Reserve Bank proposes easing loan-to-value ratios
The chances of first-home buyers getting a mortgage may improve with a proposal to allow banks to lend more to low-deposit borrowers.
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Tīrau looks set to get its first Burger King and Starbucks
Local opinion was split, with concerns the arrival of the fast food brands would kill the village vibe, while others thought it would deliver an economic boost.
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What’s really going on with the housing market?
It’s been a patchy year – so are things improving now or not?
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Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
Updated 3.00pm, Thursday 16 October
Due to the unprecedented volume of more than 10,000 special votes received, Auckland local elections’ final results will now be announced on Saturday 18 October, after 10am.
These were previously expected to be… Continue reading
Yum cha restaurants are running out of steam
Crippled by debt and the economy, established, authentic eateries are now facing increasing competition.
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Where art meets park – Auckland’s green spaces win big on the world and national stage
Auckland Council is celebrating a double win on two fronts on the global and national stage, proving our city’s exceptional parks are far more than just grassy places to kick a ball, picnic or walk the dog; they’re living, breathing spaces where nature… Continue reading
What’s the deal with halal meat in New Zealand?
Muslims are still turning to halal butchers even though most meat is slaughtered halal – but why?
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Housing market continues to slide, major cities worst affected
Major cities are leading the decline, amid hopes that lower interest rates may spark some kind of recovery.
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General practice ‘out of intensive care but still in recovery’
An industry group says there’s a risk of some communities will lose doctors unless more is done to improve their financial viability.
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How much home loan rates have really dropped
The official cash rate has fallen from a peak of 5.5 to 2.5 percent but some longer-term fixed rates moved by less than half the drop.
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