Why were house price forecasts for this year so wrong?
It is pretty safe to say that in 2025, house prices barely moved.
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Category : News
Swirling steam, lasers and tunes: Rotorua’s new geyser light trail
It’s a new way to see the geothermal valley of Te Puia, one visitor said.
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Can I ask for a sleepover? And other things to consider before buying or renting
School zones, the commute to work and general vibe of the area – what you should know and how to suss it out.
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Squeezing a bigger slice of the tax pie from big tech companies
The whole world is trying to chase down the likes of Google, Microsoft and Meta for more income tax, and New Zealand is no exception.
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More homes near jobs and transport key to lifting Auckland’s economy
New analysis from Auckland Council Chief Economist, Gary Blick, highlights how local policy choices – particularly around land use and infrastructure – can help boost Auckland’s productivity.
Auckland is an economic engine that is not firing on all…… Continue reading
Receipts for relics: K Road’s new store with famous artefacts up for grabs
Aucklanders can have their very own slice of the iconic Karangahape Road as businesses take support local to a whole new level.
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MBIE officials warned government surcharge ban could push up prices
Legislation is expected to be introduced to Parliament by the end of the year, with the ban to kick into effect no later than May 2026.
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Data centres add estimated $16.5 billion to annual economy new research shows
Power-hungry data centres also support a further $76.5 billion of broader digital services, the NZTech study says.
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Major sponsorship question as WOMAD 2026 cancelled
The decision on whether the two main WOMAD partners stay on or not is yet to be made.
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Reserve Bank faces ‘test of trust and confidence’ – governor
“For too long this year the RBNZ has been ‘the news’,” following the messy departure of two of its leading figures, the governor says.
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