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Inside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?
If property is not 'productive', what is?
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
Falling net migration will ‘erode support for housing market’
Kiwis still departing in high numbers but there are signs the trend has peaked
Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m
Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.
We don’t always know what government spending achieves - Auditor-General speaks out
Finance Minister open to addressing the issue with a law change.
The inflation battle is over - so why doesn't it feel like it?
Cost of living crisis is over, economist says, but have things improved?
GDP
Big rate cut still on the cards after inflation data
A decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.
Simon Bridges: Lack of economic growth New Zealand’s No 1 issue in 2025
OPINION: NZ's urgent economic crisis isn't public debt.
Economists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025
Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.
Employment
Inside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?
If property is not 'productive', what is?
Property Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartments
How can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?
Official cash rate
Big rate cut still on the cards after inflation data
A decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.
Rising rents keep inflation stuck at 2.2%
The consumers price index increased by 2.2%.
Inflation rate will give clues on how much more the OCR will be cut
December quarter inflation figures to shed light on where the OCR may settle.
Inflation
Inside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?
If property is not 'productive', what is?
Where Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024
Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.
More economy news
Trump proposes 10% tariffs on Chinese imports from February
Trump had previously signalled he might impose tariffs of 50% or more.
Beca’s new flexi-working HQ: 900 desks for 1400 staff
Only 900 desks to be provided but more co-lab, quiet and flexible space offered to staff.
Rising rents keep inflation stuck at 2.2%
The consumers price index increased by 2.2%.
NZ productivity crisis blamed on brain drain, dismal pay prospects
We're just not ambitious enough, recruitment firm says.
Mortgage wars: Another major bank cuts home loan rates as competition heats up
Kiwis can now get 5.99% six-month rates from three major banks.
Borrowers bet on big rate cuts, as popularity of floating rates surges
Should recent bond market volatility dent their confidence?
Matthew Hooton: Luxon promises laser-focus on economy, but will his aim be off?
OPINION: Luxon's State of the Nation speech should outline urgent, bold reform.
Inflationary pressure easing despite food price growth
Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says inflationary pressures are easing.
Major bank cuts key home loan rate
One of New Zealand's major banks has moved early to cut home loan rates.