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Golden visa holders cleared to buy $5m homes under new rules
About 40 percent of applicants are from the United States.
September 2, 2025
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Young Kiwis flee as jobs dry up and growth stalls
The Reserve Bank expects annual GDP to crawl forward at just 0.7 percent.
August 17, 2025
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Youth unemployment soars while welfare dependency persists, says researcher Lindsay Mitchell
“The numbers don’t necessarily support the narratives…”
August 13, 2025
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August 8, 2025
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New Zealand’s mining sector back in the global spotlight with strong growth prospects
The Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies ranks New Zealand ahead of Western Australia.
August 8, 2025
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Grocery Action Group blasts supermarkets as Kiwis still face sky-high food prices
“There’s still very unhealthy competition or none … we’re still paying very high prices.”
August 8, 2025
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New Zealand faces higher US tariffs than Australia but may be manageable
New Zealand now faces a “wedge”.
August 3, 2025
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Government moves to ban most card payment surcharges by May 2026
“Shoppers will no longer be penalised for their choice of payment method…”
July 31, 2025
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New Zealand’s immigration slump brings housing relief but raises economic concerns
The immigration dip has also coincided with softer consumer demand.
July 28, 2025
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Why butter costs so much in the land of milk and cows
“When this is contrasted with an increasing number of people who are struggling to pay for the basics, we question at what cost?”
July 25, 2025
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