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ANZ follows Westpac in fixed-rate hike as Middle East conflict bites

Wholesale rate spike prompts back-to-back fixed home loan increases at major banks

Auckland market holds steady heading into spring

July sales and prices hold winter pattern ahead of seasonal pickup

Consumer arrears fall to lowest level since 2021

Credit performance improves despite rising inflation and higher interest rates

NZ property values keep sliding as listings pile up

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ANZ follows Westpac in fixed-rate hike as Middle East conflict bites

Wholesale rate spike prompts back-to-back fixed home loan increases at major banks

Residential

Auckland market holds steady heading into spring

July sales and prices hold winter pattern ahead of seasonal pickup

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With salary budgets flattening, a restless workforce is prioritizing benefits as a recruiting draw, according to a study

Recruitment: when wages aren’t enough, can benefits close the deal?

With salary budgets flattening, a restless workforce is prioritizing benefits as a recruiting draw, according to a study

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Business Growth

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Business Growth

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