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29 August 2025


NZ property market update - August 2025

By David Cunningham

If the old saying is true—that it's always darkest before the dawn—then the good news is there's got to be light on the horizon. With stimulatory interest rate cuts in the pipeline, and agriculture leading our recovery, the thaw is on its way. Here's the latest from Chief Squirrel, DC, on interest rates, the NZ housing market, and the economy.

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29 August 2025


OPINION | Unfunking the New Zealand economy

By David Cunningham

New Zealand's economy is stuck in a rut—and a pretty big one at that. While another 0.50% off the OCR in the next few months will help, Chief Squirrel, David Cunningham argues the RBNZ needs to go bigger (and fast) in order to get us back on track.

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29 August 2025


Wellington property market update - August 2025

By Nick Virtue

There's no sugar-coating the fact that things feel pretty damn tough out in the Capital at the moment. But with the Reserve Bank now signalling further rate cuts on the horizon, and spring just around the corner, there's cause for (cautious) optimism. Here's the latest from our Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue.

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29 August 2025


Christchurch property market update – August 2025

By Nathan Miglani

It's been another month of solid growth for many parts of the South Island—with prices up, sales numbers up, and perhaps even a hint of FOMO back in the air across parts of Otago. Here's the latest on interest rates and the housing market from our resident Christchurch mortgage expert, Nathan Miglani.

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