Business confidence continues to slip
The latest Institute of Economic Research quarterly survey shows a net 34 percent of firms expect a deterioration in general economic conditions.
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Housing market appears to be hitting pause after rapid growth
Seasonally adjusted national median house prices shot up 22 percent last year, but in December the median dropped back 1.6 percent compared to the month before.
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Insurance claims for SI storm damage more than double
Insurance claims over damaging South Island gales jumped $20m, while overall last year extreme weather events cost a record $321m in claims.
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Fears Northland businesses will close without targeted financial support
Northlanders are calling for specific regional financial support to keep businesses open and people employed after a quiet peak summer season.
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Would-be homeowners face banks pulling pre-approvals
Potential home buyers are being warned they could face their pre-approvals being declined or withdrawn for months to come.
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Kiwis urged to pay off debts, commit to savings plan
While most New Year resolutions involved health and fitness goals, Chartered Accountants ANZ recommends cutting the credit card.
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Multimillion dollar stormwater upgrade project to begin in Henderson
Henderson residents can look forward to improved water quality, reduced flooding and upgraded recreation areas and walkways as stage one of the Corban Reserve Stormwater Upgrade Project begins in January 2022.
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Auckland Lantern Festival 2022 roars into the summer calendar
After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the iconic Auckland Lantern Festival roars into the summer calendar from 10-13 February, in celebration of the 2022 Chinese Year of the Tiger and our region’s Chinese community.
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All New Zealand suburbs experienced house price growth in 2021
Every suburb in the country recorded an increase in median house price values last year, including one where house prices jumped by more than $650,000.
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Bank loan questions ‘invasive’
More stories have emerged detailing the effects of strict new loan changes, including one woman who was probed about her social life, her job and her spending down to the dollar.
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