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New Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturn
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New Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturn

Numbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.

06 Aug 10:00 PM
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'New money': Higher-end housing development sparks strong interest

Prices start at $700,000, with home and land packages from $1.4 million.

03 Aug 10:31 PM
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Rich-lister family finally finds a buyer for their 100-year-old Taupō bach

But agent is keeping tight-lipped about who bought it and what they paid.

25 Jul 06:55 AM

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New Taupō home, Lake Rotoiti renovation win at House of the Year
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New Taupō home, Lake Rotoiti renovation win at House of the Year

The Master Builders awards recognise the craftsmanship of Bay builders.

20 Jul 10:28 PM
Median house price falls in Auckland, increases in regions
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Median house price falls in Auckland, increases in regions

Reinz report shows sales volumes below expected, more days to sell.

14 Jul 09:54 PM
'Extremely rare move' – consultant has developer put into receivership
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'Extremely rare move' – consultant has developer put into receivership

13 Jul 11:00 PM
Rotorua Barn house has shrine to Harry Potter under the stairs
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Rotorua Barn house has shrine to Harry Potter under the stairs

12 Jul 07:10 PM
Helicopter pilot's off-grid Taupō cabin draws international interest
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Helicopter pilot's off-grid Taupō cabin draws international interest

03 Jul 06:55 AM
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
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Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works

24 Jun 12:00 AM
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All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
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All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1

Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

17 Jun 11:00 PM
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Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025
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Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025

Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.

02 Jun 05:00 PM
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'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill
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'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill

Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.

11 May 07:00 PM
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'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
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'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold

Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

07 May 02:30 AM
House prices down in most regions in year to March
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House prices down in most regions in year to March

Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.

14 Apr 10:09 PM
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'Enormously relieved' - Ex-mayor sells much-loved bach to locals
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'Enormously relieved' - Ex-mayor sells much-loved bach to locals

There had been overseas interest in the holiday home.

14 Apr 08:18 AM
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Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m
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Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m

Project completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.

09 Apr 05:00 PM
Historic villa for sale after fire mishap, overseas landlord wants out
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Historic villa for sale after fire mishap, overseas landlord wants out

Rotorua rental property has been vacant for two years.

08 Apr 08:35 AM
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$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
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$135m distributed last year by iwi to members

Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

27 Mar 11:00 PM
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Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
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Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi

Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

25 Mar 02:00 AM
NZ’s most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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NZ’s most expensive and cheapest streets revealed

Mansion fans and bargain hunters should check out these addresses.

16 Mar 07:30 AM
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Homeowners snap up nearby house for $4.15m after heated auction
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Homeowners snap up nearby house for $4.15m after heated auction

Waterfront homes in Taupō’s most expensive suburb are in high demand.

13 Mar 07:20 AM
‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic
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‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic

Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.

01 Mar 06:00 AM
Political legend selling her beloved bach - ‘it’s time for it to go’
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Political legend selling her beloved bach - ‘it’s time for it to go’

She says her children thought she'd gone potty when she bought the rundown holiday home.

28 Feb 07:29 AM
‘Crazy and unreal’: Bach bought for $300K sells for more than $2m
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‘Crazy and unreal’: Bach bought for $300K sells for more than $2m

Buyer response had been "nothing short of phenomenal", says agent.

26 Feb 05:30 AM
Baches for as little as $199,000 at NZ’s best-kept secret - but there’s a catch
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Baches for as little as $199,000 at NZ’s best-kept secret - but there’s a catch

Holiday homes on leasehold land at Lake Rotomā are in demand, say agents.

24 Feb 05:42 AM
Out-of-town buyer carves up multi-million-dollar Lake Tarawera estate
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Out-of-town buyer carves up multi-million-dollar Lake Tarawera estate

He's keeping the luxury bach and selling off the rest.

11 Jan 05:00 PM
Locals beat Chinese and American buyers with $10m purchase of Rotorua lodge
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Locals beat Chinese and American buyers with $10m purchase of Rotorua lodge

Sale price record for the district is well and truly smashed.

08 Jan 05:15 PM
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Cricket star's former home sells for $2m - more than $300K above RV
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Cricket star's former home sells for $2m - more than $300K above RV

Stylish Remuera property renovated by Daniel Vettori and wife Mary a hit with buyers.

07 Aug 06:25 PM
Tony Alexander: Banks aren't cutting rates because sunny days are around the corner
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Tony Alexander: Banks aren't cutting rates because sunny days are around the corner

A year of interest rate cuts hasn't had much impact - yet.

07 Aug 06:20 PM
Weirdest place to build a house in New Zealand?
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Weirdest place to build a house in New Zealand?

Sliver of land between two roaring highways for sale - and resi development is possible.

07 Aug 06:10 PM
Bargain on billionaire’s row? House next to ZURU mansion for sale for first time in 90 years
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Bargain on billionaire’s row? House next to ZURU mansion for sale for first time in 90 years

Property on rich-lister street has an RV of $5.55m.

07 Aug 08:29 AM

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Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
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Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets

UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.

08 Jun 04:00 PM
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Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025
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Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025

Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.

02 Jun 05:00 PM
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Opinion: Is the US dollar losing its shine on the global stage?
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Opinion: Is the US dollar losing its shine on the global stage?

The US dollar has fallen over 6% against the NZ dollar this year.

01 Jun 04:00 PM
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Opinion: Navigating the ups and downs of long-term market investing
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Opinion: Navigating the ups and downs of long-term market investing

The S&P 500 saw double-digit declines in almost two-thirds of years.

25 May 04:00 PM
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'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packaging
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'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packaging

Scion and Mamaku Blue are developing sustainable fibre trays for blueberries.

23 May 05:00 PM
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KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed
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KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed

Wonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.

22 May 08:00 PM
'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international
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'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international

Flights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.

22 May 05:02 PM
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