turned a corner'
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The national median house price dropped slightly last month, but sales lifted, days to sell decreased, and both Auckland and Wellington saw month-on-month rises in median prices; ANZ economists say market has 'convincingly turned a corner'
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending rose by 0.9% in August, reversing a drop of the same magnitude in July. However, spending on consumable and durable goods was down
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Stats NZ figures show that total card spending rose by 0.9% in August, reversing a drop of the same magnitude in July. However, spending on consumable and durable goods was down
Latest QV House Price Index shows NZ houses nationally have had their first three-monthly increase in values since the start of the downturn in late 2021
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Latest QV House Price Index shows NZ houses nationally have had their first three-monthly increase in values since the start of the downturn in late 2021
When countries experience large capital outflows, significant currency substitution, an unacceptable level of money laundering risk, and/or risks to consumers and markets, targeted restrictions on crypto assets 'might be useful'
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When countries experience large capital outflows, significant currency substitution, an unacceptable level of money laundering risk, and/or risks to consumers and markets, targeted restrictions on crypto assets 'might be useful'
David Hargreaves has a look at the housing market's prospects in the wake of some strong Auckland monthly sales figures and ahead of a pivotal (for the housing market) election
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David Hargreaves has a look at the housing market's prospects in the wake of some strong Auckland monthly sales figures and ahead of a pivotal (for the housing market) election
Stats NZ says the volume of residential building work dropped 2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in the June quarter - but non-residential construction rose
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Stats NZ says the volume of residential building work dropped 2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in the June quarter - but non-residential construction rose
BNZ economists had expected continued improvement in housing affordability but now say any improvement next year will be 'glacial' and affordability will start to deteriorate again in 2025
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BNZ economists had expected continued improvement in housing affordability but now say any improvement next year will be 'glacial' and affordability will start to deteriorate again in 2025
Latest Reserve Bank figures show fixed mortgage rates are in, with two year rates surging in popularity, but three year rates falling out of vogue again
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show fixed mortgage rates are in, with two year rates surging in popularity, but three year rates falling out of vogue again
Auckland's largest real estate company says signs the 'heralded' recovery of the Auckland housing market is imminent can be seen in the high property sales and prices paid
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Auckland's largest real estate company says signs the 'heralded' recovery of the Auckland housing market is imminent can be seen in the high property sales and prices paid
CoreLogic says national house values nudged 0.2% lower in August, with the three-month change 'also easing' to a 1.8% fall. The average property is now worth $905,466, which is 13.2% below the peak level
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CoreLogic says national house values nudged 0.2% lower in August, with the three-month change 'also easing' to a 1.8% fall. The average property is now worth $905,466, which is 13.2% below the peak level
Latest RBNZ figures show that specific mortgage loan impairments rose 12.1% in the past month, while total non-performing mortgage loans were up 5.6%
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Latest RBNZ figures show that specific mortgage loan impairments rose 12.1% in the past month, while total non-performing mortgage loans were up 5.6%
The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows rising confidence and business activity levels, with falling inflation indicators - 'Goldilocks is in the building'
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The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows rising confidence and business activity levels, with falling inflation indicators - 'Goldilocks is in the building'
The number of new homes consented last month was down over 5% on the previous month on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to Stats NZ
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The number of new homes consented last month was down over 5% on the previous month on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to Stats NZ
National unveils tax policy
Simplicity Living says it is 'on a mission to provide thousands of Kiwis what’s already common overseas - quality, long-term homes for rent'
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Simplicity Living says it is 'on a mission to provide thousands of Kiwis what’s already common overseas - quality, long-term homes for rent'
'While there are risks on both sides of our house price forecast, we think the near-term skew is to the upside'
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'While there are risks on both sides of our house price forecast, we think the near-term skew is to the upside'
'We see quarterly economic activity flitting between small positives and negatives over the remainder of 2023. In per capita terms the economic downturn will be much more pronounced' - ASB economists
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'We see quarterly economic activity flitting between small positives and negatives over the remainder of 2023. In per capita terms the economic downturn will be much more pronounced' - ASB economists
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; higher home loan and TD rates, Aussies feel mortgage stress, fast food not fast enough for inflation, swaps mixed, NZD mixed, & more
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; higher home loan and TD rates, Aussies feel mortgage stress, fast food not fast enough for inflation, swaps mixed, NZD mixed, & more
The number of people choosing to 'top-up' their home mortgage is running at fewer than half the number of two years ago
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The number of people choosing to 'top-up' their home mortgage is running at fewer than half the number of two years ago