NEWS

Auckland home consents jump as townhouses outpace stand alones

More multi‑unit consents signal sharper urban intensification ahead

BNZ cuts six‑month rate, hikes longer fixes as funding costs bite

Short‑term bargains, pricier long fixes complicate refix choices

Strong credit demand, but arrears and liquidations flash warning signs

Households still borrowing as business failures quietly climb higher

Refixing relief 80% done, but BNZ sees more cash‑flow gains ahead

Six‑month repricing surge to test adviser client strategies

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PREMIUM

Weathering the storm, readying to rise

Lower rates, non-bank growth and technology shifts help to rebuild confidence after a subdued cycle

SPECIALTY

Residential

Brokers urged to help Kiwis navigate crucial mortgage choices

New report points to major change in the mortgage market

Residential

Kiwis snap up homes on a whim, survey finds

Buying a house wasn't part of the plan – until it suddenly was

TV

Crystal Ball Gazing 2026: NZ Adviser leaders reflect, predict & prepare for the year ahead

Non-Banks – A Year in Review

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY

Is the Peter Principle undermining your organization?

Picking, preparing frontline supervisors means going beyond just performance and tenure, say experts

Is the Peter Principle undermining your organization?

Picking, preparing frontline supervisors means going beyond just performance and tenure, say experts

HR takes charge of building ethical human–AI workplaces in 2026

HR becomes ethical AI gatekeeper as global compliance demands intensify

Business Growth

CEO confidence hits 5-year low: report

‘In periods of rapid change, the instinct to slow down is understandable—but it’s also risky’

Business Growth

"Don’t stop believin’" in NZ recovery: BNZ economist

While mortgage rate downtrend is over, a period of consolidation is approaching

Market Updates

ASB says mortgage rate trough may already be behind borrowers

Short fixes near floor as longer terms firm

Market Updates

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