Number of houses on market declines for third month in a row
The national asking price for a house remains stable at about $850,000.
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Union annoyed as scores of workers from fire-damaged New World still jobless
Only just over 100 of more than 180 people have so far found work in other Foodstuffs supermarkets.
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100 jobs to be axed at Wētā FX
Wellington mayor says if losses are confirmed it will be a major blow to the city’s creative sector.
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Thousands bank more than $1 million in Sharesies and Hatch
Sharesies now has more than 1500 portfolios with more than $1m invested, and fewer than 100 of them include KiwiSaver.
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Cost of living drags consumer confidence further down
Consumer confidence continues to track down amid worries about the high cost of living.
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Caring for the Ranges: local board invests in nature and community
A strong commitment to sustainability and community wellbeing has been underlined by Waitākere Ranges Local Board with an investment of almost $400,000.
The $389,990 investment through the board’s local environmental management work programme supports… Continue reading
Accountants call for capital gains tax
A group representing more than 3000 accountants has called for a rethink of the tax system, including the introduction of a capital gains tax.
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Will Auckland’s Sky World ever be returned to its former glory?
Famous for its wild, labyrinth-like interior and a parade of long-gone stores and restaurants, the building once called Metro Centre has decayed.
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Ten sites of cultural significance to mana whenua recognised in Auckland’s planning rules
Ten places with significant mana whenua values have been added to Auckland’s planning documents (the Auckland Unitary Plan and the Hauraki Gulf Islands section of the Auckland Council District Plan).
At its July meeting, Auckland Council’s Policy and… Continue reading
Property investors: It’s not time to break up yet
Calls for Kiwis to break up with property investment and focus instead on investing in more productive assets are missing the point, says an economist at one property investment firm.
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